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Whose voice really matters in a changing world? Grab a pint at Walkabout as we explore the human stories behind the headlines. We’re uncovering the hidden costs of green energy on Norway’s Indigenous communities, and bringing it back home to the Essex coastline, where the Bird Aware team are fighting to balance our love for the coast with the survival of our local wildlife. From global ethics to the creative spark of Colchester’s own writing scene, join us for a night of big questions, local triumphs, and the power of people to shape their own future.
The Art of Shared Fiction: Creative Writing in the Community
Dr Emma Kittle-Pey
(Writer)
Ever wanted to write but didn’t know where to start? Join Dr Emma Kittle-Pey to discover the power of sharing our voices. Drawing on 15 years of running Colchester WriteNight and her research within coastal communities, Emma explores how local life and history can inspire powerful fiction. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or have never picked up a pen, come find out how community keeps creativity thriving and learn how to start your own writing journey right here in Colchester.
The Sacrifice of the Green Transition
Jocelyn Bell
(Postgraduate researcher, University of Essex)
To save the planet, must we destroy it? Norway is a world leader in the 'Green Transition,' but its race for copper, essential for green tech, has a hidden cost. On the shores of Repparfjord, mining waste is being dumped into the sea, threatening both the aquatic environment and the traditional way of life for the Indigenous Sámi people. Join Jocelyn to uncover who truly bears the burden of our "green" future and how the ghosts of colonialism still shape the search for clean energy today.
Becoming Bird Aware – Preventing Wildlife Disturbance on the Essex Coast
Tom Welby
(Lead Coastal Ranger, Bird Aware Essex Coast)
The Essex coastline stretches for just over 350 miles from the Thames Estuary to the Stour Estuary and is home to globally important bird species.
These birds use the Essex coast to feed, rest and nest and are facing increasing pressures and difficulties, particularly in terms of disturbance from recreational activities.
Find out why preventing bird disturbance is so critical for the survival of birds, what disturbance means and what you can do to help.
These birds use the Essex coast to feed, rest and nest and are facing increasing pressures and difficulties, particularly in terms of disturbance from recreational activities.
Find out why preventing bird disturbance is so critical for the survival of birds, what disturbance means and what you can do to help.
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