RISING TIDE UK GATHERING
4-6th October 2002, Manchester

If you're planning on coming and haven't told us, please do so as numbers are limited. Either mail info@risingtide.org.uk, or call 01865 241 097 before Thursday 12noon

If you need to contact us after thusday afternoon, please call the Rising Tide mobile phone on 07762 252932

	Mark Thomas - Who will be starting off the gathering on the Friday evening.

Kickstarting the gathering on Friday evening is the very wonderful Mark Thomas, linking climate change, oil, pipelines, corruption, water privatisation and very dodgy politics together in his own unique, punchy style. A unique start to the gathering - so get there early! (6:15)

Saturday will be a chance to look at the spectrum of climate issues. After an overview of the state of the climate, freak weather, impacts and updates of the political situation post Jo’burg, we’ll be looking at issues ranging from transport and roads in the UK to the Baku pipeline, carbon trading, company greenwash, practical renewable energy, and the not insignificant feelings of ‘oh my god its all too big to deal with this issue’. This will be followed by an 'Open Forum' of different climate change campaigns - please bring materials to show and inspire. Phew.

Saturday evening will be a socialising and unwinding - getting inspired seeing videos of climate activism, shocked by slides of climate impacts, and awed by the range of talent in our network with an ‘open mike’ night.

Sunday’s focus will be movement building and action planning - there are already some kicking climate actions and campaigns to get involved with, more ideas will be generated over the weekend, and this will be time to get things in motion.

This is the time, our tipping point, to act on climate, to claim the political and social space and to network ideas and campaigns.. and the Rising Tide gathering is the place to do it.

The gathering is the key place to get involved and inspired into action on climate change and climate justice.

The RT gathering last year brought together a wide range of campaigners and activists on climate change to share info, get informed and plan local campaigns. From this we have built up the network to have active groups up and down the country.

Right now its vital to challenge the pseudo solutions which are being promoted by corporations and businesses; get inspired by campaigns which have involved people in local solutions to climate change; and plan the campaigns and actions that will turn climate change into the hottest social and political issue.

If you're involved in climate change campaigning, or want to be, then come to the Rising Tide Gathering on 4-6th October.

Booking in advance essential

For the gathering programme click here.

Further information
Gathering details and times:
Booking - if you want to come, please let us know in advance for food and accommodation.

Beginnings and endings:
Doors open at 6pm on Friday 4th, Mark Thomas will be on at 7pm (times tbc)
Sat from 10am onwards main workshops will start, and we’ll end by 4.30pm on Sunday 6th.

Venue:
The gathering will be held in an inspiring eco-converted warehouse in Manchester, run by a dedicated team of local community and environmental activists. It is a short walk from the train and coach station. The venue is accessible for wheelchair users.

Accommodation:
Accommodation will be crash pad style, so you’ll need to bring sleeping bag and mat. If you require other accommodation please contact us in advance, or alternatively try the Manchester YHA , at £18.50 a night (tel 0870 770 5950).

Getting there:
The Venue is Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick St, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 7HR. You can find directions on the website: www.bridge-5.org/map.htm. It’s a 15 minute walk from the bus and train stations in Manchester. If you are traveling by car/minibus and have spare spaces, please let us know.

Walking
During the evening its best to go along the roads from the train station go down the station approach slope, and turn right onto Ducie St. Walk up Ducie st, keeping to the right when it forks. When you come to Great Ancoats st, cross over, turn right, then first left up Old Mill St (on the corner is the Argos superstore) past Ancoats Hospital on the right until you come to a set of traffic lights at the cross roads of Butler Street, Beswick Street and Bradford Road. Turn right down Beswick Street, immediately over the canal bridge is the MERCi building on the right.

By Bus
A bus leaves Piccadilly Gardens every three minutes or Ancoats - it takes about five minutes. Board bus no 216 outside Nobles Amusement Arcade, ask for 'The Mitchell Arms' pub. Get off just after you see the pub on the left, on Ashton New Road, and turn left. Take an immediate right turn up Beswick Street and continue up the hill. After the second road on the left (Spectator Street), you'll find the entrance to MERCi.

Food
Food will be provided at a cost of £10 per head for the whole weekend, or £5 for one day. It will be veggie/vegan.

Cost
The cost of the Gathering will be a sliding scale between £3-10 each, depending on income. Payment for food and the gathering will be on the door as you register.

Special requirements
If you have special dietary requirements, need large print information, need a BSL signer or other requirements please let us know in advance and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Creche
We will do our best to provide childcare if this is needed. If you require this please contact us at least two weeks in advance so that we can make the best arrangement.

For more details: contact Rising Tide Oxford on 01865 241 097, email info@risingtide.org.uk