We’ll have a stall at the West End Farmers Market this Saturday, talking to shoppers about the evils of food speculation.
Saturday 10th August, 10am-2pm, West End Farmers Market, Mansfield Park (just off Dumbarton Road, near Kelvinhall tube)
It’s a crucial moment, as the EU regulations which could control the mad bankers and stop them gambling on hunger are entering the final stage of negotiation. So come along, sign a campaign card and find out more about the campaign.
The sun came out for the Gibson Street Gala on Sunday, which made for a really great day…although it nearly melted our marvellous penguin. We had a lot of fun with the lucky dip – lost count of the number of kids and adults who saved polar bears from the rising tides of climate change.
And most importantly, we had some really good conversations with people about climate change and the madness of UK banks funding fossil fuel companies around the world.
Nearly 250 people signed the petition to Vince Cable demanding more transparency in carbon reporting from banks. Come on Vince, it’s time to listen!
It might not feel like summer yet, but it’s the West End Festival soon – we’ll be there as usual. And the giant penguins are coming with us!
Sunday 2nd June, 12-6pm, Gibson Street Gala
Not to mention our marvellous lucky dip – come along and save a penguin or a polar bear…
Oh, and we’ll also be talking to people about our new Carbon Capital campaign. It’s time to reveal the evil nexus that joins fossil fuel companies, UK banks and Westminster politicians. For more info, see www.wdm.org.uk/carbon-capital
The WDM Glasgow bankers had a good day out at the May Day rally, talking to people about the new future-proofed savings offer from the ‘Oil Bank of Scotland’. Why worry about interest rates when you can invest your money in fossil fuels and ensure that there is no future in which to spend your savings…?
And good to see such a strong turnout at the rally this year. A sense of growing determination to resist the cuts to public services in this country and around the world. Lots of good debate and strong support for our petition to make bankers come clean on the carbon emissions they’re funding.
A couple of times a year, we like to get WDM local groups and supporters together from across Scotland, to share knowledge and skills, and re-energise our campaign for global justice. But we’re not picky – anyone can come along!
Saturday 20 April, 12-4:30pm (register from 11:30am)
Oakshaw Trinity Church Halls, Oakshaw Street East, Paisley PA1 2DE
We’ve just launched our new Carbon Capital campaign to highlight how the banks are still funding climate change, throwing money at fossil fuels, supported by far too many friends in government – www.wdm.org.uk/carbon-capital – so come along to find out more. And you can also find out about campaigning on global justice issues in your area, and meet local campaigners from across Scotland. It’s free, but book your place by contacting jane@wdmscotland.org.uk, or calling 0131-243-2730.
We’ll be at Shawlands Coop on Pollokshaws Road, giving out free tea and coffee to shoppers, and talking to them about the madness of food speculation, as well as the sanity of Fair Trade.
Saturday 9th March, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Shawlands Coop
Come along and say hi, have a free cuppa, and take 2 minutes to sign an action card to stop bankers gambling on hunger. Be warned though…rumour has it that some of those dastardly bankers in their bowler hats might be around again, and you just can’t trust them…
