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Campaigning www.freetibet.org - Free Tibet Campaign stands for the Tibetans' right to determine their own future. It campaigns for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and for the Tibetans' fundamental human rights to be respected. Founded in 1987, Free Tibet Campaign generates active support by educating people about the situation in Tibet. www.tridentploughshares.org - Trident Ploughshares is a campaign to disarm the UK Trident nuclear weapons system in a non-violent, open, peaceful and fully accountable manner. Charities www.afghanschools.org - Website of The Afghan Schools Trust, a small charity based in Scotland that is dedicated to improving the lives and opportunities of children in Afghanistan. www.bbka.org.uk/beesabroad - A UK charity which aims to alleviate poverty in developing countries through the advancement of the craft of beekeeping. Bees are really important! Education & Sustainable Futures www.alternativetechnology.org.uk - An educational resource centre with showroom and shop on the banks of the Rochdale Canal in Hebden Bridge. Weirdigans' Dave Brooks (Smiley D) teaches renewable energy to school kids and college students in West Yorkshire and East Lancashire via the ATC and is available to do the same on a freelance basis in other areas. www.herbalmedicine.org.uk - Website of the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, a non-profit making organisation, founded in 1992 and dedicated to the furthering of herbal knowledge, education and research. www.nggonline.org.uk - Website of the Northern Green Gathering, a small volunteer-run environmental/educational gathering, promoting sustainable living and co-operative working. NGG organise a 4-day camping event with workshops & campaigns, permaculture, organic veggie cafes, stalls, healers & alternative therapies, kids space, theatre & circus workshops, and a showcase of environmentally-friendly living in action, including solar and wind power. www.treesponsibility.com - A not-for-profit community group involved in tree-planting and related activities. Originating in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, Treesponsibility groups are now setting up around the country. Tree-planting holidays recommended! www.sacredbrigantia.com - Info about the ancient earthworks of Thornborough Henge in North Yorks (under threat from quarrying) and the annual Beltane celebration there... Food www.veggies.org.uk/acd/groups/caterers - Contacts for vegetarian caterers around the country...if we can't attend your event, someone on this list maybe can! Compiled by Veggies of Nottingham - have a look at other parts of their site for information about all kinds of co-operation & campaigning. www.organicportal.co.uk - An extensive online Directory for Organic Produce and Services.Organic Portal also has an online Organic Forum, numerous Articles on Organic and Green Issues and an expanding Recipe section. Well worth a look! Networking www.freewheelers.co.uk - Linking drivers and passengers to share the cost of travel. Saves you money, helps other people and reduces pollution. www.hebdeneye.org - Latest sights and sounds of Hebden Bridge, with interesting, amusing & sometimes inflammatory online debates. www.radicalroutes.org.uk - Network of independent housing and workers co-ops, a must look for all those interested in alternative lifestyles. Performance, Art, Music www.blackpowdermonkeys.co.uk - The Black Powder Monkeys are a professional firework display company, based in the Yorkshire Dales, providing original, high quality, memorable shows for all types of events, locations and budgets. www.kulu.info - Kicking psychedelic acid trance outfit. They do a great night once a month at The Mill in Bradford and put on occasional events elsewhere. A fine night out with superb djs, decor and vibes. www.mostlyacousticcumbria.co.uk - Online guide to the acoustic roots music scene in Cumbria...events, discussions, info, useful links... www.stonegate-studios.co.uk - Friendly and professional Recording Studio for musicians and bands around the Yorks/Lancs border. www.swervyworld.com - Swervy World is a musical performing arts company. An eclectic mix of live music, costume, cabaret, theatre, circus and dance results in performances that are imaginative, exciting, inspiring and fun. Swervy World are available for private and public events both indoors and out, anywhere in the world and any day of the week. www.thefireswingers.com - Performers giving an amazing show including fire, acrobalance, clowning and more ... www.wierdstring.co.uk - 3 men, 14 strings, wild and wonderful music. Enjoy them in Weirdigans at events around the country, check out their site for more info. We're SO lucky to know them!
www.mooncup.co.uk - The Mooncup is a reusable menstrual cup made from soft silicone rubber. It lasts for up to 10 years, saving an awful lot of money, landfill space, plastic and bleach compared with conventional towels and tampons. It's also better for your body. The Mooncup company is completely ethical. Em Weirdigan recommends them! www.spiralbridge.co.uk - Hebden Bridge's on-line shopping mall. www.spiralsun.co.uk - Mobile Solar Showers, for festivals and similar events. They're eco, they look good, and they make you really really clean!
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