Bristolians set off for climate caravan

bristol | protests | news report Saturday July 26, 2008 12:30 by caravanner - westside /www.climatecamp.org.uk/

Heathrow to KIngsnorth Carvan - In the run up to the Climate Camp, there is a week long climate caravan...

Together with their props and sensible footwear, a handful of people set off from Bristol this morning for the climate caravan. It starts off from the location of last years camp, heathrow airport, where a conference organised by HACAN, the local anti expansion campaign , who are holding a conference about direct resistence to the proposed third runway.

The Climate Caravan will traverse London by foot, wheel and water looking at how capitalism and collective resistance to it since 17th century have set us on a path to the Climate Camp at Kingsnorth in 2008.

They will hear local tales looking at the heritage of the places we visit and how they have contributed to our journey to Kingsnorth.

They will meet people taking collective action against the root causes of climate change in their community.
They will share our experiences of taking collective direct action with those we meet and invite them to join us at Kingsnorth.

Caravan Events Programme

These events are to act as local outreach in the run up to the Camp as well as to provide entertainment/interest to Caravaners.
Sunday 27th July: Launch of the Climate Caravan.
The Climate Caravan starts its 60 mile journey from Heathrow to Kingsnorth.
9.30am Harlington Baptist Church, 266 High Street, Harlington Hayes, UB3 5DG
Sunday 27th July: Climate Camp-What's it all about?
Come along & meet the campers.
7.30pm Grove Gardens Chapel, Lower Grove Rd, off Queens Rd, Richmond.
Monday 28th July: ‘Turning the world upside down’-
The Putney Climate Debate.
Arrive 6.30pm. Speakers from 7pm. St Mary's Church, Putney High Street, SW15 1SN.
Speakers :
Andrew Simms (New Economic Foundation)
Jenny Jones (London Green Party)
Penny Eastwood (The Camp for Climate Action)
Leila Deen ( World Development Movement)
Simon Okotie ( London Citizens)
Keith Wilson (Treesponsibility)
Andy Goldring (Permaculture Association)
Dr. Paul Chatterton (Leeds University) will introduce and facilitate.
Tuesday 29th July: A fair & sustainable transition. How do we make it happen?
7.00pm: Synergy Centre, 220 Farmers Road, Oval. SE5 OTW
This evening starts with a 50 minute film “Power of the Community” about Cuba introducing peak oil, post fossil-fuel communities, permaculture, urban food solutions and transitioning to a post-fossil fuel economy whilst maintaining a welfare state. A brief intro to transition towns follows and then an open space creative visioning session to prepare us for a positive debate around how to get this going here and now.

Wednesday 30th July: Climate & Capitalism
Finance and The City
A Tour; meet at 3.30pm outside Liverpool St, Bishopsgate exit. (1 ½ hours).
*Tackling climate change starts at home, apparently.*
Examining the root causes of climate change has brought us to the bleeding
heart of London: the single square mile of the business district. Decisions
made in the City over financial investments across the world are locking us
into decades of carbon emissions. How are we tied up in this? How do we
affect it?
Take the tour, meeting at Liverpool St on Bishopsgate at 3.30pm.
Look for the suits with umbrellas..

Thursday 31st July: Life Beyond Cars
Family friendly foray into a fossil fuel free future. Bring your bikes-Dr Bike in residence. Workshops, talks, displays & demonstrations.
4-6pm: nr Oxleas Wood Cafe, Crown wood lane, Shooters Hill, Greenwich, SE18 35A
Friday 1st August: Climate Camp-What's it all about?
Come along & meet the campers.
7.30pm: St Botolph's Church Hall, The Hill, Northfleet. DA11 9EU.
Saturday 2nd August: Climate Camp-What's it all about?
Come along & meet the campers.
7.30pm: Church of St Francis of Assisi, Galahad Avenue, Strood, ME2 2YS.