Green Fortnight
Climate convos and crafts
Come to talk about the climate crisis whilst crafting and finding joy, power and community.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Fri 01 November 2024
12:00 - 14:00 - Location
- A Block shared space, The Students' Union, City Campus at Bower Ashton , Further info
- Contact
- The Green Team thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Join Ellen Edwards' workshop, where you can discuss the climate crisis while crafting and finding joy, power, and community. All while being creative and discussing how we can build ourselves the future we deserve.
This event is part of Green Fortnight, our annual festival of eco ideas, events, and smart living, which will take place from 28 October to 10 November 2024. You can find out more information on The Students' Union page.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
A Block shared space, The Students' Union
City Campus at Bower Ashton
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK
Accessibility
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/disabilities, ages, ethnicities, religions, and genders into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
For more information about this event, please contact thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk.
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