The tenth day of the tenth month 2010 is shaping up to be the largest single day of carbon-cutting action in the planet's history. 10/10/10 is a global initiative that will see people across the Island and around the world teaming up to make a difference on and around Sunday October 10th - from creating cycle paths to launching community gardens.
Globally this is a joint initiative between the international climate organization 350.org and the UK-based 10:10 campaign. In the Isle of Man, the One World Centre is helping to facilitate 10/10/10, working with other voluntary organizations including Friends of the Earth IOM, IOM Permaculture Association, Manx Organic Network, Transition Isle of Man and Zero Waste Mann.
“People across the Island have really embraced the idea of 10/10/10,” said Katie Keenan, One World Centre Administrator and Events Coordinator. “While we are seeing some projects that will make a serious difference – like the renewal of the Middle River cycle path – the day is also very much about fun, about celebrating our ability to make that difference. That’s where events like the Laxey Wheel and Milntown celebrations come in.”
Events on the day – Sunday 10 October 2010
10/10/10 Celebration at the Laxey Wheel
•Sunday 10 October, 10am to 7.30pm
•Children's activities from 2pm, plus stalls, music from local bands, entertainment, local food and drink, community art projects, an electric bike and more…all for a special admission price of just ?2, all day!
•Hosted by Manx National Heritage, working with the One World Centre
10/10/10 Action & Fun in the Organic Orchard at Milntown, Ramsey
•Sunday 10 October, 11am to 4pm, Milntown House, Lezayre Road, Ramsey
•Free admission to the organic orchard, with farmers market, craft stalls, apple talk and display, face painting, willow weaving, and apple tree planting at 2pm. Bring plants/produce to swap!
•Organised by Transition Isle of Man North
Bee talk
•Sunday 10 October, 2pm, Laxey Pavilion/Riverside restaurant, Laxey Glen Gardens
•A talk by Mr Harry Owens, IoM Beekeepers Association, on the critical role of bees in agriculture and growing crops, food and plants. Open to all - no charge.
Continues
Wednesday 29th, September 2010 03:06pm.