Be a light in the darkness this Earth Hour, Saturday 27th March

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Earth Hour 2010

Bring a picnic, family and friends and join us to celebrate Earth Hour on top of Braye Park, Waratah and watch to see if the people of Newcastle switch off their lights.

The BYO picnic is planned from 5.30pm in the playground area, where all manner of activities for kids and big kids will take place: facepainting, puppet making and flag making, and lots of music.

Of particular interest to all the permies, tinnies, HOG, CANners and general greenies out there will be the speakers corner kicking off at about 6.30pm, when we’ll hear inspiring stories from our own local eco heroes:

  • Kate Beveridge will describe a day in the life of Purple Pear Biodynamic Farm including the Community Supported Agriculture box scheme, and how the simple life can be something to celebrate;
  • Climate Action Newcastle’s bulk solar king, Ian Wilcox, will show us what a difference a small group of people can have when they commit to change more than their own behaviour
  • Craig Manhood, the man behind the fabulous Fig Tree Community Garden will tell us their wonderful story.
  • We are also hoping that Brett Cooper will be there to recount his amazing journey in urban food growing.
  • Also that someone from Newcastle Astonomical Society will be there to inform us of the wonders of the clear night sky!

Just before Earth Hour a Pied Piper will lead the procession to the top of the hill where we can fly our flags of resolution and sing our hearts out as the lights around Newcastle are switched off. And remember, if you'd like to be a wandering minstrel or perform on the night, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring along lanterns, candles or solar powered lights as well as any interesting recycled bits and pieces for the puppet-making. Oh and the Aeroguard of course.

The top road will be closed to traffic. Parking is available in the streets around the park and the bottom carpark at the top of Platt Street, near the mater Hospital.

For more information visit www.transitionnewcastle.org.au or email transitionnc@optusnet.com.au

In the event of bad weather please check out website for announcement.

 

EXTRAS:

 23rd March: Clive Hamilton is everywhere, but forgive us for repeating the message of his visit. C.A.N.s Annual not-to-be-missed public lecture this coming Tuesday at City Hall at 7:00pm

 3rd April: Ideas Cafe - due to Easter, the Transition Cafe will not be on that month.

13th April, 7:15pm: Open, creative, transitioning gathering. This monthly event follows on from our very successful March public meeting inviting your interests and following up on previous strategies. This is a hands on event, so join us and let’s keep moving forward - more info to come.

1st May: Next Ideas Cafe. More info to come.

 7th & 8th May: The Furies are coming to Newcastle. This is another important event for Transition Town Newcastle and an opportunity to engage the Arts Community and others in the dialogue about change, and expanding action for a safe and resilient future.

Bookings can be made online from next week, but please check out the website