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Petition to Save Prehen Woods

Petition to save Prehen Woods gathers momentum

 

The petition calls on the Minister, Alex Attwood to overturn a Planning Service decision which has granted permission for a housing development at Prehen Woods. The petition also calls on the…

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Added by marian farrell on March 1, 2012 at 17:20 — No Comments

Ban Fracking in Ireland Petition

Every single person who joins strengthens our call for action. Please take a minute to share this link with everyone you know:



http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Ban_Fracking_Ireland//?tta



Let's make change together,

Tracey



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Here's the petition for forwarding to your friends:



Ban Fracking Ireland



Wherever hydraulic fracturing for shale gas…

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Added by marian farrell on March 1, 2012 at 17:19 — No Comments

Fixing Our Broken Economy

Debt Crisis?

Are you wondering if there is any way out of the current cycle of debt, bank bail-outs, 'austerity’ measures, more debt?

Would you like to understand how money is created and discuss a possible alternative which isn't linked with debt?

Transition Derry www.http:/transitionderry.ning.com

invite you to watch the film

'All About the Money' followed by a…

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Added by marian farrell on February 27, 2012 at 21:35 — No Comments

Take Action to ensure that Fracking is banned in Northern Ireland



This photo is dedicated to those of you who already have or are about to step well out of your comfort zones to help stop Fracking in Northern Ireland.
 
 As promised last week, news on the proposals from Tamboran:
 
 
The following is an exert from the press release:
"Tamboran is proceeding…
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Added by marian farrell on February 13, 2012 at 11:00 — No Comments

Debt Crisis?

Ever wondered why we're all in so much debt?

Positive Money is campaigning for a simple solution.

www.positivemoney.org.uk

Positive Money believes that we are in a crisis because so few of us, including policy makers, economists, journalists and ordinary people, truly understand how our monetary system works. This is a dangerous situation to be in when money drives…

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Added by marian farrell on February 6, 2012 at 19:30 — 2 Comments

Celebrate Water

Think: shared family picnic along the water plus activities by us for us! 

I know we all may not make this meeting but I'd like you to know about it!)

 

Dear Friend,

 

We are delighted to inform you of a new initiative that we hope will bring people together in the Spring for a local gathering called “Celebrate Water”. Towards the success of “Celebrate Water” we invite you and your group to come to our open discussion on Saturday, Feb.…

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Added by marian farrell on January 30, 2012 at 16:59 — 1 Comment

Permaculture Course Limavady

permaculture.doc

Designing Economical Security
A Weekend Course on an Organic Farm

7th - 8th April 2012

Mullan's Organic Farm

58 Ringsend Road

Limavady BT49 OQJ

An Introduction to Permaculture Design

Added by marian farrell on January 10, 2012 at 17:58 — No Comments

Children talk about Fracking

http://youtu.be/yIFP0bk_AaY

Created by artist Brigitta Varadi. Thank you for Dr Aedin McLoughlin who wrote the script and Janice Daly for her creative input, Leah (12) and Abbi (9) who designed and created the story boards and for David Michalek who inspired the work. This work was part of a show called Talk About Fracking which was created by Engage Artist Collective, more information at this link.…

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Added by marian farrell on January 8, 2012 at 16:51 — No Comments

Fracking in NW Ireland?

Licences for the exploration of areas of shale rock for gas which would be extracted by hydraulic fracturing (fracking) have already been granted to the Australian company Tamboran for parts of Donegal,Cavan and Fermanagh.

Anyone interested in learning more about this controversial process has the chance to attend showings of the film Gasland in various venues in the NW. Gasland was made by American landowner Josh Fox who was curious when he was offered $100,000 for use of his…

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Added by marian farrell on December 22, 2011 at 22:30 — 1 Comment

alternative exchange system in Falcarragh

For Community Well Being

These are difficult times for everyone around the world, and when times are difficult people tend to get creative.

By using the resources we already have, we can create a much better quality of life for ourselves and reduce our dependency on an unstable economy.

Money free linking provides an easy way to empower ourselves and each other so that the economic…

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Added by marian farrell on November 25, 2011 at 17:30 — No Comments

Foyle Timebanking Network



Transition Derry invites you to join

 

The Foyle Timebanking Network

 

during it’s initial pilot period

October – December 2011

 

Timebanking is a radical alternative to the capitalist money system. Based on firm principles of social justice, Timebanking redefines work so that everyone’s skills are equally valued. One hour’s work earns a credit which can…

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Added by marian farrell on October 19, 2011 at 20:44 — No Comments

Fracking in NW Ireland




Location
Gasland Film In Donegal Town At Simple Simons Thurs Oct 20th @ 8pm

Created…
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Added by marian farrell on October 16, 2011 at 19:52 — No Comments

From Rossport to Nigeria

Dear friends,



we'd like to invite you to attend a meeting on Friday October 14th to discuss the human rights situation in Rossport, Co. Mayo where people has been resisting for over a decade the plans of Shell Oil to build an on shore refinery on their land without the consent of the community.

They still need any suport they can get, as once Shell finish to build the pipe carring high pressure raw gas from the sea on shore, their livelihood…
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Added by marian farrell on October 11, 2011 at 17:36 — No Comments

Red Squirrel Event

Are you interested in

helping red…

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Added by marian farrell on September 26, 2011 at 21:39 — No Comments

Wildflower Meadow Picnic

Wildflower Meadow Picnic

Friday 12th August  2011 from 1- 4pm

Bay Road Park, Local Nature Reserve

(Entrance behind Da Vincis Hotel)

Bring along a waste free picnic

and get close to nature at this

free family fun day at Bay Road

Park Local Nature Reserve.

Learn about the wide range of

biodiversity, explore the

local wildlife…

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Added by marian farrell on August 7, 2011 at 21:46 — No Comments

Sustrans Free Range Kids

 

 

Families

Whether you're interested in getting your family walking and cycling more often, or finding out about encouraging street play, we have the ideas and tips you need to become more free range.

Street Play

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Many parents and…

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Added by marian farrell on July 28, 2011 at 17:00 — No Comments

All About the Money

 

 

Positive Money

 

New DVD and talk: 'All About the Money'

 

After a few delays, we’ve just released a video - and DVD - of a talk that we gave…
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Added by marian farrell on July 13, 2011 at 21:14 — No Comments

Fish Fight





Fish Fight



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Added by marian farrell on July 13, 2011 at 21:04 — No Comments

Just Do It - a tale of modern day outlaws

 

QFT is organising a special screening of Just Do It – A Tale of Modern-day Outlawson Sunday 24 July 2011 at 6.30pm. 

 

Emily James spent over a year embedded in activist groups such as Climate Camp and Plane Stupid to document their clandestine activities. With unprecedented access, Just Do It takes you on an astonishing journey behind the…

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Added by marian farrell on July 13, 2011 at 20:30 — No Comments

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