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Cold weather but warm welcome and HOT CHOCOLATE waiting for you at our Climate Hub
each Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October. We're at Leatherhead's Swan Centre, opposite Boot's Opticians and this week we focus on FOOD, RECYCLING AND WASTE 'No Shame' speedy plastic survey: gift to help your wash-day, learn how to up-cycle jewellery and join our...
New month, new actions at the Climate Hub: and a final reminder for Friday
Friday October 1st at the Leatherhead Institute. If you can only go to one of our 'Big Friday' meetings, go to this one. Pencil in the highlights on our October calendar.
Our Future in Our Hands: evening event Friday 1st October
If you can only come to one of our Big Friday events, make it this one. The focus is on You and what you think.
4th week of Climate Hub and busier than ever
Samba band! FREE banana milkshakes from Community Fridge! Rescue yourself from the grip of fast fashion! Rag rug making and clothes upcycling! Fashionista survey! And that's only on Saturday. Last Saturday we linked our milkshakes to giveaway CAKE and celebrated...
Our Leatherhead Climate Hub is up and running!
What a memorable start. On Saturday Sept 4th we were welcomed by Mr Frank Lee Speaking and Polly the Polar Bear who invited us in for a cuppa. Cllr Claire Malcolmson cut the bunting to officially open us, then we unveiled Uncle Stubble's brilliant painting, 'You...
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.
Our Climate Hub – 2 weeks to go! Click on the link to see our September calendar – and First big event for all who care about the environment
Sept calendar Find out what's going on at the Hub: prepare to be impressed and drop in to visit us anytime we're open. Our first Friday evening event at the beautiful Abraham Dixon Hall for all who care about the living world
Our Leatherhead Climate Hub – 4 weeks to go!
Doug the Mole Valley Mole is ready to welcome you at the DCE Climate Hub from Thursday 2nd September with an action-packed two months... Events, information and special Friday evenings at the beautiful Letherhead Institute (just along the road from us) PLUS our grand...
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,...
Effingham Berkeley Homes
The 'Howard of Effingham' School site was granted permission for a major redevelopment including hundreds of new homes, after the developer Berkeley Homes appealed to the Secretary of State. Even after this permission, Berkeley Homes have now come back in July 2021...
Busy day at the new Leatherhead Climate Hub
Lots of paint and hard work, a bit of banter - and by the end of it, the former 'Book Potato' shop in Leatherhead Town Centre was sparkling! We were helping Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership, who put people and jobs together and help provide the skills they...
Exciting news! DCE’s Community Hub is going ahead!
... in Leatherhead Town Centre, at the former Book Potato shop, September & October. Would you like to help with this exciting new venture? Find out more on 01306 8892878 or contact@dorking-climate-emergency.net We want to BREAK OUT OF OUR CLIMATE BUBBLE and...
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,...
Martin’s Money Tips turn Green
Ultimate money expert Martin Lewis gives practical ways to save or even earn money through a green lifestyle. Save the planet and save money! 26 quick ways to go green and save (moneysavingexpert.com)
Under 20s speak out! Say your piece!
Young people's voices are often ignored: here's a chance to make your voice heard on things important to you. Hopefully, from our point of view, climate issues - but other things too. If you're below 20 (or parents) there's a brilliant Surrey County Council initiative...
Put the climate first! Join our election campaign.
Election Day May 6th! Join DCE’s campaign to make sure that ALL Surrey’s election candidates know why they must PUT THE CLIMATE FIRST. All 81 Surrey County Councillors are standing for re-election + many local & borough seats are being contested. It's a golden...
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....
Surrey’s Climate Strategy needs YOUR ideas
How do YOU think Surrey should reach net zero carbon by 2050 AND improve Surrey's lifestyle via 'Surrey's Greener Future'? SCC have made it easy. Click on the link: Share Your Views On Surrey's Greener Future – Commonplace There are sections on Transport, Waste &...
The Tsunami Approaches
The Covid-19 pandemic has been terrible. It's given the government real focus and shows what can be done in a crisis. But we must look ahead. Climate change and the risk of biodiversity breakdown are advancing like tsunamis. They'll make the Covid-19 pandemic seem...
Surrey’s Consumption based Carbon Footprint
Let's talk dirty..... Surrey is one of the 3 highest carbon emitters per household in the entire country. Our household consumption carbon footprints are bigger and blacker than almost any other area of the UK. Figures produced by reputable researchers including the...
Election action
Door-to-door canvassing is going ahead and here's a chance to be dynamic about an issue that matters. Make sure candidates AND neighbours know what you think about something important to you. Design and display a poster! Homemade or professional they have IMPACT....
Solar Rollout
Dorking and surrounding villages now have over 600kW of solarPV installed on buildings. That’s over 2400 panels, generating over 630,000 units of electricity per year to power the buildings. So that is great progress. But there is so much more opportunity to generate...
South St redevelopment proposal in Dorking
Developers are seeking your views on this major development which will provide c 64 new homes and commercial space. We suggest that you require more information about their sustainability strategy, state a 10% carbon reduction is not enough and request a...
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