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Shoreham Wordfest: Environment Day Summit, Citizens not Comsumers
October 9, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
£6 – £18
How to engineer change and strengthen resilience.
There will be a book stall and cafe from 1:00pm
Session 1: Citizens: Jon Alexander discusses his book with broadcaster Jane Mote. He argues the ‘Consumer Story’ that has dominated society for the last eight decades is in collapse, but the ‘Citizen Story’ is rising in every aspect of society.
Session 2: Breakout groups with examples of community action on:
- Renewable energy
- Regenerative agriculture
- Urban greening
- Forest Gardens and Forest Schools
- Respecting Water
- Sussex Green Living
Session 3: Going Zero: author Kate Hughes shares her story of an ordinary family’s journey to a zero-waste and sustainable lifestyle.
Session 4: Developing a New World View – Tony Whitbread
Plenary Session led by the President of Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Community stands and organisation displays are welcome. If you are interested, please contact general@shorehamwordfest.com marked: Display for Environment Day.
Tickets: online via the Wordfest Website or available from Shoreham Art Gallery, Brunswick Road. Information and tickets from Wordfest Stall at Shoreham Farmers Market and Artisan Markets, July 9, July 23, August 13, August 27, Sept 10, Sept 24

