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SUMMARY:Protecting What We Love: Tackling Flooding and Pollution in Henley
DESCRIPTION:Protecting What We Love: Tackling Flooding and Pollution in Henley\nExpert panel discussion with Q&A\nThe Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\nWednesday 26th November 2025 – £10\nTheatre & bar open: 6pm | Talk and Q&A: 7:00 – 9:00pm\nBook tickets\nWith flooding risks rising and ongoing pollution threatening Henley\, the Thames\, and the rowing that defines our town\, we are bringing together a panel of local experts in flooding\, pollution\, sport and business to explore what is happening and\, most importantly\, what we can do about it. How can we protect our homes\, schools\, businesses and sporting communities? And how can local government play its part? \nBuilding on our last Big Green Conversation at The Kenton\, this event focuses on practical\, positive action – from steps towards flood and pollution prevention\, to improving preparedness for increasingly extreme weather. The panel will look at the growing risk of flash flooding – which can strike anywhere with little or no warning\, often away from the riverside. They’ll identify the local areas where it’s most likely to occur\, and share ways to strengthen resilience across Henley’s homes\, schools and businesses.\nPanellists include: \n\nDr Jess Neumann – University of Reading – expert in pollution\, flooding and community preparedness.\nGreg Searle MBE – Olympic rowing champion & Royal Regatta Steward leading in sustainability\nJonathan Hobbs – Royal Waterman to His Majesty King Charles\, and fifth generation owner of Hobbs of Henley\nDr Pete Sudbury – Oxfordshire Flooding Taskforce\, Oxfordshire County Council\n\nBehaviour change facilitator and local resident\, Kate Lloyd\, will chair the panel. \nOur experts will explore the impact on rowing of increased ‘red board’ days\, when the river flows fast and may be in flood\, disrupting year round training in Henley where the sport is central to the town’s identity. They will also examine how flooding and pollution affect local business continuity\, and what steps can be taken to improve business resilience to shocks like flooding. \nDon’t miss out – book your tickets now\nJoin us for an evening of insight and inspiration\, with plenty of time for Q&A\, sharing ideas and discovering how\, together\, we can protect what we love and build a safer\, stronger future for Henley. \nThis event is part of Greener Henley’s Big Green Conversation series which brings important issues centre-stage within our community\, empowering everyone to explore and understand the problems we are facing\, as well as how we can address them. This is our second Big Green Conversation in partnership with the Kenton Theatre. \nBook tickets\n 
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/protecting-what-we-love-tackling-flooding-and-pollution-in-henley/
LOCATION:Kenton Theare\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, RG9 2BS
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Green Screen: The Line We Crossed
DESCRIPTION:Green Screen: The Line We Crossed\nThe Regal Picturehouse\, Henley-on-Thames – 7pm\nSunday 26th October 2025\nBook tickets\nA British story of dissent\, drawn from the frontlines of climate resistance. Through the experiences of those who stood in defiance\, it traces the quiet unraveling of our protest rights. The film challenges audiences to question what makes dissent effective and where the line of acceptability is. \nThe film will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director Liz Smith and activist Trudi Warner who is featured in the film. \nRead more about them here: https://page75productions.com/TLWC-People/ \nWatch the trailer: \n \nDon’t miss out – book your tickets now\n 
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/green-screen-the-line-we-crossed/
LOCATION:Henley Regal Picturehouse Cinema
CATEGORIES:Film,Green Screen,Talk
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SUMMARY:Greener Henley at the Henley Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sangeeta Waldron & Tony Juniper in conversation with Greener Henley: Why Community is Climate Power\nWhat role can communities play in tackling the climate crisis? Find out at Henley Literary Festival 2025\, where two of the UK’s most influential environmental voices join forces with Greener Henley for an urgent and inspiring discussion. \nBook tickets\nSangeeta Waldron\, award-winning communications expert and author of What Will Your Legacy Be?\, joins Tony Juniper\, Chair of Natural England and author of Just Earth. Together\, they’ll explore how local action can drive real global change\, and why truth\, equality\, and community leadership matter more than ever. \nChaired by Mike Barry\, former Head of Sustainability at M&S and Chair of Trustees for Greener Henley\, this conversation will explore vital topics from their latest books. Waldron’s What Will Your Legacy Be? amplifies voices from NASA scientists to indigenous leaders\, urging communities to act now. Juniper’s Just Earth\, delves into how inequality stands as one of the greatest barriers to climate progress\, while challenging us to build a fairer\, more sustainable world. \nBoth authors bring urgent and hopeful perspectives to this event\, which is part of Greener Henley’s Big Green Conversation series. Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change. \nDon’t miss out – book your tickets now\nAbout the books: \n‘Just Earth’ highlights how inequality is the main obstacle to effective climate action\, emphasising the need for fairness in systemic change \n‘What Will Your Legacy Be?’ inspires individual and collective action through the wisdom of global change makers \n 
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/greener-henley-at-the-henley-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Henley Town Hall\, Town Hall\, Market Place\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Greener Henley Fundraiser: A Life’s Journey through Photography with Alistair Morrison. Weds 17th September
DESCRIPTION:A Life’s Journey Through Photography with Alistair Morrison\nThe Relais\, Hart St\, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AR\nWednesday 17th September 2025\, 6.30pm for a 7.15pm start\nWe are delighted to invite you to a very special fundraising event in support of Greener Henley – an inspiring evening with renowned photographer Alistair Morrison\, as he shares the stories and images behind a lifetime spent photographing some of the world’s most iconic individuals. \nAlistair Morrison is one of the UK’s leading portrait photographers\, with more than 80 of his works featured in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. Over the past 45 years\, Alistair has photographed an extraordinary range of cultural figures and dignitaries\, including Bette Davis\, Lauren Bacall\, Sir Laurence Olivier\, Sir Paul McCartney\, Dame Judi Dench\, Bruce Springsteen\, Sir Elton John\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jude Law\, Kate Winslet\, and many more. His portraits are exhibited and collected around the world\, from New York to Florence. \nThough Alistair’s career has taken him around the globe\, he calls Berkshire home\, where he finds peace and inspiration in the beauty of our countryside. He shares our belief in the urgent need to care for and protect the natural world. We are honoured that he is supporting Greener Henley through this event\, with all proceeds going directly to our environmental work here in the Henley area. \nThis promises to be a memorable evening of powerful storytelling\, stunning imagery\, and thoughtful reflection on a remarkable career — all in support of our shared mission to protect local nature and rivers. \nTimings: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors open\n7:15 PM – Introduction from Kate Oldridge\, Greener Henley\n7:25 PM – Screening of “The Real You”\, a short documentary (25 minutes)\n7:50 PM – Alistair Morrison: A Life’s Journey Through Photography\n8:45 PM – Audience Q&A\n9:15 PM – Finish (welcome to stay on for drinks afterwards)\n\nGuests are welcome to purchase drinks at the hotel bar. \nTickets are just £10\, with the option to donate. \nBook your tickets here
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/greener-henley-fundraiser-a-lifes-journey-through-photography-with-alistair-morrison/
LOCATION:The Relais\, Hart St\, Henley-on-Thames\, RG9 2AR
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Postponed - GBGW 2025 - Flood Question Time: Rising Waters and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event has been postponed due to low ticket sales.  \nWe plan to hold the event later in the year when this issue is more at the forefront of people’s minds\, and will be providing more information on this soon.  \nThe river also features strongly in the “In Our Hands: Our Climate\, Our River\, Our Future” talk by Professor Christopher Merchant on Wed 11th June\, hosted by Olympic rowing champion Greg Searle.  To sign up\, please visit the event page \nDo sign up to our newsletter for updates about the new date for the Flood Question Time or follow us on Instagram or Facebook  \n\n—— \n  \nFlood Question Time: Rising Waters and Resilience – talk with Q&A\nHelping to Keep Henley Safer\, Together\nHenley Rugby Club – 7-9pm\nThursday 12th June 2025\nDoors open: 7pm | Main panel: 7:30 – 8:30pm | Drinks until 9pm\nWith extreme weather events on the rise\, what does Henley’s flood future look like—and how can we respond in ways that keep our homes\, businesses\, and communities safe? \n\nIn 25 years’ time\, 1 in 4 properties in England will be in areas at risk of flooding[1]\nFlooding poses a risk to water quality – heavy rainfall overwhelms drainage systems\, flushing pollutants and even untreated sewage into our rivers\nThe iconic Henley Swim was cancelled after 20+ years due to growing pollution concerns and falling participation\nRecent test results are continuing to show evidence of poor water quality in Henley.  A recent reading taken in May 2025 by HoT Water was 5 times the satisfactory level of E. coli[2]\n\nJoin us for an engaging evening panel discussion featuring leading experts in flooding\, emergency planning\, and insurance – a critical part of our overall strategy for managing flood impacts and protecting what matters most\, and an area that is likely to be ever more important. \nOur panelists will examine how residents\, businesses and organisations across our town can all work together to become safer in the face of flooding\, with plenty of opportunity for audience questions.  The discussion will also cover how flooding will affect the sport of rowing and the Henley Royal Regatta\, which brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the town every year. \nAs flooding becomes more frequent and intense\, so too does the risk to water quality – heavy rainfall overwhelms drainage systems\, flushing pollutants and even untreated sewage into our rivers. \nBook your tickets here \nOur panelists include:\n\nDr Jess Neumann – Associate Professor in Hydrology\, expert in flood risk management and community preparedness\nToby Garbett – Olympic rower and owner of local Henley business TG Gym and Wellness\nDavid Rochester – Head of Reserving\, Flood Re; expert in climate risk & flood insurance\nDr Pete Sudbury – Oxfordshire Flooding Taskforce\, Oxfordshire County Council\n\nThe evening will be facilitated by broadcaster and journalist\, Ginny Buckley. \nWho is this event for?\nEveryone who lives and works in and around Henley.  Flood risk is no longer confined to homes by rivers or low-lying areas.  As Dr Jess Neumann explains:\n“Flash flooding from sudden and intense rainfall can strike anywhere with little-to-no warning. Flash floods are often highly localised and tricky to accurately forecast – your house or road can be flooded whilst your neighbours remain safe and dry. Living on a hill\, or away from a river doesn’t mean you can’t be flooded by surface water… and it can happen within minutes.” \nWhat to Expect\n\nExpert insights: Cutting edge science to real-world experience\nAudience Q&A: Your chance to ask the panel your questions\nCommunity discussion: Drinks and networking before and after the panel\n\nWhy you should attend\nThis event isn’t just about highlighting problems—it’s about finding solutions. We’ll explore: \n\nWhat individuals and businesses can do to prepare for flooding\nHow communities can monitor and protect water quality\nHow local and national policies need to change\n\nFlooding affects more than just your doorstep – it impacts health\, safety\, local businesses\, and our environment.  This is your chance to get the facts\, ask tough questions\, and be part of the solution for a safer\, more resilient Henley. \nBook your tickets here \nThis event is kindly sponsored by Henley Rugby Club \nFind out about all the events happening at Henley’s Great Big Green Week 2025 here.\n\nReferences \n\nhttps://www.theccc.org.uk/2025/04/30/the-country-is-not-prepared-for-climate-impacts-say-advisors/\nHoT Water\, 13th May 2025
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/flood-question-time-rising-waters-and-resilience-gbgw-2025/
LOCATION:Henley Rugby Club\, Dry Leas\, Marlow Rd\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week,Talk
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SUMMARY:GBGW 2025 - In Our Hands: Our Climate\, Our River\, Our Future
DESCRIPTION:In Our Hands: Our Climate\, Our River\, Our Future – talk with Q&A\nLeander Club\, Henley-on-Thames – 7-9pm\nWednesday 11th June 2025\nDoors open: 7pm | Talk and Q&A: 7:15 – 8:30pm | Drinks until 9pm\nAs part of Great Big Green Week 2025\, Greener Henley is delighted to welcome back Professor Christopher Merchant\, a leading climate scientist from the University of Reading\, for a fascinating and thought-provoking talk at the historic Leander Club. The evening will be led by Olympic rowing champion\, Greg Searle MBE\, who will guide the conversation and open the floor for a lively and engaging Q&A. \nClimate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s happening now\, reshaping our planet in ways we can already see. From extreme heatwaves to rising sea levels and disrupted ecosystems\, our world is undergoing rapid transformation. But what do these global changes mean for us? \nProfessor Merchant will take us on a journey from the latest climate science to the risks we face worldwide\, the knock-on effects on people\, economies\, and nature\, and the urgent actions needed to steer toward a better future. \nWith the discussion hosted in one of rowing’s most legendary venues\, he’ll also touch on the local implications for the Thames and Henley in our changing climate. What might these shifts mean for the future of our weather and water? How might rising temperatures\, shifting rainfall patterns\, and extreme weather events influence flooding\, water levels and water quality? \nBook your tickets here \nThis event is kindly sponsored by Mercers Solicitors. \nFind out about all the events happening at Henley’s Great Big Green Week 2025 here.
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/in-our-hands-our-climate-future-gbgw-2025/
LOCATION:Leander Club\, nr Henley Bridge\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2LP
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week,Talk
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SUMMARY:Greener Henley Strategy Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Greener Henley for an inspiring evening as we unveil our ambitious strategy: A Bold New Vision for Henley’s Future. \n\n\nWe’ll be joined by expert guest speakers exploring the crucial role of newly registered charity Greener Henley in tackling the climate and nature emergency\, highlighting how local community action can address these pressing challenges. \nWhile large-scale\, national policies and international agreements are essential\, meaningful change often begins at the grassroots level\, where communities can implement practical solutions tailored to their unique environments. By working together\, communities create a ripple effect—demonstrating successful models that can be scaled up and replicated elsewhere\, ultimately strengthening global efforts to combat climate change and nature loss. \nGreener Henley is Henley’s local climate and nature action charity\, which seeks to bring our community together to make meaningful change. \nOur expert panel will consist of: \n\nProfessor Christopher Merchant (Professor in Ocean and Earth Observation\, University of Reading) – Understanding the science at a local level\nLouisa Reeve (ecologist and former Team GB rower) – The role of nature in our environment\, and how it’s changing\nTim Hoskins (headteacher at Badgemore Primary School\, Henley-on-Thames) – How schools can inspire change\n\n\nCome along to find out how local community action can make a difference\, and how together we can create a greener\, cleaner\, and safer Henley for future generations.  \nDoors open at 7pm\n7:30pm – 8:45pm: Strategy launch and panel discussion including Q&A\n8:45pm – 9:30pm: Drinks\, nibbles and conversation
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/greener-henley-strategy-launch/
LOCATION:River & Rowing Museum\, Mill Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 1BF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Talk
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SUMMARY:Monthly Social
DESCRIPTION:Greener Henley Monthly Socials are back on! \nDATE – 5th February 2025 \nTIME – 5.30pm to 7.30pm \nVENUE – The Little Angel\, RG9 2LS \nPlease put 5th February in your diary as our monthly socials will be restarting at The Little Angel in Henley from 5.30pm. \nLook forward to an evening of congenial conversation and get to meet some like-minded locals. \nAll are welcome so bring a friend – or come on your own and make some new ones! \nFollow our socials for more info nearer the time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n­
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/monthly-social/
LOCATION:The Little Angel\, Remenham Lane\, Henley on Thames\, RG9 2LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Talk
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SUMMARY:The Big Green Conversation: Our River
DESCRIPTION:The Big Green Conversation: Our River\, with speakers + Q&A\nThe Kenton Theatre – 7.30-8.50pm\nWednesday 22nd January\, 2025\nTickets £10 (incl fees)\nBook your tickets \nRiver pollution has been a hot topic in the media in recent months\, but what is actually being done to restore our river’s health? What’s it like to swim in the Thames these days – and is it safe? Can citizen scientists testing the water quality really make a difference? How is local wildlife coping with repeated pollution events\, and is there anything we can do locally to better protect it? \nJoin Greener Henley and a stellar panel of experts who will address these questions and more at our first ever Big Green Conversation in partnership with The Kenton Theatre. There will be ample time for audience questions and answers at this evening of thought-provoking and lively discussion about a VERY local issue! Our panel includes: \n\nDr Imogen Grant – Olympic rowing champion & Ambassador for The Rivers Trust\nLaura Reineke – local activist & Henley Mermaid\nRichard Caines – local river pollution campaigner & WWF International Director\nDr Michelle Jackson – Oxford Associate Professor of Freshwater Ecology\n\nThe discussion will be chaired by Kate Lloyd\, an experienced facilitator and panel host\, and Greener Henley member. \nCome along and join the conversation! Focusing on urgent concerns over our river – the precious ecosystem and habitat at the very heart of our community – we’ll discuss why the river is in such decline\, why it matters\, and what we can do as a community to bring it back from the brink.  \nBook your tickets
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/the-big-green-conversation-kenton-theatre/
LOCATION:Kenton Theare\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, RG9 2BS
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:BAT TALK AND WALK (Free)
DESCRIPTION:Mon 2nd September: 18:30 to 21:00 Evening Bat Talk & Walk.\nLimited tickets left!\nJoin Greener Henley for an informative and bat-tastic evening learning all about these nocturnal creatures with the Berks & South Bucks Bat Group. Limited tickets available so book your free place today\nAll the details are via this link to our online booking page here:\nhttps://buytickets.at/greenerhenley/1346274 \n\n\n\nEvening Bat Talk and Bat Walk (Free)\n\nMon 2 Sep 2024 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM\nHenley Town Hall – Council Chamber\, Town Hall\, Market Pl\, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AQ\n\n\n\n\nJoin Greener Henley for an informative and bat-tastic evening learning all about these nocturnal creatures with the Berks & South Bucks Bat Group. \nWe’ll learn some of the secrets of bats\, address some common bat misconceptions and uncover interesting facts and insights too – like how you can help bats in our local area by creating a bat-friendly garden\, installing a bat box or simply by being a citizen scientist by observing and counting bats in your garden. \nThen we’ll embark on a guided tour to observe these captivating creatures in action by the riverside*\, there’ll also be the opportunity to try out some bat detectors to help us listen out for the bats as they fly around hunting for insects using their amazing echolocation calls.\n*seeing bats on the walk will be weather dependent – if it’s very wet\, cold or windy there might not be many about. \n\n6:20pm Doors open to Council Chamber Meeting room\, \,first floor of Henley Town Hall.\n6:30 – 7:30pm presentation and talk by Rose-Ann Movsovic from Berks & South Bucks Bat Group\n7:30 – 9/9:30pm Guided bat walk by the river (The walk will cover around 2 – 2.5miles and will be at a gentle pace over a tarmac and grass paths).\n\nDon’t forget to bring your torch\, weather appropriate (warm) clothing\, insect repellant\, sturdy footwear and a water bottle. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \nDonations on the night will go towards Berks & South Bucks Bat Group to help with bat conservation and rescue projects. \nLimited places available so book your free place today. \nGreener Henley is your local climate and nature action group – join us to find out how you can make a positive difference here in Henley.\nwww.greenerhenley.org.uk
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/bat-talk-and-walk/
CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk
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SUMMARY:GBGW 2024 - In Our Hands: Our climate future
DESCRIPTION:In Our Hands: Our climate future – talk with Q&A\nTown Hall Council Chambers – 7-9pm\nMonday 10th June\nWith the “climate crisis” repeatedly in the news over the past year\, how serious is global warming? What happened to Earth’s climate recently\, and what is to come? Why is Net Zero promoted as a solution to global warming? Is Net Zero possible\, or even desirable? What can I do about all this? \nProfessor Christopher Merchant (University of Reading) will address these questions in his talk In Our Hands: Our Climate Future\, followed by ample time for audience questions and answers. The talk will present the key science that makes climate change a formidable challenge\, and will discuss how ingenuity and determination can meet the Net-Zero challenge. Highlighting optimistic examples of progress towards a sustainable climate\, Prof. Merchant will explain the urgency of faster action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the important roles we each have in responding to climate change. \nBook your free tickets here \nFind out about all the events happening at Henley’s Great Big Green Week 2024 here.
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/in-our-hands-our-climate-future-gbgw-2024/
LOCATION:Henley Town Hall\, Town Hall\, Market Place\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week,Talk
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SUMMARY:GBGW 2024 - Our Moral Obligation? Faith\, climate and displacement
DESCRIPTION:Our Moral Obligation? Faith\, climate and displacement – talk with Q&A\nTown Hall Council Chambers – 7-9pm\nSunday 9th June\nAs hundreds of millions of people face potential displacement over the next two decades due to climate change\, what is our social and moral responsibility? \nGreener Henley is delighted to present an engaging evening discussion exploring different perspectives to this question with Dr Krish Kandiah OBE from Sanctuary Foundation\, The Rt Revd Olivia Graham\, Bishop of Reading\, Rachael Orr\, CEO of Climate Outreach\, and Dr Alex Arnall\, Associate Professor of Environment and Development at the University of Reading. Bring your questions and opinions and join the discussion. \nOur guest speakers include:\nDr Krish Kandiah OBE is the founder of Sanctuary Foundation\, a charity advocating for refugees. He is a regular advisor to government\, broadcaster and author\, and president of Henley YMCA. \nThe Rt Revd Olivia Graham\, Bishop of Reading\, attended the COP26 conference in Glasgow and continues to work closely with other faith leaders on environmental leadership. She is one of three bishops who lead the national Church of England work on the environment. \nDr Alex Arnall is Associate Professor of Environment and Development at the University of Reading and a member of the Reading Centre for Climate and Justice. He is a Human Geographer and his research focuses on sea level rise\, coastal erosion\, and population displacement in the Global South and the UK. \nRachael Orr is CEO of Climate Outreach\, an organisation that is committed to sharing climate stories that make a real difference. She has spent her career in the voluntary sector in leadership roles combining a deep commitment to social justice and to public engagement. Rachael currently serves as Chair of Trustees of the Refugee Council. \nBook your free tickets here \nFind out about all the events happening at Henley’s Great Big Green Week 2024 here.
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/our-moral-obligation-faith-climate-and-displacement-gbgw-2024/
LOCATION:Henley Town Hall\, Town Hall\, Market Place\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Great Big Green Week,Talk
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SUMMARY:Greener Henley May Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next open meeting taking place on Thursday 9th May from 7pm onwards.\nThis time we will be meeting upstairs at Jacobini Wine Gallery on Hart Street (go through the black door to the right of the main entrance) and will be joined by Phoenix from  Climate Emergency Centre Network\, a fast growing movement of innovative\, challenging and community-oriented spaces cropping up all over the UK. It promises to be a fun and informative evening! \n \nYou may purchase alcoholic drinks from the bar downstairs upon arrival and later in the evening you may place orders upstairs. \nSoft drinks will be provided upstairs.
URL:https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/greener-henley-may-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Jacobinis Wine Bar\, 35 Hart Street\, Henley On Thames\, RG9 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Talk
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