Rupert Read, former Ealing resident and Green councillor on Norwich Council for 7 years, is holding a London book launch of his latest book, on Sunday May 19th from 2.00 to 6.00pm. The book is called  ‘THE CLIMATE MAJORITY PROJECT’, and was co-edited and co-authored with Rosie Bell and Liam Kavanagh. At 4pm there will be a short talk from one of the other contributors to the book, and a chance to ask questions about the book and about the Climate Majority Project itself. If you would like to attend please RSVP to steering@ealingtransition.org for more details.

All of Rupert Read’s recent books, including Parents for a Future and Deep Adaptation and others, will be available for purchase (cut price, in the case of most of the older books), and can be signed to order!  Please bring some cash with you for the books etc if possible, though other forms of payment will be possible.

This event is co-hosted by Ealing Transition and representatives from Ealing Transition will be there to talk about their current projects in Ealing at the moment. Join us for good conversation, light refreshments, and a focus on positive steps we can take to address the climate crisis.

Join Ealing Transition on 17 April 2024 for a screening of Six Inches of Soil, a film focussing on regenerative agriculture and farming in Britain, followed by a live panel discussion with the producer Claire MacKenzie.  The film screening is taking place at Ealing Picture House at 6pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024. Tickets should be purchased in advance from the cinema. Please click here for the link.

Six Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities. Approximately 178,000 farmers work in the UK and manage 71% of the UK’s land, to provide half of the food we eat, while current “industrial” mainstream farming practices significantly contribute to soil degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. Six Inches of Soil is a story of three new farmers on the first year of their regenerative journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system – Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture fed beef cattle in Cornwall.

“Eating Our Way to Extinction” is a 2021 documentary, narrated by Kate Winslet, that leaves the viewer informed about the impact that their diet has on the environment and thus on their future and the future of their loved ones. The film leaves a resounding message: the most impactful personal step we can take to stop contributing to the destruction of the planet, and to protect our own health, is to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet and give up animal products altogether.

Note the change of venue – This event is being organised by a partnership of UWL, Ealing Transition, Ealing Food Partnership and ActForEaling, and the venue is in the University of West London’s premises on St Mary’s Road, W5 5RF. There is no fee for admission, though you will need to book via Eventbrite to attend.

The showing will be followed by cafe table style discussion to explore ideas for what we can do together within our own community to address this threat. We anticipate our audience to represent a wide range of interests and relationships towards food, including food businesses, hospitality and food students, community groups, educators and concerned individuals.

Everyone is welcome. Booking is via Eventbrite here.