Action on Climate in Teignbridge (ACT) is to hold its first Act with the Arts Climate Festival in 2024.
ACT is inviting writers, poets, musicians, dancers, artists, actors, schools, and local community groups to join in creating events that engage, excite, illuminate, and explain what our changing climate means for people in the district and what we can all do to make a difference.
The Climate Festival runs from Saturday 22nd June to Saturday 29th June 2024.
The climate and ecological emergency is the biggest challenge facing humanity and the natural world we all rely on.
We need to make it our priority to reduce the carbon emissions that create global warming and minimise our impact on the natural world that is causing the sixth mass extinction.
Engaging with the arts can help us express our feelings. Many of us are fearful for the future if we fail to make the changes needed. We can share our concerns with family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours, and listen to theirs in turn.
Kate Benham, chair of ACT, said: “The idea of our Act with the Arts Climate Festival is to bring awareness via the arts, as we need to make tackling climate change our top priority. The festival will give the people of Teignbridge the chance to find out more and encourage them to help make a difference.”
There will be a wide range of events, exhibitions, workshops, performances, and films throughout Teignbridge, suitable for all ages. Highlights include the opening ceremony on Saturday 22nd June, the Forest of Children’s Wishes, the Nature on the Green event, and exhibitions, workshops and performances throughout the week.
The festival now has its own website, which you can visit here for much more information.
For more information, or to get involved, please contact Paul.
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