Mini-Seminars

During the Covid19 pandemic we kept ourselves active online including a series on Mini-Seminars where a speaker presented for 30-40 minutes, then we discussed and asked questions.

The range of topics was broad, and we remain grateful to the many articulate and enthusiastic presenters who contributed to what is now a little library of useful recordings. 

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What We Need To Do Now

Our first mini-seminar was ‘What We Need To Do Now’ presented by Chris Goodall.  This talk was based on Chris..

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People Powered Retrofit

Our second mini-seminar was People Powered Retrofit by Liam Schofield of the Carbon Coop in Manchester. Liam spoke about a community-led project..

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From Consumer Culture to Sustainability

Our third mini-seminar was ‘From Consumer Culture to Sustainability’ presented by Dr Terry Newholm. Dr Newholm was co-author of The Ethical Consumer..

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Biodiversity in Buxton

Our fourth mini-seminar was ‘Biodiversity in Buxton’ presented by Rachel Purchase from the Buxton Civic Association Biodiversity Group. https://buxtoncivicassociation.org.uk/ With its enviable..

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My Beef with Beef

Our fifth mini seminar was ‘My Beef with Beef‘ presented by Carol Huff who is a local singer, pianist and..

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Diet in the Anthropocene

Our sixth mini seminar was on a similar theme to our previous one, “Diet in the Anthropocene” a second talk..

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Plastic Free in a Time of Covid

Our seventh mini-seminar was “Plastic Free in a Time of Covid”, Rachel Yates from Surfers Against Sewage hosted by Frances Sussex for Plastic Clever,..

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Serpentine Community Garden Past Present & Future

Our eighth mini-seminar was Serpentine Community Garden Past Present & Future, presented by Madeline Hall & Steve Philips. After 5 years’..

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Excellence in Consumption

Our ninth mini-seminar was ‘Excellence in Consumption’ Dr Terry Newholm, Reader in Consumer Ethics, University of Manchester.  Our life is in a..

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Electric Cars Aren’t the Future, They’re Here

Our tenth mini-seminar was Electric Cars Aren’t the Future, They’re Here. Nicolas Raimo spoke about how much electric cars have changed..