Greenpeace Lewes – what’s happening in March

A round-up of meet-ups, campaigns and climate and initiatives that Greenpeace Lewes is hosting or supporting. (Photo shows the unveiling of a Friends of Lewes plaque in Temple House on Lewes High Street by James MacCleary MP – left, marking its role as the headquarters of Greenpeace International 1982-1989.)

Zoom with Greenpeace UK
Tuesday 3 March 6pm-7.30pm, online
Join Greenpeace UK volunteers from across the country for a special live virtual briefing with Greenpeace UK Co-Executive Director Areeba Hamid, who’ll share plans for the next six months, including strategy for the local elections and beyond
Greenpeace members can register on Greenwire, non-members please email  to get the Zoom link.

Greenpeace Lewes Group March Meeting
Tuesday 10 March, 7pm, House of Friendship, 208 High St, Lewes, BN7 2NS
All welcome this monthly meeting to discuss current and future Greenpeace activities in Lewes and nationally.

Big Plastic Count Week
Monday 9 March-Sunday 15 March
For one week in March, thousands of people will be counting every piece of plastic packaging they throw away. Together, they aim to uncover the true scale of the UK’s big plastic problem and call on the government to do more about it. Still time to register and participate here.

Defend our Right to Protest March
Tuesday 17 March, 2pm-5pm, Central London
Government plans to give police new powers would effectively ban repeat protests. Join many civil society groups marching to Westminster to meet with MPs to demand they oppose this attack on our rights. Email to request booking link.

Greenpeace Campaign Stall
Sunday 22 March, 10am-2pm, Cliffe Bridge, Lewes, BN7 2RE
Come and hear what Greenpeace Lewes are doing and learn about national campaigns – or join our team to engage with members of the public about Greenpeace and how they can support its work.

Together Alliance Demonstration
Saturday 28 March, central London
A coalition of local groups is joining forces for the ‘Together Alliance’ demonstration against the far right, including Greenpeace, marching from Trafalgar Square to Westminster. The local coalition has arranged a subsidised coach from Lewes to London (leaving 9.20am, returning at 6.30pm). See more in the Climate Hub newsletter article here.