Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth

Fashion at What Price? Alnwick FoE member Chris Leggate offers the latest in our 'Points of View' series, looking at the environmental and social impact of the fashion industry and what you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your clothing. Read it at: www.alnwickfoe.org.uk/pointsofview/

📣 Calling #Northumberland businesses, residents, community groups and more...are you ready to do your bit for the environment❓

APPLY FOR YOUR FREE TREES 👇
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🌳15,000 new trees are up for grabs in #Northumberland.

Reminder: we're showing Christo Waller's film Leaving it Better, a compelling story of what happened when environmentalists met with Teesdale farmers. Join us on Tuesday 7 October, 7.30pm at Alnwick Playhouse. Admission FREE! More information and book at alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/leavin...

Rothbury Estate Match Appeal | The Wildlife Trusts In the heart of Northumberland, a rare, wild and historic 3,800-hectare estate is at risk of being sold off and lost for nature. Until 30 September 2025, your gift will be doubled to help save it, up ...

Northumberland Wildlife Trust are appealing for donations to save the Rothbury Estate, a breathtaking mix of moorland, woodland, rivers, and farmland. Until 30 September, whatever you give will be doubled, up to £100,000. You can find out more and donate at www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...

We're teaming up with Alnwick Playhouse to present Christo Waller's film Leaving it Better, a compelling story of what happened when environmentalists met with Teesdale farmers. Join us on Tuesday 7 October, 7.30pm. Admission FREE! More information and book at alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/leavin...

Alnwick Area FoE goes a bit quiet over the summer months, but do take a look at our website at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk for information about our work and activities - and enjoy the summer while it lasts!

Join us for "Earth Matters: Simonside and Beyond": Professor Alastair Driver, one of the UK's best-known conservationists, in discussion with leading local farmers and conservationists. Sat 28 June, 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm, #Alnwick Playhouse. Tickets £10/£5. alnwickplayhouse.co.uk/event/earth-...

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A quick note that if you are planning on attending our committee meeting on 4 July, it is at a different venue from normal. Please get in touch with us to find out the details. You can find contact information on our website at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk

Help recycle and raise funds for #Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth at the same time! We're holding a vintage clothing evening at Howick Hall on Wednesday 21 May, from 6pm to 8pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. All proceeds go to Friends of the Earth and Coastland Parishes.

Make UK companies accountable for destroying forests and people’s lives Powerful UK companies are trashing the environment and wrecking the lives of people overseas through their global supply chains. And UK law lets them get away with it.

Add your name to our petition calling for this new law today 👇 foe.uk/co8tk
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#planetoverprofit #stopconflictpalmoil

The next meeting of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Committee is on Wednesday 7 May, 7.00 pm, at our usual venue of Alnwick Youth hostel (pictured), 34-38 Green Batt, Alnwick, NE66 1TU. All are welcome! www.alnwickfoe.org.uk

Why local elections matter | Friends of the Earth Council and mayoral elections are taking place this May. Find out why local government matters in the fight against climate breakdown.

Local elections are taking place today for councils and regional mayors. Find out why local government is so important for climate and nature action. https://foe.uk/jmz5c

Special FoE Event: Northumberland, Climate Change, and Action: a talk by Prof. Brycchan Carey. How could climate change affect daily life in #Northumberland? What can we do to prevent it? Join us from 6.45pm at St. James's Church Hall, Pottergate, #Alnwick, Wednesday 16 April. Free! All welcome!

The next meeting of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Committee is our AGM on Wednesday 5 March at 7pm in Alnwick Youth hostel (pictured) on Green Batt. All are welcome!

Climate Fund | Northumberland Net Zero

Northumberland County Council is offering £50,000 to support local projects tackling climate change and protecting the environment. Grants range from £250 to £5000 per project. Open to community groups, charities, etc. Find out more and apply on line. www.northumberlandnetzero.uk/apply/climat...

Tell Rachel Reeves: don’t put plane profits before planet BREAKING: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given the green light to airport expansion while we're in a climate emergency. Expanding airports like Heathrow won’t do much, if anything, for the communities t...

BREAKING: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given the green light to airport expansion while we're in a climate emergency. Please sign this petition from Friends of the Earth to tell Rachel Reeves "don't put plane profits before the planet". action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...

A reminder to please fill out the Alnwick FoE supporters' survey. It takes just five minutes and helps us plan our actions for the year ahead. Please complete it by 9am on Monday 20 January at the very latest. Thank you! www.alnwickfoe.org.uk/survey/

Alnwick Youth Hostel

The next meeting of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Committee is on Wednesday 8 January at 7pm in Alnwick Youth hostel (pictured) on Green Batt. All are welcome!

Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Homepage of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaign group in North Northumberland.

Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth is now on Bluesky where we will be posting news about the environment and environmental action in and around Alnwick, North Northumberland. You can also visit us at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/15603...

Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth Homepage of the Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaign group in North Northumberland.

Alnwick Area Friends of the Earth is new to Bluesky. We will be soon be posting here with news about the environment and environmental action in and around Alnwick, Northumberland. In the meantime, visit us at www.alnwickfoe.org.uk