Friday Conversations
These are informal 'drop in' discussions with everyone having the opportunity to talk about their concerns, thoughts, ideas in a safe place on the topic programmed in. It is 'cafe style' and hot drinks and food are available to buy.
Friday Lunchtimes except 1st Friday
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
Now at Aiington House
4 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3ET
1.00pm - 2.00pm
(teas and coffees available to buy)
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EASTER BREAK
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25 April, Clothing, textiles and the circular economy, facilitated by Richard Lilly
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2 May, NO CONVERSATION, Talk at Alington House, 1 pm.
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9 May, ‘Where there is no vision there is no hope’. Who is inspiring us with vision and hope for a sustainable future? facilitated by Kirsty Thomas.
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16 May, Climate change is bad for your health, facilitated by John Tomkinson.
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23 May, From global politics to community organising: where do we focus our resources? facilitated by Fiona Dyer.
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Fri 30 May, United for Change - Exploring the many faces of climate activism, facilitated by Fabia Moussong.
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Fri 6 June, NO CONVERSATION, Talk at Alington House, 1 pm.
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Fri 13 June, Our consumer society and the climate crisis, facilitated by Peter Cook.
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Fri 20 June, Organic gardening at home, facilitated by Fran Wakefield.
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Fri 27 June, Materials for a sustainable society, Part 2, facilitated by Bill McArdle.
Friday Talks
These are more formal talks lasting about 40 mins by an informed speaker, followed by questions and discussions .
1st Friday of the Month
1.00-2.00 pm Alington House Durham DH1 3ET
Friday 2nd May ‘Woodland and Trees’ Susan Mullinger Environment Dept. DCC
Friday 6th June ‘Alien Invaders of the River Wear: Engaging the community in the battle against non-native species’ Claire Dodds, Wear Rivers Trust.