A small group workshop to help support the emotional response to the climate and ecological crisis. The workshop is being held in Beeston, Nottingham and tickets are available on EVENTBRITE “Of all the dangers we face, from climate chaos to nuclear war, none is so great as the deadening of our response.” Joanna Macy In […]
Thursday 30th 7pm YMCA International Community Centre, Nottingham An event to refine and finalise action plans for the divestment campaign action. We will be integrating and build on the ideas from the rebel assembly. This meeting will be developing ideas for a city centre action on February 15th to raise people's awareness of XR Nottingham's […]
An absolute must for all intending to take part in actions - whether you consider yourself arrestable or not! This free training will cover the practice of non-violent techniques. You will be shown how to de-escalate tense situations, how to interact with the police, what to do if you get arrested and much more. […]
Produce the placards (and potentially other items needed) that will give the divestment actions the right look and feel to make them effective in the public space and media.
Giving a good interview is easier if you understand exactly what the journalist is looking for, and if you have a plan of the message you want to get across. This practical 2 hour taster session is aimed at both rebels with some experience of dealing with the media and novices. Thursday 6th February at […]
This is going to be a packed weekend of trainings to upskill and empower. Provided by national, regional and local trainers - this is going to be a weekend of fresh ideas and perspectives and a chance to meet other rebels from around the region. Weekend of Feb 8th and 9th VENUE : Teaching and […]
********************* SESSION CANCELLED - DUE TO WEATHER AND TRAFFIC ISSUES!! MANY APOLOGIES ********************* Discussion of the 10 principles of Extinction Rebellion Arrive from 6.45pm to socialise (bring veggie/vegan snacks). 7.15pm Start discussion, enjoy getting to know each other and building our XR Nottingham community. A repeat of the 13th Jan session, giving you another chance […]
**ACTION AMENDED DUE TO POOR WEATHER FORECAST** In light of the nasty windy/rainy conditions forecast for tomorrow, we've modified the action, as we consider the chances of us getting the employees out of their offices for some cake and chat are not very good. Please see the updated google doc briefing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBR31KQ_iv3TlUNgdRv0JiPu1hMnw5kbQS6OShLtrb4/edit?usp=sharing ***Note: The assembly […]
We invite you to gather for socialising and sharing what we gained from the weekend training, discussion of the 2020 national strategy, working groups updates, future events and a few songs. For those looking to from an Affinity Group, this might be a good opportunity to find some like-minded Rebels. Bring a snack to share […]
Arrive from 6.45pm to socialise (bring veggie/vegan snacks) 7.15pm Start dicussion/workshop and enjoy getting to know each other and building our XR Nottingham community Learn and practive you Facilitation Skills. All welcome. It would be fantastic if two people from each Working Group and Affinity group could attend this training either at this event or […]
An evening of singing together and sharing music - all unplugged, and everyone, of all abilities and none, is welcome! Marc Block will warm us up and lead us all in some XR songs and chants. There will be opportunities for others to lead a song or perform if you'd like to. Bring any instruments […]
This isn't about Extinction Rebellion. This is about the right to peaceful protest, and saying enough to harm. Bring your organisation/movement/group's own banners, placards, voices and love. Enough of police clamping down on peaceful protesters. Enough of being labelled extremists for standing up for each other. Enough fires decimating wildlife and homes from the UK […]
💚🎵 ✊🎵 💚🎵 ✊ Pre-Action Practice Band of Outlaws (for divestment action on Saturday, 29th) 💚🎵 ✊🎵 💚🎵 ✊ Coming TOGETHER to rise up from the weekend with more strength and joy and rebellion. Bring your love and rage and rhythm!!!! Please comment below if you need a drum so we can organize. Newbies always […]
AVOIDING CLIMATE BREAKDOWN We must ACT NOW to protect the next generations This is a public talk, open to anyone that is interested, fearful or wants to be more informed about the climate and ecological crisis that the planet is facing. The information will be delivered as a talk with time for questions at the […]
STOP THE EXPANSION OF BRADLEY OPENCAST COAL MINE. END COAL NOW. ACTIONS: On the 26-28th February, XR Durham and XR North East invite you and rebels from across the UK to take a stand and join in the mass actions to shut down the Bradley Opencast Mine. This action is part of an escalating series […]
Help support Derby rebels - email support@xrnottingham.org with your phone number if you want info on bus/trains and travelling together - or just turn up and we'll see you in Derby!! On 22nd May 2019, Derby City Council declared a Climate Emergency in the city. Since then there has been no appropriate response to the […]
All welcome! This meeting brings together the work rebels are doing to engage local authorities to recognise and respond to the climate emergency and XR plans to develop a local democratic "Citizens Assembly " that will do better than existing political systems that are failing us. New people are always welcome to join this group, […]
The first of XR Nottingham's regular whole group gatherings is here! All Rebels are welcome, from new Rebels, to Rebels who've not been around much, to the actively Rebellious! There will be a mix of socialising and getting some 'Rebellion business' taken care of. We're going to hang out, chat, get to know each other […]
*****💚THIS ACTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED💚****** Due to high winds and rain forecast for Saturday, the Actions Working Group have taken the decision to postpone this event, as it was felt that the efforts of all involved would be poorly rewarded if the action was not effective in alerting the public to the pension scandal. We […]
