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+++++ TRANSITION CITY LEEDS - Free One Day Workshop +++++

Centenary House

North Street, Leeds. LS2 8AY

Directions: www.leedsdeafandblind.org.uk/contact/contact_directions.asp

Saturday 19th April

10am until 5pm

A free one day workshop exploring:

++ How will Leeds be affected by climate change and the end of cheap oil?

++ How can we build a positive, low carbon future for Leeds?

++ We can all help to build a better future – come and find out how you can get involved!

Oil is running out and Climate Change is affecting our local environment. With the increase of flooding in West Yorkshire and disrupted growing seasons, the evidence of Global Warming is becoming more visible. The Transition Town network is a grassroots action model for making the change to a low carbon future. Transition City Leeds aims to strengthen communities so they can reduce their carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependency.

What the day will involve

++ An introduction to the transition town idea

++ Open space workshops on climate change and peak oil, and how Leeds can make this transition

++ Documentaries on the topic

++ Networking opportunities.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

Child friendly event, but no crèche facilities

No need to book, come for all or part of the day

Email:  transitioncityleeds@hotmail.co.uk

Website:  http://transition-city-leeds.wikispaces.com/