[Cc-webedit] events for the website - Get involved with the Swoop

[website at climatecamp.org.uk]

Hi all,

Robbie phoned me to let me know this had been sent in and I understand
it's pretty urgent so I'm putting it up now.

Jon

> Hi website,
>
> Is there any chance the info on this page could be uploaded to a prominent
> place in the website?
> https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website
>
>
> For example - under 'Get involved' and Join us for the Swoop
>
> There could be a tabbed named "Swoop outreach events in your local area"
>
>
> If you can't access the Crabgrass - this is the latest version of it
> (below).
>
> feel free to ring me 077467 11667 if you want to discuss anything - it's
> quite urgent - Swoop outreach is lagging a bit.
>
> cheers,
>
> Robbie
>
>
>
>
> Get involved with the Great Climate Swoop!
>
> Wherever you are in the country, find out how you can get involved with
> the
> Swoop by coming to one of our info events and/or fundraisers. insert
> Climate
> Camp URL
> here<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/insert-climate-camp-url-here>
> Manchester¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#manchester>
>
> *“Cool Runnings”*
> Infonight and fundraiser for the Great Climate Swoop.
> Wednesday 30th September
> 8pm
> The Corner
> Wilmslow Road
> Fallowfield, M14
>
> — With short videos about other mass actions in Capitol Hill, USA and
> Hazelwood, Australia.
>
> — Plus discussion on the need for social movements to tackle climate
> change,
> including lessons learnt from Make Poverty History in 2005, and the run up
> to Copenhagen in December 2009.
>
> — Further information on the Swoop at Ratcliffe on Soar coal fired
> powerstation on the weekend of 17-18th October 2009.
> thegreatclimateswoop.org <http://www.thegreatclimateswoop.org/>
>
> Followed by some Dub, reggae and Dancehall tunes
..the opening night of
> HUP’s weekly fundraiser down at the Corner.
>
> *Campaigns and Direct Action Training*
> Saturday 10th October
> 12noon – 6pm
> University of Manchester Students Union
> Oxford Road
> — Get stuck into some general campaign training including media, legal and
> facilitation as well as some Swoop specific info towards the end of the
> day.
> All Welcome – students and non-students alike.
> Leeds¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#leeds>
>
> Wednesday 23rd September 6 – 8pm, the Commonplace. The Great Climate Swoop
> Leeds launch. How to plan an action for your group, how to join the
> crowds,
> how to get there, and how to be safe. It’s all there, we just need you and
> your friends.
> Tuesday 29th September, 7 – 9pm, Lecture Theatre 1, Manmade Fibres, Leeds
> University. Age of Stupid. To remind us of the science basics. And how
> it’s
> affecting us already.
> Friday 2nd October, 3 – 5m, Peanut Gallery, Leeds University Union.
> Nonviolent Direct Action Training. An introduction to direct action. Share
> thoughts, techniques, and worries. For all levels of experience.
>
> Open to everybody. Suggested donation on the door.
> Nottingham¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#nottingham>
>
> “Get Your Swoop On”
> Wednesday 7th October
> 7pm
> Open to Nottingham students and residents alike, we will meet to discuss
> what the swoop is, why it is necesarry and what it can achieve. Come along
> to learn how to plan actions in affinity groups, how to stay safe and what
> you can do to make the swoop successful and empowering.
> LOCATION: C11 Lecture Theatre, Portland Building, University of Nottingham
> London¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#london>
>
> *Sat 26th September*: ‘’Affinity Group Training’’
>
> As you might have heard, on October 17th and 18th the Camp for Climate
> Action, with other grassroots groups like Plane Stupid, Rising Tide and
> Climate Rush, are going to take over Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal fired power
> station!
> Check out thegreatclimateswoop.org
> <http://www.thegreatclimateswoop.org/>for more info.
>
> Maybe you’re already coming but want to meet others to come with?
> Or maybe you need more convincing?
> This day is for activists of all experience levels
>
> When: *Saturday, September 26th 1 – 5pm*
> Where: Hampstead Friends Meeting House, 120 Heath Street, Hampstead, NW3
> 1DR
> RSVP: london at climatecamp.org.uk
>
> This event is free (donations welcome). There will be tea, coffee and
> cakes!
>
> INSPIRING SPEAKERS
> 1 – 2pm
> Why is coal so bad? And why is direct action so important? And how on
> earth
> are we going to swoop en masse on the power station?!
>
> Come and hear some interesting and inspirational speakers and get
> motivated
> about the action! Speakers will include one of the Drax 29, a Great
> Climate
> Swooper and an expert on the history of direct action.
>
> AFFINITY GROUP TRAINING
> 2:30 – 4:30pm
> Basically, an affinity group is just a group that takes action together.
> This workshop will allow you to meet other activists – from the super
> experienced to the totally new – who are also looking for a group to take
> action with at the Swoop. You will learn about the various roles within
> affinity groups, the buddy system and how to plan an amazing action.
>
> Whether you were taking direct action before you started to walk, or
> whether
> you’ve never done it before – come along!
>
> Please RSVP to London at climatecamp.org.uk so we can get an idea of numbers!
> Failure to RSVP could mean there is not space for you, which would be
> awful,
> so please let us know if you’re coming.
>
> *Sat 26th September* – ‘’Belsize Park Green Fair’‘; members of the Camp
> for
> Climate Action will be pitching their tents once again, this time only for
> the day however so get there quick if you want to come and say hello and
> find out more about the Great Climate Swoop
> (www.thegreatclimateswoop.org).
>
> *Wednesday 30th September – ’South Bank University P&P Group Outreach
> Talk’*
> Climate Camp visits South Bank Uni in the evening to fill them in on what
> we’re up to at the moment and in the run up to Copenhagen.
>
> *Wednesday 30th September – ‘Great Climate Swoop Benefit Gig’*- Venue:
> Purple Turtle pub, Camden (see
> climatecamp.org.uk/london<http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/london>for
> more details)
> A spooky gig night, to have fun and raise support for The Great Climate
> Swoop

>
> *Tuesday 6th October – ‘’Central London Climate Workshop Day’’ *- an
> exciting day of workshops put on by the Camp for Climate Action in a big
> marquee on Torrington Place, Central London WC1E. This event will be aimed
> at University of London students but everyone is welcome. Details being
> finalised so keep an eye out on
> climatecamp.org.uk/london<http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/london>as more
> information is announced.
>
> *Tuesday 6th October – ‘’Kingston Environment Centre Outreach
> Talk’’*Climate Camp ventures to Kingston for an information evening
> about the Great
> Climate Swoop
>
> *Friday October 9th – ‘’The Great Climate Ceilidh’’*
> Hackney Round Chapel
> 8pm-11pm
> £7/£5 (sliding scale)
> Swoop down the isles with eco rig ‘n’ jeelers Green Kite Midnight while
> raising funds for the Climate Camp, and finding out how you can get
> involved
> in the Great Climate Swoop. All welcome.
>
> ‘’Transport to Ratcliffe’’: minibus currently being organised. See the
> London list for more details or email london at climatecamp.org.uk with
> ‘minibus for the Great Climate Swoop’ in the subject header.
> Southampton¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#southampton>
>
> Saturday Oct 3, 10:30am – 3:30pm Info stall at the “Really Really Green
> Living Conference”
> Avenue St. Andrews Church, The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XQ
> Come find out more about the Swoop, learn practical skills, sign up for
> transport and meet others who are going.
> (Bus tickets and info also available at Octoberbooks, Portswood Road)
> Lancaster¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#lancaster>
>
> *Direct Action Event – Wake Up, Freak Out, Get a Grip! *
> Date: *Tues 6th October 2009*
> Venue: The Dukes Cinema Gallery & Bar
> 7pm
> Free Event
> Direct action against climate change – does it make any difference? An
> evening of short films, discussion, debate, and bike powered blues.
> Hebden
> Bridge¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#hebden-bridge>
>
> “The Great Climate Swoop”
> Thursday 8th October
> 7pm
> The Trades Club,
> Holme St,
> Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE
> 01422 845265 info at tradesclub.info
> tradesclub.info<http://www.tradesclub.info/>
> Oxford¶<https://we.riseup.net/climateswoop+outreach/event-dates-to-go-up-on-gcs-website#oxford>
>
> *Thames Valley Climate Action – Climate Swoop Open Meeting *
> 7pm Monday 5 Oct
> East Oxford Community Centre (Oxford Activist Resource Centre – upstairs)
> Come along to find out what’s so ‘Great’ about the ‘Climate Swoop’, ask
> questions, get excited, find out the practical details and start planning
> how you might get involved in this seriously powerful action.
>
> *‘Get ready to Swoop’*
> 12pm-4pm
> Sunday 11 Oct
> East Oxford Community Centre
> Weather you definitely plan to Swoop or your just curious about how and
> why
> we plan to take over Ratcliff power station, join Thames Valley Climate
> Action for an afternoon of action-packed fun and training. There will be
> mass action games in Southparks all about forming affinity groups and
> trying
> out tactics. Skillshares on action support roles like legal observing,
> talking to the media and action medics. Plus the all important legal
> briefing, transport info and yummy vegan tea & cake.
>
> For more info on any Oxford events and transport to swoop contact
> gcs.outreach.oxford at gmail.com
>
> Or check out our website
> tvca.ox4.org
>