Past Events
'The Story of Plastic' Online Watch-party and Discussion
Monday 18th May, 7.30pm (via Zoom)
Log on via this link: https://bit.ly/2Yy9lVH
Organised by Plastic Free Chesterfield
Plastic Free Chesterfield are offering Chesterfield residents the chance to watch the new film ‘The Story of Plastic’ online. With original animation and archival industry footage since the 1930s, ‘The Story of Plastic’ (approx. 90m) takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of our planet.
To follow up, they will be hosting a Zoom call to discuss the film's issues alongside Chesterfield waste expert, Jez Bannister of Aspire Waste Management. Jez has 20 years’ experience in waste management for a market leading company and now dedicates his work to helping local businesses reduce their waste. The Zoom will be recorded for anyone who is unable to make it.
To receive a link to watch the film, please sign up via eventbrite here.
For more information on how to join the Zoom: https://bit.ly/3b0t3fl
Please note, this is only open to Chesterfield resident and workers as there are limited tickets
Our Zero Carbon Reality: Transport
Saturday 25th April, 9.45am – 1.00pm
Imperial Rooms, Matlock
Organised by Derbyshire Climate Coalition
Free
This is an expert-led workshop to explore how a zero carbon transport system in Derbyshire could be created. It is part of a series of workshops designed to support Derbyshire’s communities and councils to develop and implement the evidence-based carbon reduction targets needed to achieve a zero carbon society. The event will bring together experts and examples of best practice with councillors, council officers and grassroots groups. Confirmed speakers are:
- A radical transport response to the climate emergency
Lisa Hopkinson, Associate of Transport for Quality of Life
- A sustainable transport system for Derbyshire – putting the Green New Deal into action?
Alistair Kirkbride, freelance transport consultant.
- School streets – creating traffic-free space and promoting walking and cycling to school
David Clasby, Partnership Manager, Sustrans East Midlands
- Planning for active travel – how to better integrate walking and cycling into the planning process
Alastair Meikle, Secretary Chesterfield Cycle Campaign
For more information about the speakers and/or to register, please visit this Eventbrite
Feedback from September 2019's “Our Zero Carbon Reality: Housing” workshop include:
"It was really energising" "Brilliant morning at "Our Zero Carbon Housing workshop"
"Interesting and knowledgeable speakers"
"Lively discussion between councillors and local people learning together and discussing solutions to achieve zero carbon housing".
'A Plastic Wave' online watch-party
Wednesday 22nd April, 7pm
Organised by Plastic Free Chesterfield
To mark Earth Day 2020, Plastic Free Chesterfield is hosting an online watch party and discussion. Participants will jointly watch the UK documentary film 'A Plastic Wave' (25 mins), online. Afterwards, there will be a chance, via an online WebEx teleconference, to discuss the film and what actions can be taken locally to clamp down on single-use plastic pollution.
The film summary reads "A surf photographer, business owner and father of two is seeing more and more plastic wash ashore his beloved home beach. In a bid to discover the route of this problem he embarks on a journey of discovery to educate himself and understand more about the problem. Along the way, he discovers some alarming issues."
For more information on how to join: https://bit.ly/2UOnYC5
Hope Valley Climate Action (HVCA) Zoom Meeting
Monday 20th April, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
*normally meet every second Monday of the month
Link: https://zoom.us/j/97447281934
Home Valley Climate Action (HVCA) is continuing its monthly general meetings via Zoom. These monthly gatherings are a chance to get involved in effective action on climate change and find out more about their different groups.
Their next meeting is scheduled for 20th April at 7.30pm. The aim is to discuss how the current Covid-19 crisis can be used as an opportunity to reshape our society in ways that help address the climate crisis.
The agenda for this meeting will include:
- "Practical suggestions for climate action at home" with Sally Soady
- Group discussions and problem solving on how we can continue to work together while in isolation
- HCVA Organisational matter
For those who have not used zoom before, they will open the meeting ten minutes before the start time, so that anyone who wishes can join early to familiarise themselves with how it works and ask for any support as necessary.
They are also preparing an application to the Charity Commission for charitable status as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Bids are being prepared for funding for both educational and renewable energy projects.
A new document about our plans is available on the HVCA Slack space at: https://app.slack.com/client/TMDGTFJP6/browse-files
Any comments are welcome – particularly from people who will not be able to join the general meeting on Monday. Please either post your comments on Slack, or email Jeremy at jeremywight73@gmail.com.
Belper Permaculture Network Monthly Convergence
Belper Community Hall
Supported by Transition Belper
The Belper Permaculture Network is a new group where you can learn more about permaculture practically. You will have a chance to tend communal garden sites and an allotment plot under the principles of permaculture.
They have regular monthly meetings where the group is starting to plan out its activities for 2020:
- Sunday 29th March, 9.30am - 12.30pm
- Sunday 19th April, 11am - 3pm
- Sunday 24th May, 11am - 3pm
- Sunday 28th June, 11am - 3pm
Activities they are planning include designing the Hunter Road Allotments which has a hedgerow for the birds and creating a handbook to make Permaculture Design more accessible.
If you would like to find out more, ask to join the email group belperpermaculturenetwork@gmail.com or sign up to the Belper Permaculture Network Facebook group.
Transition Belper's Green Exchange and Repair Café
Saturday 28th of March, 10.00am - 1.00pm
No 28, Market Place, Belper.
Organised by Transition Belper
This monthly exchange is a chance for the public to find out more about Transition Belper’s projects. The Repair Café will also be on hand to fix and mend your broken items, so don’t throw them away! Tea, coffee and cakes will be provided, while you wait for your items to be fixed.
Details of what can be repaired on the day are available through the Repair Café Facebook page.
West Bridgford Climate Talk
Wednesday 25th March, 7.30 - 9.30pm
West Bridgford Methodist Church
Recently, there has been an increased sense of urgency in talks surrounding climate change as more people and government officials begin to recognise the gravity of the crisis. It represents the biggest threat to human society we have seen in recent times. But just how bad are things really? And what can we do about it? This is a free public talk which aims to raise awareness and tell the truth about the current environmental crisis. Members of Extinction Rebellion Nottingham will share the latest climate science on where our planet is heading, discuss some of the current psychology around climate change, and offer solutions through the study of social movements. This talk will include discussion of worst-case scenarios if urgent action is not taken, so it is recommended for a 16+ audience.
East Bridgford Carbon Literacy Course
9.30am – 4.30pm
Methodist Church, East Bridgford
Organised by the East Bridgford Community Plan Environment Action Task Group
Supported by the Literacy Trust
Carbon Literacy is a term used to describe the awareness of climate change and the impacts our actions have on the climate. This course is designed to help you and your community bring about the rapid reduction in carbon emissions required in the next few years by the climate emergency.
It will cover the basic science behind climate change, the latest scientific evidence from around the world and the actions that are and can be taken against the climate crisis. It will also cover strategies and skills for communicating climate change. This is a free workshop, but there is the option to pay to receive a certificate at the end of the course (£15).
To attend, please register:https://bit.ly/2V7PlaH
Community Consultation on Nottingham’s Carbon Neutral Action Plan
Saturday 14th March, 9:30am-12:30pm
Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens
Calling all Nottingham city residents! Nottingham City Council is asking for your views on becoming the UK’s first carbon neutral city and the actions and aims proposed to get there.
Nottingham City Council has an ambitious target to see the city become Carbon Neutral by 2028. There have already been city wide reductions in CO2 emissions by above 41% since 2005, surpassing previous carbon reduction targets. However, the city still emitted 1.17 million tonnes of CO2 in 2017, enough to drive the average car 6 billion miles! The council is now asking residents for their views on becoming the UK’s first carbon neutral city and the actions and aims proposed to get there.
The draft Carbon Neutral Action Plan builds on the Nottingham 2028 Carbon Neutral Charter by setting out high-level objectives in order to achieve a resilient and sustainable carbon-neutral Nottingham by 2028.
This event is a chance to hear more about what’s already been done, find out more about the draft plan and tell the council more about how you think carbon netural can be achieved.
Find out more about the draft Carbon Neutral Action Plan.
After the event there will be a CCAN Networking event in the same venue. Nottingham city residents are welcome to attend either or both events. Please book for each separately.
You can also respond to the plan via this online survey.
Networking Events for Community Climate Change Groups
- Arkwright Meadows Community Garden, Nottingham – 14th March, 12:30pm-4:30pm
- POSTPONED
Loundsley Green Community Centre, Chesterfield – 28th March, 12pm-4pm
Organised by Community Climate Action Network/MEA
Back by popular demand! The Community Climate Action Network is organising two Networking Events for climate change-focused community groups based in Nottingham, Derby, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. This is a chance for all the amazing people who are tackling the climate emergency in their communities to come together to share ideas, successes, learning and food.
It’s an exciting time – since our last Networking Events in March 2019, climate change has risen up the public agenda; our country, and many of our Local Authorities, have declared Climate Emergencies; and the work many of us have quietly been doing for years in our communities is getting more recognition. Come and celebrate what we’re all doing, share your frustrations at what’s not being done fast enough, and be inspired by others to keep going!
- ‘Bring and share’ lunch (we’ll provide the drinks)
- Hear about exciting projects from a number of groups in the area
- Share about your own group’s activities
- Carbon Literacy taster from Caroline Harmon of MEA
- The Nottingham event will be preceded by a Nottingham City Council consultation on their Carbon Neutral Action Plan for city residents (see the other item in this email).
Want to shout about your work?
If your group is currently running a project and you would like to provide a 25 minute workshop/talk about the project please let us know. We can provide guidance on the best way to do this. This is your chance to inspire others with the great work you’re all doing!
These events are always popular so book early!