Hi,
the next LRT meeting will be in LARC, and will be a new peoples night. Subsequent to that we will be meeting on Thursday October 4th to discuss the RBS day of action.
Ig.
LRT are holding a special Carbon 'Offset' Film Night for people interested in getting involved, on the 27th of September 2007. Films showing - 'Cheat Neutral'- a cheeky short that likens carbon 'offsetting' to trying to buy your way out of infidelity - and 'The Carbon Connection' - a new film produced by Carbon Trade Watch and Fenceline Films following the story of two communities (one in Scotland and one in Brazil) affected by the new global market in the trade in carbon dioxide. There will be guest speakers!
If this sounds like your cup of tea, come along and get involved! Not only will there be tea but cake too.....
**Update**
Today's the day! There are actions taking place all over the country, including:
PRESS RELEASE: 'Climate refugees' locked up at the Oil Bank of Scotland, Bristol
A group of 'climate refugees' is blocking the vehicle entrance to the Royal
Bank of Scotland's Corporate Offices at Temple Quay to shine the spotlight
on climate criminals RBS, the self-proclaimed 'Oil and Gas' Bank.
Rising Tiders from across the country gathered at the climate camp for an incredibly inspiring week of workshops, sharing practical sustainable living skills, plotting and planning for the future of Rising Tide and UK climate action, and, of course, direct action.
We invite anyone who was inspired by the camp and wants to take action in their local area to get in touch - the Rising Tide network is here to help anyone wanting to take creative direct action against the root causes of climate change.
Well,
We're all tired from the Climate Camp but spirits are definitly high.
Our next meeting will be on the 6th of September where we will be discussing future actions as well as working out who will bake the cakes for our film night on the 27th.
See you then.
Ig.
As of May 2007, following discussions at our 2007 National Gathering, the UK Rising Tide network has adopted the Peoples’ Global Action Hallmarks.
Shell to Sea campaigners have set up a blockade and halted traffic on the
road between Belmullet and Ballycastle in Co Mayo.
Two men have chained themselves to a van on the road leading to the proposed
gas refinery site at Bellanaboy.
Trucks working on the site have been unable to gain access to it since
shortly after 9am. The fire brigade from Bellmullet has been called to try
and untie the men.
The campaigners want Shell to refine gas from the Corrib gas field at sea
rather than at Bellanaboy.
A few from Rising Tide spent the afternoon running a Rising Tide/Climate Camp stall. Gave out loads of flyers and the sun was shining.
IG.
It seems that stickers have started to appear on BP and Shell posters all around the London Underground.
Who could these mysterious sticker-people be????
Ig.
POWER UP!
A BENEFIT PARTY TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY BASED DIY
ENERGY
SAT 14TH JULY
9pm-Till Late
(Entry by donation)
A Mad Medley of Mesmerising Music and Mischief
With Live music and DJs playing Reggae, Hip Hop, Dub, Punky Ska and
Acoustic Folk
There will also be food to tickle your taste buds
Proceeds from this benefit will help to make a wind turbine for the
www.climatecamp.org.uk
All happening at...
Dame Colet House
Ben Johnson Road
Stepney
E1 3NH
DOWNLOAD THE FLYER!!!
'Perhaps we cannot raise the wind. But each of us can put up the sail, so
that when the wind comes we can catch it.'
