         
What an explosion of activity in recent weeks. THANKYOU. From a
sell-out business conference, to new community groups getting going, the
WI Window of Opportunity Competition launch, an amazing day of art,
invited appearance at the national Interdependence Day (with 5 other
Oxford groups), us on the telly, AND an attack in the letters page of
the Oxford Times! Followed by a half-page report on the other side. All
this can be read about on http://www.climatex.org/ which had over 7,000 visits last month (nearly double the Sept visits).
So please keep spreading the climate jam - forward this email to a friend, link to our website - List subscription info at the end of the email.
Oxfordshire ClimateXchange update #24 - Nov 07 The latest news and upcoming events from ClimateXchange. Also available on http://www.climatex.org/
Kidlington - over 140 people turned out for an Inconvenient Truth screening at Kidlington on 24th October. With plenty of after show discussion, and a chance to hear more about ‘Kidlington vs Climate Change'. IF you're living in Kidlington and would like to find out more, contact: kidlingtonvsclimatechange@yahoo.co.uk
Grandpont - Over 35 people turned out for the first meeting of Grandpont Climate and energy group on 30th Oct, with speakers from on both those topics kick-starting a stimulating discussion. For more info email: grandpontclimateenergy@yahoo.co.uk
Finstock - over 35 people watch an Inconvenient Truth in Finstock on 2nd November.
A changing climate for business - this conference, organised with Didcot Chamber of Commerce and the Oxfordshire Town Chambers Network, was a great success, drawing together a blend of info and examples of local businesses rising to the challenge. The Oxford Times reported it in depth, which you can read here: http://www.theoxfordtimes.net/business/thismonth/display.var.1803166.0.opportunity_knocks.php
Women's Institutes ‘Window of Opportunity'. This art competition was launched at an event at Oxford University Centre for the Environment on Sat 3rd Nov. Details about the event (and presentations to download shortly) can be found by following the link on the front of our website.
Explore and Inhabit the Climate Adventure: this creative climates day of info and artistic response on Sun 4th Nov proved a great success, with attendees (and those who couldn't attend) eager for future events. Watch this space for more info. Full details shortly available on the website.
Sense of humour failure? Some people might have noticed a letter (‘Riddled with Untruths') in this weeks Oxford Times (funnily enough on the page before the half page business conference article). We will write a humorous response - but if anyone would like to write in, please do so - but do keep it light!
OXFORDSHIRE ECO-HOUSE OPEN DAYS : 24-25TH NOVEMBER 2007
18 eco-houses in Oxfordshire (14 of them in Oxford city) are opening their houses to the public to share the techniques, products and possibilities of eco-renovation. This is a superb opportunity to see a wide range of approaches and talk to the house owners directly about their experiences.
Upcoming Events - brace yourselves! Full details available on www.climatex.org/events
Weds 7th Nov: George Monbiot - ‘Climate change - a global injustice' - a look at the development and poverty aspects of climate change. Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall St, Oxford. £5 / £3
Weds 7th Nov - Carbon Footprint - Chris Goodall (Oxford resident and author of How to Live a Low-Carbon Life: The Individual's Guide to Stopping Climate Change) will be leading a session to help us calculate our individual footprints and discuss ways of reducing our impact on the planet. 8.00 pm, West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road
Mon 12th Nov - ‘Avoiding the Iceberg of Climate Change: re-routing the Ark' Ann Pettifor, Operation Noah. Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall St, Oxford. £3 / £2
Weds 14th Nov - Power of Community screening at Kirtlington Village Hall 8pm start to see this inspiring film about Cuba adapting to a carbon constrained way of life. Different political situation, different climate but highly relevant ideas and themes for us all. Free
Sun 18th Nov: Low Carbon West Oxford Launch Party 4pm - 6pm, West Oxford Community Centre What can you do to Stop Climate Change? What practical action can you take individually and what can we do together? With music, tea and cake and short talk by Mark Lynas at 5pm. Full details on http://www.climatex.org/ .
Mon 19th Nov Friends In Faith invite you to: One Earth, Many Faiths at the University Church, St Mary the Virgin, Oxford 6pm refreshments, 6.30 debate and Q&A, 8.30 cafe open for supper Further information: the Revd Charlotte Bannister Parker, charlotte@the6bps.co.uk / 01865 557 947 / http://www.earthcharter.org/
Thurs 22nd Nov Growing Local in a changing Climate: impacts and adaptations on allotments, Oxford Town Hall, 7.30 pm, Free
Sat 24 - Sun 25 - Oxfordshire Eco-houses Open Days - see above for more info.
Sun 25 Nov, Oxfam supporters all over the UK are putting on film
Tues 27th Nov - Social Marketing for Community Groups Are you....
•· Aware that education and information, although important, are not enough to create and sustain changes in behaviour? •· Ready to go beyond raising awareness, to influencing changes in behaviour? •· Looking to learn from the experience of others? Come to this free workshop led by the Social Marketing Practise, at Oxford University Centre for the Environment, OX1 3QY. 7 - 9.30pm
Weds 28th Nov - Conjuring the Heroic - Creative Writing Responses to Climate Change. 2 hour workshop led by local poet Joe Butler against the backdrop of John Goto's Floodscapes exhibition, open to writers of all abilities. 6.30pm doors open for exhibition and wine, workshop form 7 - 9pm Science Oxford, St Clements, Oxford £5, Limited places, so please book in advance to info@climatex.org / call 01865 275 856
Thurs 29th Nov - Planning for Life after oil - the transition concept. Find out how to inspire and plan energy descent in your town and city, with Rob Hopkins from Transition Town Totnes . 7pm, Friends Meeting House, St Giles, Oxford £3 / £2 ******
Phew - you made it to the bottom of the list! Well done. Watch out for some seasonal ClimateX parties to coincide with the UN conference in Bali at the beginning of December
For further info and to get involved, contact info@climatex.org
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