📣 Roles available for H.O.P.E. event at Broadway on August 17th 📣
📖 1. Curator of resources (books, articles, quotes, videos) about H.O.P.E.
📽 2. Persons to set up a HOPE YouTube channel for short videos about H.O.P.E.
⌨ 3. Social media coordinator
Please DM @Jeanie XR or email her on jeanniethompson2@aol.com
📖 1. Curator of resources (books, articles, quotes, videos) about H.O.P.E.
📽 2. Persons to set up a HOPE YouTube channel for short videos about H.O.P.E.
⌨ 3. Social media coordinator
Please DM @Jeanie XR or email her on jeanniethompson2@aol.com
The ‘Upgrade Democracy’ action in Windsor at end of August is focussed on getting publicity and conversation around Citizen’s Assemblies.
But what are they and do they work? Here’s a good article to help explain:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/16/citizens-assemblies-labour-britain?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
But what are they and do they work? Here’s a good article to help explain:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/16/citizens-assemblies-labour-britain?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
the Guardian
Citizens’ assemblies could work wonders for Labour and Britain – but only if they’re more than a talking shop | Richard Wilson
In France and Ireland, assemblies are laboratories of democracy. They can be here too, if politicians commit to adopting their ideas, says Richard Wilson, CEO of Iswe Foundation
Save the Date
Sat 10th August
Mammoth Cinema
11-5pm
Drop in whenever you are free for as long as you want.
What are we up to?
Printing and sewing of new flags, bunting, t-shirts and more!
Short info sessions on Citizens’ Assemblies
Plans for going to Upgrade Democracy in Windsor (Aug 30th - Sep1st)
Sat 10th August
Mammoth Cinema
11-5pm
Drop in whenever you are free for as long as you want.
What are we up to?
Printing and sewing of new flags, bunting, t-shirts and more!
Short info sessions on Citizens’ Assemblies
Plans for going to Upgrade Democracy in Windsor (Aug 30th - Sep1st)
LOTS of information coming out about Upgrade Democracy.
30Aug - 1Sep near Windsor Castle
Everybody welcome.
Recent announcements of themes for each day, the campsite location and links to Zoom Calls (4th for volunteering and 11th for event overview).
We are planning coach transport for you and your camping gear, from Nottingham to Windsor - more details coming soon!
All can be found here on the Rebel Toolkit
https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/upgrade-democracy
30Aug - 1Sep near Windsor Castle
Everybody welcome.
Recent announcements of themes for each day, the campsite location and links to Zoom Calls (4th for volunteering and 11th for event overview).
We are planning coach transport for you and your camping gear, from Nottingham to Windsor - more details coming soon!
All can be found here on the Rebel Toolkit
https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/upgrade-democracy
Print Workshop
Sat 10th from 11am - 5pm
Join us at any point throughout the day.
Mammoth Cinema, Broad St, NG1 3AP
We’re making a new set of XR flags, lots of bunting and a new portable version of our ‘burning ballroom‘ action. You can also bring your own t-shirt, bag or material to print. We'll teach you how to do 'Art Blocking' and together we can build some new shiny resources to use at actions.
At 12pm and 3pm there will be breaks for more information about Citizens' Assemblies and Upgrade Democracy event in Windsor and how XR Nottingham is planning to get involved.
Sat 10th from 11am - 5pm
Join us at any point throughout the day.
Mammoth Cinema, Broad St, NG1 3AP
We’re making a new set of XR flags, lots of bunting and a new portable version of our ‘burning ballroom‘ action. You can also bring your own t-shirt, bag or material to print. We'll teach you how to do 'Art Blocking' and together we can build some new shiny resources to use at actions.
At 12pm and 3pm there will be breaks for more information about Citizens' Assemblies and Upgrade Democracy event in Windsor and how XR Nottingham is planning to get involved.
We’re half way to our 2024 target to raise £500 for ongoing costs for XR Nottingham. We have 7 people committing to monthly donations and some one-off donations coming in too. Thank you to all who have contributed. 💚
If you are able to help, please follow this link:
https://chuffed.org/project/xrnottm
Please don't feel pressured by this message, we also welcome you at events, actions and helping online from home. Do whatever you can, with whatever time you have to give. All help is received with love and rebellion.
If you are able to help, please follow this link:
https://chuffed.org/project/xrnottm
Please don't feel pressured by this message, we also welcome you at events, actions and helping online from home. Do whatever you can, with whatever time you have to give. All help is received with love and rebellion.
Anyone coming to the print workshop on Sat? Drop in anytime. Feel free to bring any old material or bedsheets that might make good bunting. Patterns or bright plain colours.
https://xrnottingham.org/event/print-workshop/
https://xrnottingham.org/event/print-workshop/
Great sewing and art block printing session yesterday - with unique cinema seat drying rack! 42 new flags and also some printing for ‘games’ at Upgrade Democracy too.
Go to the Open Call tonight to learn more about the end of Aug action at Windsor:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/xruk-open-call-upgrade-democracy?source=XRNottmBroadcast
Go to the Open Call tonight to learn more about the end of Aug action at Windsor:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/xruk-open-call-upgrade-democracy?source=XRNottmBroadcast
H.O.P.E event this Saturday at Broadway Cinema
Sat 17th 3-7pm
Come and celebrate the tremendous successes via nonviolent direct action that have changed the world.
From votes for women, black civil rights movement in the US, workers rights in the UK to the climate movement.
Contact nottingham.h.o.p.e.2024@gmail.com with any questions or if you can contribute stories, ideas or support on the day.
3pm exhibition, stories, kite and mask making
4pm songs, poems and spoken word
5.30pm filim - ‘Condition of the Working Class’
Sat 17th 3-7pm
Come and celebrate the tremendous successes via nonviolent direct action that have changed the world.
From votes for women, black civil rights movement in the US, workers rights in the UK to the climate movement.
Contact nottingham.h.o.p.e.2024@gmail.com with any questions or if you can contribute stories, ideas or support on the day.
3pm exhibition, stories, kite and mask making
4pm songs, poems and spoken word
5.30pm filim - ‘Condition of the Working Class’
Coach Tickets for Upgrade Democracy
🚌Picking up in Nottingham (Mount St)
9am Fri 30th Aug
🚌Returning from Windsor
Leaving 5pm Sun 1st Sep
ON SALE NOW:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
🚌Picking up in Nottingham (Mount St)
9am Fri 30th Aug
🚌Returning from Windsor
Leaving 5pm Sun 1st Sep
ON SALE NOW:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
UPGRADE DEMOCRACY ~ OPEN CALL RECORDING
Info on camping, volunteering, plans for the action at Windsor (30Aug-1Sep) including actions, the fUNFAIR, the ‘Massembly’ and more.
🎥 Watch now on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljMyoKlvtkI
🛠 Read on the Rebel Toolkit:
https://xrb.link/qt793eg9
🚌 Book your coach ticket from Nottingham:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
Info on camping, volunteering, plans for the action at Windsor (30Aug-1Sep) including actions, the fUNFAIR, the ‘Massembly’ and more.
🎥 Watch now on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljMyoKlvtkI
🛠 Read on the Rebel Toolkit:
https://xrb.link/qt793eg9
🚌 Book your coach ticket from Nottingham:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
Are you free today or tomorrow eve?
Why deliberative democracy?
Find out about XR's demand for a Citizens' Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice.
Tue 20th 7.30-9.00pm
Register here:
https://xrb.link/N43Ac612w
Also another interesting zoom tomorrow
Wed 21st 7-9pm
How XR Works & Who Makes the Decisions
Register here:
https://xrb.link/s5B2Oz8uen4
Why deliberative democracy?
Find out about XR's demand for a Citizens' Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice.
Tue 20th 7.30-9.00pm
Register here:
https://xrb.link/N43Ac612w
Also another interesting zoom tomorrow
Wed 21st 7-9pm
How XR Works & Who Makes the Decisions
Register here:
https://xrb.link/s5B2Oz8uen4
Would you like to join people from XR Nottingham going to Windsor for Upgrade Democracy?
🚌Picking up in Nottingham (Mount St)
9am Fri 30th Aug
🚌Returning from Windsor
Leaving 5pm Sun 1st Sep
Coach Tickets - ON SALE NOW:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
You can also claim the cost of the ticket back:
https://xrb.link/kA1VQg3J
Read more about Upgrade Democracy here:
https://xrb.link/qt793eg9
🔸Join the Upgrade Democracy broadcast on Telegram:
https://t.me/+xvAH_0PAIY45NzI0
🚌Picking up in Nottingham (Mount St)
9am Fri 30th Aug
🚌Returning from Windsor
Leaving 5pm Sun 1st Sep
Coach Tickets - ON SALE NOW:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
You can also claim the cost of the ticket back:
https://xrb.link/kA1VQg3J
Read more about Upgrade Democracy here:
https://xrb.link/qt793eg9
🔸Join the Upgrade Democracy broadcast on Telegram:
https://t.me/+xvAH_0PAIY45NzI0
Save the date:
Sunday 8th September 12-6pm
Green Festival at the Arboretum
https://xrnottingham.org/event/green-festival-2024/
Sunday 8th September 12-6pm
Green Festival at the Arboretum
https://xrnottingham.org/event/green-festival-2024/
Last Call for Upgrade Democracy at Windsor this weekend.
😎It’s going to be sunny
Info here:
https://xrb.link/qt793eg9
Book a coach ticket from Nottingham:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
Join the ‘daytrippers’ chat to self-organise transport, if you can’t come for 3 days:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/J6cW1uRvGqXKyzHL8CsjZR
😎It’s going to be sunny
Info here:
https://xrb.link/qt793eg9
Book a coach ticket from Nottingham:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/xrmidlands/1347592
Join the ‘daytrippers’ chat to self-organise transport, if you can’t come for 3 days:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/J6cW1uRvGqXKyzHL8CsjZR
We’re going to be at the Green Festival this Sunday (12-6pm) up in the ‘Knowledge Garden’ at the Arboretum. The main activity is going to be the block printing. So come along with a plain t-shirt etc to get creative!
Also there is a group of us doing short shifts throughout the day to help with this activity and talk to anybody attending the Green Fest. If you have time to volunteer email support@xrnottingham.org
Also there is a group of us doing short shifts throughout the day to help with this activity and talk to anybody attending the Green Fest. If you have time to volunteer email support@xrnottingham.org
XR Nottingham fully supports and encourages people to get involved with this project which is providing a real-world, local example of XR’s third demand for Citizens’ Assemblies.
SUPPORTERS MEETING
Sat 21st 2pm
YMCA International Community Centre, NG1 3FB
Come and hear plans for a Nottingham Climate Assembly.
Learn how you can be involved in our local mini-assemblies engaging citizens in dining the transition to net zero in Nottingham.
Learn more here:
https://www.nottinghamclimateassembly.co.uk/
SUPPORTERS MEETING
Sat 21st 2pm
YMCA International Community Centre, NG1 3FB
Come and hear plans for a Nottingham Climate Assembly.
Learn how you can be involved in our local mini-assemblies engaging citizens in dining the transition to net zero in Nottingham.
Learn more here:
https://www.nottinghamclimateassembly.co.uk/
SUNDAY 22nd at 4.30-6pm
Buddhist Centre, 9 St. Mary’s Place, NG11PH
Learn more about XR’s recent and upcoming actions.
Upgrade Democracy
Hear about the successful 3-day Upgrade Democracy action a few weeks ago in Windsor (highlighting our 3rd demand for Citizens’ Assemblies).
Insure our Survival
Listen and discuss why targeting the insurance industry is key to reducing emissions and ensuring a liveable future. Then hear about way to get involved either in London starting Mon Oct 28th, but also around the UK later that week or by supporting from home.
More Info:
https://xrnottingham.org/event/what-next-stopping-dirty-insurers/
Buddhist Centre, 9 St. Mary’s Place, NG11PH
Learn more about XR’s recent and upcoming actions.
Upgrade Democracy
Hear about the successful 3-day Upgrade Democracy action a few weeks ago in Windsor (highlighting our 3rd demand for Citizens’ Assemblies).
Insure our Survival
Listen and discuss why targeting the insurance industry is key to reducing emissions and ensuring a liveable future. Then hear about way to get involved either in London starting Mon Oct 28th, but also around the UK later that week or by supporting from home.
More Info:
https://xrnottingham.org/event/what-next-stopping-dirty-insurers/