A day-long workshop in Oxford aims to demystify the subject of economics. It’s organised by People and Planet and aimed at people who are interested in social justice but find economics hard to get to grips with. The event is free but you do need to let them know in advance that you’re coming. Friday 27th September. This event is not organised by WDM.
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Film: Do The Math
Do the Math is a 42-minute documentary about the grassroots movement that is emerging to fight climate change and the fossil fuel industry. Free screening; no advance bookings. There will be a discussion afterwards about the possibility of making Oxford the first fossil-fuel-free British city.
9pm, Ultimate Picture Palace. This event is not organised by WDM.
Three Acres and a Cow
Cultivate Oxford are holding an evening event which conveys the history of land and food in Britain through folk song and storytelling. Held at The Pavilion, Hogacre Common Eco-Park, off Whitehouse Road, Grandpont, OX1 4NA. £5 entry, including food. This event is not organised by WDM – we just like to spread the word about interesting local events. More details here.
Banbury Canal Day
We’ll have a stall at Banbury Canal Day, where we’ll be chatting about our current campaign Carbon Capital. Banbury Canal Day is well worth a visit if you live in the area; there will be horse & cart rides, a falconry display, a food market and lots more. Come and find us in Spiceball Park.
October group meeting, Tue 8 Oct
The Oxford WDM group meeting will take place on Tuesday 8th October in the (wheelchair-accessible) Panel Room at Oxford Town Hall. Non-members are always welcome to come along and meet us. We might also go to the pub afterwards!
Reflections of a departing director
Deborah Doane is stepping down as director of WDM after nearly four and a half years as director. She has written a blog post about what she’s learnt during that time – including the surprising insight that cheeky one-off actions can achieve just as much as diligent behind-the-scenes lobbying! Read her blog post here: http://www.wdm.org.uk/blog/small-beautiful-cheeky-and-inspiring
