Events

Monthly General Meetings

Our monthly general meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month in central Brighton.

General meetings are the decision-making body of the Green Party in Brighton and Hove. All members are welcome to attend these meetings where the latest political and community issues are discussed and expert presentations are given on a wide range of environmental and social topics.

For more information on joining the party or attending meetings please contact the party office (answer machine) on 01273 766670 or e mail: info@brightonandhovegreenparty.org.uk

Listing of events - includes events in the wider community

2008

2 August - Pride in Brighton & Hove - leading outdoor festival which promotes equality and diversity, and advances education to eliminate discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (lgbt) community. Festival in Preston Park on Saturday 2 August. Pride Parade starts 11am Maderia Drive.

The festival week runs from Saturday 26 July - Sunday 3 August. For more information www.brightonpride.org/

Tuesday 8 July 2008 - Greenspeak presents: why bother? ...why get involved, how to do it and what's the point?

Brighton & Hove's Green discussion forum, all very welcome: 7.00 for 7.30pm start at the Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS, with socialising before and after and bar open throughout the evening. £donation

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 http://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.

5, 6 July 2008 - the Green Wave event, organised by the Brighton and Hove Business Forum and New Era Associates, Preston Park from 11am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Brighton's first outdoor Green business event with the emphasis on biodiversity, eco friendly, fairtrade, homemade, locally produced, low carbon footprint, recycled and the sustainable! www.brightonbusiness.co.uk/green_wave_form.htm

24, 25, 26 June 2008 - Take an eco-coach to Glastonbury 2008

Brighton Peace and Environment Centre is offering a coach service to the world famous Glastonbury Festival.

This year they've teamed up with Brighton's Big Lemon eco-bus company to offer services with low emissions or fuelled by 100% locally sourced, recycled vegetable oil.

The coaches travel direct from Brighton and offer a friendly, safe, reliable, speedy, eco-friendly alternative to going by car.

Coaches leave at 10am on 24, 25 & 26 June and also at 2pm on 26 June. return coaches at 7pm on 29 June and throughout the day on 30 June.

Tickets can be paid for by Paypal (details at www.bpec.org/glastonbury) or purchased in person (by cash or cheque) from bpec or the guarana bar (36 Sydney St, Brighton, 01273 621406).

Prices (return/one-way):
• adult £44/£28 • adult unwaged £38/£25 • child (under 16) £22/£15

10 June 2008 Greenspeak: Whose land is it anyway?

...reconnecting land with people and communities - 7.00 for 7.30pm start at the Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, with socialising before and after.

Speakers: Martin Large, chair of the Community Land Trust national demonstration project at Salford University, and a pioneer of the land for people movement. Neil Ravenscroft, professor of cultural policy at the University of Brighton, and director of Tablehurst Farm Ltd. www.greenspeak.org.uk/

9 June 2008 - Another London Road - Tescopoly author talks to brighton meeting

Andrew Simms, policy director of the award-winning think-tank, the New Economics Foundation (NEF) and author of ‘Tescopoly - how one shop came out on top and why it matters' is to speak at Another London Road, a public meeting in Brighton.

The meeting - organised by councillor Keith Taylor - will be at 7:30pm on Monday 9 June at the newly renovated Calvary Church, Viaduct road, Brighton (next to the fire station).

The meeting is free and the venue is fully accessible, and people are recommended to arrive early to ensure a place.

26 May 2008 - Eastbourne for Peace and Liberty - peace walk from Brighton Monday bank holiday

Tuesday 13 May 2008 Re-launch of Greenspeak - The earth plan diet - a food revolution.

Brighton and Hove's eco public forum - all very welcome, 7.00 - 9.30pm - downstairs at the Globe, 78 Middle St, Brighton. £donation. Speakers: Nigel winter, chief executive of the vegan society, Bryn Thomas, teacher for brighton permaculture trust. Prodigal foods serving up delicious fayre plus local ale.

30 March 2008 Sunday 12 noon - Silent Walk for Burma (Burma Yatra)
Churchill Square, Brighton

26 February 2008 - Save Democracy in Brighton & Hove - public meeting to discuss and plan opposition to the move from a committee system to a cabinet-style system of governance for Brighton & Hove City Council. Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, Tuesday, 26 February, 7pm.

14-17 February 2008 - Green Party Spring Conference, Reading; please visit the Conference page on the national party website.

9 February 2008 - C's the Day - Saturday 9 February, from 10am to 4 pm at the Friends Meeting House, Ship Street.

Brighton and Hove's Green Women Group (not a party-affiliated group) will hold a day dedicated to being healthy, staying healthy and reducing the risk of cancer.

C's the Day is an opportunity to talk to the experts, join a debate, listen to informed ideas about cancer prevention and try out a variety of healing therapies.

The event is free, the only charges will be for the food, but donations would be gratefully received. Green MEP and Brighton Pavilion prospective parliamentary candidate Caroline Lucas will be talking at this event.
www.greenwomen.org.uk/

2007

6 October 2007 - Annual General Meeting followed by 'Wheels of Steel' fundraising Disco, 13:00 at St Mary Magdalen's Community Centre then the Caxton Arms from 19:30.

17 April 2007 - Greenspeak: Fuelling A Food Crisis - The impact of 'peak oil' on food security Terraces Bar & Grill, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:15 - 9.00pm.

13 March 2007 - Greenspeak: Yes, Health Minister - NHS in crisis Terraces Bar & Grill, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:15 - 9.00pm.

31 March 2007 - Adventures with an unarmed comedian
A fantastic fundraising auction with acclaimed satirist Mark Thomas and music from Cuban-style band Bacalao Tickets £10 plus booking fee Click here for more information.

9 January 2007 - Greenspeak: The Future Of Education Terraces Bar & Grill, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:15pm.

2006

4 December 2006 - Greenspeak: Can Christmas Be Merry And Ethical? St Peter's Church Hall, York Place (Old Steine), 7:00pm.

14 November 2006 - Greenspeak: Do We Still Need Animal Testing? Terraces Bar & Dining Room, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:15pm.

26 October 2006 - Launch of Sussex University Green Students' Association, 7pm - 9pm Room 126 Falmer House, Suusex University Students' Union

24 October 2006 - 'The Tide Is Changing', Climate March Public 'Run-Up' Meeting at Brighthelm Auditorium, Queens Road, Brighton : 7pm - FREE!
This is a public meeting for the forthcoming Climate demo in London. We have some great guest speakers coming to give their perspectives on the issue and hopefully give people useful advice on the steps required to make a positive contribution.

10 October 2006 - Greenspeak meeting: ‘Madness In A Nuclear Age’, Britain’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Public meeting 7.15 for 7.30pm start
For more information click here

21 - 24 September 2006 - Green Party Conference, the Green Party conference comes to Brighton & Hove. More information coming soon, in the meantime please visit the conference page on the national party website.

2 September 2006 - BASS Community Fayre, a day long community fayre held on The Level and powered entirely from renewable energy. The event features community & environmental groups and local artists & crafts people. There will also be films, a kids' space, DJ workshops a stand up cabaret tent and other workshops and talks. The event runs from 11:00am to 7:30pm.

13 August 2006 - Hanover Day 2006, yearly festival for the Hanover area of Brighton. This year's theme is Alice's Adventures in Hanover. The parade starts at 12 noon and the festival finishes at 5pm. See The Hanover Community Association for further information.

7 July 2006 - Summer Wine Tasting Top Floor, Community Base, 113 Queen's Road, Brighton, 7:30pm.

4 July 2006 - Greenspeak: Spade to spoon: Localising our food system Terraces Bar & Dining Room, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:15pm.

13 June 2006 - Greenspeak: Economics after climate change and peak oil Terraces Bar & Dining Room, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:30pm.

10 June 2006 - BASS on the Beach Old Paddling Pool (near West Pier), Brighton Seafront, 12:00 noon - 9:00 pm.

8 June 2006 - Green Pub Quiz The Lord Nelson, Trafalgar Street, Brighton, 8:00pm.

18 May 2006 - Local Works public meeting: Ghost Town Britain and the Sustainable Communities Bill East Wing of the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, 7:30pm.

9 May 2006 - Greenspeak: Sustainable Buildings, Supporting Communities Terraces Bar & Dining Room, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:30pm.

11 April 2006 - Greenspeak: Incineration: What Are The Options? Terraces Bar & Dining Room, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:30pm.

7 April 2006 - Green Party Auction Night! More Bar & Restaurant, 98 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, 7:30pm.

14 March 2006 - Greenspeak: Do we need new nuclear - and is it a solution to Climate Change? Terraces Bar & Dining Room, Marine Parade (next to Sea Life Centre), 7:30pm.

12 February 2006 - Seedy Sunday The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, 10am - 5pm.

2005

6 December 2005 - ID Card Public Debate: Farewell to liberty?, Quality Hotel, West Street, Brighton, 7:00pm

11 November 2005 - Climate Crisis Public Meeting, Friends' Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, 7:30pm

27 October 2005 - Non-Violent Communication Workshop, Brighton Eco Centre, 8 - 10pm

5 September 2005 - GreenSpeak - 100 Reasons to Go Organic, Sanctuary Cafe, Hove, 8pm. View flyer (PDF 55k)

19 April 2005 - GreenSpeak - Paganism… versus established religion, Sanctuary Cafe, Hove, 8pm

15 April 2005 - The Green Party Fabaret Night, The Old Market, Hove, 7.30pm

15 March 2005 - GreenSpeak - The Oil Crisis, Sanctuary Cafe, Hove, 8pm

15 February 2005 - GreenSpeak - Health: Alternatives and Otherwise, Sanctuary Cafe, Hove, 8pm

4 February 2005 - Mark Thomas fundraising auction

27 January 2005 - GreenSpeak - Global Climate Change with Dr Mayer Hillman, Mark Lynas and Keith Taylor. 8pm at The Chichester Lecture Theatre, Sussex University.

18 January 2005 - GreenSpeak - Greening the Home, Sanctuary Cafe, Hove, 8pm