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Community Action on Climate Change

Developing networks in the Channel's coastal communities

Saturday 26th November 2005 Community Base, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton

 

09.00 am Registration and coffee

09.30 am Opening Councillor Joyce Edmond-Smith
Convenor, Sustainability Commission, Brighton & Hove City Council

09.40 am Participatory Session John Cremer*

10.00 am Presentations on biological, physical and socio-economical aspects of climate change:
Dr. Peter Henderson, PISCES Conservation Ltd. Portsmouth
Mark Goldthorpe, SE Climate Change Partnership
Faye Gillespie, Beaches at Risk

11.15 am Refreshments

11.35 am Short presentations of community projects and proposals for workshops

12.35 pm 'Tools & Techniques' - Choice of workshops and presentations (A)

01.35 pm Lunch

02.30 pm 'Brainstorming local projects' - Choice of session (B)

03.45 pm Refreshments

04.05 pm Network Building Workshops

05.15 pm Plenary session John Cremer*

06.00 pm Close and celebration buffet

*John Cremer uses comedy, humour and simple yet powerful improvisation tools to help people find confidence in their ability to flourish in any changing environment. He works with a wide range of individuals and businesses on issues such as project brainstorming sessions, presentation skills, team building and creative thinking. He is passionate about facilitating people to find and express their inner treasures. John will be leading the opening and plenary session of the conference. For more information: www.johncremer.co.uk