Why get involved, how to do it and what's the point? Greenspeak returns on Tuesday 8 July, 7pm for 7.30 start at The Old Market, Upper Market St, Hove BN3 1AS. Brighton and Hove's public green forum, all very welcome, £donation
Speakers:
Libby Brooks deputy editor of The Guardian's Comment Is Free, author of 'The Story of Childhood: growing up in modern Britain' and seasoned campaigner
Leo Murray, Plane Stupid Determined, imaginative and effective direct action campaigners against aviation expansion www.planestupid.com
Amy Kennedy Brighton and Hove City Councillor, who took the campaign for a Plastic Bag Free Brighton to official council policy, and stalwart of the protest movement
Sue Baumgardt Green Party Animal Rights Spokesperson, and direct action campaigner
(not a Transition event)
This month we want to be entertained by stories from inspiring people, and ask:
How do we make our voices heard? Will what I do make a difference and what about everyone else? Do you fancy some action? Not sure what to do? Given up? Not convinced? Couldn't it be a bit more fun?
And we want to know what gets them out of bed in the morning and want to get involved, when surely it would be easier not to bother, and why they have chosen to participate in the way that they do.
We want to know what's more important; vegetable patch, fence-cutters or ballot box? What drives you, drives you mad or turns you off?
See you there?
Relaxed, sociable, informative, fun. Bar will be open before, during and after the event - apologies, food will not be available.
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Greenspeak Tue 8 July 'Why Bother'
