Big Green Conversation Richard Priestley
28 June 2019 by
7.30 pm, at De Koffie Pot in Hereford. Everything needs to change to reverse climatic and ecological breakdown. So let’s think big. Richard Priestley presents some ideas about how tens of trillions of pounds/dollars/Euros might be raised and spent globally to maximize human wellbeing and ecological restoration. 20th to 27th September the ‘Schools Strike for […]
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Big Green Conversation
17 January 2019 by
7.30 at De Koffie Pot, Left Bank Hereford. Among other questions we’d like to consider – Should there be a second EU Referendum? Would a second referendum “help bring the country together” or would it do the opposite? And, how could a second referendum be achieved? SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS EVENTS UNFOLD!
21 July 2018 by
There was standing room only on 17 July in Hereford’s Left Bank main hall for a talk on “Brexit – Where’s it going?” – by Green Party MEP and economist Molly Scott Cato. Molly (pictured with Green county councillors Felicity Norman, left, and Ellie Chowns, right) the Green Party speaker on Brexit made a […]
24 May 2018 by
Kate Adams (Wye & Usk Foundation) and Caroline Hanks (local farming advisor on soil and meadows) led the latest BGC and gave a fascinating presentation. Their topic “LOVE SOIL – Healthy soil for healthy crops, healthy livestock and healthy rivers” Since the intensification of farming, soil has not been managed well, but things are looking […]
12 May 2018 by
Talk and discussion, jointly led by Kate Adams of Wye and Usk Foundation and Caroline Hanks of Herefordshire Meadows “Healthy soil underpins our agriculture, horticulture and ecosystems – but it’s a topic that’s often undervalued. We will explore the importance of soil health and water quality to Herefordshire’s economy; what are the challenges and solutions […]
Big Green Conversation Peace and Defence
3 May 2018 by
Betty Hunter, Honorary President of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, spoke at April’s Big Green Conversation about Palestine and particularly how Palestinian children are treated by the Israeli justice system, police and military. She said Israel signed the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, but effectively treats Palestinian children as terrorists. Children […]
19 March 2018 by
Presentation by Betty Hunter (Hon. President of Palestine Solidarity Campaign) 7 for 7.30 @ de Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford, HR4 9DG Israel is denying the children of Palestine a future through military occupation and imprisonment. The international community must defend their rights. Israel is the only country in the world that systematically prosecutes children […]
Big Green Conversation Herefordshire Council
At De Koffie Pot, Hereford. 7.30 to 9.30pm Our four busy and effective Green Party county councillors will talk about life on the council. Come find out about how they are making Herefordshire Greener. Includes discussion about the local elections in May 2019 and getting more Green representation on the council.
Big Green Conversation Transport
21 February 2018 by
Herefordshire Council is pressing ahead with its plan to build a ‘Western Relief Road’ or as it’s now known the ‘Hereford Bypass’. This Big Green Conversation will discuss the proposals for the new road and bridge over the River Wye between Belmont and Breinton. And look at the alternatives. 7.30pm in De Koffie Pot, Left […]
21 December 2017 by
George Monbiot at the Gaia Foundation last year explaining the background to his latest book ‘Out of the Wreckage – a New Politics for an Age of Crisis.’ Followed by discussion – How do we find a “restoration story” for the 21st century to generate real and positive change? At De Koffie Pot, Left Bank […]
16 September 2017 by
A visually stunning film – showing how rising global temperatures are causing glaciers to retreat and disappear. At De Koffie Pot, 7.30pm Wednesday 27th September
Big Green Conversation Climate change Elections Europe GE2017 Ledbury North Herefordshire Topics
12 May 2017 by Green Party Admin
Join us for a Big Green Conversation about Europe and the environment with Jill Hanna. Jill has spent many years representing the EU at high-level environmental protection negotiations all over the world, including on reforestation, the safe disposal of chemical waste, and climate change. All welcome! A NEW DATE AND VENUE FOR THE BIG GREEN […]
Big Green Conversation economy Equality GE2017 Health and NHS Housing Topics
Join us for a Big Green Conversation about the research on economic inequality and its effects on people and society, as shown in Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett’s book “The Spirit Level – why equality is better for everyone”. We’ll be exploring the connections between inequality, over-use of resources, and climate change – and thinking […]
Big Green Conversation Comment Hereford & South Herefordshire Richard Priestley Topics Transport
2 May 2017 by Green Party Admin
Local activist and environmental blogger Richard Priestley presents a talk entitled: ‘Sustainable Transport, Local & Global?’ on Wednesday 10th May, 7.30pm at De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Hereford. This is part of Left Bank’s regular Politics, Ethic’s and Ecology evenings most Wednesdays. What might ‘optimal transport’ look like? Do some people suffer from excessive mobility and others […]
Big Green Conversation Diana Toynbee for Hereford Education Ellie Chowns for North Herefordshire GE2017 Hereford & South Herefordshire Young Greens
28 April 2017 by Green Party Admin
Hereford Sixth Form students from three political persuasions inspired a crowd of attendees at De Koffie Pot this week with their hopes for the future. Mock Election candidates Anna Ricks (Green) and James McClelland (Communist) were joined by Campaign Managers Lily Andrews (Green) and Henry Jenner (Labour) to talk about their recent election campaign, what […]
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Big Green Conversation Hereford & South Herefordshire
9 February 2017 by Green Party Admin
We’d love supporters to complete a quick and easy survey about our first six months of Big Green Conversations at De Koffie Pot – even if you’ve not come along yet. This will help us to plan the next six months! Head along here. Big Green Conversations are a new kind of sociable and participatory […]
Big Green Conversation Fair votes Hereford & South Herefordshire Topics
26 January 2017 by Green Party Admin
Great turnout for a fabulous evening at Left Bank with Klina and Joe from Make Votes Matter, looking at what’s wrong with our electoral system and how we can put it right. We welcomed a number of Labour and Liberal Democrat supporters as well as Greens and those of no affiliation! Interesting to see the […]
Big Green Conversation Fair votes Hereford & South Herefordshire Rob Hattersley Topics
9 January 2017 by Green Party Admin
An innovative Hereford discussion cafe event is hosting a top campaigner with Make Votes Matter, the national fair votes alliance, on Wednesday 25th January at 7.30pm. Klina Jordan will be at De Koffie Pot to lead a discussion on different voting systems and how reform could ensure everyone’s voices are heard. Entry is free and […]
Big Green Conversation Fracking Hereford & South Herefordshire Topics
25 November 2016 by Green Party Admin
Of interest to those attending last night’s Big Green Conversation on Fracking, The Guardian reports this morning that Ministers deliberately delayed a report showing fracking could affect house prices, health and the environment until after a crucial planning decision.
Big Green Conversation Fair votes Hereford & South Herefordshire
24 November 2016 by Green Party Admin
The Big Green Conversation is switching to the 4th Wednesday each month from January 2017. We’re looking forward to welcoming KLINA JORDAN from Make Votes Matter – the fair votes campaign – to lead a discussion on why we need electoral reform in order to change anything else. We will also look at how to make […]
Our fifth Big Green Conversation is simply ‘Big Green Drinks’! Take a break from the Christmas madness and come down to De Koffie Pot to review a turbulent political year and toast a more progressive 2017. Thurs 22nd Dec from 7.30pm. Remember, from January, Big Green Conversations will be every fourth WEDNESDAY. First up: Fair […]
Big Green Conversation Energy Fracking Hereford & South Herefordshire Topics
23 November 2016 by Green Party Admin
A reminder that ‘Fracking the Shire’ is the title of our Big Green Conversation at De Koffie Pot on Thursday 24th November, 7pm for 7.30pm. Come along to find out what the fuss is about, what’s going on globally, and how it could affect Herefordshire specifically. We are trying this event without the complication of […]
The topic of the next De Koffie Pot Talk Shop is ‘Brexit – what EU links to we want?’ on Thursday, 1st December from 7.30-10pm. Talk Shop are monthly politics and ethics discussions presented by Perry Walker and Left Bank at De De Koffie Pot, Left Bank, Bridge Street, Hereford HR4 9DG. All welcome. What deal […]
12 November 2016 by Green Party Admin
‘Fracking the Shire’ is the title of our next Big Green Conversation at De Koffie Pot on Thursday 24th November, 7pm for 7.30pm. Come along to find out what the fuss is about, what’s going on globally, and how it could affect Herefordshire specifically. We are trying this event without the complication of Eventbrite – […]
