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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
For a trial period these will be held Royal County Hotel (Delta Marriott), Old Elvet, DH1 3JN in the Conservatory (near the reception desk, facing into the car park). Tea, coffee, alcoholic and soft drinks available for purchase from the bar. No packed lunches please. Conversations are led by a facilitator who will introduce the topic and then lead an informal conversation.
14 Nov 25, Conversation, Royal County Hotel, Moving from global politics to community organising: where do we target our local action? Fiona Dyer.
21 Nov 25, Conversation, Royal County Hotel, How can we fiddle with the world in flames? A conversation about what, if anything, the arts can do to help, Gillian Allnutt
28 Nov 25, Conversation, Royal County Hotel, Which sources of information can we trust about climate change? Richard Lilly
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
​9th Jan 2026. Alington House.
'COP 30 - 'Hope for change: Is the world's foot on the accelerator or the brake?' Reflections on COP 30 - Prof Chris Stokes - who was a delegate from Durham University
Friday 6th Feb 2025 Alington House
'Flood Resilience: How can we build effective community flood resilience in Durham?' - Jamie Grant - Environment Agency
Monthly meetings
1st Monday evening of the month
6.00 - 7.30pm
Claypath Deli, 57 Claypath Durham DH1 1QS
NB. The Next meeting is on Thursday 4th Dec 6-7.30 followed by a social evening with Pizzas and pay Bar. £10/pizza. Please contact climateactiondurham@gmail.com if you would like to come to the social evening
Agenda is emailed via Action Network.
Notes of meetings.
5 Dec 2025..Talk, Alington House, Urban renaturing through community engagement: using ‘nature kits’ to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises, Tim Blackman
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