Category: News

Hope this email finds you well.  This week I have some more information on the upcoming action in London from April 21, plus info on our next Stroud meeting on March 1.

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The Big One in April

Did you know that we’re planning our largest action yet? We’re planning The Big One in London asking for 100,000 rebels to come to parliament from 21 April. 

If you have some spare time (or can take the time off work). You’re most needed on the four days from April 21 to April 24, which includes a Friday weekend and Parliament sitting on Monday. This is also the weekend of the London Marathon and we’re working closely with organisers.

The aim is to get a large cross section of different environmental groups (not just from XR) to come together in a joint approach. We’ll be hosting the space for everyone else to join in.

Here’s some more information and the whole plan. There’s also a Youtube video if you prefer it in video form.

Volunteers are also needed for the four days before and after this focused action to help prepare, and pack away. We’ll have an active presence in London for 12 days total.

Transport

Cheltenham XR are running a coach from Cheltenham on Saturday 22 April and returning same day and also stopping in Cirencester for £20 return with option to overpay to help subsidise or pay less if needed.  

Campsites

Here is the form to request camp spaces.

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Next meeting – March 1

There’s a group of us planning to go to London from Stroud. Like to come with us? Let us know by coming to our next meeting on Wednesday 1 March at 7pm at The Ale House in Stroud.

We’ll be meeting fortnightly at The Ale House every Wednesday at 7pm going forward too.

Can’t make it? Let us know if you’d like to get involved in some way and how we can support you.

It’s almost Spring! And as we start to enjoy those lighter evenings, now is a great time to return from hibernation and plan what we can do to avert the climate emergency.

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The Big One – from April 21

Did you know that we’re planning our largest action yet? We’re planning The Big One in London asking for 100,000 rebels to come to parliament from 21 April. 

And we need everyone that can make it. Here’s more information about The Big One and the work that’s going into the lead up to it.

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Our next meeting

There’s a group of us planning to go to London from Stroud. Like to come with us? Let us know by coming to our next meeting on Wednesday 15 February at 7pm at The Ale House in Stroud.

We’ll be planning what our Stroud group is going to do, what energy we’ll bring and what we can prepare ahead of events in London.

We’ll be meeting fortnightly at The Ale House every Wednesday at 7pm going forward too.

Can’t make it? Let us know if you’d like to get involved in some way and how we can support you.

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Street Beats Stroud is teaching new people how to drum

Learn to play samba each Sunday! No experience necessary!

Street Beats Stroud practice every Sunday at 7pm at OpenHouse (off the Star Anise courtyard). Complete beginners are welcome and instruments are provided.

Everyone is welcome to join us – not just active supporters of XR. Our present band ranges in age from early-teens to mid-sixties, and a little over 50% are female. (Under 18’s need to be accompanied by someone over 18). We practice every Sunday evening in a pretty relaxed atmosphere.

If you’re looking for a way to get involved in rebellion but you’re not sure how this is a great way to get started!

Thank you to everyone from Stroud who came along to the rebellion in London (October 14-16). For those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s an excellent video that sums up the mood beautifully and briefly features a few of us from Stroud.

Next meeting Wednesday 26 October

As the clocks change this week we’re going back to fortnightly meetings in person in Stroud, now every other Wednesday at the Ale House in Stroud at 7pm.  Here’s how to find us and as ever all our meeting dates are on our website.

Want to try samba drumming? Beginners welcome

XR Samba Stroud are starting practices again on alternate Fridays and Sunday evenings.

Our next practice is this Friday 28 October at 7pm at Open house in Stroud. You don’t need any prior experience and full training is permission. If you’ve ever wanted to give drumming a go this is a great time to get started. There’s more information on our webpage if you’re interested in taking part.

Keep talking to others about the climate emergency, it’s more important than ever. 💚

Are you looking for a way to share your views on the climate emergency? It doesn’t look like things are going to improve with this new government, so it’s up to us to remind the people in power what the problems are and what we can do about them.

Change is now

The XR bus tour comes to Stroud next week and will be parked at Wallbridge, Stroud on Monday 26 September from 10am for the whole day.

Stroud is just one of the stops planned on a long route around the nations towns and cities raising awareness of the climate emergency and other issues. The idea is to listen to what people in the street are saying around this, the cost of living crisis and other topics.

It’s an outreach opportunity and it’s a great time to get back in touch with XR if you’ve been meaning to. 

Plan for the day

Times and content are subject to change. 

🚌 10am – bus arrives, stalls setup and pink table

🍀 10:45 – outreach around town with leaflets with music

📣 11am – Guests including, Dale Vince, Green Party, Lib Dems & Labour Party 

🥙 1pm – lunch and refreshments

🏫 2:45pm – Youth assembly tour

💃 5pm – evening sessions start at Wallbridge

🎙 5:30pm – peoples assembly

✨ 7:30pm – event finishes

Can you make it?

Please come along support, engage and tell us your thoughts and plans for the future! There will be music, printing, food and stalls. Please also share with anyone you think may be interested.

Do also let us know if you’d like to be involved too, we appreciate any time you can offer.

The UK bus tour is comprised of three buses travelling around the country for a month to engage with communities about the big issues whether local or global.

One bus will be coming to Wallbridge, Stroud on Monday 26 September (exact timings to be confirmed).

Stroud is just one of the stops planned on a long route around the nations towns and cities raising awareness of the climate emergency and other issues. The idea is to listen to what people in the street are saying around this and other topics. This is what democracy looks like.

The bus will be will us for the day, touring around key areas around the town such as the town centre, leisure centre etc.

Please come along support, engage and tell us your thoughts and plans for the future! There will be music, printing, food and stalls. Please also share with anyone you think may be interested.

Do also let us know if you’d like to be involved too, we appreciate any time you can offer.

Here is more information on the national bus tour if you are interested.

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Support our local rebels with their court fines

Even 12 months ago, before the cost of living crisis, many were already having to choose between heating and eating and many thousands suffered cold lonely deaths in homes they couldn’t keep warm. The cost of living crisis has made the situation many, many times worse and it is now universally recognised that we need to Insulate Britain!

Five people from Gloucestershire took part in the Insulate Britain campaign even though they knew they would face legal consequences! They are ordinary people who recognised a huge injustice and stepped forward to demand it stop and now face costs that could total over £50,000. Don’t let Steve, Marguerite, Val, Nat and Andrew pay the price on their own, please donate what you can.

Please send them a donation on this crowdfunder link if you are able, many thanks.

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XR Stroud next meeting date

We are back meeting weekly – now indoors as it gets colder. You can find us every Wednesday evening at Curio Lounge in Stroud at 7pm. All our meeting times are on our website.