Wandsworth Friends of the Earth
See things differently – campaigning for a better environment in Wandsworth
A talk and discussion about the causes and state of Climate Change, where society and government have got to in responding and what it is essential to achieve both locally and nationally to ensure compliance with the Paris Agreement at COP21 as we approach COP26 in November this year. To join the meeting on Wednesday … Continue reading Climate Change: where do we go from here?
Kim Boyd organised a delightful and informative tree walk for WFOE on Saturday 12th June. Kim said "We were an 11-strong group on the Barnes to Battersea tree walk, which was blessed with beautiful sunshine. It was a great opportunity to talk to people in real life, to get to know each other a bit better, and … Continue reading WFOE Tree Walk, Saturday June 12
Wandsworth Friends of the Earth continues to work with the Campaign_Activity Schedule which allows group members to focus on an activity plan. We have also initiated a "Google Drive" space where important documents can be saved in correct folders. You can access the Google Drive by joining the group. If you're not already a member, … Continue reading WFOE develops Campaign_Activities schedule & opens Google Drive for useful documents
Wandsworth Friends of the Earth intends to become more active and is developing thoughts for campaigning activity using a 'Schedule of Potential Activities' spreadsheet. This allows actions to be monitored without trawling through long meeting minutes. It is hoped that it will be an anchor for the group and result in more visible action. While … Continue reading WFOE embarks on more focussed agenda
Here are the WFOE comments and questions regarding the Report by the Chief Executive on the action taken to deliver the Wandsworth Environment and Sustainability Strategy (WESS) Action Plan, which goes before the Wandsworth Council Finance and Corporate Resources Committee on July 2 P2: Schedule (Background: item 4) Medium term targets: Council: carbon neutral by … Continue reading WFOE comments and questions regarding WESS update
During the current lockdown we will endeavour to meet via Zoom. Our first Zoom session will be on Monday, June 15. Details of the link to the zoom meeting have been sent to group members and can be applied for using the contact page on this website or by applying direct to wandsworthfoe@gmail.com .
Thursday, 21 November, 7.30 to 9.30pm St Michael’s Church, Cobham Close, SW11 6SP (just off Bolingbroke Grove) Michael Crick (broadcaster, journalist and author) in the Chair with the Conservative, Green, Labour & Liberal Democrat Party Candidates The Climate Emergency is very much in the public’s mind. Over 10,000 local people in our Borough signed … Continue reading Climate Emergency Election Hustings for Battersea, November 21, 2019
On September 30, Wandsworth Friends of the Earth gathered in Battersea Park near the pagoda for a planet friendly food picnic. The idea was to meet together in the park to share and sample planet friendly food. It's very likely that 'planet friendly' food is also healthy food and we tucked into mostly vegetarian options … Continue reading Planet friendly food at WFOE late summer picnic!
On Thursday, December Wandsworth Friends of the Earth group stalwarts met at the Jolly Gardner Pub for an enjoyable social evening. We were pleased that our new member James came along as well as a prospective member, Yelena. We look forward to the new year in the hope that we can recruit more active members! … Continue reading As 2018 draws to a close, WFOE meets for an enjoyable celebratory meal!
Wandsworth Friends of the Earth group had a successful and enjoyable day at the Friends of Putney School of Art Christmas Fair on Sunday December 2. We set up on Saturday evening and there was a short public viewing of the fair before the PSAD Christmas party in the evening. On Sunday from 10 … Continue reading WFOE has a successful day at PSAD
