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15th November 2021 / 15th November 2021 by susanfenton
The decisions reached at COP26 – and how they can be moved forward by local individuals and communities – were discussed at a public meeting on Saturday (November 13) at Lansdown Hall, Stroud. More than 100 people, about half of them joining remotely via Zoom, attended the meeting organised by Stroud District Green Party. The […]
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8th November 2021 / 8th November 2021 by susanfenton
An estimated 500 Stroud residents joined the Vigil for the Planet in Stroud on Saturday to mark the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. We got some great coverage from the press, including a mention – and a video clip of our 7-foot-high dinosaur, signifying extinction – on Points West. See the local press […]
1st November 2021 / 8th November 2021 by susanfenton
The decisions reached at COP26 – and how they can be moved forward by local individuals and communities – will be discussed at a public meeting on Saturday November 13 at Lansdown Hall, Stroud. The meeting – from 7pm-9pm – will hear from a panel of expert local speakers and there will be opportunities to […]
31st October 2021 / 1st November 2021 by susanfenton
Local residents turned out on Saturday night (October 30) at various locations to join the nationwide Clang for Climate action. Several current and former councillors were among the crowd outside the Subscription Rooms in Stroud, making a noise with pots and pans, steel drums and handbells. Meanwhile, muffled bells were rung at nearby St Lawrence’s […]
21st October 2021 / 27th October 2021 by susanfenton
Stroud residents of all political persuasions will be joining a Vigil for the Planet on Saturday November 6 to mark the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. The event, from 12 noon until 12.30 on the corner of High Street and Kendrick Street, can be joined by anyone who is concerned about the lack […]
22nd September 2021 / 29th September 2021 by susanfenton
Have you heard about the climate change conference, COP26, and would like to learn more about what it’s for and why it matters? Three expert speakers will explain at a free online public meeting on Wednesday October 13. The meeting – from 7.30pm-9pm – is open to everyone and there will be opportunities to ask […]