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Birmingham Friends of the Earth Newsletter October/November 2001

Wed 3 Oct : Birmingham Farmers' Market.
Sun 7 Oct : WWF Walk for Wildlife. Phone 0121 442 4204 for more information and sponsor forms:
Sarehole Mill 10.30am - 2pm, 6 mile walk along Cole Valley.
Sutton Coldfield 10.30am - 2.30 pm, 6 mile, start Sutton Park Visitors' Centre.
Cannock 10 am - 2 pm 10 miles, start Shugborough Outdoor Education Centre.
Mon 8 Oct : Sprouting and Juicing Workshop. Phone Birmingham Vegetarians & Vegans on 0121 353 3351 for details.
Wed 17 Oct : Birmingham Farmers' Market.
Sat 20 Oct : 10.30am - 3.30pm "A is for Animals, B is for Birds!?" RSPCA & RSPB displays and presentations, Sandwell Valley RSPB reserve, 0121 357 7395.
Sat 27 Oct : Moseley Farmers' Market.
Sat/Sun 27/28 Oct : Natural Health and Ecology Show, Clarendon Suite, Hagley Road. 01934 813407.
Sat 3 Nov : Trade Justice Carnival, London. Parade in support of fairer world-wide trade: see insert (unless cancelled) or phone 0121 632 6909.
Wed 7 Nov : Birmingham Farmers' Market.
Wed 21 Nov : Birmingham Farmers' Market.
Sat 24 Nov : International Buy Nothing Day: see p3.
Sat 24 Nov : Moseley Farmers' Market - oops, see above. This is acceptable shopping!
Mon 26 Nov : ISEC Local Food Road Show: 7pm, the Warehouse. A critique of the globalisation of the food economy and a compelling argument for the need to move in the opposite direction, shortening the distance between farmers and consumers. Everyone welcome.
Sat 1 Dec: Proposed Stop Esso action: to be confirmed: contact BFOE for details.


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