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#75 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Mon Nov 5, 2007 10:07 pm
Subject: November 14th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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We had a good turnout again at Bath Green Drinks last month, around 30 people. Unfortunately I'd forgotten to book our usual room, so we spent the first half of the evening downstairs in the pub. So, apologies for the disruption and inconvenience. This month we'll return to our usual cosy location!

So, come and join us for a drink on Wednesday next week. Its your chance to socialise and network (and sit on comfy sofas) with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer, overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade, from 8.30pm.

There are a lot of important things happening this month, so read on for details!

Vote for the Two Tunnels Route

The Two Tunnels Route, which heads south from Bath via a disused railway line, is one of 79 sustainable local travel projects around the UK that will go ahead if Sustrans wins a National Lottery vote this month. The Sustrans Connect2 project could win £50million to invest in cycling and walking routes, but it is up against 3 other major schemes. It needs your vote to help it to win. See www.sustransconnect2.org.uk for more details, and information on how you can register to vote, and www.twotunnels.org.uk for details of how Bath will benefit from winning the vote.

Other Activities

Tue 13 Nov - Green Light - Peak Oil - How to face the challenge of Global Oil Decline

Chris Vernon examines the hard choices society must face over the next two decades to provide the energy for a civilisation currently facing the end of the oil age, and suggests how we can build a sustainable legacy for future generations. Sarah Pugh will outline the approach of the community-led "Transition Town" movement. £3, 7.30pm, at BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath. http://www.greenlightonbath.org

15-17 Nov - Be The Change - The Sky's The Limit

The unprecedented challenge of climate change requires a fundamental shift in our thinking and action. We need a holistic and integrated approach to ensuring environmental protection, human rights, social inclusion and poverty elimination. These challenges demand a transformation of political, economic and social dynamics. Join some of the best thinkers and doers on the planet for an inspiring 3 days on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. At Central Hall, Westminster, London. Normal cost is £250 for 3 days, but contact me for half price tickets. Further info from www.bethechange.org.uk

Sat 17 Nov - Big Green Gathering Emergency Benefit Gig

The Big Green Gathering festival is in desperate financial crisis, and will go bankrupt and disappear forever if it cannot raise at least £100,000 before 24th November. There will be a benefit gig featuring Seize The Day at The Trinity Arts Centre, Bristol. For more details, and other ways that you can help the BGG survive, see www.big-green-gathering.com.

Sun 18 Nov - Bubbling Under - The Fourth World War

Bubbling Under is a regular series of radical video screenings. This month, "The Fourth World War",  showing the effect of globalization on the oppressed and how they fight back. More info on www.theporter.co.uk/porter. Downstairs at The Porter, George Street, from 1-4pm. Free.

Wed 12 Dec - Bath Green Drinks

The last meeting of 2007.

The Bath Bomb

Issue 3 of the Bath Activists' Newsletter is out now. See
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=211421146&blogID=316244925

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#76 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Dec 7, 2007 8:38 pm
Subject: December 12th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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The last Bath Green Drinks of 2007 is rapidly approaching, so why not come along and join the throng. Join us for a drink on Wednesday next week, to socialise and network (and sit on comfy sofas) with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer, overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade, from 8.30pm.

But, before that, dont forget to ...

Vote for Sustrans and the Two Tunnels Route

You have until midday on Monday to help Sustrans secure £50 Million of lottery money. If they win, they'll spend the money on a host of cycling and walking routes around the UK, including the prestigious Two Tunnels Route, which will reopen two disused railway tunnels to the south of Bath.

Sustrans needs your votes in order to win the money. You can vote in three ways:
  1. From a land line. Call 0870 24 24 602 to vote for Sustrans.
  2. From a mobile. Call 0870 24 24 602 to vote for Sustrans.
  3. Vote online - go to www.thepeoples50million.org.uk to register and then vote
You are allowed to use all threee ways of voting, so make the most of it.

It's been estimated that over 60 million active, low carbon journeys will be made each year on the new Sustrans routes, potentially saving 79,000 tonnes of carbon - the equivalent of emissions from 79,000 people's annual car use. For more details, see www.sustransconnect2.org.uk. And see www.twotunnels.org.uk for details of how Bath will benefit.

Other Activities

10-16 Dec - Organic Beer Week at The Royal Oak

Back for the 4th year, this will feature 40 different organic brews and live music every night. Entry Free. At The Royal Oak, Lower Bristol Road, (junction with Windsor Bridge). More info: www.theroyaloak-bath.co.uk

Sun 16 Dec - Bubbling Under - The Yes Men

Bubbling Under is a regular series of radical video screenings. This month, a pair of activists spread their anti-globalisation message by posing as World Trade Organization representatives and getting themselves on news shows and public speaking engagements. More info on www.theporter.co.uk/porter. Downstairs at The Porter, George Street, from 1-4.30pm. Free.

Wed 9 Jan - Bath Green Drinks

The first meeting of 2008.

Envolve Green Diary

For information on other green events around Bath, see www.envolve.co.uk/diary.html


Hope you have a great Christmas!
David

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#77 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Jan 4, 2008 6:21 pm
Subject: January 8th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Happy New Year! Come and join us for the first Bath Green Drinks of 2008.
Join us for a drink on Wednesday next week, to socialise and network with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer, overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade, from 8.30pm.

Other Activities

Mon 7 Jan - Public Meeting against Tesco, Bathwick Hill

Residents keen to prevent a Tesco Express opening on Bathwick Hill are having a public meeting to discuss what they can do to oppose the store, now that it has gained planning permission. 7.30pm at St Mary's Church. Further info: claire.emba@..., 07814 677458

Mon 21 Jan - Bath Cycling Campaign Meeting

Monthly meeting, upstairs at The Rummer, 7.30pm. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 13 Feb - Bath Green Drinks

Our next meeting.

Websites of interest

www.greenvoice.com - helps you connect to a variety of environmental campaigns, and find out more information or donate money. If you're running a campaign, you can advertise it here.

www.litegreen.com - reviews high street brands against environmental and social criteria, to help you make more informed shopping decisions.


David


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#78 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Feb 8, 2008 11:12 pm
Subject: February 13th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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We had a slightly smaller than usual, but nevertheless highly enjoyable Green Drinks meeting in January. Next week we meet up again, so why not join us for a drink on Wednesday, when you can socialise and network with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer, overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade, from 8.30pm.

B&NES and Climate Change Strategy
This month we'll be having a short talk from councillor Ian Gilchrist about the Council's low carbon strategy. Come along and find out what they are doing to reduce the carbon footprint of Bath.

Bristol - Bath Cycle Path Under Threat

Plans have been put forward to convert a section of the cycle path near Bristol into a bus route. Cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to use a narrow strip at the side of the bus route, but the peace and tranquility of the route, as well as all the path-side vegetation, will be destroyed. Sustrans are "implacably opposed" to the plans, which would desecrate one of the most heavily-used parts of the National Cycle Network. B&NES are part of the group making this proposal. Sign the petition against this, and write to your local councillor and MP.  Sustrans have also set up a petition. For more information, see www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk, and also Sustrans website.

Other Activities

Sat 9 Feb - Broadlands Orchard Volunteer Work day
Come along and help with apple tree pruning and other more leisurely tasks at this community orchard just outside Bath. From 12.00 till 4pm. Further info from Tim Baines timjbaines@...

Fri 15 Feb - Leftism
Bath's own alternative club night. Dance till late in aid of a good cause. At The Crown, Bathwick, £3, 9pm-1.30am. www.leftism.co.uk

Mon 18 Feb - Bath Cycling Campaign Meeting
Monthly meeting, upstairs at The Rummer, 7.30pm. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 12 Mar - Bath Green Drinks
Our next meeting.

5-12 Arpil - Stop Climate Chaos - week of action
Bath Oxfam Group and other environmental groups in Bath are planning an event in Bath to mark this national week of action on climate change. They are looking for more people/groups to get involved with planning and organising. Contact Janine.woodward@...

Websites of interest

www.minervacentrebath.co.uk - holistic treatment/training centre, near RUH, which hosts a variety of regular events. Great venue for small group meetings.

www.climatespace.org - Provides a set of resources for supporting groups that want to begin taking action on climate change. These resources (including kits and facilitator training) are free until the end of February - so dont delay!

www.inthemorningofaday.com - calendar of events about global warming



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#79 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Mar 7, 2008 7:24 pm
Subject: March 12th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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We had a great Green Drinks meeting in February. Lots of people were there, and Councillor Ian Gilchrist gave use a short talk about Bath & North East Somerset's climate change strategy. This stimulated some lively discussion.

Come and join us on Wednesday next week for more stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer, overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm.

B&NES and Climate Change  - What You can Do
In his talk last month, Cllr Ian Gilchrist said that around two-thirds of local councillors aren't concerned about climate change. Of course, they are concerned about the views of their constituents, so if you'd like to see environmental issues move higher up the political agenda, write to your local councillors and let them know about your concernes, and what you'd like to see the local council do. A handy shortcut is to find a newspaper cutting about a topic that concerns you, and send it to them with the comment "What is the council doing about this?" To send an email to your councillors, go to www.writetothem.com

Other Activities

Sat 8 March - Broadlands Orchard Volunteer Work day
Come along and help with apple tree pruning and other more leisurely tasks at this community orchard just outside Bath. From 12.00 till 4pm. Further info from jfountaine@...

Sun 9 March - International Women's Day
Bath Amnesty Group is hosting an event to celebrate the courage of Women Of Zimbabwe Arise, a civil society organisation working for peace and human rights in Zimbabwe. Speakers include Stella Maravanyika, who has spent decades working with civil society organisations in Zimbabwe, and specialises in issues affecting women and children. 3 - 5pm, Manvers Street Baptist Church. Refreshments available.

Mon 10 March - Better Bath - Expansion of Bath
The Government proposes 7,500 new homes in Bath. Can we expand without spoiling the City? Anyone interested in the future of Bath is welcome to join the discussion. There will be presentations from John Everitt, Chief Executive of B&NES, Mike Grist from Somer Housing and Robert Hellard from South Stoke Parish Council. 6pm for 6.30 at St Michael’s Church, Broad Street. www.betterbath.org.uk

Sun 16 March - Bubbling Under - Return to Palestine
The monthly radical video screening this month shows an award-winning video shot on the front line in Palestine. Plus eye-witness report from Bristolian recently returned from the olive harvest in Palestine. 1pm, downstairs at The Porter pub, George Street.

Tue 25 March - Greenlight Lectures - Costing The Earth - Green Economics in Practice
Speaker Anil Markandya, Professor of Economics at Bath University, and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, will look at how putting economic values on environments and resources can help save them and stabilise the climate. 7.30pm at BRLSI, 16 Queen Sq, Bath. £3.

Sun 30 March - Save the Railway Path Celebration
There will be a celebratory procession along the Bristol-Bath railway path, aimed at throwing out plans to turn the path into a bus route. See www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 2 April - Transition Bath
Monthly meeting. Venue to be confirmed. See below for further details.

Sat 5 April - National day of Climate Action
Bath FoE & Oxfam are joining forces to run a campaign stall in Green Park Farmers Market, raising awareness of the limitations of the Climate Change Bill. They'll have their very own Gordon Brown look-a-like! If you'd like to help, please contact oxfambath@... - or just come along and give your support on the day.

Wed 9 Apr - Bath Green Drinks
Our next meeting.

Tue 15 Apr - Better Bath - Traffic and Pollution – Safeguarding our environment
Discussion meeting open to anyone interested in the future of Bath. 6pm for 6.30 at St Michael’s Church, Broad Street. www.betterbath.org.uk

Tue 29 April - Bath - an Eco City?
Bath Churches have organised a debate on Climate Change. How can Bath move towards being an "eco city"? Speakers include Sarah Pugh of the Transition Bristol. 7.30pm, at Bath Abbey.

Campaigns of interest

Transition Bath
Transition Bath is part of a fast-growing network of communities taking action to reduce their dependence on oil and impact on the climate. To get involved, see  www.transitionbath.org.uk

Save the Bristol-Bath Railway Path
This is part of the campaign to stop a section of the Bristol-Bath railway path being turned into a bus lane. See http://www.railwaypath.org

Stop Kingsnorth Power Station
Join the protest against plans to build a major new coal-fired power station in Kent. See www.wdm.org.uk/kingsnorth



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#80 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Apr 4, 2008 4:08 pm
Subject: April 9th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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We had another great Green Drinks meeting in March, with lots of people - a mixture of old and new faces. Frank Thompson gave us an improptu update on the progress on the Two Tunnels route (things are going well, but they're still looking for £100,000 or so of funding).

Come and join us on Wednesday next week for more stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer, overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm.

Other Activities

Sat 5 April - National day of Climate Action
Bath FoE & Oxfam are joining forces to run a campaign stall in Green Park Farmers Market, raising awareness of the limitations of the Climate Change Bill. They'll have their very own Gordon Brown look-a-like! If you'd like to help, please contact oxfambath@... - or just come along and give your support on the day.

Sun 6 April - Recycle Your Sundays
The regular bi-weekly series of sociable cycle rides this week goes to Holt. About 25 miles, with a pub lunch.  Meet Bath Abbey at 9.45 (Note, earlier than usual start time). www.rysbath.org.uk

Tue 15 Apr - Better Bath - Traffic and Pollution – Safeguarding our environment
Discussion meeting open to anyone interested in the future of Bath. 6pm for 6.30 at St Michael’s Church, Broad Street. www.betterbath.org.uk

Mon 21 April - Shaping a Global Response to Climate Change
Speaker Anil Markandya, Professor of Economics at Bath University, and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, will look at how rich and poor countries will share the burden of coping with climate change. 7.30pm at BRLSI, 16 Queen Sq, Bath. £2.
www.brlsi.org/Meetings2008/Markandy210408.htm

Tue 22 April - Earth Day
Various events to promote the environment around the world. See www.earthday.net

Tue 29 April - Bath - an Eco City?
Bath Churches have organised a debate on Climate Change. How can Bath move towards being an "eco city"? Speakers include Sarah Pugh of the Transition Bristol. 7.30pm, at Bath Abbey.

Wed 14 May - Bath Green Drinks
Our next meeting.

16-18 May - Power Up! - Rights and Justice Weekend
Learn how to use the planning system for the benefit of your local community. This is a residential training event in Birmingham that helps people know what their rights are in the law and in the planning system. For details, see community.foe.co.uk/events/power_up

Campaigns of interest

Car-Free Eco Towns
Petition the Prime Minister to require that new eco-towns are car free. petitions.pm.gov.uk/CarfreeEcoTowns

Transition Bath
Transition Bath is part of a fast-growing network of communities taking action to reduce their dependence on oil and impact on the climate. To get involved, see  www.transitionbath.org.uk




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#81 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri May 9, 2008 10:55 am
Subject: May 14th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us on Wednesday next week for more stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer, overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome. www.greendrinks.org

Other Activities

Friday 9 May - Greenwashing and Corporate Deceipt
Dr James Bellini is a leading futurologist. His latest book 'The Bullshit Factor' explores the psychological roots of corporate dishonesty. He will turn the spotlight on how boardrooms are addressing, or not addressing, the issue of climate change. GreenLight lecture at the BRLSI, 16 Queen Square. 7pm for 7.30. £3

Fri-Sat 9-10 May - Ethical Expo - Bristol
Ethical Expo will help consumers make the right choices by bringing together producers, distributors, resellers and the public. With seminars, demonstrations, shows and stands. Castle Park, Bristol, 10am-6pm. Free. www.ethicalexpo.com

16-18 May - Power Up! - Rights and Justice Weekend
Learn how to use the planning system for the benefit of your local community. This is a residential training event in Birmingham that helps people know what their rights are in the law and in the planning system. For details, see community.foe.co.uk/events/power_up

Sat 17 May - The Bristol Happiness Lectures: Happiness and sustainability
Is the western consumer lifestyle harming our mood as well as the planet? Can we have richer, happier lives without this costing the earth? Speakers: Oliver James (author of "Affluenza" and "The Selfish Capitalist") and Chris Johnstone (author of "Find Your Power"). 2pm-5pm, £20/£10. Further info: www.chrisjohnstone.info/happiness_lectures.htm

24 May - 8 June - Kilter Theatre: Back on Track
A cycle-based promenade performance on the old railway path to Saltford. Saddle up & follow the trail for a provocative & playful insight into the post-oil future of transport. Kilter's trademark site-responsive style includes interactive characters & design installations made from recycled materials. £10/8. Starts at Brassmill Lane, 11am and 3pm. Details from www.kiltertheatre.org

Sat 24 May - Change The Dream Symposium - Bristol
The Change The Dream Symposium takes a fresh look at our most critical current concerns – environmental sustainability, social justice and spiritual fulfilment – and explores and exposes what connects them. 10am-4pm.£25 incl lunch. Further details: www.changethedream.org.uk

Tue 27 May - Can A Ball Really Save The World?
CommunitySoul Business Networking Meeting for businesses that take a green, ethical and holistic view to what they do, whatever business they're in. Kat Byles, Communications Director for Homeless World Cup, talks about PR and the effects it can have. Twerton Village Hall, 12-2pm. £10 www.communitysoulhbg.co.uk/groups.htm

Sat 31 May - Sun 1 Jun - Bristol Vegan Fayre
Held at the Waterside in Bristol. See www.bristolveganfayre.co.uk/show.htm

Wed 11 June - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

3-11 Aug - National Camp for Climate Action
This year's camp is at Kingsnorth Coal-fired Power Station, Kent. Further info: www.climatecamp.org.uk

Regular Events

Sat 10 May - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, near Holland and Barratt. 12-3pm.

Sat 10 May - Broadlands OrchardShare Volunteering Days (Second Sat of every month)
Come and help with siting the bird boxes that we made at the Spring Picnic; finishing off the Deadwood Hedge; continuing with the wildlife survey; and clearing up the pruned wood from around the apple trees. All Welcome - wear sturdy footwear and clothing. 12-4pm. Broadlands Orchard is on the A4 Box Road, half a mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus: 231/232. Contact Tim Baines,  01225 312116, timjbaines@...

Sun 18 May - Bubbling under (Third Sunday of every month)
Video screenings on radical issues. This month: The Gama Strike, the story of a strike in Ireland by Socialists. At The Porter Cellar Bar, George Street, 1pm-4pm. Free.

Sun 1 Jun - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular bi-weekly series of sociable cycle rides this week goes to Corsham. About 30 miles. Pub lunch. Meet Bath Abbey at 10.15. www.rysbath.org.uk



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#82 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Jun 6, 2008 9:21 am
Subject: June 11th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us on Wednesday next week for more stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome. Thanks to Richard Guthrie for standing is as host this time while I'm away on holiday.

Part of Green Drinks International. www.greendrinks.org

Summer Special Event - Wed 2 July - Green Drinks Bike Ride

This is our annual event where Green Drinks goes mobile for one evening. We'll be getting on our bikes and cycling along the railway path to The Jolly Sailor at Saltford, to meet up with Green Drinkers from Bristol. Its a gentle, flat, half-hour ride to a pub in a delightful location. The pub does good food, and we can sit round the tables outside and enjoy the view over the river Avon.

Meet at 6pm, with your bike, on the green in front of Norfolk Crescent. (Near Sainsburys, where the road leads down to join up with the river path. See here for a map.) We'll be departing at 6.15. Dont forget to bring lights, as it will be dark on the way back.

Other Activities

Thur 12 June - Larkhall Saves the Planet
Larkhall's own Transition Town group kicked-off last month with a well-attended meeting. Come along to the second meeting, and help make plans for a more sustainable Larkhall. 7pm at St Saviour’s Junior School, Brookleaze Buildings, Larkhall Bath BA1 6RB. More details: helen.kendall@...

Wed 25 June - Transition Bath Transport Group
8pm, at 55 New King Street. For details, see www.transitionbath.org.uk
 
Sat 28 June - Transition Bath Local and Wild Food event
For details, see www.transitionbath.org.uk
 
Wed 2 July - Green Drinks Bike Ride
See above for details.

Wed 9 July - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

3-11 Aug - National Camp for Climate Action
This year's camp is at Kingsnorth Coal-fired Power Station, Kent. Further info: www.climatecamp.org.uk

Regular Events

Sat 14 June - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, near Holland and Barratt. 12-3pm.

Sat 14 June - Broadlands Orchardshare Wild Night Out (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard: yurt construction, campfire cooking, bat boxes, owl boxes, mystery trail, overnight camping possible. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) Further details: timjbaines@... 01225 312116

Sun 15 Jun & Sun 29 Jun - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular bi-weekly series of sociable cycle rides. For details, see www.rysbath.org.uk



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#83 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:47 am
Subject: Summer Bike Ride - 2 July 		davidbeasley
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Summer Special Event - Green Drinks Bike Ride - This Wednesday, 2 July

This Wednesday its our annual event where Green Drinks goes mobile for one evening. We'll be getting on our bikes and cycling along the railway path to The Jolly Sailor at Saltford, to meet up with Green Drinkers from Bristol. Its a gentle, flat, half-hour ride to a pub in a delightful location. The pub does good food, and we can sit round the tables outside and enjoy the view over the river Avon.

Meet at 6pm, with your bike, on the green in front of Norfolk Crescent. (Near Sainsburys, where the road leads down to join up with the river path. See here for a map.) We'll be departing at 6.15. Dont forget to bring lights, as it will be dark on the way back.

Our next regular Bath Green Drinks will be at the Rummer next week, July 9th.

David



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#84 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Sat Jul 5, 2008 10:45 am
Subject: July 9th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Despite the offputting weather forecast, we had a fantastic, sunny, clear, calm evening for our Green Drinks Bike Ride last Wednesday. Eight of us cycled to The Jolly Sailor at Saltford and met up with another dozen who had cycled over from Bristol. We enjoyed some al fresco eating and drinking, whilst watching the antics of canoeists on the river.

Come and join us on Wednesday next week for more stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

This month we'll be having a short talk about the National Camp for Climate Action which will be taking place in August, to protest about the building of a new coal-fired power station. Come and find out what its all about.

Green Babies

Two couples who met at Bath Green Drinks in 2006 have both just had their first babies. Inga & Mark had a daughter on June 1st, shortly followed by Liz & Nigel, with another little girl on the 15th. Congratulations to both of them - and welcome to Bath Green Drinks' newest and youngest members!

Other Activities

Sat 12 July - Roots of Change
A day of info, workshops and ideas targeting the root causes of climate change. Featuring climate camp stalls, local issues stalls, the Climate Camp photo exhibition, making stuff from junk sessions, Bath's famous freeshop, the City's brand new pedal powered soundsystem, and more. Organised by Westside Climate Action and Bath Activist Network. 2-5pm at Green Park Market. More info on indymedia.

Sat 19 July - Bath Organic Group Barbeque
Join Bath Organic Group for a BBQ at their splendid Organic Demonstration Garden. All welcome - bring food and drink to BBQ and share. 1pm at the BOGarden, off Upper Bristol Road next to the Victoria Play Park, entrance opposite the Hop Pole pub. ffi Peter Andrews 01225 319117 www.bathorganicgroup.org.uk

Sun 20th July - Transition Bath - Nature Walk
An opportunity to learn about some of our native plants, and how to identify them. Start at the canal at Beckford Rd (A36 towards Warminster), walking distance from the town centre. The walk will last for a couple of hours. To register your interest please email Alexis.

3-11 Aug - National Camp for Climate Action
This year's camp to protest against activities which increase climate change is at Kingsnorth, Kent. The Government is proposing to build a major new coal-fired power station. Further info: www.climatecamp.org.uk  There will also be a march to the camp from Rochester on the first day of the camp. See www.campaigncc.org

22-24 Aug - The Body and Beyond: Cross-Cultural Understanding of Subtle Energy
A conference investigating the many ways in which the body interacts with the world other than just physically. Speakers: Dr. Ornella Corazza, Clare Goodrick-Clarke, Prof. Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke, Paul Hougham, Prof. Nagatomo Shigenori, Dr. Gay Watson. Presented by the Scientific and Medical Network, at Bath Spa University. www.scimednet.org

Regular Events

Wed 9 July - Larkhall Saves the Planet  - Energy Group
Exploring ideas for reducing energy use in the community. Meet 7.30pm at The Rose and Crown. Info:  taragordon@...

Thur 10 July - Larkhall Saves the Planet  - Food Group
Exploring ideas for enabling Larkhall to become more self-sufficient in food. Meet 7.30pm at The Rose and Crown. Info: caroline@...

Thur 10 July - Transition Bath - Food Group
Exploring ideas for enabling Bath to become more self-sufficient in food. 7pm at 19 Sion Place. Contact Jim Dowling 0122 5481500.

Sat 12 July - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. This month, find the stall in Green Park Market. 2-5pm.

Sat 12 July - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard: mulching apple trees, wildlife survey. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) Further details: timjbaines@... 01225 312116

Sun 13 July & Sun 27 July - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular bi-weekly series of sociable cycle rides. For details, see www.rysbath.org.uk

Fri 18 July - Leftism
Late night grungy music and dancing, raising money for various political, humanitarian, environmental and other worthwhile causes. This month's cause: Bath Activist Network. From 9pm-1.30am at The Crown, Bathwick. £3. www.leftism.co.uk

Wed 13 Aug - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

Sustainable Communities

The Sustainable Communities Act came into force last October.  This Act, in principle, gives citizens and Local Authorities power to make things happen - bottom up, not top down. Suggested areas include renewable enegy projects, energy saving, traffic reduction and encouraging walking and cycling etc.  But, people need to ensure their local council "opts in" to the process this autumn.  For more information, see www.localworks.org 



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#85 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:52 pm
Subject: Aug 13th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us this Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Other Activities

22-24 Aug - The Body and Beyond: Cross-Cultural Understanding of Subtle Energy
A conference investigating the many ways in which the body interacts with the world other than just physically. Speakers: Dr. Ornella Corazza, Clare Goodrick-Clarke, Prof. Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke, Paul Hougham, Prof. Nagatomo Shigenori, Dr. Gay Watson. Presented by the Scientific and Medical Network, at Bath Spa University. www.scimednet.org

Tue 9 Sept - Transition Bath Open Forum
Details from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sat 11 Oct - Bristol Schumacher Lectures - Less is More
New ideas from passionate advocates for change, outspoken controversialists and a dozen leading practitioners – the people making change happen on the ground now. www.schumacher.org.uk

Regular Events

Sun 24 Aug - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular bi-weekly series of sociable cycle rides. For details, see www.rysbath.org.uk

Wed 10 Sept - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

Websites of Interest

www.greenbath.org - provides a forum and information point for all local Bath green and ethical organisations as well as a weekly environmental news roundup.


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#86 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Sep 5, 2008 9:47 am
Subject: Sept 10th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Other Activities

Sat 6 Sept - Sun 21 Sept - Eat the Change
During Organic Food Fortnight, take the pledge to spend a week eating only local, organic food, free from plastic packaging. See www.pledgebank.com/eatthechange

Sat 13 Sept - Bristol Anarchist Bookfair
A day of anarchist books, ideas, pamphlets, discussions, merchandise, networking, free info, games, tools, planning, speakers, resistance, all day café. St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Rd, Bristol BS2 9TJ, 10am-5pm. www.stuffit.org/abookfair

Fri 19 Sept - Leftism 10th Anniversary Final Fling
Bath's own alternative club night gives you the opportunity to boogie till late for the last time. With two live bands, this will surely be a great finale, celebrating 10 years of raising money for good causes. At Burdalls Yard, London Road. 9pm-1.30am. £5 www.leftism.co.uk

Tue 23 Sept - Carbon and Environmental Footprinting - Conference
The International Centre for the Environment presents the third inaugural conference of its "Sustaining Future Ecosystem Services - From Understanding to Action" series. All day conference at the University of Bath. www.bath.ac.uk/research/seminars/esrc

29 Sept - 5 Oct - B&NES Zero Waste Challenge Week
See how little you can throw away in the rubbish bin by aiming to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost as much as possible instead. Register for an information pack. Visit B&NES website for more details.

Tue 30 Sept - Political Paradigms, Innovation and Sustainability
International Centre for the Environment seminar by Professor Catherine Mitchell, Professor of Energy Policy, University of Exeter. 4pm at Bath University. Free. www.bath.ac.uk/ice/seminardates.htm

Sat 11 Oct - Bristol Schumacher Lectures - Less is More
Can we really live better by consuming less? Jonathan Porritt brings together new ideas from passionate advocates for change, outspoken controversialists and a dozen leading practitioners – the people making change happen on the ground now. 10am-6pm, Bristol Council House. £35/£25/£15. www.schumacher.org.uk

Websites of Interest

The One Hundred Months Initiative
A new web-based climate change initiative has been launched drawing attention to the next, crucial 100 hundred months of action to avert dangerous global warming. Backed by a wide range of climate and development groups, as well as those from broader backgrounds such as the churches, women’s groups and agriculture – http://www.onehundredmonths.org – has been launched to dramatically increase the sense of urgency for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Electricity
If you havent done so already, why not switch to renewable electricity? There are various suppliers, and you may even save money. Two of the greenest and are: www.ecotricity.com and www.good-energy.co.uk. Compate different green suppliers at green.energyhelpline.com

Green TV
This website brings together films from a whole range of environmental organisations and independent filmmakers and makes them available to anyone anywhere. From the serious to the flippant: visit this site to be inspired, informed, or amused. www.green.tv

Regular Events

Sun 7 Sept, 25 Sept, 5 Oct  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk

Tue 9 Sept - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, 7pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Wed 10 Sept - Larkhall Saves the Planet - General Meeting
Help Larkhall to become more sustainable. At St Saviour’s Junior School, Brookleaze Buildings, Larkhall Bath BA1 6RB (possibly at 7pm?). Details from helen.kendall@...

Sat 13 Sept - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm.

Sat 13 Sept - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) Further details: timjbaines@... 01225 312116. Also, apple picking, every Thursday Afternoon, 2pm-6pm.

Thur 2 Oct - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 8 Oct - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

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#87 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Oct 3, 2008 4:57 pm
Subject: Oct 8th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Other Activities

Sat 11 Oct - Bristol Schumacher Lectures - Less is More
Can we really live better by consuming less? Jonathan Porritt brings together new ideas from passionate advocates for change, outspoken controversialists and a dozen leading practitioners – the people making change happen on the ground now. 10am-6pm, Bristol Council House. £35/£25/£15. www.schumacher.org.uk

Sun 12 Oct - Seed Saving Workshop
Learn the how, when and why of seed saving with the Transition University of Bath. Places limited. Phone Peter Andrews 01225 319117 to book or for further info.

Mon 13 Oct - Transforming the Public Spaces in Bath
Better Bath meeting about the Council's Public Realm and Movement Strategy. 6.30pm at St Michael's Church, Broad Steet, Bath, BA1 5LJ. http://www.betterbath.org.uk/

Tue 14 Oct - Assessing Environmental Risk - Integrating Science and Society
Seminar from The International Centre for the Environment with Professor Guy M Poppy, School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton. At University of Bath, 8 West 3.22, 4.30pm to 5.45 pm.
 www.bath.ac.uk/ice/seminardates.htm

Fri 17 Oct - Food for Thought: The role of green spaces in a sustainable community and a liveable city
Talk by Prof. Chris Baines, celebrating 100 years of allotments in Bath. 7pm at The Guildhall, Bath. £6.
http://www.banes-allotments.org/centenary/events

Fri 17 Oct - Transition Larkhall Harvest Celebration
Bring food to share and something to drink. There'll be a showing of the film The Power of Community. 6.45-9pm at New Oriel Hall, Larkhall. Details from helen.kendall@...

Mon 20 Oct - Bath Cycling Campaign Guest Speaker Dr Ian Walker
Dr. Walker, of University of Bath, did the research which suggests that overtaking motorists leave less space when overtaking cyclists wearing helmets and more space when overtaking women cyclists. He will speak on cycling related research in Bath and nationally. 7.30 pm, Central United Reform Church, Grove Street, Bath. Entrance by donation. http://www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Mon 20 Oct - Film: A Crude Awakening
Part of Transition Bath Autumn Film Season. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Rummer pub, near Pulteney Weir. Discussion will follow and entry is by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Mon 27 Oct - Update from Palestine
Bristol film maker Ed Hill presents his latest, challenging, film showing in gritty insider detail the hardships that Palestinians have to endure in their everyday lives. Followed by discussion. Presented by Bath United Nations Association, with the Mayor of Bath, to celebrate One World Week. 7.30pm at BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath. £4. http://www.unabath.org.uk/

Thur 6 Nov - Film: Rob Newman's History of Oil
Part of Transition Bath Autumn Film Season. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Rummer pub, near Pulteney Weir. Discussion will follow and entry is by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Sat  8 Nov - Clattinger - An Alphabet of Signs from Nature
Launch of book by Peter Please, inspired by hay meadows at Clattinger Farm, Wiltshire. Including readings, live music, wine and slide show. 7.30pm at BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath. http://www.peteralfredplease.co.uk

Regular Events

Mon 6 Oct - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. http://www.bath-foe.org.uk

Sun 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk

Sat 11 Oct - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm.

Sat 11 Oct - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) Further details: timjbaines@... 01225 312116. Also, apple picking, every Thursday Afternoon, 2pm-6pm.

Tue 14 Oct - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, 7pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Thur 6 Nov - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 12 Nov - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

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#88 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Nov 7, 2008 9:42 am
Subject: Nov 12th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Be The Change

This month we're pleased to welcome Trenna Cormack, author of Be The Change - Action and reflection from people transforming our world. Its a book of interviews with 28 pioneers who are making a difference in the world today, covering such diverse fields as education, health, the media, business, peace and the environment. Trenna will be talking about the dynamic, first-hand accounts of courage and innovation that are transforming our world, and bringing about a brighter future. Yes we can!

Online Campaigns

350.org
Last month I mentioned the One Hundred Months Initiative, aimed at stimulating massive action on climate change within the next 100 months (well, er, down to 97 months now).  Well, now there's another urgent web-campaign: 350.org This is all about capping the level of carbon in the atmosphere at 350 ppm - the maximum now thought to be permissable to aviod climate change running away out of control. The challenging thing is, we are already at 387ppm and rising - so we have to act fast and on a large scale. Join 350.org to find out what can be done. And encourage all your friends to join too!

Other Activities

Sat  8 Nov - Clattinger - An Alphabet of Signs from Nature
Launch of book by Peter Please, inspired by hay meadows at Clattinger Farm, Wiltshire. Including readings, live music, wine and slide show. 7.30pm at BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath. http://www.peteralfredplease.co.uk

Tue 11 Nov - The design and construction of an Eco Factory at Thurulie, Sr Lanka
Seminar from The International Centre for the Environment with Professor Peter Reason, Director, Centre for Action Research in Professional Practice. At University of Bath, 8 West 3.22, 4.30pm to 5.45 pm. www.bath.ac.uk/ice/seminardates.htm

Tue 11 Nov - Talk about Oxfam's work in Nicaragua
George Williams, an Oxfam volunteer from Bristol, will be talking about his experiences on a tour of Nicaragua, to see the work that Oxfam is doing out there, especially in the wake of hurricane Felix. 7.30pm at Manvers Street Baptist Church. Further info: g.williams@...

Mon 17 Nov - Film: Baked Alaska
Part of Transition Bath Autumn Film Season. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Rummer. Discussion will follow and entry is by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Tue 25 Nov - The Severn Barrage - A good way to spend millions?
A tidal barrage will generate large amounts of renewable electricity. But is it something that environmentalists should give their support to? GreenLight lecture with Neil Crumpton of FoE Cymru, member of the Severn Tidal Study steering group. 7pm for 7.30 at the BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath.£3. 01225 319357 for further info.

Sat 6 Dec - National Climate March, London
March on Parliament Square to demand that the Government takes action on climate change, to coincide with the United Nations Climate Change talks in Poland. See www.campaigncc.org and www.globalclimatecampaign.org

Tue 9 Dec - Film: Garbage Warrior
Film about an innovative american architect, who works on creating sustainable housing using ordinary waste products like bottles and tyres. At the Building of Bath Museum, The Paragon, BA1 5NA, 6.30 for 7pm. Review

Regular Events

Sat 8 Nov - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm.

Sat 8 Nov - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) Further details: timjbaines@... 01225 312116.

Sun 16, 30 Nov  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Wed 19 Nov - Transition Larkhall - General Meeting
Help Larkhall to become more sustainable. 7pm at St Saviour’s Junior School, Brookleaze Buildings, Larkhall Bath BA1 6RB. Details from caroline@...

 Mon 1 Dec - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. http://www.bath-foe.org.uk

Thur 4 Dec - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 10 Dec - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

And Finally .... Intrepid Wildlife Adventurer Wanted

The BBC are looking for people to take part in a new series "To the ends of the earth". Participants will need to have a deep and longstanding passion for wildlife and the natural world. The 9 people selected will spend 10 weeks in remote corners of the world making a wildlife programme. If you think this is you, or anyone you know, contact endsoftheearth@... for an application form. Deadline 26 November. More info

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#89 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Dec 5, 2008 2:23 pm
Subject: Dec 10th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Last month we had a great meeting, buzzing with more than 20 people. There were several new faces, including students and staff from Bath University. And we listened to local author Trenna Cormack talk about her inspiring book Be The Change - Action and reflection from people transforming our world.

Other Activities

Sat 6 Dec - National Climate March, London
March on Parliament Square to demand that the Government takes action on climate change, to coincide with the United Nations Climate Change talks in Poland. See www.campaigncc.org and www.globalclimatecampaign.org

Tue 9 Dec - Climate change, deforestation and ecosystem vulnerability in the Amazon and Andes
Seminar from The International Centre for the Environment with Dr Yadvinder Malhi, Reader in Terrestrial Ecology, Oxford University. At University of Bath, 8 West 3.22, 4.30pm to 5.45 pm. www.bath.ac.uk/ice/seminardates.htm

Tue 9 Dec - Film: Garbage Warrior
Film about an innovative american architect, who works on creating sustainable housing using ordinary waste products like bottles and tyres. At the Building of Bath Museum, The Paragon, BA1 5NA, 6.30 for 7pm. Review

Regular Events

Mon 8 Dec - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 9 Dec - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. 7pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sat 13 Dec - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm.

Sat 13 Dec - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) Further details: timjbaines@... 01225 312116.

Thur 1 Jan - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Mon 5 Jan - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. http://www.bath-foe.org.uk

Wed 14 Jan - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

Books

Hope and the Magic Martian
Just released - a childrens book about global warming, offering a message of hope, and a vision of how they can be involved in creating systainable change. Written by local author Helen Moore. More Details

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#90 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Jan 9, 2009 3:51 pm
Subject: Jan 14th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Bring a friend!

Bath Green Drinks PosterWe always get a good turnout at Bath Green Drinks (average was 18 in 2008), but its even better when the place is buzzing and full up with people! So, please help us to spread the green message and make Bath Green Drinks more successful. It would help if you could:
  • Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested.
  • Bring a friend along to a meeting.
  • Put up a poster.
You can download and print out posters yourself, or just drop me a line, and I'll be happy to send you some ready printed. Or if you have any suggestions for where posters could be put, please let me know. Thnaks.

Other Activities

Thur 15 Jan - Film: The Power of Community
Part of Transition Bath Winter Film Season. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Cork, on Westgate Street. Discussion will follow and entry is by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Sat 17 Jan - Broadlands Orchardshare Wassailing
A traditional orchard winter event. From 3pm: Decorating apple trees with toast and ribbons.  4.30pm: Walk through the orchard by lamplight, with songs from Walcot State Choir and wassail cider. Bring pots and pans or a drum to bang and a torch or lantern. £2. For location details, see regular events below.

Mon 19 Jan - Eco Upgrading of Existing Houses - Challenges and Opportunities
A talk by Ian Walker, architect with CaSA. Organised by Climate Friendly Bradford-on-Avon. 7.30pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Whiteheads Lane, Bradford on Avon. Free/donation. climatefriendlybradfordonavon.co.uk

Sun 1 Feb - Seed Swap
Swap and Share Seeds and eat cake. £2. 3-5pm,  St Marks Community Centre, Widcombe. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Wed 4 Feb - Composting - how to make it and when to use it
The Transition Bath Food Group present another of their talks in the Feast or Famine series. 7.30pm at Grove St Church Halls. Details from afrelmira@...

Regular Events

Sat 10 Jan - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm.

Sat 10 Jan - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Sun 11, 25 Jan  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 12 Jan - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 13 Jan - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. 7.15pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sun 18 Jan - Bubbling Under Film screening (third Sunday of every month)
Cutting edge, radical, activist and underground films. 1-4pm, Free. Porter Cellar Bar, George Street

Mon 2 Feb - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. http://www.bath-foe.org.uk

Thur 5 Feb - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 11 Feb - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

Minerva Centre

Opposite the Royal United Hospital, the Minerva Holistic Centre has a range of courses and workshops, including a variety of yoga classes. For details, see www.minervacentrebath.co.uk

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#91 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Feb 6, 2009 1:46 pm
Subject: Feb 11th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster. (Download posters here, or  pick up copies at a meeting.)

Other Activities

Fri 13 Feb - Bath LETS Social
LETS stands for Local Exchange Trading System and is a community currency project which does away with the need for cash and extends credit to its members without charging interest and is a more sustainable way of building community and exchanging goods and services than the current money supply allows for. Find out more at this social evening. At The Rummer, Grand Parade, Bath. http://www.bathlets.org.uk

Sun 15 Feb - Apple Tree Winter Pruning Workshop
Organised by Transition Bath Food Group. At Bloomfield Allotments, Bear Flat, 2-4 pm. £5. For details see http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 19 Feb - Film: A Crude Awakening
Part of Transition Bath Winter Film Season. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Cork, on Westgate Street. Discussion will follow and entry is by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Fri 20 Feb - Solsbury Hill: Portrait of a Road Protest
To mark the publication of a new book about the protests against the Batheaston bypass of 15 years ago, there's an exhibition of photos from at Walcot Chapel Gallery, from 17-28 Feb. Preview night on 20 Feb, with performances from members of Seize the Day, Space Goats, Kangaroo Moon. 6pm-8.30pm
Exhibition runs till 8 March. Also Bath Literature Festival talks on 1 & 7 March. For details, see www.solsburyhill.org.uk

Sat 28 Feb - Bathford Transition Initiative
A meeting for anyone wishing to find out more about the Transition Movement or to get involved further, but without obligations. Bathford Parish Hall, 7.45pm for 8pm. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Sat 28 Feb - How to Win the Climate Change Argument in a 15 Minute Tea Break
Find out what approaches and arguments really work and how you can make a difference just by talking to friends and family. National campaigner, George Marshall, from the Climate Outreach and Information Network (COIN), will lead this interactive workshop. Includes lunch and networking. 10am-2pm, Bradford-on-Avon. Advance booking essential, £15. For details, see www.climatefriendlybradfordonavon.co.uk

Sun 1 Mar - Portrait of a Road Protest - Talk
See above for details. 3-4pm, Bath Central Library, £6/£4 entry. Also on Sun 7 Mar.

Regular Events

Sun 8, 22 Feb  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 9 Feb - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 10 Feb - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. 7.15pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sat 14 Feb - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm.

Sat 14 Feb - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Sun 15 Feb - Bubbling Under Film screening (third Sunday of every month)
Cutting edge, radical, activist and underground films. This week: IRON WALL, plus discussion lead by eye-witnesses in Palestine 1-4pm, Free. Porter Cellar Bar, George Street

Mon 2 Mar - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. http://www.bath-foe.org.uk

Thur 5 Mar - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 11 Mar - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

Books

Sustainable Energy - Without the hot air
By Dr David MacKay of the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge. "A crystal-clear and quantitative view of the road towards a low-carbon economy". "For anyone with influence on energy policy, whether in government, business or a campaign group, this book should be compulsory reading." - Tony Juniper, Friends of the Earth. Free to download, from www.withouthotair.com

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#92 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Mar 6, 2009 2:04 pm
Subject: Mar 11th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday for some stimulating socialising and networking with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster. (Download posters here, or  pick up copies at a meeting.)

Other Activities

Sat 7 Mar - Solsbury Hill: Portrait of a Road Protest
Exhibition of photos at Bath Central Library, runs till 7 March. Bath Literature Festival talk on 7 March, 3-4pm. £6/£4 entry. www.solsburyhill.org.uk

Sat 7 Mar - Leftism
Groovy music and dancing, raising money for the Larkhall Festival. From 7-11pm at Burdall's Yard, London Road, Bath. £4-5. www.leftism.co.uk

Sat 14 Mar - Save Energy, Save Money, Green your home
Workshop on energy efficiency and household renewables. 10am-4pm  Priory Barn, Newtown, Bradford on Avon. £20 including lunch. Advance booking essential. For details, see www.climatefriendlybradfordonavon.co.uk

Sat 14 Mar - Reclaiming Public Space
Music and street theatre on the theme of reclaiming public space and celebrating shared values. Organised by Bath Activist Network. From 2-3pm, bottom of Milsom Street.
 
Sun 15 Mar - The Age of Stupid - People's Premier
Its 2055, the world is devastated, and a lonely man looks back at archive video from 2007, and asks why people didn't stop climate change when they had the chance? Starring Pete Postlethwaite, and directed by Franny Armstrong (McLibel), this will be the eco film of 2009. It will be premiered at 80 venues simultaneously across the UK, including the Little Theatre, Bath. After the film, there will be a live video link with Leicester Square, and a Q&A session with George Monbiot and Caroline Lucas. Not to be missed. 5.30pm. £6.90. Cinema booking website. Film website and trailer

Thur 19 Mar - Film: Garbage Warrior
Part of Transition Bath Winter Film Season. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Cork, on Westgate Street. Discussion will follow and entry is by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Fri 20 Mar - Ecobardic Showcase
An evening of ‘ecobardic’ storytelling, performance poetry and acoustic music, to tie in with Earth Day and World Storytelling Day. Featuring Kevan Mainwaring, Mary Palmer, Helen Moore, Peter Alfred Please, Anthony Nanson, Richard Selby. £3. 7pm at Waterstones, Bath. Tickets available from Waterstones.

4-9 April - Catalyst - University Student Programme
This 5-day Easter residential programme takes students on a journey of personal exploration and assists them in discovering how to become catalysts for positive change in their own unique way. At Embercombe, near Exeter, Devon. £150. www.embercombe.co.uk/catalyst

26-27 June - BioBlitz Bristol
Bristol Natural History Consortium are running an event to celebrate the natural world, and encourage more people to get outside and get involved: a 30-hour race to identify all the wildlife in a defined area. They are currently looking for volunteers to help. More details.

Regular Events

Sun 8, 22 Mar  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 9 Mar - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 10 Mar - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. 7.15pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sat 14 Mar - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 14 Mar - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Sun 15 Mar - Bubbling Under Film screening (third Sunday of every month)
Cutting edge, radical, activist and underground films. 1-4pm, Free. Porter Cellar Bar, George Street

Thur 2 Apr - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Mon 6 Apr - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. http://www.bath-foe.org.uk

Wed 8 Apr - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.

Other Stuff

The Bath Bomb, the monthly publication about activism in Bath, now has its own website, where you can find current and back issues. www.thebathbomb.blogspot.com

The draft West of England Waste Strategy proposes to build several large incinerators - which will undermine efforts to increase levels of recycling. If you want to have your say, the public consultation runs until 12 March. Go to www.westofengland.org/waste. For suggestions on how to respond to the questions, contact Bath Friends of the Earth.


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#93 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Apr 3, 2009 1:20 pm
Subject: Apr 8th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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The G20 meeting has been all over the news this week. But what are the implications for the environment? Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday to talk about this and other current environmental topics with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We're upstairs at The Rummer,  (map) overlooking Pultney Weir, on Grand Parade. From 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster. (Download posters here, or  pick up copies at a meeting.)

Other Activities

Sat 4 Apr - Lock-in Energy - Energy Volunteer Training
Learn about the basics of energy use in the home, and reduce energy use in your own home and your community. £15. To book a place, or for more details: Martin Otto, 07986 856682 or John Ingham, 07747137060. 10am-5pm, Percy Community Centre, Bath

Sat 4 Apr - Community Skills Fair - Peasdown
A free family event where you can find out about old and new skills for sustainable living. Workshops on making your own cleaning products; community arts; cake stall; plant swaps; information about renewable home energy systems; and an Easter egg hunt. Presented by Peasdown area Transition. 10am-12pm, Beacon hall, Peasdown St John. Info: calharg@....

Mon 6 Apr - Roots - Food Stories
Bath theatre company Kilter are looking for stories to include in their summer production, on the theme of food. If you have food tales from the 1940s, or if you're a community gardener with a tale to tell or a vision for the future, then Kilter would like to hear from you. 6-8pm, upstairs at The Rummer Pub, Bath. Or, send your stories to dumitheinspirer@.... www.kiltertheatre.org

Thur 16 Apr - Film: Garbage Warrior
Film about building houses from junk. Presented by Transition Bath. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Cork, on Westgate Street. Entry by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 29 Apr - Permaculture Talk
By Patrick Whitefield, UKs foremost permaculture exponent. Presented by Transition Bath Food Group. £2. 7.30pm, Grove Street Church Halls, Bath. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Sat 9 May - What the Bleep is going on in the world? - Bristol
Using a psycho-social systems understanding of world, called Spiral Dynamics, this afternoon workshop will present, in an easily-accessible format, a powerful, big picture view of where the human species is at and what’s really going on. Covering climate change, the credit crunch, politics, spirituality, community development, education and what connects all these issues. £10. 2-5pm. Details: hotterearthleadership.org Booking: Dave Yaffey, 01341 450 737, dave@...

26-27 June - BioBlitz Bristol
Bristol Natural History Consortium are running an event to celebrate the natural world, and encourage more people to get outside and get involved: a 30-hour race to identify all the wildlife in a defined area. They are currently looking for volunteers to help. More details.

Campaigns

Save Bathampton Meadows
Bathampton Meadows is under threat from a new park & ride scheme. This is due to be considered by B&NES Council at the end of April, so now is the time to send in comments. For details see www.savebathamptonmeadows.org.uk

Stop Bristol Airport Expansion
The campaign against the doubling the capacity of Bristol Airport is reaching a critical stage. Check out their website to see what you can do to help resist this massive increase in environmental damage. www.stopbia.com.

Cut Emissions by 100% by 2020!
There's a bold petition calling on the UK Government to cut carbon emissions by 100% by 2020 - becuase 20% by 2020 is not enough. Obviously the Government will say No, but the intention is to demonstrate the strength of feeling in favour of BIG cuts, not tokenism. petitions.number10.gov.uk/StopClimateChaos

24 October - International Day of Climate Action
350.org are promoting worldwide community events in advance of the Climate Talks in Copenhagen in December. Start organising your event now. See www.350.org/oct24

Regular Events

Sun 5, 19 Apr  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 6 Apr - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. http://www.bath-foe.org.uk

Mon 6 Apr - Transition Bath Energy Group Meeting
7pm, New Inn, Monmouth Street.www.transitionbath.org.uk

Thur 9 Apr - Bath Activist Network Meeting (usually first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Sat 11 Apr - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 11 Apr - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Mon 13 Apr - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 14 Apr - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. This month - Home Energy Generation and Saving. Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. £2, bring food to share. 7.15pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sun 19 Apr - Bubbling Under Film screening (third Sunday of every month)
Cutting edge, radical, activist and underground films. 1-4pm, Free. Porter Cellar Bar, George Street

Wed 22 Apr - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Rummer. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Tue 28 Apr - Transition Bath Transport & Built Environment Group Meeting
7pm, 55 New King Street, Bath. www.transitionbath.org.uk

Thur 7 May - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 13 May - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.


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#94 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri May 8, 2009 1:29 pm
Subject: NEW VENUE for May 13th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Bath Green Drinks will be held at a new venue this month, following the closure of our regular venue, The Rummer. The Rummer closed its doors for the last time on Sunday, so, after seven years of meeting there regularly, Bath Green Drinks is now seeking a new regular venue. This month, we'll be meeting at The Porter. We'll see how this goes, and perhaps try out other venues.

So, come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We'll be in the side room of  The Porter, on George Street (at the top of Milsom Street) (map), from 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

The Porter is "Bath's No 1 Vegetarian Pub", and does great vegetarian and vegan food - so you might want to turn up early and have a bite to eat. They take food orders up to 9pm.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster (available at the meeting.)

Other Activities

Sat 9 May - World Fairtrade Day Big Bang
To celebrate World Fair Trade Day, there will be a series of events during the day at the new cafe at Manvers St Baptist Church, including a World Singing Workshop, for all ages and abilities (starts 11am); face painting - also for young and old!; fairtrade stalls selling all manner of goods and a tasty selection of Fairtrade refreshments. 10am-2pm. See greenbath.org

Sat 9 May - The Work That Reconnects
This workshop introduces a transformative empowerment process developed by Joanna Macy and adopted as the Heart and Soul work of Transition movement. Facilitated by Jenny Mackewn and Jenni Horsfall. £40 (£20 concessions). 10am – 5pm, at Southstoke House, near Bath. Contact sue.ryall@... or ring Jenni on 07970 746334.

Sat 9 May - What the Bleep is going on in the world? - Bristol
Using a psycho-social systems understanding of world, called Spiral Dynamics, this afternoon workshop will present, in an easily-accessible format, a powerful, big picture view of where the human species is at and what’s really going on. £10. 2-5pm. Details: hotterearthleadership.org Booking: Dave Yaffey, 01341 450 737, dave@...

Sunday, 10 May - Permaculture for Subsistence Farmers in El Salvador
Karen Inwood, Director of IPES, will present an inspiring illustrated talk of the work of the Institute of El Salvador. There will also be a guided tour of sustainability projects in Southstoke. Sunday Lunch available, please book in advance - Jenny/Phil 01225 837121. At Southstoke House, 12-4pm.

Wed 13 May - Euro Elections 2009 'Question Time' on Climate Change
Hear our prospective MEPs on the greatest challenge of our time. To include: Giles Chichester MEP (Conservative), Ricky Knight (Green), Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat), (Labour representative to be confirmed). 7.30pm at St Margaret's Hall, Bradford-on-Avon. Free. Organised by Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon. www.climatefriendlybradfordonavon.co.uk

Sun 17 May - Friends of Bird's Marsh Welly Walk
This ancient woodland, near Chippenham, is under threat from development. Come along for a pleasant stroll to enjoy and find out more about this beautiful, wildlife-rich area. Dogs welcome. Meet 10am at the car park of the King Alfred pub, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham SN15 1QA.  www.friendsofbirdsmarsh.com

Thur 21 May - Film: Message in the Waves
Presented by Transition Bath. 7.30pm, upstairs at The Cork, on Westgate Street. Entry by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Mon 25 May - Transition Bath Picnic in the Park
By the pond in Victoria park - look for the flag. 12pm - 4pm. For details see www.transitionbath.org.uk

Thur 28 May - Sun 7 June - Roots: A Tale of Love and Vegetables
With their unique brand of hands-on, open-air, interactive theatre, Kilter Theatre Company plants the seeds of change with a playful and engaging show that explores our relationship with food and the land. Kilter leads audiences on a gentle journey down the bean-rows to investigate food-security in the approaching post-oil world. At the Bath Organic Group allotments, Royal Victoria Park, Upper Bristol Road, Bath. Tickets are at £9 (Concessions £7) and are on sale from ICIA’s Box Office 01225 386777. www.kiltertheatre.org

Mon 1 Jun - Eco Refurbishment of Houses
Talk by Ian Walker of Casa Architects, organised by Transition Bath Transport & Built Environment Group. 7.30pm at Grove Street Church Hall. £2. www.transitionbath.org.uk

Wed 3 June - A sustainable food plan for Britain
How can Britain's farming system be made less dependant on oil, and less damaging to the climate? Talk by Patrick Holden, director of the Soil Association. 7pm for 7.30pm at the BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath. £4. Organised by Greenlight. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 4 June - European Elections
The European Union plays a big part in environmental regulation and climate negotiations. Make sure you use your vote for the environment - and encourage your friends to vote too. You can make sure you’re registered to vote here www.aboutmyvote.co.uk. If you're going to be away, you can apply for a postal or proxy vote. See www.bathnes.gov.uk

Campaigns and Websites

Stop Bristol Airport Expansion
Bristol Airport will shortly be applying for planning permission to increase passenger numbers at the airport from the current 6 million to 10 million by 2016. This will have a catastrophic effect on local CO2 emissions - the increase in emissions will be more than the target reduction for the whole of the BANES area. A large number of objections from the public will help to resist this. Sign up at http://www.nobristolairportexpansion.co.uk/supportus.php to be notified when its time to object.

Stop Hinkley Expansion
French group EDF are proposing to build two new nuclear power stations at Hinkley Point, near Bridgwater. There's currently an official consultation on this - so you can have your say. www.stophinkley.org

Our Future Planet
 Our Future Planet is a new website and online community for anyone who wants to design and create a future that does not unquestioningly follow on from the ways of the past. Co-founded by Bath Green Drinks member Karl Jaeger. www.ourfutureplanet.org

Green Bath
A source of information about green groups and events around Bath. Also has an email list to keep you up to date with the latest news. greenbath.org

24 October - International Day of Climate Action
350.org are promoting worldwide community events in advance of the Climate Talks in Copenhagen in December. Start organising your event now. See www.350.org/oct24

Regular Events

Sat 9 May - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 9 May - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Mon 11 May - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 12 May - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. This month: A local currency for Bath. At Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. £2, bring food to share. 7.15pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sun 17 May - Bubbling Under Film screening (third Sunday of every month)
Cutting edge, radical, activist and underground films. 1-4pm, Free. Porter Cellar Bar, George Street

Sun 17, 31 May  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.rysbath.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 18 May - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
7.3-pm, venue TBC. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 27 May - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Raven. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Wed 27 May - Transition Bath Transport & Built Environment Group Meeting
7pm, 55 New King Street, Bath. www.transitionbath.org.uk

Mon 1 Jun - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. www.bath-foe.org.uk

Thur 4 Jun - Bath Activist Network Meeting (usually first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 10 Jun - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.


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#95 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Wed May 13, 2009 7:19 am
Subject: Off to The Porter 		davidbeasley
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Dont forget, Bath Green Drinks tonight will at The Porter, on George Street (at the top of Milsom Street) (map), rather than at The Rummer, which is now closed. We'll be in the side room, from 8.30pm.



Here's a late-arriving activity that may be of interest:

Tue 19 May - What will a Green MEP do for the South West?
A short presentation, followed by questions from the audience, by Ricky Knight, the Green Party's lead candidate for the European elections on June 4th. 7pm at The Rising Sun, St. John's Road (just off Pulteney Bridge), Bath. Details: Jon Lucas,
Coordinator of Bath & N.E. Somerset Green Party, 01225 423832
 

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#96 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Sun Jun 7, 2009 9:42 pm
Subject: June 10th at The Porter 		davidbeasley
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Bath Green Drinks was at The Porter for the first time last month, and it went well, with about 20 people coming along, so we'll be back there again this month. We'll make a few adjustments to the seating to give people more room to mingle.

So, come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We'll be in the side room of  The Porter, on George Street (at the top of Milsom Street) (map), from 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

The Porter is "Bath's No 1 Vegetarian Pub", and does great vegetarian and vegan food - so you might want to turn up early and have a bite to eat. They take food orders up to 9pm.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster (available at the meeting.)

Other Activities

Thur 18 June - Film: The Age of Stupid
Presented by Transition Bath. 7.30pm, venur TBC. Entry by donation. http://www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Job Vacancy

Environmental consultancy Resource Futures are recruiting for a new part-time position (28 hours per week) which will develop a network of Community Action Groups working to increase awareness of, and action on, climate change issues within their communities. The CAGs will be run by volunteers and have a role in supporting Council measures to reduce carbon emissions.

The post will be advertised in the Bath Chronicle and Somerset Guardian wc 8th June 2009 and Environment Job website, and details can also be found on the Resource Futures website  www.resourcefutures.co.uk or by contacting Martin Pearse 0117 914 3450/07976 538925.

Regular Events

Mon 8 June - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 9 June - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. This month: Composting Toilets. At Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. £2, bring food to share. 7.15pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sat 13 June - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 13 June - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Sun 14, 28 June  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 15 June - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
7.3-pm, venue TBC. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Sun 21 June - Bubbling Under Film screening (third Sunday of every month)
Cutting edge, radical, activist and underground films. 1-4pm, Free. Porter Cellar Bar, George Street

Wed 24 June - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Raven. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Mon 6 July - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. www.bath-foe.org.uk

Thur 2 July - Bath Activist Network Meeting (usually first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 8 July - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.


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#97 From: "david.beasley@..." <david.beasley@...>
Date: Fri Jul 3, 2009 8:34 am
Subject: July 8th at The Rising Sun 		david.beasley@...
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This month Bath Green Drinks is trying out a new venue - The Rising Sun. This is a cosy, traditional pub in Grove Street: just over Pultney Bridge, then first left (map). 

So, come and join us at Bath Green Drinks next Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We'll be in the back room of The Rising Sun, from 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Summer Special Event - Wed 22 July - Green Drinks Bike Ride

This is our annual event where Green Drinks goes mobile for one evening. We'll be getting on our bikes and cycling along the railway path to The Jolly Sailor at Saltford, to meet up with Green Drinkers from Bristol. Its a gentle, flat, half-hour ride to a pub in a delightful location. The pub does good food, and we can sit round the tables outside and enjoy the view over the river Avon.

Meet at 6pm, with your bike, on the green in front of Norfolk Crescent. (Near Sainsburys, where the road leads down to join up with the river path. See here for a map.) We'll be departing at 6.15. Dont forget to bring lights, as it will be dark on the way back.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster (available at the meeting.)

Other Activities

Sat 4 July - Camerton Batch Nature Reserve Green Fair
>From 2 - 5pm this event will feature craft displays (with opportunities to have a go yourself); story telling, face painting and time to explore the Batch. Refreshments available. From 7pm, you can also bring a picnic and listen to music prior to watching an open air showing of "Titfield Thunderbolt" on the site of the former railway and station used as the location in the film. The film starts at 9pm and should finish about 10-30pm. Free. Details from Heather Edwards 01761 470175,  camertonbatch@...

Mon 6 July - Talk on Passivhausing
Passivhausing is new build housing that needs no energy input but uses the sun, insulation and heat exchange to give a comfortable home. There are also implications and lessons to be learned for older houses. Talk by Alex Towler, organised by  Transition Bath. 7.30 at Grove St Church Halls. Tea and cake. Entry £2.

Campaigns

Save Bathampton Meadows
The campaign against the proposed 1400-space car park on Bathampton Meadows is gathering pace. Opposition to the scheme is widespread among local residents and various interest groups. If it goes ahead, we could see protests on the scale of the Batheaston Bypass protests 15 years ago. The planning application is currently being considered by the Secretary of State, and opponents are asking people to send emails urging him to hold a public enquiry. See www.savebathamptonmeadows.org.uk


Websites

Freeconomy
Building on the success of Freecycle, Freeconomy is a similar idea. It helps you save money, learn new skills, reduce your carbon footprint, meet like-minded friends and get free help with stuff by enabling you to share skills, tools and spaces with people in the local area. You can join the Freeconomy Community at www.justfortheloveofit.org - it's totally free, forever.

Green Drinks Online
You can now share ideas and make friends across a wider, online Green Drinks community: www.greendrinks.ning.com

Regular Events

Mon 6 July - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of every month)
8pm at Stillpoint, Broad Street Place, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LH. www.bath-foe.org.uk

Sat 11 July - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 11 July - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

Sun 12, 26 July  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 13 July - Bath Greenpeace monthly meeting (Second Monday of every month)
7.30-9pm, Still Point (next to YMCA), Broad Street Place. Further info

Tue 14 July - Transition Bath Open Forum
A monthly social event, involving discussion and practical solutions. This month: Composting Toilets. At Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. £2, bring food to share. 7.15pm. Details of this and other Transition Bath events from www.transitionbath.org.uk

Sun 19 July - Bubbling Under Film screening (third Sunday of every month)
Cutting edge, radical, activist and underground films. 1-4pm, Free. Porter Cellar Bar, George Street

Mon 20 July - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
7.3-pm, venue TBC. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 22 July - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Raven. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 6 Aug - Bath Activist Network Meeting (usually first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 12 Aug - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting.


Bath Green Drinks is part of Green Drinks International. www.greendrinks.org



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#98 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:57 pm
Subject: July 22nd Bike Ride 		davidbeasley
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Summer Special Event - Wed 22 July - Green Drinks Bike Ride

This is our annual event where Green Drinks goes mobile for one evening. We'll be getting on our bikes and cycling along the railway path to The Jolly Sailor at Saltford, to meet up with cyclists from Bristol. Its a gentle, flat, half-hour ride to a pub in a delightful location. The pub does good food, and we can sit round the tables outside and enjoy the view over the river Avon.

Meet at 6pm, with your bike, on the green in front of Norfolk Crescent. (Near Sainsburys, where the road leads down to join up with the river path. See here for a map.) We'll be departing at 6.15. Dont forget to bring lights, as it will be dark on the way back.

Our next regular Bath Green Drinks evening will be on 12 August, at The Rising Sun, Grove Street, Bath, from 8.30pm.

Campaigns

Stop Bristol Airport Expansion
Bristol Airport has at last applied for planning permission to expand the airport. Their application indicates that carbon emissions will increase by a horrific125% So, by 2020, their emissions will be greater than the whole of B&NES! If you agree that this is madness, please send in an objection. For more details, see www.nobristolairportexpansion.co.uk The deadline for objections is 7 August.


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#99 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Sun Aug 9, 2009 9:29 pm
Subject: Aug 12th at The Rising Sun 		davidbeasley
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Last month's meeting at The Rising Sun went well, so we will be back there again this month. If you havent been there, it is a cosy, traditional pub in Grove Street: just over Pultney Bridge, then first left (map).  Our summer bike ride to the Jolly Sailor at Saltford was also a great success, with more than a dozen people enjoying food and drink overlooking the river, on what turned out to be a very pleasant, sunny evening.

So, come and join us at Bath Green Drinks this Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We'll be in the back room of The Rising Sun, from 8.30pm. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster (available at the meeting.)

Other Activities

Thur 13 – Sun 16 Aug - Cymru Climate Camp
Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, www.climatecampcymru.org

Mon 17 Aug - Bath Cycling Campaign
Cycle Routes into and through the city centre. Meet at Laura Place 7pm, riding to the George at Bathampton. (Bad weather venue - The Rising Sun, Grove St). All welcome. see www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Thur 27 Aug - Wed 2 Sept - Camp for Climate Action
London,  www.climatecamp.org.uk

Sat 29 Aug  - Bath Vegan Fayre
Percy Community Centre, New King Street, 12 til 3pm

Mon 31 Aug - Transition Bath Picnic in the Park
By the pond in Victoria park - look for the flag. 12pm - 4pm. For details see www.transitionbath.org.uk

Wed 2 Sept - Growing Gourmet Mushrooms at Home
Permaculture designer Stephen Pritchard will introduce simple ways of growing edible fungus at home. 7.30 at  United Reformed Church Halls, Grove St, BA2 6PJ. £3. Tea & cake. www.transitionbath.org.uk

Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sept - Introduction to Permaculture Weekend
Organised by Transition Bath and Bath Permaculture Trust. Starts 7pm Friday, ends lunchtime Sunday. £50. For details contact Peter Andrews: 07817 967837, 01225 319117, peter@...

Sun 13 Sept - Bath Organic Garden Buffet
The annual giant shared meal on the BOG community garden. A chance to celebrate the abundance we can create - a sort of non religious, edible, community, harvest festival. Bring a chair, plate and eating utensils PLUS your favourite meal cooked from local seasonal ingredients - to share. Starts 1pm. ffi: www.bathorganicgroup.org.uk

Sat 12 Sept - Bristol Anarchist Bookfair
The Island, Silver Street, Bristol, 10.30am-7pm, www.bristolanarchistbookfair.org

Campaigns

Stop Bristol Airport Expansion
Bristol Airport has at last applied for planning permission to expand the airport. Their application indicates that carbon emissions will increase by a horrific125% So, by 2020, their emissions will be greater than the whole of B&NES! If you agree that this is madness, please send in an objection. For more details, see www.nobristolairportexpansion.co.uk The deadline for comments has been extended to 13 August.

Save Vestas Wind Turbines
Vestas plan to close the UK's only wind turbine factories on the Isle of Wight. Workers are occupying the factory to pressure the government to nationalise the factories and continue production under new management. Call on Lord Mandelson to save jobs in green energy, via the Friends of the Earth website. For further details of the campaign to save the factory, see savevestas.wordpress.com

Regular Events

Sat 8 Aug - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 8 Aug - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Sun 9, 23 Aug  - Recycle Your Sundays (Alternate Sundays)
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Mon 17 Aug - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
7.30pm, For details, see www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 26 Aug - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Raven. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 3 Sept - Bath Activist Network Meeting (usually first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Mon 7 Sept - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of alternate months)
8pm at The Cork, Westgate Buildings, Bath BA1 1EB. www.bath-foe.org.uk

Wed 9 Sept - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting - at The Rising Sun


Bath Green Drinks is part of Green Drinks International. www.greendrinks.org


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#100 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Mon Sep 7, 2009 7:59 am
Subject: Sep 9th at The Rising Sun 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks this Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We'll be in the back room of The Rising Sun, from 8.30pm. If you havent been there, it is a cosy, traditional pub in Grove Street: just over Pultney Bridge, then first left (map). Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster (available at the meeting.)

Sorry it has taken so long. I think this is really important. Please would you include this:

B&NES Sustainable Community Strategy

This Thursday, 10 September, local councillors will meet to agree a revision of the B&NES Sustainable Community Strategy. This is the long term, overarching plan which influences all other Council straegies until 2026. If we want B&NES to make changes to improve our world, we need to get the right vision into this SCS.  It is vital that the "Vision" has preventing climate change as the topmost priority, overriding all others.

You may want to look at the SCS and associated documents, and go along to the council meeting yourself. If you want to speak at the council meeting, you will have to register before 5pm on Monday, by contacting democratic_services@.... You may also like to contact your councillor and express your concern about this.

For more details, contact loftyrhumba@...

Other Activities

Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sept - Introduction to Permaculture Weekend
Organised by Transition Bath and Bath Permaculture Trust. Starts 7pm Friday, ends lunchtime Sunday. £50. For details contact Peter Andrews: 07817 967837, 01225 319117, peter@...

Sun 13 Sept - Bath Organic Garden Buffet
The annual giant shared meal on the BOG community garden. A chance to celebrate the abundance we can create - a sort of non religious, edible, community, harvest festival. Bring a chair, plate and eating utensils PLUS your favourite meal cooked from local seasonal ingredients - to share. Starts 1pm. ffi: www.bathorganicgroup.org.uk

Sat 12 Sept - Bristol Anarchist Bookfair
The Island, Silver Street, Bristol, 10.30am-7pm, www.bristolanarchistbookfair.org

Sat 12-Sun 20 Sept - Bristol Co-Mutiny
A week of autonomous actions on a wide range of themes, including climate justice, food, new economy, co-operative working, housing. See comutiny.wordpress.com

Sat 26 Sept - Self knowledge and global responsibility: Towards a Unified Vision
A talk with speakers from Cheltenham, Oxford, and Bath. At the Minerva Centre, Bath. For details, contact 01225 315591 or minervacentrebath@...  www.minervacentrebath.co.uk

Wed 30 Sept - Farming in a Changing Climate
How is farming in Britain adapting to our changing climate? Transition Bath Food Group presents a talk by Claire Wyatt of Farming Futures. 7.30pm at the United Reform Church Hall, Grove St. £3 including tea and cake.

3 Oct - 29 Nov - C Words: Carbon, Climate, Capital, Culture
How did you get here and where are we going? A major exhibition, season of over 50 events and actions in the run-up to
the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen, by PLATFORM and artist-activist collaborators at Arnolfini, Bristol.
www.arnolfini.org.uk

Sat 17 Oct - Bristol Schumacher Lectures
From the ashes of the crash: Rebuilding with the new economics. A day of lectures and workshops. At The Council House, Bristol. £35/£25. Details and booking from: www.schumacher.org.uk

Mon 19 Oct - Climate Change Dinner
In support of the UN Climate Talks. 7.30 at the Eastern Eye. Advance booking required. A 350.org event supported by Transition Bath.

Sat 24 Oct - UN Day Climate Parade
In support of UN Climate Talks. Assemble 2pm on green in front of Royal Crescent, for parade to the Abbey. With Don Foster MP. A 350.org event supported by Transition Bath.

Regular Events

Every Sunday - Recycle Your Sundays
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. Most rides start from Abbey Churchyard at 10.30am. Details from  www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Sat 12 Sep - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 12 Sep - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Mon 21 Sep - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
This month : An update on local sustainability. Report from Sara Grimes of the BANES Sustainability team. 7.30pm at The Rising Sun, Grove Street. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 23 Sep - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Raven. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 1 Oct - Bath Activist Network Meeting (usually first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 14 Oct - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting - at The Rising Sun

Mon 2 Nov - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (first monday of alternate months)
8pm at The Cork, Westgate Buildings, Bath BA1 1EB. www.bath-foe.org.uk


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#101 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 2:41 pm
Subject: Oct 14th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks this Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. We'll be in the The Rising Sun, from 8.30pm. If you havent been there, it is a cosy, traditional pub in Grove Street: just over Pultney Bridge, then first left (map). Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster (available at the meeting.)

Other Activities

3 Oct - 29 Nov - C Words: Carbon, Climate, Capital, Culture
How did you get here and where are we going? A major exhibition, season of over 50 events and actions in the run-up to the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen, by PLATFORM and artist-activist collaborators at Arnolfini, Bristol. www.arnolfini.org.uk

Sun 11 Oct - Transition Bathford Apple Pressing
9am-12, outside the village shop. To offer fruit or help with harvesting, contact Emma, 01225 858388.
Sat 17 Oct - Bristol Schumacher Lectures: From the Ashes of the Crash
Rebuilding with the new economics. A day of lectures and workshops. Speakers: Andrew Simms (new economics foundation), Jayati Ghosh (Professor of Economics), Stacy Mitchell (Institute for Local Self-Reliance). At The Council House, Bristol. £35/£25. Details and booking from: www.schumacher.org.uk

Sat-Sun 17-18 Oct - The Great Climate Swoop
This is the Camp for Climate Action's big direct action event of the year. Thousands of people will be protesting at Ratcliff-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, one of the UK's largest coal-fired power stations. Coal is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. See www.greatclimateswoop.org

Mon 19 Oct - Climate Change Dinner
Find a bunch of friends and book a table to help raise awareness and support the UN in the run up to its climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December. With talk by Jay Risbridger of the Green Stationery Company. 7.30 at the Eastern Eye. Advance booking required. A 350.org event supported by Transition Bath.

Mon 19 Oct - Saving Our Soils, the case for Conservation Agriculture
Soil fertility is falling dangerously where land is being over-ploughed to produce more food. Conservation agricultire avoids ploughing, so why is Europe showing little interest? Talk by Amir Kassam, Reading University. 7.30pm at BRLSI, Queens Square. www.brlsi.org

Thur 22 Oct - Transition Keynsham Launch
Keynsham are starting a Transition Group with a film showing of Power of Community the story of how Cuba coped when the Russian oil ran out. 7.30pm at The Royal British Legion, Charlton Rd, Keynsham. £3. ffi 07970 737 760 or 01179 862 257

 Sat 24 Oct - UN Day Climate Parade
Parade through the town to show support for the UN Climate Talks. Bring banners and music; come in a festive mood for a serious cause. Assemble 2pm on the green in front of Royal Crescent, for parade to the Abbey, where Don Foster MP will speak. A 350.org event supported by Transition Bath.

Sun 25 Oct - The Oxjam Bath Music Festival
Showcasing a selection of live music from 35 different bands, covering rock to jazz, country to reggae, dubstep to folk. 3pm-2am, at 10 venues around the city. £10. All proceeds to Oxfam. Details from website.

Wed 4 Nov - Transition Bath Food Group - Edible Fish in your Pond
Talk by Jimmy Hepburn of Aquavision. 7.30pm at United Reformed Chruch Halls, Grove Street, Bath. www.transitionbath.org

Sat 14 Nov - Transition Bath Big Event
A day to find out how you can make a difference and help create a more positive future for Bath. 9.30am- 5pm at BRLSI, Queens Square. £10. For details, see www.transitionbath.org

Thur 19 Nov - Countdown to Copenhagen
Achieving justice for poor people at the UN climate change negotiations. Green Light talk by Eliot Whittington, Senior Advisor, Christian Aid Climate Justice Initiative. 7.30pm at the BRLSI, 16 Queens Square, Bath. £3

Campaigns

Save Bathampton Meadows
Despite opposition amongst local residents and various interest groups, the Government Office of the South West have refused a public enquiry into B&NES' plans for a 1400-space car park on Bathampton Meadows. With the legal options for stopping the scheme now exhausted, the focus of opposition will now shift towards protests and direct action - which could be on the scale of the Batheaston Bypass protests 15 years ago. For updates, keep an eye on  www.savebathamptonmeadows.org.uk
New Eco-Community
Fledgling Eco-Hamlet in Gloucestershire, seeks new members. Details from www.eco-hamlets.org.uk

Regular Events

Every Sunday - Recycle Your Sundays
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. Rides start from Abbey Churchyard, usually at 10.30am. Details from www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Sat 10 Oct - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 10 Oct - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Tue 13 Oct - Transition Bath Open Forum
This month: Andy Chard of the B&NES Parks Department will talk about Allotments. 7.15pm at Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. www.transitionbath.org

Mon 19 Oct - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
This month: Guest speaker, Chris Hutt. 7.30pm at The Rising Sun, Grove Street. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 28 Oct - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Raven. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 5 Nov - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 11 Nov - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting - at The Rising Sun

Wed 18 Nov - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (alternate months)
(Note change of date) 8pm at The Cork, Westgate Buildings, Bath BA1 1EB. www.bath-foe.org.uk


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#102 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:32 pm
Subject: Nov 11th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks this Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. Share ideas, discuss the latest issues, find out what other people are involved with. We'll be in the The Rising Sun, from 8.30pm. (If you havent been there, it is a cosy, traditional pub in Grove Street: just over Pultney Bridge, then first left. map). Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Publicity
Help us to spread the word about Bath Green Drinks: Forward this message on to anyone you think may be interested. Bring a friend along. Put up a poster (available at the meeting.)

Other Activities

Tue 10 Nov - Severn Tidal Power - The Options
A talk about the short-listed options from James Colcombe, leader of the consortium appointed to examine their engineering and environmental credentials. 7.30 at the BRLSI, 16 Queens Square, Bath. £4

Tue 10 Nov - The Age of Stupid
Film showing, with short talk by Janine Woodward of Oxfam and a chance for discussion afterwards. 7.30pm at Walcot Chapel, Walcot Gate.

Sat 14 Nov - Transition Bath Big Event
A fun and creative day of talks and workshops – a chance to meet other like-minded people, listen to and debate with green living gurus and swap ideas and questions. It will be family-friendly. If you seek to find out more about how best to go easy on our planet this is a day to inspire you. 9.30am- 5pm at BRLSI, Queens Square. £10. Followed by a ceilidh at Chapel Arts Center in the evening (7.30, £6/£7). www.transitionbath.org

Mon 16 Nov - What the Bees Know
Storyteller, environmentalist and bee-keeper Eric Madden takes a provocative look at both the malady that afflicts the earth and the remedy that might heal it. £8/£6, 8pm at Chapel Arts Center.

Mon 16 Nov - Sustainable Energy - Scope and Limitations
A talk by Prof Geoff Hammond of Bath University. 7.30 at the BRLSI, 16 Queens Square, Bath. £4
Thur 19 Nov - Countdown to Copenhagen
What's at stake at the UN climate change negotiations. Green Light talk by Eliot Whittington, Senior Advisor, Christian Aid Climate Justice Initiative. His role is to support efforts to get the best possible results for poor people from the Copenhagen agreement. 7.30pm at the BRLSI, 16 Queens Square, Bath. £3

Fri 20/Sat 21 Nov - Black Cat Social Centre Opening Weekend
Activists in Bath are opening a radical new social centre, located in a disused commercial building on Upper Bristol Road (map). On Friday night there will be music, and on Saturday there will be workshops, a cafe and more entertainment in the evening. Hurry along - the place may not be open for long. bathsocialcentre@...

Fri 27 Nov - B&NES Core Strategy Exhibition
Public exhibition about the low carbon options in the Core Strategy (see below), at The Guildhall, Bath. Drop-in session from 2-6.15pm. Structured presentations and buffet from 6.15-9pm, for which advance registration is required.

Sat 5 Dec - The Wave - London
This will be the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change - calling on world leaders to take urgent action to secure a fair international deal to stop global warming. Supported by Oxfam, Tear Fund, Christian Aid, CAFOD, GreenPeace, Friends of the Earth and many organisations concerned with care for the world’s peoples and resources. For more details, including transport from Bath, see greenbath.org/wave

Campaigns / Websites / Publications

B&NES Core Strategy - Your comments needed
The B&NES Core Strategy sets the direction of the district from now until 2026. It is the longest term policy planning the Council does and it will affect how development addresses climate change. Public consultation on the new Core Strategy is open until December 11. Register your views on the B&NES website.

The Lost Plot
An abandoned Bath University agricultural research station in Bathampton is being brought back into use as a community facility by Bathampton Community Growers. Volunteer sessions every Thursday from 10am to dusk and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am to dusk. For further details, contact 07792 444628 or thelostplot@....

WE:Network
The WE:Network works for positive change in the West of England by publicising and promoting events of concern to Christians. www.wenetwork.co.uk

10:10
Sign the pledge to cut your carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. Join 40000 other people and businesses and help make a difference. From the people who brought you The Age of Stupid. www.1010uk.org

Hope and The Super Green Highway
New childrens book from Bath-based ecopoet Helen Moore. A beautifully illustrated, delightful tale giving children a passion for the environment and hope for the future. See website

The Carbon Supermarket
Relax with the latest, hard-hitting comic from Bath-based eco-cartoonist Kate Evans, which exposes the scam of carbon trading. "Kate Evans' brilliant cartoons offer hope and inspiration - and they're funny too." - Independent. Free download at www.cartoonkate.co.uk

Orange Thumb
Fiskars Orange Thumb is a scheme that provides community garden groups with the tools and materials they need to clean up their communities and enhance their green spaces. www.orangethumb.co.uk


Regular Events

Every Sunday - Recycle Your Sundays
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. Rides start from Abbey Churchyard, usually at 10.30am. Details from www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Tue 10 Nov - Transition Bath Open Forum
This month: Unusual Berries to Grow in Your Garden. 7.15pm at Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. www.transitionbath.org

Sat 14 Nov - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 14 Nov - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Mon 16 Nov - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
Guest Speaker: Cllr Roger Symmonds, B&NES Cycling Champion, will speak about his role. 7.30pm at The Rising Sun, Grove Street. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Wed 18 Nov - Bath Friends of the Earth meeting (alternate months)
8pm at The Cork, Westgate Buildings, Bath BA1 1EB. www.bath-foe.org.uk

Wed 25 Nov - Transition Drinks (fourth Wednesday of every month)
Social meeting for those interested in Transition Town issues. 8pm, upstairs at The Raven. www.transitionbath.org.uk/events.html

Thur 3 Dec - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 9 Dec - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting - at The Rising Sun


Bath Green Drinks is part of Green Drinks International. www.greendrinks.org


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#103 From: David Beasley <david@...>
Date: Fri Dec 4, 2009 12:39 pm
Subject: Dec 9th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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Come and join us at Bath Green Drinks this Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. Share ideas, discuss the latest issues, find out what other people are involved with. We'll be in the The Rising Sun, from 8.30pm. (If you havent been there, it is a cosy, traditional pub in Grove Street: just over Pultney Bridge, then first left. map). Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

B&NES Core Strategy - Your support needed for local renewables

The Core Strategy sets the long-term vision for development throughout B&NES until 2026. It will have far-reaching influences on climate change, transport, housing and jobs. Your support is needed. Research comissioned by the Council shows that locally-generated renewable energy could potentially provide 46% of energy used in buildings. But the Council are not sure that the public will support this target, so they are instead proposing a lower target - just 9%! If you'd like to see more local renewable generation, then tell the Council what you think. For details, scroll to the bottom of this email. Deadline for comments is now 15th January.

Other Activities

Sat 5 Dec - The Wave - London
This will be the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change - calling on world leaders to take urgent action to secure a fair international deal to stop global warming. Supported by Oxfam, Tear Fund, Christian Aid, CAFOD, GreenPeace, Friends of the Earth and many organisations concerned with care for the world’s peoples and resources. There are special trains and coaches going from Bath and Bristol - tickets must be bought in advance. For details, see greenbath.org/wave

Thur 10 Dec - Universal Declaration of Human Rights
61st birthday celebration. In Queens Square at 11am, and then around the town.

Thur 10 Dec - Bath LETS Christmas Social
Bath LETS (Local Exchange Trading System) are having their Christmas Social, with a jazz/blues band. It'll be a chance for prospective members to meet existing members, have a chat, and find out how lovely they are. 7pm at the Belvedere, Lansdown. www.bathlets.org.uk/members/news.php

Fri 11 Dec - Climate Vigil
Candlelit vigil in support of Copenhagen Climate talks. 8pm-12, Manvers St Baptist Church.

Sat 12-Sun 14 Dec - Holding in the Light
Upholding decision-makers at the Copenhagen Climate talks by creating a space for prayer. 12.30-2.30, Quaker Meeting House, York St.

Mon 14 Dec - Transition Bath Talk - From Corn to Kilowatts
Anthony Battersby talks about hydro-electric power at Tellisford Mill. 7.30pm at United Reformed Church Halls, Grove Street. £3. www.transitionbath.org

Campaigns

Save Birds' Marsh
Birds' Marsh is an area of green belt to the north of Chippenham, which is under threat from proposed road and house building. There is a consultation process about the plans, and responses must be received by the end of the year. For more details, see friendsofbirdsmarsh.com

Free Home Insulation for Everybody
B&NES now has funding to pioneer "Free for Everybody" insulation. Yes, anyone, regardless of age or income, can have loft or cavity wall insulation installed for free! Simply call 0800 512 012.
There is also have some funding to do free whole-house retrofits for people in fuel poverty (spending more than 10% of their income on heating). For more informaiton, contact Sara_Grimes@BATHNES.GOV.UK

Regular Events

Every Sunday - Recycle Your Sundays
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. Rides start from Abbey Churchyard, usually at 10.30am. Details from www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Tue 8 Dec - Transition Bath Open Forum
This month: How the ‘crisis’ is affecting the developing ‘majority’ world - talk by Janine Woodward of Bath Oxfam. 7.15pm at Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA. www.transitionbath.org

Sat 12 Dec - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 12 Dec - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: www.bathford.net/broadlands.php  
broadlandsorchardshare@... 07532 472 256

 Mon 21 Dec - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
AGM and social. 7.30pm at The Rising Sun, Grove Street. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Thur 7 Jan - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 13 Jan - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting - at The Rising Sun

B&NES Core Strategy - Your comments needed

B&NES are drawing up their long-term vision for the area, and they want to hear your comments, on topics such as how they'll tackle climate change, and transport. They want to know whether the public will support them if they push ahead with ambitious plans to tackle climate change.

The Core Strategy Options Document sets out B&NES' current proposals, and asks a number of questions which they'd like public feedback on. Please take a look at it, and let them know your views. The document is long, but dont be daunted. Two of the most important sections are Climate Change (p36-41),  and Accessibility and Transport (p65-67).  If you would like some suggestions about how to respond, see below - although it is always better if you use your own words.

You can find full details of the Core Strategy, and how to submit your comments, on the B&NES website.

Suggested Responses

Several of the questions refer to "thresholds" and "targets" without making it clear which threshold and target they are referring to. The suggested answers below give specific figures to make them unambiguous.

Climate Change (p36-41)

Renewable Energy generation (whole of BANES)

Question DW6: "Do you agree with the targets suggested by the research or should we aim for higher targets?"
Answer: There is a national target to reduce CO2 emissions by 34% by 2020. Research comissioned by B&NES shows there is a technical potential for generating 46% of energy consumed in buildings using district-wide renewable energy generation by 2020. The target set in the Core Strategy should be 34%, in line with the national target.

Question DW8: "Do you think a local policy should be developed to support retro-fitting?"
A: As stated in the research report comissioned by B&NES: "The need for action on existing property is demonstrated by the fact that carbon dioxide emissions relating to existing buildings far outweighs any potential carbon emissions that might occur from proposed new developments." It is vital that B&NES takes a more permissive stance on retro-fitting. A local policy should be developed which will support and encourage the retro-fitting of existing buildings for energy generation and reduced energy consumption, where feasible and appropriate. The policy should include listed buildings and those in conservation areas.

Decentralised Energy to Supply New Development

Question DW9: "Do you agree with the targets suggested by the Research?"
and DW10: "Do you agree with this threshold?"
A: As suggested by the research, there should be an interim target for the period up to 2013 that new developments of more than 10 homes should achieve a 20% reduction in emissions.

Sustainable Construction and Energy Efficiency

Question DW11: "Do you agree that major development should meet higher targets than national standard?"
A: I support the proposal to accelerate the introduction of more stringent energy efficiency standards for major developments, ahead of the national timetable.

Question DW12: "Do you agree with the threshold or should it be lower?"
A: I support the lowering of the threshold of what counts as a major development.

Sustainability Checklist

Question DW13: "Should the Checklist be required as part of planning applications?"
and DW14: "Should use of the South West Sustainability Checklist be discretionary?"
A: The South West Sustainability Checklist should be a required part of planning applications.

Accessibility and Transport (p65-67)

Question DW29: "Does the proposed core policy for Accessibility and Transport include all the necessary elements?"

A: The Core Strategy Options Document states: "Reducing the need to travel by car and making it easier to use other types of transport is vital to reducing the effects of climate change." (para 2.134), and "The draft RSS through both the spatial strategy and transport policies is aiming to move away from the use of the car towards  more sustainable means of transport. This will also help to reduce congestion on our roads. It also suggests that priority should be given to investment in public transport and walking and cycling networks rather than responding to demand for improvements to road networks. ..." (para 2.136) However, this approach does not appear to have been adequately reflected in the proposed policies.

The 1994 SACTRA report found that when road capacity is increased, this stimulates an increase in traffic. In France, the opposite effect has been observed: when road capacity is reduced, the amount of traffic decreases. With Peak Oil approaching, fuel prices are likely to rise significantly in the period to 2026, and this will reduce the demand for road space. The Core Strategy should be planning for a move away from motor-vehicle transport, and towards a variety of low-carbon alternatives, such as walking, cycling, buses, horses, trains, trams. A quick, low-cost way to acheive this is by reallocation of existing road space away from motor-vehicles and over to low-carbon transport.

Suggested revisions to proposed policies (p65-66, revisions in capitals): 

* REDUCE THE NEED TO TRAVEL BY PROMOTING A RANGE OF FACILITIES (EMPLOYMENT, SHOPPING, EDUCATION, HEALTH, LEISURE, FOOD PRODUCTION, ETC) WITHIN ALL LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

* Improve transport links between major centres of population and the connection of all communities (new and existing) to the strategic road and rail transport network WHERE FEASIBLE WITHOUT PUTTING CLIMATE CHANGE OBJECTIVES AT RISK.

* Develop an integrated cycle network TO COVER ALL CENTRES OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, SHOPPING, HEALTH AND LEISURE.

* INCREASE THE PROVISION OF CYCLE PARKING

* Promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging walking and cycling AND DISCOURAGING DRIVING.

* Parking provision and management policies to reflect local circumstances and wider transport AND CLIMATE CHANGE objectives.

* Reuse redundant railway routes for sustainable, NON MOTOR VEHICLE transport.

* Development proposals should address their impact on local transport systems INCLUDING RELATED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS and also make a contribution financially and contractually (e.g. through the adoption of travel plans) towards meeting THESE ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSPORT objectives.

* Promote measures to reduce long distance through traffic in Bath, including HGVs.
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* Promote measures to reduce traffic in Bath, including HGVs and long distance through traffic.


Please do take some time to consider the Core Strategy Options, and respond with your views. The deadline for submissions is now 15th January.


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Date: Fri Jan 8, 2010 11:04 pm
Subject: Jan 13th Green Drinks 		davidbeasley
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If Christmas and New Year didn't wear you out, and if you can safely navigate the snow and ice, then come and join us at Bath Green Drinks this Wednesday to chat and mingle with some of the more environmentally minded people in the area. Share ideas, discuss the latest issues, find out what other people are involved with. We'll be in the The Rising Sun, from 8.30pm. (its in Grove Street: just over Pultney Bridge, then first left. map). Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

B&NES Core Strategy - Your support needed for action on climate change

The Core Strategy sets the long-term vision for development throughout B&NES until 2026. It will have far-reaching influences on climate change, transport, housing and jobs. Your support is needed to ensure that councillors know that the people of B&NES take these issues seriously, and want them to take significant action. As at 15 December, only 16 people who'd responded metioned climate change. So send in your comments! For details, see the B&NES website. For suggestions of how to respond, see last month's Bath Green Drinks email. Deadline for comments is 15th January.

Other Activities

Sat 9 Jan - Hedge-laying demonstration
Steve Chamberlain demonstrates this ancient art. 10am - 1pm at Bath Organic Group Community Garden, Lower Bristol Road. Free, but a donation appreciated. www.bathorganicgroup.org.uk

Tue 12 Jan - Transition Film - The Age of Stupid
Passionate film about our responses (or lack of) to climate change. With an opportunity for discussion after. Free. Refreshments available at a small cost. Doors 7.15pm for 7.30pm start, at The Minerva Centre, 8 Combe Park, Lower Weston, Bath BA1 3NP. www.transitionbath.org

Fri 15 Jan - Stop Hinkley Expansion Protest, Bridgewater
Stop Hinkley plans a protest outside the EdF offices in Bridgwater to coincide with the Government Energy and Climate Change Select Committee examining the Nuclear Policy Statement.  11am in King Square, Bridgwater. www.stophinkley.org/Events.htm

Sat 16 Jan - Broadlands Orchardshare - Wassailing
Wassaile the trees, that they may beare
You many a Plum and many a Peare:
For more or lesse fruits they will bring,
As you do give them Wassailing.
Bang your pots and pans, and join the wassailing festivities at Broadlands Community Orchard, to encourage a good crop of apples. Decorating trees from 3pm. Lantern lit procession after dusk (about 4pm). Music by Walcot State Choir and Sounding it Out. Cider punch; campfire cooking. Suggested donation £3 / £2. At Box Road, Bathford. Further details: www.bathford.net/broadlands.php

Tue 19 Jan - Transition Film - Money As Debt
This is the animated story of money's origin in an economy totally dependent on debt. Other details as for 12 Jan.

Sat 23 Jan - Pruning Training Day
Learn how to prune apple trees from Mark Ricks. Suitable for beginners and more experienced gardeners. 12-4pm at Broadlands Orchardshare, Box Road, Bathford. £10/£5. Further details: www.bathford.net/broadlands.php 

Tue 26 Jan - Transition Film - The Crash Course
A concise video seminar on the interaction between our economy, energy systems and the environment and how they will impact on our future. Other details as for 12 Jan.

Tue 26 Jan - Community Benefits of Renewable Energy
Communities across the UK are generating jobs and income through renewable energy projects. Are you interested in finding out if this could happen in your community? This workshop by the Centre for Sustainable Energy and B&NES Council will explore how to negotiate with developers, set up community ownership structures and finance mechanisms. 6-9pm, Brunswick Room, The Guildhall, Bath. Repeated on Tue 16 Feb, 6-9pm, Council Chamber, The Hollies, Midsomer Norton. Register with  planning_policy@..., 01225 477548. Details from sara_grimes@...

Wed 27 Jan – Transition Talk: 'Where Will We Live'
Andrew Strange, consultant at WYG, will talk about housing in the South West, projected population changes, the demand for new homes, the planning process now and as it may become; ending with a debate on how, whether and where we will build more homes. 7.30 at United Reformed Church Halls, Grove St, BA2 6PJ. £3. Tea & Cake . www.transitionbath.org

Tue 2 Feb - Transition Film - Power of Community
The story of how Cuba coped with the shutting off of its oil supplies. Other details as for 12 Jan.

Sat 6 Feb - Pruning Training Day
Learn how to prune apple trees from Mark Ricks. Suitable for beginners and more experienced gardeners. 12-4pm at Broadlands Orchardshare, Box Road, Bathford. £10/£5. Further details: www.bathford.net/broadlands.php 

Courses, Projects and Campaigns

Free Low Carbon NVQs in our area
Are you currently studying for an NVQ level 2 or 3, and due to finish Dec 2010? If so, there is an opportunity for you to gain a further certificate in 'Developing Environmental Awareness', or, if you work in the construction industry, there are free NVQs for renewable energy technologies and installation. This training is fully-funded regardless of your main NVQ subject. Contact sara_grimes@... for details.

Are you interested in Biomass?
There is growing interest in our district for biomass energy projects for communities and buildings, including community halls and places of worship. If there is sufficient demand, we may organize a workshop on opportunities and funding sources for biomass.Contact sara_grimes@... to register interest.  More info on biomass at www.southwestwoodshed.co.uk

Local Food Co-ops and Buying Groups
Building on previous excellent work around local food, Alison Belshaw is working with the organization Sustain to help set up new local food co-ops and buying groups as well as supporting existing ones. For more info, call Alison at 07851 468984 or contact her through www.sustainweb.org/foodcoops.

Freedom from Fuel Poverty
This project provides subsidised energy-saving measures to households in BaNES who live in fuel poverty (i.e. spend more than 10% of their income on fuel), and whose houses are “hard-to-treat” by simple means such as loft or cavity wall insulation. This could create huge savings. This is a B&NES funded project managed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Warm Streets project. Call: 0800 0822234, Monday – Friday, 10am-2pm.

Stop Bristol Airport Expansion
The crucial council meeting to approve airport expansion is likely to take place on 10 Feb. Support at this meeting will help show councillors the strength of opposition. For details, see www.stopbia.com

Climate Action Groups Toolkit
Climate Action Groups are groups of people who come together to take decisive action on a climate change issue of their choice. The Climate Outreach and Information Network (COIN) has launched a toolkit which provides all the information needed to set up and support a Climate Action Group, and they are offering free support and advice, including assistance with obtaining funding. Details from coinet.org.uk/what-we-do/climate-action-groups

No Nuclear Power Stations Petition
Petition to the Prime Minister to Stop the re-development of Nuclear Power Stations in the UK: petitions.number10.gov.uk/NuclearNo/

Regular Events

Every Sunday - Recycle Your Sundays
The regular series of sociable, easy-paced cycle rides. Rides start from Abbey Churchyard, usually at 10.30am. Details from www.bathrys.org.uk  Hazel 01225 469199

Sat 9 Jan - Freeshop (Second Sat of every month)
Bring along items to give away, or come along and pick up stuff for free. Find the stall in the centre of town, outside the Pump Rooms, Stall Street. 12-3pm. Bath Activist Network.

Sat 9 Jan - Broadlands Orchardshare Volunteering Day (Second Sat of every month)
Activity day at community orchard. Broadlands Orchard, Box Road, Bathford. (On the A4, 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout. Bus 231/232.) 12-4pm. Further details: www.bathford.net/broadlands.php  

 Mon 18 Jan - Bath Cycling Campaign meeting (third monday of every month)
7.30pm at The Rising Sun, Grove Street. www.bathcyclingcampaign.org.uk

Thur 4 Feb - Bath Activist Network Meeting (first Thursday of each month)
Downstairs at The Hobgoblin, St James Parade, 7.30-9pm. www.myspace.com/bathactivistnetwork

Wed 10 Feb - Bath Green Drinks
The next Bath Green Drinks meeting - at The Rising Sun


 Bath Green Drinks is part of Green Drinks International. www.greendrinks.org


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