Sunday 5th September 2021 - ALL MEMBERS GATHERING!

We’ve been in our homes for too long so now it’s time to rise and shine and meet with the Moorlands Climate Action coordinators and members face-to-face! 

We want to hear your ideas for projects and we can share with you how to get involved in the pre-existing projects too such as the Peat-Free, Refill, Plastic Free communities, 20 is Plenty, and much more!

Join us between 4-6pm at the Foxlowe Arts Centre! Bring some nibbles and meet other like minded environmentalists wanting the best for the area!

Let us know you are coming; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-mca-members-gathering-tickets-168929254949  

 

Sunday 19th September 2021 - Eco House Visit

Breech House is an example of transforming a semi-derelict, exposed, stone built traditional house into a sustainable family home. You can see a ground source heat pump, pictures of the ground collectors and underfloor heating, specialist radiators that work at low temperatures and examples of effective insulation. We can also show you our small wind turbine and offer background information on our project as well as being able to answer some of your questions.

Spaces limited so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eco-house-visit-breech-house-tickets-168933240871   

 

Saturday 25th September 2021 - Moorlands’ Great Big Green Weekend

10am-12pm - Featuring a Dr Bike workshop with Air Aware Staffordshire! 

Air Aware Staffordshire will be attending the Foxlowe Arts Centre (rear car park) on Saturday 25th September.

They will be providing information and advice about Air Pollution in the Staffordshire Moorlands and will have an interactive game to take part in.

Also they will be providing a free Dr Bike session so you can bring along your bicycle to get it checked over.

They will be there between 10am and 12:30pm so drop by and see what we are doing to help improve the air quality in The Moorlands”.

 

10:30am - Tree & Wildflower Identification with the Dane Wolves at Brough Park

A 2 hour walk around Brough Park area and woodland.  Come and learn how to identify some of our most common trees and plants. 

No minimum age but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult relative. Sensible footwear and clothing suitable for weather. Any medical issues to be disclosed to the walk leaders prior to the commencement of the walk. 

Sign up - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-wildflower-identification-walk-with-dane-wolves-tickets-168933626023  

*Dane Wolves is a local group of people who do conservation work, outdoor skills and community support.

 

1:30pm onwards - Story Workshop, Stalls and Music!

The Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) students will be leading a structured story- telling workshop from 1.30 - 3.30 in the main function room.  Stories will be based on lived experience and some international stories may also be shared.  Participants are invited to share their prepared stories on Sunday 26th from approx’ 5.30 on.

Moorlands Climate Action will have an information stall where you can find out about campaigns in the local area and how you can get involved. Visitors are invited to bring any clean pre-loved clothes and swap them for something different, and for advice on mending the garments!

 

Sunday 26th September 2021 - Walkers Welcome!

At around 5 to 5:30pm we will be welcoming the Camino to COP26 walkers featuring drummers, and an evening of climate-storytelling and poetry!

Poetry featuring the fantastic work of Mel Wardle Woodend (Staffordshire Poet Laureate), Ali Hill, Maggie Pollard, and Mark Johnson!

Local people are invited to attend the story-telling workshop on Saturday 25th September and then share their stories of lived experiences on Sunday 26th.

People gathered to support the Camino to COP26 walkers will be invited to light a candle as a sign of hope for the future and success in activating real change.  Our gathering will be a sign of intent that our species can adapt our behaviour in order to protect our world for future generations.