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September 2019
XR Frome: De-escalating skills workshop
In preparation for the October Rebellion we will be learning how to defuse conflict and communicate clearly and kindly in heated situations. The workshop will include input on helpful communication and a chance to practice using simple role plays. Annabelle Macfadyen and Vajrasara Rankin will offer 2 identical sessions to enable people to attend one or the other. Sessions are free to XR activists. Please email vajrasara@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming. Vajrasara is a certified trainer in Nonviolent…
Find out more »XR Frome: Know Your Rights Training
Essential information for anyone taking part in a non-violent direct action. This training will address your legal rights, what to say and not say to police, both before and if arrested, as well as what happens at a police station and afterward, including possible charges and their consequences.
Find out more »Extinction Cafe
Every Tuesday 5pm - 6.30pm, Good Heart Cafe. The café is a place where we gather with our shared concerns and deeper feelings about the ecological crisis, species extinction and climate change. It can be a place for people new to XR to get to know others in a smaller group setting. Everyone is welcome. Join us for a cup of tea and open conversations. There is no charge but we invite donations to cover expenses. Watch our film about the…
Find out more »Frome Community Grief Tending Ceremony
"It is proper that we continue to weep at this time" - Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Our world brings up grief of many kinds - from life-changing events to small everyday moments. For us to face that fully and with courage, rather than distracting ourselves from it, our culture needs far more spaces to support us through that grief. This ritual space provides a gentle non-judgemental holding for fully expressing what's on your heart at whatever level you feel comfortable. When we attend…
Find out more »October 2019
Extinction Cafe
Every Tuesday 5pm - 6.30pm, Good Heart Cafe. The café is a place where we gather with our shared concerns and deeper feelings about the ecological crisis, species extinction and climate change. It can be a place for people new to XR to get to know others in a smaller group setting. Everyone is welcome. Join us for a cup of tea and open conversations. There is no charge but we invite donations to cover expenses. Watch our film about the…
Find out more »XR Frome General Meeting @ The Rye Bakery
XR Frome General Meeting. Bring food to share
Find out more »Vegan Market
Now bi-monthly! Stalls featuring vegan food, drinks, clothing, homewares, advice and information. FREE ADMISSION 2019 dates: 2 Feb, 6 Apr, 1 Jun, 3 Aug, 5 Oct, 7 Dec
Find out more »Extinction Rebellion INTERNATIONAL REBELLION
Governments have shown they will not listen to petitions, strongly-worded pleas, or climate scientists. They have failed in their duty to protect us. The system is broken. And time is running out. Young and old, we must take matters into our own hands and stand together in peace. It’s the only way to secure our future. Join us in International Rebellion.
Find out more »December 2019
Vegan Market
Now bi-monthly! Stalls featuring vegan food, drinks, clothing, homewares, advice and information. FREE ADMISSION 2019 dates: 2 Feb, 6 Apr, 1 Jun, 3 Aug, 5 Oct, 7 Dec
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