Events
A reminder, an update and some shocking news in our June newsletter
1. The Reminder: Jonathan Porritt is coming to Dorking. Book your tickets now before they sell out. Fulll price £10 with a limited number of £5 concessions and free tickets. * Hear famous writer, speaker and activist JONATHON PORRITT ‘CLIMATE, DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE:...
Spring into Summer – our May newsletter
Welcome to all readers on yet another record-breaking bank holiday. As weather gets hotter (or colder), wetter (or drier) it's time for us all to act. Read on to find events, ideas and how to meet lovely, like-minded people. To start with, please sponsor me! Gatwick...
More than 270 extra flights a DAY from Gatwick Airport? An update.
Thanks to all who attended our Zoom on Tuesday 17th Feb 2026. Both speakers gave us clear insights into the appeal. Right now we're busy preparing two short videos and we'll send out the link as soon as they're ready. GACC and CAGNE led a 4-day appeal against...
Just out – our latest newsletter – Feb 2026
Read our 'Reasons to be cheerful', packed with info about splendid events, places, groups and grants. Reasons to be cheerful? YES! Events, groups, information and GRANTS. a) We're reviving the dead chicken (based on Dorking's symbol, the cockerel in case you...
HOW IS YOUR COUNCIL DOING ON ITS CLIMATE EMERGENCY ACTIONS?
Find out with Climate Action Scorecards In 2025 Climate Action took on their second meticulous survey of ALL UK Councils and provided a summary of their results. We'll soon be analysing them for both Surrey and Mole Valley but if you can;t wait, take a look here for...
South East Climate Alliance Annual Gathering: Facing the Future
Be part of their second annual gathering of climate groups and individuals in Guildford, Surrey. March 28th 2026. I've been busy helping organise this stunning event and I hope you can come along. It's SECA's biggest ever and we hope around 150 people...
Summertime news & events: read on!
Circular Dorking's START-UP EVENT FOR BUSINESSES was hugely successful and a 'heads-up' for all in Dorking who want to see a more sustainable and no-waste future. Thanks to all who came along. Look out for their HUGE event at St Martin's Walk on Sat 24th September. Be...
Be part of something new – join us on Wed 13th April
Dorking Climate Emergency would love to see you at our CIRCULAR DORKING EVENING. Doug the Mole Valley Mole says: LET'S TURN OURSELVES INTO THE SUSTAINABLE CENTRE OF SURREY! How Dorking and Mole Valley can embrace a circular, low-waste economy...
Gatwick Airport Expansion event run by CAGNE: Thursday 21 Oct, 7pm.
THE AIR THAT WE BREATHE Dr Gary Fuller from Imperial College discusses his reseach into air quality conducted around Gatwick Airport. + Bridget Fox for the Woodland Trust on the importance of tree-planting for air quality & why trees need to stay and not be...
Party with us!
FRIDAY Oct 22nd 7.30pm: TIME TO PARTY - it's next week. And our FINAL Big Friday meeting, 'The Future of Housing' has a prominent local Councillor, a sustainable expert from a building firm, a member of CPRE and an eco-house builder on a panel of experts ready to...
Only 2 ‘Big Friday’ meetings left: don’t miss them!
OUR FUTURE IN OUR HANDS: Friday Oct 1st, 7.30pm
Extra-special event which focuses on YOU: If you can only attend one Hub event, make it this one. We plan to take your ideas further.
Join our 3rd ‘Big Friday’ meeting on ‘River Matters’: shocking water pollution on 99% of all UK rivers.
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Join our 2nd Big Friday Meeting ‘Transport Matters’, Abraham Dixon Hall, Leatherhead Institute
Download here. Large venue with unmissable speakers on a HUGE topic. Rivercide poster
Only days to go ’til we open! Keep checking Events so you don’t miss anything.
2 major events this week: Biodiversity Evening, 7.30 at Leatherhead Institute in a large and beautiful venue. All lovers of nature very welcome. FREE. Details on Events page Grand Opening: 12.30 - 1.30 : turn up at the Hub for music, gifts, vegan food and the chance...
Join our first Big Friday meeting, on biodiversity. Expert speakers and a chance to meet those with nature on their mind. Covid-compliant in a beautiful, spacious venue.
Biodiversity Matters Event (in Leatherhead)
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Mole Valley Climate Hub – Sep 2021 Programme
Come along to events on our Mole Valley Climate Hub September 2021 programme. Share this programme with your family, friends and colleagues. It should be fun. Click here for the programme.
Moving and beautiful exhibition at Tate Modern by local artists Ackroyd and Harvey
I Watch the video to find out how people carried this fragile length of grass from the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern and got it to float on the Thames. Poet Ben Okri wrote the words: Dorking artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey grew them in grass. Beautiful,...
An Environmental Solutionists Work
An online 1 hour presentation about the work of an environmental solutionist. Tuesday 4th May 2021, 7pm for 1 hour. Free to join ticket from: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-solutionists-work-tickets-143702222215
Look out – its the Flying Doughnut!
‘Amazing’, ‘Inspirational’, ‘Why Don’t We Do This?’ – Responses To Our Recent Webinar Screenings About Doughnut Economics It's time to find out what people would like to do next... so, ZOOM WITH US : Thursday May 13th, 7.30. Sue...
DOES THE DOUGHNUT HAVE WINGS?
'Amazing', 'Inspirational', 'Why don't we do this?' - responses to our recent webinar screenings about Doughnut Economics. Kate Raworth explained how her vision of sustainable economics moves from the 'business as usual' vicious spiral to create a sustainable,...
SATURDAY EVENT: book tickets NOW: Rock your world at our exciting webinar
We're proud to share this inspirational webinar where the incredible, dynamic Kate Raworth explains clearly and visually how doughnut economics is changing the world. We've shortened the original to make it more relevant to Surrey and allow time for your questions....
People’s Assembly: speak out for Surrey’s future
How do you want East Surrey – our area - to be in 2030? Make your voice matter. Be listened to. Speak out at the online People’s Assembly, Thursday 22nd April To help our local leaders raise their sights before the election, local XR groups are co-ordinating a...
This is What Biodiversity Looks Like
A online photographic journey into the world of biodiversity - by Nicola Peel Tuesday 1st June 2021 at 7pm. An Eventbrite online talk. Book for free. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/this-is-what-biodiversity-looks-like-tickets-137095443161?aff=erelpanelorg