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We are delighted to welcome to GreenFest 22 speakers who are both knowledgeable and eminent in their field. The programme is still being finalised but have a look at the line up so far . . .
Talks at the Litten will be focused on 'Me and my community', looking at what we can change and do as individuals and communities. Speakers include Michael Liebrich and David Waltham. Talks at the Church will be centred around big topics such as biodiversity, clean energy, sustainable farming/enlightened agriculture, and pollution. These will be keynote talks, focusing on the UK, followed hopefully by a panel discussion. Speakers include Sir Brian Hoskins, Estelle Bailey and Michael Liebrich. And at the Good Life Hub, the theme will be 'Join the dots', focusing on the impact of our consumption, exploring the supply chain and looking at both the environmental and human cost. Speakers include Ginnie Chadywk-Healey and Earth 51. Once we have finalised the programme please register so we can gauge interest and attendance numbers for each talk. One of the most popular talks in 2019 was a panel discussion where a panel of experts answered your burning questions - we are hoping to repeat this in 2022 so keep a note of any questions you think of. This is your chance to quiz the experts. |
Several of our talks are aimed at children / child-friendly and there'll be plenty of activities to distract the not so interested ones.
Our Event Programme will be published as soon as we are able, but for now have a look at the programme for 2019 (below) to see just how much talent and knowledge is likely to be available. |
ST MARY'S CHURCH
Let's talk about the UK
Sir Brian Hoskins, Professor in Meteorology at the University of Reading.
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The Challenge of Climate Change
2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: St Mary's Church Professor Sir Brian Hoskings will be talking to us about the world-leading Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas target proposed by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) and the action Government and businesses need to take to achieve the aims it sets out.
Among the many notable positions held in a prolific career as a climate change scientist, Sir Brian Hoskings played a major part in the 2000 Report by The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution that first proposed a 60% target for UK carbon dioxide emission reduction by 2050. In 2018 he completed 10 years as a member of the UK Committee on Climate Change. |
Victoria Lochhead, Owner of personal styling and dress agency Frankie and Ruby and author of "In the Jumble".
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How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe
2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: St Mary's Church Victoria is a talented, local, personal stylist. With a passion for finding treasure in second hand shops, Victoria is full of practical ideas and advice on how we can develop a fabulous look without breaking the bank or the environment.
The stats are shocking. Britons alone are guilty of sending enough clothing to landfill each year to fill a hole the size of Wembley Stadium (www.dailymail.co.uk) and on top of this, we donate and recycle enough clothing annually to fill 359 Olympic sized swimming pools. Victoria will inspire you to think about your wardrobe in a new and sustainable way. Check out the Teen Styling Workshop she will also be running for us at GreenFest too. |
Karl Hansen, Executive Director, Trust for Sustainable Living
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Help Save the Rainforests From Hampstead Norreys 2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: St Mary's Church
The Living Rainforest is run by the charity The Trust for Sustainable Living. This is a global educational charity which aims to inspire the next generation to achieve a sustainable future.
In his talk, Karl will explore how the fate of the Amazon and other rainforests is connected to the everyday choices we make here in the UK and around the world. He will share the various initiatives of The Living Rainforest and Trust for Sustainable Living to engage children, schools and families in exploring possible pathways to a more sustainable future. |
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How to eat Locally, Seasonally and Sustainably 2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: St Mary's Church
Sustainable eating goes beyond following a specific 'diet' or only choosing organic. There are a number of factors we should be weighing up, not just to be sustainable, but to ensure we are nutritious and to optimise our health. Factors such as considering what we eat, where it's from, how much we buy and how we store and cook food, are all part of the equation.
Food is more than just fuel; it's information. Being vegan or vegetarian doesn't mean you're healthy. In her talk, Helen will consider some simple, realistic changes we can make, dispel a few food myths and provide some top tips on healthy and sustainable nutrition. Helen will have a stand at GreenFest so will be available all day to answer any questions you many have. |
Jana Little Karstova - collects and sorts recyclable plastics in the Thatcham area to send to Terracycle and other plastic recycling schemes.
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An Education in Plastic Waste
2019 Duration: 20 minutes Venue: St Mary's Church Jana is here to educate us on plastic waste. She'll talk about the perils of plastic to the environment, the recycling programmes she collects on behalf of and she'll show us what they do with the plastic we send them, all in a way that is accessible and fun for kids.
Jana has been invited to several schools in the local area already to talk on this topic that is so close to her heart. Take a look at the blog Jana wrote for us about her journey to becoming the waste-warrior she is today; 'What difference can one person make?' |
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Tackling Climate Change in West Berkshire 2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: St Mary's Church
Carolyne will provide an update on the progress of West Berkshire Councils' pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030, following the Council's unanimous support to declare a Climate Emergency on 2nd July 2019.
Miri will talk about what action WBCAN is undertaking to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change. She will also provide details of several projects it's volunteers have undertaken to help deliver affordable solutions for residents in the local area. |
Reverend Wayne Lautenbach
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Connecting with the World Around Us
2019 Duration: 15 minutes Venue: St Mary's Church Reverend Wayne Lautenbach will provide the perfect close to both the talks at St Mary's Church and your day GreenFest.
Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on how our spirituality connects us to the nature world around us and the important part it plays in the way we care for our planet. |
THE LITTEN 2019
Andrew Howard, Owner of
The Heritage Fruit Tree Company |
How to set up a Community Orchard
2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: The Litten From Apple Days to sunny picnics to midwinter pruning parties, there are plenty of ways to involve the local community in a Community Orchard. But its not just a great way to bring people in a community together. It also gets us planting more trees, gives native species a home and serves as a great opportunity to engage and educate adults and children alike.
Andrew Howard, an expert in budding and grafting fruit trees as well as planning orchards, will talk to us about the value of setting up a Community Orchard and cover some basic concepts to get one up and running. He runs courses for the B.B.O.W.T, The Earth Trust and The Greensands Trust and is a founding member and trainer for the Mid-Shires Orchard Group. |
Chris Warner, Treasurer of Newbury Beekeepers Association
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Have you Heard the BUZZ?
2019 Duration: 20 minutes Venue: The Litten Do you know is happening to our bees and what it means if they disappear?
Children will love this talk by Chris Warner, who will be sharing plenty of ideas about how we can all help look after our bees and increase populations again....there's even a honeybee dance...we can't help but wonder how this will help! |
Charmain Greenland-Jones,
Trustee at HART Wildlife |
5 Simple Ways to Make your Garden a Wildlife Friendly Space 2019 Duration: 20 minutes Venue: The Litten
From planting the right flowers in our gardens to building hotels for our bees and other bugs, we can all do our bit in the garden to help our native wildlife flourish and thrive. And best of all, these are all activities that you can get the kids involved with, teaching them the importance of what nature does for us along the way.
Charmain Greenland-Jones managed the HART hospital for 12 years up until 2016 and now works as a Trustee for HART Wildlife. |
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Freya Versace, School child striking for Climate Action
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Fridays for Future
2019 Duration: 15 minutes Venue: The Litten Freya is a 10 year old concerned for her future. She has bravely volunteered to take the stand and deliver a talk that she will intersperse with videos about the climate and ecological crisis and why the youth strikes are such an important part of driving change. She has attended two youth strikes herself and is the only child in her school that has.
She has already given a talk to her class at school but now, she wants to spread the message further. This talk is not to be missed. |
2019 Panel Discussion Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Venue: The Litten
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Join our panel of experts who will be answering your questions on environmental topics.
If you have a question please submit it to us prior to the event.
Meet our panellists:
If you have a question please submit it to us prior to the event.
Meet our panellists:
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Rt Hon Richard Benyon, Conservative MP
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Carolyne Culver, Green Councillor for the Ridgeway
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Sir Brian Hoskins, Professor in Meterology
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Lawrence Woodward O.B.E, Director of Whole Health Agriculture
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Ken Neal, Sustainable Buildings
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Lucie Mann, Plastic Waste Expert
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Sally Povolotsky, Automotive Consultant
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Lawrence Woodward O.B.E, Director of Whole Health Agriculture
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Food and Farming Choices for Health and Environment 2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: The Litten
This talk will introduce the food and farming choices available to us and consider how they stack up against health and environmental claims. He will consider questions such as how does our meat consumption impact the environment, is veganism really the right diet to fight climate change and what are the future issues we face with good production?
A Founder and Director of the Organic Research Centre (ORC) for 30 years, Lawrence is now a Director at Whole Health Agriculture, which supports and promotes holistic farming methods. In 2001 he was awarded an O.B.E. for services to organic farming, having played a pivotal role in the strategic and practical development of the organic sector in the UK and internationally. |
Ken Neal is a specialist in Environmentally Conscience Design & Alternative Construction Methods
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A Guide to Sustainable Building and Home Insulation 2019 Duration: 30 minutes Venue: The Litten
Ken has been designing and building sustainable, low energy housing since the mid-1970s. He will be talking to us about what we can consider changing in our homes to achieve near zero carbon standards, covering items from insulation to alternative heating. He will also discuss sustainable building options if you're considering an extension.
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