3-8pm. Green Sundays is a monthly event where the ecologically curious can meet with like minded people to explore environmental issues in a relaxed and fun environment - through music, film, games and discussions. July’s event looks at faith, ecology and the community – what is faith/ religion’s role in promoting action on climate change? On Arcola’s roof garden they’ll have stalls and a swap shop. Families are welcome to enjoy the roof garden and eat sustainable flapjacks and brownies. Partner’s stalls on the roof will be providing information about the Green Belt Movement International, the work of Wangari Maathai and Peter’s Net - a new network of local parishes working towards sustainability. Relax in the bar and watch award winning films, participate in a debate co-hosted by the Green Belt Movement, listen to poetry readings from Shane Solanki, as well as taking in some world music. Green Sundays has something for everyone – whether you are into the arts, the environment or both. It is a place where you can learn something new, munch on sustainable brownies while being entertained and meet interesting and informative people.

On Arcola’s roof garden
3 - 6pm SwapShop, Peter’s Net, cakes and tea

In Bar/CafeM
4.30pm Live Music: a cappella with Clemmie Franks from Voice Trio
5.20pm Poetry readings and a visual essay by Shane Solanki
6pm Discussion looking at the responsibility of faith/ religion in promoting action on climate change.
Presentation of Wangari Maathai’s new book The Challenge for Africa
6.40pm Feature length film: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai presented by Roger
Northcott from the Green Belt Movement.

Green Sundays are hosted by Arcola Theatre and delivered as part of its innovative sustainability programme. July’s event is delivered in partnership with Be The Change and the Green Belt Movement.

Notes:
1. Arcola aims to be the world’s first carbon neutral theatre. To further that ambition it established Arcola Energy in 2007 – promoting innovation in sustainability through the arts. Green Sundays form an important part of Arcola’s Sustainability Projects programme. For further information see www.arcolaenergy.com

2. Arcola’s roof garden will provide a space for the local community to grow vegetables and plants

3. Local artist Shane Solanki will perform a set combining spoken word, music
and film, reflecting on community, our relationship to the world around us,
and what the term 'sacred' means. http://www.lastmangoinparis.blogspot.com

4. Green Belt Movement International (GBM)
GBM was founded in 1977 by Wangari Maathai (Nobel Laureate 2004). GBM’s approach is based on the premise that truly sustainable development can only take place through recognizing the link between the environment, democracy, and peace.
See interview in The Independent 21/6/09
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-living/credo-wangari-maat...

5. Peter’s Net is all about ordinary people supporting each other with time and whatever skills they have to bring sustainable ideas to life. Peter’s Net are an informal network of professionals who are convinced that the solution to many of the challenges we all face today, including environmental, and economic inequality, starts when we rediscover our communities. In the case of the founders and our initial partners, we are inspired by our Catholic faith, and its 'Live Simply' campaign. However, our focus is on getting projects off the ground, and we do not intend to work only within the Catholic faith. We hope Green Sunday will help us get people of all faiths into a wider community working for change.
www.peter-net.org

5. Film screening
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai , Lisa Merton, Alan Dater, 80mins, 2008
The film tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights and defend democracy.
Winner of the Audience Award at Hot Docs, Toronto 2008

For further information contact:
Jess Teggin, jessieteggin@googlemail.com
www.greensundays.org.uk

For programme updates and further information go to
www.greensundays.org.uk
www.arcolaenergy.com / www.arcolatheatre.com
www.greenbeltmovement.org
www.peter-net.org

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