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The Hardest Lesson | The invisible struggle of teaching climate in a time of crisis | Climate Courage Schools
Jan
27

The Hardest Lesson | The invisible struggle of teaching climate in a time of crisis | Climate Courage Schools

Join an online conversation chaired by Caroline Lucas: Tuesday 27 January, 6.30-7.45pm 

How do we equip the next generation for a changing world? And what does it feel like to be the teacher in the room when those conversations happen?

Join us for an evening of vital discussion, film, and practical solutions. We are bringing together leading researchers, educators, and youth voices to explore how we can move from anxiety to agency in the classroom.

  • Short film: A screening of The Hardest Lesson, a new campaign short film directed by Bonnie MacRae and starring Thomas Flynn. Experience what it can feel like to to deliver climate education to a roomful of young people;

  • New research: Hear from Jessica Newberry le Vay (University of Oxford & Climate Cares Centre) as she presents a new report on the reality of teaching and learning in a climate crisis; as well as from the UK Health Security Agency's Emma Gillingham and Rhiannon Cordiner, authors of an important new report on climate change and mental health; 

  • Meet the educators who are already implementing whole-school, emotionally-informed approaches that build resilience and hope.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Whether you are a teacher, school leader, parent, or policymaker, this event offers a space to reflect on the challenges we face and, more importantly, the solutions already being pioneered in classrooms across the UK.

SPEAKERS

  • Chair: Caroline Lucas (Former MP and Environmental Campaigner)

  • Jess Newberry le Vay (University of Oxford / Climate Cares Centre)

  • Emma Gillingham & Rhiannon Cordiner (UK Health Security Agency)

  • Tina Farr & Clare Whyles: Co-Heads at St Ebbe’s Primary School, Oxford

  • Margo Cox: Ex-Geography Teacher, Dumpton School

  • Sarah Dukes: English teacher and Sustainability Lead, The Chase School, Malvern

  • Elena Lengthorn: Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education, University of Worcester

Tickets are free, but registration is essential. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to all registered attendees.

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Oxshott Repair Cafe
Feb
21

Oxshott Repair Cafe

Bin it? No way!

Repair cafes are a way to bring a second lease of life to your household goods, clothes and other textiles. The idea is that you bring along your damaged goods and our volunteer repairers will do their best to fix it whilst passing on some helpful tips and skills. If possible, they will show you how to do the repair yourself under their guidance.

Oxshott repair cafe is also a great place to enjoy a coffee and a friendly chat.

See below for the Swap Shops running over the coming months.

Oxshott Repair Cafe is a part of the Global Repair Cafe movement led by Repair Cafe International Foundation. www.repaircafe.org/en

Please note our new venue at St Andrew’s Church

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Less Waste, More Share and Repair: Webinar on Helping Communities Cut Consumption
Nov
20

Less Waste, More Share and Repair: Webinar on Helping Communities Cut Consumption

Emissions from goods produced outside Surrey are broadly double all the county’s transport, heating and other direct emissions added together. 

So how can we support communities to cut consumption?

Across Surrey, Repair Cafes, Libraries of Things, and Bike Amnesties are tackling this problem head on. 

Book onto this webinar to learn more about these projects, what they are achieving, and how to set up and run them.

We’ll hear from groups that have set up ‘bike amnesty’ projects, ensuring unloved bikes are refurbished and provided for free to households in Surrey’s low income areas. Also on the programme: a new Grant fund to help community groups with their waste reduction projects, including Libraries of Things and Repair cafes, and how to set up and run those projects too.

 

Book onto the free webinar on the 20th November here, and please do share with anyone else you think may be interested

 

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Bike Repair Cafe
May
17

Bike Repair Cafe

Bike Repair Cafe

Claygate Youth and Community Hub are excited to announce their first Bike Repair Cafe.

The repair service will work as follows:
- A drop in repair service for basic and common repairs e.g., punctures, oiling, loose bolts
- A book in service for simple repairs requiring specific parts e.g., handlebar grip damage
- A diagnostic service for more complex repairs

We will also be serving bacon butties, hot dogs and tea and coffee from our kitchen!

If you any questions, get in touch at allie.rivero@claygatehub.org.uk or 07900021942

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