Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth Why join Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth?
Contribute to changing something that you feel strongly about
Increase your knowledge, of environmental issues and the way the 'system' works - receive our newsletter with easy actions you can take
Acquire useful experience and skills in a variety of areas from public relations and media to educational work
Meet like-minded people and have fun!
Feel more connected to your local community
How do you campaign?
Campaigning is simply taking action to promote change and this encompasses a very broad range of activities. The following list isn't comprehensive - and as you can see there's something for everyone:
Taking part in Friends of the Earth's Days of Action - where all the groups all do the same awareness raising activity with the general public on the same day for maximum impact
Organising street stalls or stalls at festivals to promote the local angle of an issue
Hosting a talk, public meeting or debate
Promoting environmental campaigns or issues through local or regional media
Taking part in a demonstration, rally or lobby of parliament
Participating in a local authority consultation
Visiting schools or other learning establishments in relation to environmental issues
Creating visual props, displays and other creative installments to catch peoples' attention an imagination
When and where do you meet?
Everyone is welcome to come to our meetings, find out what we do and take part. We meet on the last Thursday of every month at 7.15pm for 7.30pm (except December). We meet in the Organic Cafe at Langton's bookshop, Church Street, Twickenham. The nearest station is Twickenham, and the venue is only a few minutes walk from 490, H22, 33, R70, R68, 281,267, R68,110, 290 bus routes.
What do I do next?
Visit our website www.rtfoe.org.uk, attend the next meeting and join us using our online form.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
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