A Rocha creating ripples at The Wave 9 December 2009
Friends
of A Rocha joined an estimated 50,000 people in London on 5th
December at ‘The Wave’ – Britain’s biggest ever environmental event, organised
by the Stop Climate Chaos coalition, of which A... (read more)
The Wave in pictures 8 December 2009
Many thanks to the A Rocha Friends who joined with thousands of others to
march and pray for climate justice on 5th December ahead of the UN Copenhagen
Conference. Read all about the event on
The W... (read more)
The Wave, Come Together to Stop Climate Chaos, 5 December 28 November 2009
Full programme for London and Glasgow.
With the Copenhagen summit just around the corner, it's not too late to get
ready for The Wave – the massive march to urge our politicians
to make bold c... (read more)
'Climate Change, Copenhagen and the United States' 27 November 2009
In a recent paper 'Climate Change, Copenhagen and the United States' A Rocha
UK Council of Reference members Sir John Houghton and Bishop James Jones issue
'an Urgent Call to Prayer and Action'. Th... (read more)
Pedal-powered Presentation 26 November 2009
Encouraging Christians in Edinburgh to become involved in 'The Wave' and
climate change was the purpose of the evening on the 25 November. Professor
Michael Northcott gave a thought-provoking... (read more)
Preserving Ancient Chalk Grassland at Steyning 25 November 2009
The Horseshoe and Rifle Range are two of Steyning’s best loved areas of
downland. They are now being managed under the Steyning Downland
Scheme (SDS), a project backed by the Wiston Estate, which... (read more)
What would Jesus say at the Copenhagen summit? 24 November 2009
It's
an important question and one which Sir John Houghton, guest speaker at a
climate justice event in November, tackled with enthusiasm. Sir John, renowned
climate scientist and member of the A ... (read more)
Worship in Wellies 23 November 2009
The tradition of wearing your best clothes to go to church was completely
overturned this month by the congregation of St John's, Hurst
Green. Instead, they turned up in wellies for the service and... (read more)
Glow Wild in the Dark 23 November 2009
It was a dark and, thankfully, not so stormy night that drew us to the
Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve. Natural England, with A
Rocha UK assisting, put on a fantastic event designed to let peo... (read more)
Battersea 350.org climate prayer and action 2 November 2009
On 24 October A Rocha Young Adults Coordinator Will Campbell-Clause and
friends from the environmental action group ‘Cactus’ organised a day of prayer
and workshops followed by a bike-powered disco... (read more)
What's On in November 2 November 2009
Greater London Regional Conference (Hayes), 7 November.
This conference will start with an optional visit to Minet Country
Park. Please email to confirm your booking to
elaine.brown@arocha.org as... (read more)
Lea Valley Project excellence award 30 October 2009
The
work of the Lea Valley Project in pulling together youth groups, churches,
councils, environment groups and species experts to care for their local
environment in Dronfield has been recognised... (read more)
November regional conferences in London and Hatfield 29 October 2009
Regional conferences give exciting opportunities to meet A Rocha Friends and
be inspired as you hear more about activities locally and nationally.
There are two conferences in November:
Greater... (read more)
Caerlaverock Wetland Weekend 28 October 2009
Friends
from Scotland and the North-West regions gathered in Dumfriesshire earlier this
month for a "Wetland Weekend". We enjoyed watching the flocks of Barnacle Geese
that gather on the wetlands ... (read more)
Southall 350.org Climate Change event ‘a great success’ 26 October 2009
On Saturday 24 October 2009, from 10.00-12.00 Southall Park saw an
awareness-raising event marking the ‘International Day of Climate Action’. This
was one of more than 5,200 events in 181 countries... (read more)
Books & More Books 26 October 2009
Dave Bookless’ “Planetwise” continues to sell
well. October 9th saw the publication of a Dutch translation with a symposium in
Amersfoort attended by nearly 300 people. Dave spoke at the symposium ... (read more)
Balaam’s ass speaks! 19 October 2009
In the latest
Living
Lightly guest article Ben Niblett, Head of Campaigns at Tearfund, reflects
on how the attitude of the media to climate change has, well, changed. Ben
writes...
'When I think a... (read more)
Treemendous! Come and plant your 'family tree', Saturday 28 November 2-4pm 1 October 2009
Come and plant your 'family tree' on Saturday 28 November 2-4pm at Aston
Rowant National Nature Reserve on Oxfordshire. Leave a legacy for the future by
planting a young juniper tree with your frie... (read more)
London and East regional conferences 1 October 2009
More A Rocha UK meetings in the regions
After four successful Regional Conferences earlier this year we are delighted
to extend the series, bringing more Friends the chance to meet together and
le... (read more)
What's On in October 1 October 2009
'Earth our Home' - a day of special activities , 2 October,
Lincoln Cathedral. From 2.30pm. Dave Bookless is preaching at Evensong at 5.40pm
followed by questions.
Climate Change Day of Prayer, 4 ... (read more)
Climate Change day of prayer, 4 October (suggested date) 30 September 2009
Churches are invited to set aside time to pray on this crucial issue in the
run up to the Copenhagen summit in December. The day is promoted by the
Environmental Issues Network, of which A Rocha UK... (read more)
Three ways to help Ecocongregation 2 September 2009
Ecocongregation
is currently one part-time co-ordinator, David Hughes and some helpful
volunteers who do the assessments. We could really use some help in almost every
area of work.
If you can ju... (read more)
Summer in Southall 1 September 2009
Over
the summer, children from Southall and the surrounding area gathered together
for A Rocha UK's nature-based holiday playschemes. These provided children with
the opportunity of developing a ... (read more)
Is Scotland leading the pack in climate change? 31 July 2009
While UK targets agree an 80% cut by 2050, the Scottish Government
announced last month to start cutting greenhouse gas emissions immediately – 42%
by 2020, well ahead of its EU neighbours and the ... (read more)
Green Flag for Minet 28 July 2009
Minet
Country Park has matured and developed into a well-loved and highly valued
country park and this has now been recognised with a
Green Flag
Award! Green Flag is the national standard to recog... (read more)
‘Big Lunch’ in Camberwell to celebrate local food-growing initiative 28 July 2009
On Sunday 19 July Will Campbell-Clause, A Rocha UK's Young Adults
Coordinator, and the other members of his community on the Brandon Estate in
Camberwell organised a Big Lunch as a celebration of t... (read more)
Bike-powered climate change film 28 July 2009
On Friday 17 July Will Campbell-Clause (A Rocha’s Young Adults coordinator)
and his friends from the environmental action group, CACTUS, organised a
bike-powered screening of ‘The Age of Stupid’ at... (read more)
March and pray for climate justice, 5 December 28 July 2009
This December world leaders meet in
Copenhagen to make vital decisions on global action on climate change. A Rocha
UK is part of the Stop Climate
Chaos coalition calling for a fair climate change d... (read more)
What's On in August 28 July 2009
New Wine Cymru, Builth Wells, Wales, 2 & 3 August. Dave
Bookless will be leading seminars on 'Living more simply'. Details and day
tickets from newwinecymru.co.uk/
British Birdwatching Fair, Rutl... (read more)
Exploring nature in the Cotswolds 27 July 2009
What
do newts, bee orchids and home made cakes have in common? The answer is, all
could be enjoyed (in different ways) at Cotswold Farm near Cirencester in
Gloucestershire. Back in June about 45 A... (read more)
Cathedral wins Ecocongregation award 26 July 2009
Ecocongregation has continued to grow since becoming part of A Rocha. Last
month saw Chelmsford become the first English Cathedral to win the award - 145
awards have now been made in total. Evesham... (read more)
A “Blooming” good job done 25 July 2009
The Lea Brook Valley green team in Dronfield have done it again! They have
encouraged a flash of colour on the bank leading down from Gosforth Close.
Tony Marron was minister of Dronfield Baptist ... (read more)
Tree bee survey - latest 1 July 2009
A Rocha and the
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
are working together to try to discover how far the
Tree Bee (Bombus hypnorum), has spread over recent years.
We would like everyone to go out and find... (read more)
Misprint in the Summer edition of A Rocha News 30 June 2009
The editorial team would like to apologise for the misprint on pages 12 and
13 of the current A Rocha Magazine. Due to a software problem at the printing
stage the questions in our interview with ... (read more)
What's On in July 30 June 2009
Lee Brook Valley work day, Dronfield, 4 July, 9.30am. Meet
at the recycling bins. Jobs for everyone!
'Care for God's World Together', Lee Abbey, Devon, 13-17
July. Dave Bookless will be helping pe... (read more)
Downland discoveries 23 June 2009
In June a group of Steyning residents went out onto the Downland Scheme ‘in
search of squinancywort’ in the company of a local expert. Sadly they didn't
find squinancywort but lots of examples of c... (read more)
Seven fat cows, seven thin cows 4 June 2009
At the final Hope for Planet Earth presentation on 30 May
climate scientist Sir John Houghton (pictured with Ruth Valerio) urged the
audience to heed the warnings of climate change. Sir John commen... (read more)
New Living Lightly website 4 June 2009
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new website for A Rocha’s
Living Lightly initiative.
Living Lightly comes from our belief that God loves this world and has given
us the privilege of lo... (read more)
What's On in June 2 June 2009
Breathing Spaces Dirty Weekend event Sat 6 June. Minet
Country Park, Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex.Green activities and meadow
creation in partnership with London Borough of Hillingdon. To boo... (read more)
Creation Time 2009 resources 29 May 2009
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is putting together a
programme of resources to encourage and assist churches to observe a Time for
Creation in 2009, between 1st September and 4th O... (read more)
Heaven in Devon, Sat 27 June 29 May 2009
On June 27th Exeter Diocese is celebrating its 1100th birthday with a day of
celebrations. Thousands of visitors are expected ... and A Rocha UK will be
there! Full details can be found at
http://w... (read more)
'Greensteps' at Lewknor Chiltern Gateway 29 May 2009
News from Lewknor CofE Primary School.
.
We continue to progress towards our Ecoschools Green Flag Award. With the
students we plan to organise a Toy Swap and a Cycle to School day in the coming
... (read more)
A great day in Scotland 29 May 2009
The
first Scottish A Rocha conference, held in Pitlochry on Saturday 9th May, was a
chance to meet other like-minded people and hear from some excellent speakers.
Caroline Spratt began the day wit... (read more)
Sounds Like Summer! Sat 25 July, 1-6pm 26 May 2009
A fun day out for all at Aston Rowant
National Nature Reserve. Even bigger and better than last year!
Only £1 for adults, CHILDREN GO FREE!
.
Plenty to do for all the family, including:
Gre... (read more)
Hilfield Project event: Ethics and Politics of Climate Change, 9-10 June 19 May 2009
Two days of lectures and discussion with Bishop George Browning, Leading
Anglican spokesman on environmental issues and climate change. He will address
the politics of climate change and recognise... (read more)
Conservation on your doorstep! 1 May 2009
Juniper planting at Aston Rowant
The sun shone and we were ready with spades and juniper saplings waiting to
be planted. Peter Woods, our juniper expert or ‘nut’ as he prefers to be called,
instru... (read more)
What's On in May 28 April 2009
Scotland Regional Conference, Pitlochry, 9 May -
details
.
Church of Ireland Council for Mission , Armagh, 9 May. Dave
Bookless speaking for A Rocha.
.
‘Hope for Planet Earth’ presentation at C... (read more)
Jam and Junipers, Lewknor, Sun 19 April 31 March 2009
Meet at St Margarets Church, Lewknor at 12 noon to join our juniper expert
Peter Woods and the Natural England team for an afternoon finding out about
juniper and planting 300 trees on the adjace... (read more)
East Midlands regional conference, Sat 25 April 31 March 2009
Connect Locally - A Rocha UK in the Regions
A Rocha East Midlands regional conference, Saturday 25 April, 9.45am - 4pm.
At St Lawrence Church, Heanor, Derbyshire.
.
The theme of the conference i... (read more)
Scotland regional conference, Sat 9 May 30 March 2009
Connect Locally - A Rocha UK in the Regions
Come and be encouraged in caring for God’s creation at A
Rocha’s First Scottish Conference. It is being held in
Pitlochry, in Highland Perthshire, on Sa... (read more)
Wessex regional conference, Sat 16 May 29 March 2009
Connect Locally - A Rocha UK in the Regions
The Wessex conference will be held at St Luke’s Church Centre, Wells
Way, Bath, BA2 2BD on Saturday 16th May, from 10am to 4.30
pm. The cost will be £7,... (read more)
Lewknor school saves 10% 29 March 2009
At Lewknor C of E Primary School they are in the process of applying for the
Ecoschools Green Flag Award following their completion of the Bronze and Silver
awards. The kitchen garden is developing... (read more)
Trees houses in Hampshire and Kenya 28 March 2009
The
A Rocha Hampshire group normally meets in the east of the county but on 28th
March it ventured down to the New Forest at the invitation of David Bridges from
the Countryside Education Trust. T... (read more)
Hope for Planet Earth at the Pentecost Festival: Odeon West End, Leicester Square, Sat 30 May, 7.30pm 28 March 2009
Exploring the effects of climate change. Exploring the science,
exploring the justice aspect, looking at the human impact on the planet and the
moral imperative. This event will challenge everyone ... (read more)
Dawn chorus walk, Lewknor, Sat 6 June 27 March 2009
Join local wildlife experts for a dawn chorus treat!
Meeting at 6.00am on Saturday 6 June we will search for
newly arrived migrant birds from Africa - enjoy watching the June sun rise over
the Chi... (read more)
Engaging young people in Britain's newest national park 27 March 2009
A Rocha partner project the Steyning Downland Scheme is in the heart of the
South Downs – Britain's newest national park.
The
Downland Scheme is about learning to see well – to encourage local pe... (read more)
Environment Sunday 7th June - DVD resources for your church 26 March 2009
This year's them is Hope for Planet Earth. Resources for a special service
are available on the Hope for Planet Earth DVD. Order online
here, or by post from the
A Rocha UK office enclosing a chequ... (read more)
Top Conservation Project award for Norman Crowson 23 March 2009
Norman Crowson was awarded with the 2009 Top Conservation Project
award at the Challenged by Change conference.
.
On an annual basis A Rocha will be celebrating success. Projects that can
demonstr... (read more)
Hope for Planet Earth now on DVD 23 March 2009
Do you need resources for Environment Sunday 2009 - June 7th? Did you miss
the ‘Hope for Planet Earth’ tour? Have you friends who have questions on Climate
Change that you can’t answer? If you can ... (read more)
What's On in April 22 March 2009
‘Called to Serve’ weekend at Monkton Combe School, Bath, 3 April. Dave
Bookless interview.
.
Easter sunrise service and simple breakfast at Minet Country Park , Hayes, 12
April, 6am. With A Rocha... (read more)
Relational Conservation: Challenged by Change Conference report 21 March 2009
A Rocha UK's Challenged by Change Conference on 21 March attracted over 70 A
Rocha friends who met to listen, discuss and debate some of the conservation
priorities and challenges facing those that... (read more)
North West conference report 21 March 2009
The first of A Rocha UK's regional conferences was held at Cuerden Valley
Park, Preston on 14th March. Steve Matthews reports.
.
Cuerden Valley Park near Preston was the attractive setting for the ... (read more)
Challenged by Change, Sat 21 March 2009. 20 March 2009
Conservation
Solutions in an Uncertain World.
You are warmly invited to this one day conference, for those either working
in the conservation field or with a keen interest in the subject.
Venue... (read more)
Tree Planting in the Lea Brook Valley, Dronfield 20 March 2009
Report: Becky Spackman . Photos: Rita Crowson .
On Saturday 7th March 2009 at 9:30am precisely sixteen people gathered
together in the Dronfield Civic Centre Car Park with a single aim in mind – t... (read more)
Hope and challenge in Poole 19 March 2009
Hope for Planet Earth in Poole, Dorset, attracted close on
200 people for the evening presentation at the boys’ grammar school on 9 March.
They heard Dr Martin Hodson from The John Ray Initiative u... (read more)
Working holiday with A Rocha France 24 February 2009
Enjoy a pleasant and useful holiday in Provence
The A Rocha field centre of Les Tourades, next to Arles in the south of
France, is seeking a couple of volunteers to replace the centre caretakers o... (read more)
What's On in March 24 February 2009
Hope for Planet Earth tour, 2-6 and 9-13 March. For full
tour dates and booking information see
www.arocha.org/4489-DSY.html
.
‘Daffodil Day’ Celebration, 2 March, 2pm. Methodist Central
Hall... (read more)
March: People news 20 February 2009
David Hughes is the new Eco-congregation coordinator. David
set up Climate Stewards and will succeed Jo Rathbone in this position from 1st
April. Many thanks to Jo for all she has done and we wish... (read more)
Hope for Planet Earth: Feb 23rd - Mar 13th 17 February 2009
The Hope for Planet Earth national tour is fast approaching,
exploring the science behind climate change from a Christian perspective, and
the impact of climate change on people and the planet.
Le... (read more)
North West Regional Conference, Sat 14 March 13 February 2009
Connect Locally - A Rocha UK in the Regions
Our first 2009 regional conference is on Saturday 14 March is in the North
West Region entitled 'Creation in distress - is it real? Is there
hope?' The... (read more)
New web site for A Rocha UK 27 January 2009
The A Rocha UK web site has a new look.
This is part of our ongoing work at A Rocha to make our web site easier and
more pleasant to use, both for visitors and contributors.
Designed to help you
... (read more)
