Archive for April, 2010

INVITATION for A ROUND TABLE FOR GREENER FESTIVALS

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

INVITATION for A ROUND TABLE FOR GREENER FESTIVALS

 On the 3rd May 2010, Brno (Czech Republic), 2pm, Starý pivovar students club

A meeting of summer festivals promoters, environmental NGOs and eco-friendly companies to discuss topics of sustainable transport, waste and water management, local and organic food, eco-printing or renewable energy use.

The round table will serve as a platform to exchange experiences, make new contacts and initiate cooperation between the stakeholders present.

You can register at www.konopa.cz/index.php?dok=01290000000461,det .  For more info in English on the project visit www.sunnycampaign.net

PROGRAM:

14:00    Prezence
14:30    Zahájení, úvodní slovo o projektu „Za zelenější festivaly“
             (Michal Ruman, o. s. Konopa)
14:50    Vzájemné představení, hlavní zájmy a očekávání
15:20   Příklady ze zahraničí, aneb co vše se dá dělat a jak
             (Michal Ruman, účastníci)
16:00   Přestávka
16:15   Domácí scéna – výměna zkušeností
17:00   Hlavní výzvy a možnosti je řešit    (práce ve skupinách)
17:45   Prezentace výstupů skupinové práce
18:15   Závěrečná slova
18:30   Občerstvení a prostor pro individuální jednání

The convention is organised by six environmental non-profit associations from Czech Republic (Konopa, Youth and Environment Europe, Eurosolar.cz), Slovakia (SOSNA) and Hungary(Nimfea, Green Action). It is a part of long-term campaign for sustainable life, Sunny campaign run by Youth and Environment Europe Federation since 2005.

This Project For Greener Festivals is supported by Partnership Foundation and International Visegrad Fund.

Capital Clean Up Carnival

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Saturday May 15, 2010    12:00-6:00pm  Graham Street Park & City Road Basin

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The 2010 Capital Clean-up Campaign shall be launched on the 15th of May with a waste and recycling themed family-event carnival! Come join us for this fun filled event!

In addition to a special celebrity guest, soon to be revealed, there will be:

  • Solar powered music stage with local bands
  • Interactive workshop zone with recycled sculptures and gardens
  • Food stalls including Indian, Caribbean, Cakes and Pastries
  • Competitions and prizes
  • Drumming parades, children’s entertainers and dancing

The Capital Clean-Up Carnival will take place in Graham Street Park in Islington, which neighbours City Road Basin and Regents Canal. 

The event will be wheelchair accessible, and BSL sign language interpreters and induction loops will be available.