Greenspeak: Why Bother? Why get involved? What's the point?
Event: Tues 8 July 7pm for 7.30pm start
B&H's monthly eco discussion forum explores 'activism'
All very welcome
On Tuesday 8 July 2008, 7.00 for 7.30pm start
@ The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS
Socialising before and after and bar open throughout the evening. £donation
THE OLD MARKET - 01273 736222 www.theoldmarket.co.uk
Why Bother?...Why get involved, how to do it and what's the point?
Speakers:
Libby Brooks Journalist, deputy editor of The Guardian's Comment Is Free, seasoned campaigner and author of 'The Story of Childhood: growing up in modern Britain'.
Leo Murray, Plane Stupid Determined, imaginative and effective direct action campaigners against aviation expansion www.planestupid.com
Amy Kennedy Brighton and Hove City Councillor, who took the campaign for a Plastic Bag Free Brighton to official council policy, and stalwart of the protest movement
Sue Baumgardt Green Party Animal Rights Spokesperson, and direct action campaigner.
This month we want to be entertained by stories from inspiring people, and ask:
How do we make our voices heard? Will what I do make a difference and what about everyone else?
What's the best way of going about it, and can we just do a little bit? Do you fancy some action? Not sure what to do? Given up? Not convinced?
Probably many of us have faced similar questions and hurdles within ourselves, veering from pessimism to optimism and back along the way.
How we resolve them on our own journey is key to mobilising the kind of will that is needed on a wider scale, whether the focus is poverty, hunger or climate change.
We hear a lot about apathy, but perhaps less about those who have got beyond their own apathy and know a thing or two about keeping up momentum, staying sane and still enjoying life along the way.
And we want to know what gets them out of bed in the morning and want to get involved, when surely it would be easier not to bother, and why they have chosen to participate in the way that they do.
We want to know what's more important; vegetable patch, fence-cutters or ballot box? What drives you, drives you mad or turns you off?
Has there been any turning point, an epiphany in front of the evening news that got you off the sofa or made you want to sit back down and change the channel, or perhaps turned you from an eco-worrier to an eco-warrior?
Perhaps it's not about being serious but being engaged with life, looking after our own interests and peace of mind. Perhaps it's just reassuring to imagine that we can make our voices heard and make a difference.
Greenspeak is a regular monthly forum for discussion around the big issues that concern us. It's relaxed and sociable, informative and fun - come along and have your say. The bar will be open before, during and after for a bit of socialising.
See you there?
Greenspeak is organised in association with Brighton & Hove Green Party, aiming to stimulate discussion and engagement around the issues.
Notes to editors:
For more information please visit the greenspeak website at: www.greenspeak.org.uk[ENDS]
