A double-bill of films about Shell will take place at OARC (above East Oxford Community Centre) on Sunday 10th November. The films are Poison Fire and Delta Boys, both about Shell’s oil drilling in the Niger delta. An activist from Niger will lead the discussion afterwards. This event is not organised by WDM.
Lobbying Bill is open door to corporate takeover
WDM’s head of policy and campaigns, Hannah Griffiths, has published a response to the Lobbying Bill currently being debated in Parliament. She argues that it leaves an “open door” for lobbyists to get access to the Government because the impact of the lobbyist register being proposed is so tiny.
Even more worryingly, the Bill attempts to change the definition of what counts as “election campaigning” in the lead-up to an election, in a way that threatens to silence many campaign groups (such as WDM) in election years.
Paid internship with WDM
WDM is offering a one-year paid internship at its south London offices. The role is paid at London Living Wage and is aimed at someone who would like to build a career in social justice and international development. More details and how to apply
Economics workshop in Oxford, Fri 27 Sep
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.
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.
