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 – Whether it's rainforests or recycling you're passionate about, joining RTFoE will enable you to make a difference locally and globally 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

What do you campaign on?
We campaign on Aviation and Air Pollution, Waste and Recycling Local Strategic Planning Richmond Park Energy and Climate and Food

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, which 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 now using now our online form.
We look forward to meeting you soon!