On 15th December an organisation called 350 celebrated the 350th day of the year.  Why?  Because 350 is the new important number to remember when it comes to preventing runaway climate change. (more…)

Taking music to the street

After another dreamlike weekend spent in the land of Narnia, otherwise known as Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, I headed to the big smoke of Bristol for some Christmas busking.  Suzanne, my fantastic fiddling friend, and I were reunited under crispy winter sunshine, as we took to the pavement to find places to play. (more…)

No to Heathrow Expansion

The Campaign Against Climate Change is organising a march on Parliament this weekend.  In their own words, they describe the event;

The march this year goes to Parliament Square to demand that the Government act now on climate. The march will now start at Grosvenor Square (5 mins from Speakers Corner, Hyde Park – Bond Street or Marble Arch tube – assemble 12 noon.

Speakers will include Nick Clegg (leader Liberal Democrat Party), Caroline Lucas (leader, Green party), Michael Meacher (ex-Environment Minister) and George Monbiot (Honorary President, Campaign against Climate Change).

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