Talks & Debates
'FREE LOVE' - Then and Now...(10.45-11:30)
In anticipation of Valentine's Day Feb. 14 and as the start of the 40th Anniversary year of the 1968 World Wide Social and Political upheavals we have a very Romantic 'in the round' discussion on that our favourite topic, so called 'Free Love'.
We will look at what 'Free Love' meant to people in 1968 as many people started or, in the case of some people, continued rebelling against Traditional Marriage and Romantic Relationships as well as Conventional Sexual Mores. We will then look where we are at in 2008 and the effects that 60's style Free Love has had on us (in the counter-culture and mainstream) both Romantically and Sexually.
The changes for Women, Gay People and various Immigrant Groups will be discussed. Everyone is an expert on this topic so please bring your own views, perspectives and personal stories to the circle discussion on this relevant topic.
Host: Jeff(GoodJeff) Laster
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SACRED SITES, CONTESTED RITES/RIGHTS: (Midnight-2:00)
As the struggle for the preservation of StoneHenge and various Sacred Sites continues, ROBERT WALLIS, Sacred Sites expert and author of the new book 'SACRED SITES, CONTESTED RITES/RIGHTS' comes to Synergy to give us a detailed overview of the history of Sacred Sites in Britain and an update on the current situation.
He will be joined by various Sacred Sites activists 'King Arthur' Pendragon, Susanna Lafond, Brian VizionDanz and other special guests.
Synergy clubbers will be encouraged to ask questions as well as brainstorm with the panel on what needs to be done in the future to conserve, improve and transform Sacred Sites in Britain.
ROBERT WALLIS is the author of the seminal work, 'Sacred Sites, Contested Rites/Rights' and is widely acknowledged as Britain's top expert on the subject. His previous book, 'Shamanism/neo Shamans: Ecstasy, Alternative Archaeologies and Contemporary Pagans' was short listed for the Folklore Prize in 2003. He has written extensively on the subject of Shamanism and Paganism in numerous journals and on the Net and is a frequent speaker on the subject.
Host: Susanna Lafond
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Climate Abuse - "getting over the addiction!” by Jonathan Essex (02:00-02:40)
As well as speaking for Talk Action Jonathan works for bioregional who focus on "One Planet Living" - creating the possibility from buildings to community actions for sustainable communities based on a visioning framework developed jointly with WWF.
Green Party - Spokesperson for climate change for the SE. Have also spoken on behalf of Campaign against Climate Change and Green Peace, Green Economics Institute, Christian Ecology Link, Institution of Civil Engineers, LSE and trained by www.bethechange.org.
Biofuels - worse than fossil fuel? By Jim Roland, eco-campaigner (02:40-03:00)
We know we have to shift to renewable energy, so why have biofuels been called "worse than fossil fuel"? Are any biofuels sustainable? A talk and discussion with slides.
Chairperson of campaign group 'Biofuelwatch', an organisation which is striving to ensure that only sustainably-sourced biofuels can be sold in the European Union.
Condemns the burning palm oil fuels as it’s a main contributor to climatic change.
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Open Mic (03.00-04.00)
Your time to talk about any issues you feel important about! – Host: Brian Viziondanz
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