Frack Free Calderdale tell Yorkshire Water fracking risks to water are unacceptable

On 27th October,  Frack Free Calderdale folk gathered in St George’s Square, Hebden Bridge, to tell Yorkshire Water that fracking waste water is dangerous, and they are unhappy with the prospect of fracking waste water being treated at Yorkshire Water’s Knostrop Waste Water Treatment Works in Leeds.

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Any outdoor clothing you want to get rid of? Please let Finn Jensen know

If you have some outdoor clothing you want to get rid off, Finn and Laura from Blackshaw Environmental Action would like to use it for asylum seekers who visit Blackshaw Head. They need all sizes for children and adults.
Laura & Finn are inviting asylum seekers and refugees living in Rochdale to Blackshaw Head on a regular basis for day trips. They will be able to use our garden (growing stuff, playing football, etc), do walks in the area and do volunteering work. We will also have some families coming for a week during the summer period to have a holiday.

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Science week meeting with Blackshaw Environmental Action Team 17th March

During Science Week Blackshaw Environmental Action Team (BEAT)  has a public meeting on Tuesday 17th March at Blackshaw Head Methodist Church, with two speakers:

Roger Munday will talk about Science and religious belief – conflict or common ground?

How can a rational, scientifically-literate person today sincerely believe in a supernatural, interactive God?

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Global Justice Calderdale Meeting Tuesday 11th November in #HebdenBridge

The next meeting of Global Justice Calderdale (fka World Development Movement) will be on Tuesday 11th November at 7.30pm in the White Lion, Hebden Bridge.

All are welcome.

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Free Treesponsibility Autumn Gathering in #HebdenBridge, Oct 31st-Nov 2nd!

Come and celebrate the beginning of the 2014/15 tree planting season with Treesponsibility at their Autumn gathering Friday 31st October – Sunday 2nd November.

Bookings are still open for two nights’ free accommodation at the beautiful, green, 17th century Height Gate farmhouse, great food, fun, tree planting and workshops. Continue reading