I was surprised to find this apology in my inbox this morning. It is good that the City Council have moved on, and now has a much more satisfactory tree policy. I really hope they have learned the lessons from the Lowcock Report. For those not familiar with what happened in the tree dispute, doContinue reading "“There was substantial harm caused to people who campaigned against the Streets Ahead programme”"
Sheffield Council refuse to set a target to ban Glyphosate.
Extinction Rebellion bees swarmed in front of Sheffield Town Hall this morning - including one scarcely past the larval stage and a queen - as they buzzed happily around. That was until they were attacked with glyphosate, resulting rapidly in their disorientation and death! A banner was unfurled demanding 'Ban Glyphosate' and subsequently the (miraculouslyContinue reading "Sheffield Council refuse to set a target to ban Glyphosate."
Fourteen brave protesters risk arrest at Sheffield Court to defend juries.
Fourteen very brave protestors risked arrest outside Sheffield Crown Court on Monday, September 25th. It was part of a national campaign to defend our juries. (see defendourjuries.org for more information). They all held signs reading ‘The right of juries: to give their verdict according to their convictions’. What’s it all about? In the past, someContinue reading "Fourteen brave protesters risk arrest at Sheffield Court to defend juries."
As the climate crisis accelerates, politicians are leading us in the wrong direction. What can we do about it?
So much has happened on the climate front since my last column. Disasters related to the climate crisis are increasing at an alarming rate. In Libya for example, the Red Crescent estimates that 11,300 people were killed directly by the cataclysmic flooding, and the UN say 9000 are still missing. Survivors face multiple problems, with disease, homelessness andContinue reading "As the climate crisis accelerates, politicians are leading us in the wrong direction. What can we do about it?"
Speech to Transport Committee. Duke Street, Talbot Street, Bernard Street crossing
20th September 2023 I am presenting the petition to Make Talbot Street/Bernard Street/Duke St crossing safe, signed by 228 people. The traffic lights at Duke Street/Bernard Street/Talbot Street urgently need pedestrian signals. The junction is in close proximity to two health centres, 2 pharmacies, a well-used Salvation Army centre, sheltered housing at Grafton Court, GraceContinue reading "Speech to Transport Committee. Duke Street, Talbot Street, Bernard Street crossing"
Sheffielders join global call: imagine an alternative to planned obsolescence
A guest blog by Karine Nohr I still have my Dad’s watch, which saw him through from young manhood to his deathbed, and I only need to see it to feel nostalgic about my Dad. In that era, a watch was a very long term possession. With the occasional visit to the watch repairer,Continue reading "Sheffielders join global call: imagine an alternative to planned obsolescence"
Protest in Sheffield as Insurers Rule Out West Cumbria Mine
I am sharing this press release from Sheffield Extinction Rebellion after yesterday's demonstration outside the office of Arch. Today, as insurers and banks face a wave of national protest including in Sheffield, Coal Action Network announced that five insurers have given guarantees that they will not provide cover for the planned controversial West Cumbria CoalContinue reading "Protest in Sheffield as Insurers Rule Out West Cumbria Mine"
Queen Bee calls on Sheffield Council to stop spraying Glyphosate
Thanks to XR Sheffield for the photos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDuaMKBp1c4&t=83s&ab_channel=ExtinctionRebellionSheffield On Saturday, September 9th members of Sheffield Extinction Rebellion dressed as bees and visited the Winter Gardens, Peace Gardens and Sheffield Town Hall. The Queen Bee, Her Royal Honeyness Queen Beeatrice, made a moving speech that was translated into English by the Bee Whizzperer. In the speech,Continue reading "Queen Bee calls on Sheffield Council to stop spraying Glyphosate"
What’s going on?
A guest blog by Bryan Hopkins Bryan Hopkins The hottest global June temperatures on record, one of the wettest Julys in the UK for decades, wildfires and communities devastated across southern Europe, Canada and Hawaii, the highest ever ocean surface temperatures recorded. All this summer. https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/status/1699408389934084169?s=20 What is going on? Well, nothing, according to aContinue reading "What’s going on?"
Join the Swarm on Saturday!
Royal visit to Sheffield City Centre this Saturday On Saturday September 9th Queen Beeatrice, Her Royal Honeyness Queen Bee of Sheffield, will be making a rare appearance in Sheffield City Centre. Accompanied by her workers the Queen wants to address the people of Sheffield with an important message. Her speech will be translated into EnglishContinue reading "Join the Swarm on Saturday!"
