[Netnews-action] 20-25 Oct: Climate Action Week

[Networking Newsletter]

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> From: pandp at umsu.manchester.ac.uk
> To: pandp- members <pandp-members at umu.man.ac.uk>
> Subject: [People and Planet] Climate Action Week Events- THIS WEEK!
> Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:18:07 +0100
> 
> Hello!
> 
> The Students Union is putting on a week of events focusing on what we  
> as students can do to stop climate change and challenge those who  
> continue to pollute our world- remember, climate change isn't just an  
> environmental issue, its a human rights one too!
> 
> I would highlight the flashmob on Thursday challenging RBS's  
> investments in oil and coal extraction (one of P&P's campaign focuses  
> http://peopleandplanet.org/ditchdirtydevelopment ).
> 
> Also P&P will be having a stall outside the Student Union 11-2 Mon,  
> Tues and Wed this week; pop along for campaigns info, to sign action  
> cards and get involved.
> 
> More info here:
> http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=44449664600
> 
> MONDAY 20th October
> 
> 12pm – 3pm, Club Academy (UMSU basement)
> Clothes Swap-shop and Green Road show- Bring along unwanted items of  
> clothing from your wardrobe and stop them with other people to achieve  
> a fresh and revitalise look this winter.
> 
> 7:30pm, Main Debating Hall (Academy 2)
> Openmedia documentary screening ‘The 11th Hour’ (with other short  
> films and debate)
> 
> TUESDAY
> 
> 2pm-5pm, MR1 (start) and MR4
> “Pity the Fossil Fool” Teach In
> 
> 5:30 (meet in Union foyer for 5:15)
> Manchester Debating Union – “This House Believes Climate Change Is The  
> West’s Responsibility”
> 
> WEDNESDAY
> 
> 6:30pm, MR1
> Jonathan Neale book launch “Stop Global Warming, Change the World?”
> 
> THURSDAY
> 
> 1pm, Flashmob against RBS
> 
> Meet at 12:15 on the Union steps, or 12:45, Central Library for a fun  
> and quick bit of action against one of our biggest climate criminals  
> (who fund £10bn of oil and gas exploration). We own over half of them  
> now, so we should let them know what we want them to do!
> 
> To get a t-shirt for the event, call 07825751757 or email  
> campaigns at umsu.manchester.ac.uk or you grab one on the day on the  
> Union steps at 12:15. Alternatively, make your own with a yellow shirt  
> and some words for RBS.
> 
> For amusement value, take a look at RBS' staff guide to what to do if  
> you get confronted with an environmental protester
> http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nYzLjNEUdPk/SPoafrQu7dI/AAAAAAAACGY/XjP-4nxkMOg/s1600-h/RBS+cheat+sheet.jpg    (Picked up from Jim Jepps' (Green Party member) blog 'The Daily  
> Maybe')
> 
> 
> 2-5pm, Council Chambers
> Bike Maintenance Workshops
> Contact campaigns at umsu.manchester.ac.uk to book ahead for a workshop.
> 
> 7pm, MR1
> The Occupation and Environment
> 
> FRIDAY
> 
> 1pm (prompt start), Union Council Chambers
> Environment Question Time
> 
> UMSU and the Politics Society present a Question Time style debate  
> giving you a chance to challenge the parties on Environmental Issues.  
> With Phil Woolas MP (Lab, former Environment Minister), Chris Davies  
> MEP (Lib Dem), Peter Cranie (Green) , TBC (Con), Gayle O’Donovan  
> (Climate Camp) and Robbie Gillett (UMSU Comms. Officer).
> 
> Please come early for a prompt 1pm start, and come with questions at  
> the ready! To submit questions ahead of the event, email  
> campaigns at umsu.manchester.ac.uk
> 
> Hope to see you all at some events this week!
> 
> SATURDAY (provisional/weather dependent)
> People and Planet social- Come for a gentle wonder in the Peak  
> District National Park, only 50 mins from Manchester by train (approx  
> £7 train fare) and get to know Manchester's P&P group. All you need  
> are some comfy shoes and a waterproof coat.
> Further info will be emailed out by Wednesday- email if you are  
> interested so we know how many people to expect
> 
> SHARED PLANET
> 
> Also on November 21st-23rd People and Planet will be having their  
> yearly weekend of speakers, debates, workshops, films and stalls; an  
> event called SHARED PLANET, this year its being held in Birmingham.  
> For those of you who have been involved in P&P previously is a  
> brilliant opportunity to develop campaigning skills and network with  
> other groups, and for those of you know to P&P you can learn about our  
> campaigns, global issues and campaigning techniques.
> It's a totally open event, you don't have to be part of a P&P group,  
> just interested in global issues.
> For more info http://peopleandplanet.org/events/sharedplanet
> Or email if you want to be part of the Manchester group booking.
> 
> P&P.xx
> 
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