Swanage-based artist and author Geoff Francis: "If there's a God, it's nature"

The Daily Echo 13/2/17

Every inch of Geoff Francis's quirky Swanage home is filled with creativity.

The walls are barely visible behind the huge canvases of varying colours and themes proudly displayed in every room, while sculptures stand in the corners.

Story and poetry books are piled on the desks, albums full of stunning wildlife photographs are dotted around and upstairs in the attic workshop,
a coffee table is waiting to be upcycled.

Each of the works has its own story to tell. "This one is called Imagine No John Lennon," explains Geoff, while another depicts the melting of the polar ice caps and a sculpture he points out has an anti-war message.

It's clear that Geoff's creations are united by a singular passion - to protect our planet. A vegan for 45 years, and a staunch supporter of animal rights, Geoff has been hugely involved in charity work raising awareness of endangered species, animal welfare and the ways in which we are destroying our world.

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Update: Geoff's talk at the Purbeck Literary Festival was well received, and set something of a record for attendance in Swanage - over 20 people!

Catch Geoff on an 'Easy Vegan' discussion panel
2pm this Sunday 12th March at Brighton's VegFest.

NEW DATE - September 2017
The date has been moved to avoid planned railway maintenance
which could have made transport difficult for visitors.

The ANIMA Event:
Animals, The Earth and Us

Brockenhurst, New Forest
NOW Saturday 30th September 2017
10am-5pm and 7.30-10.30pm

An event to inspire and inform, illustrating how individual lifestyles can affect the planet and those we share it with. And to encourage visitors not only to take action in their own life but to actively support those organisations who are on the front line.

Daytime: 10 am to 5 pm
Get your organisation's message across. The event will offer a platform for at least 30 local and national organisations (and retailers) to provide information and raise funds for their work.

Bookings are already being taken. We are looking for a donation of at least £50 per 6 foot table (charities and not for profits receive a 50% discount). If you would like to be involved please contact us as soon as possible on 07581 221462 or email contact @nomoredodos.org

Split over four distinct areas, there will be

Main Auditorium: Organisation and retailer stands, vegan refreshments
Exhibition Room: An art exhibition of paintings, photographs, sculptures, videos, plus a wide collection of cards and prints, celebrating and questioning our relationship to the natural world. These will all be for sale
Stage Area: Films, talks and workshops
Craft room: Creative activities for children of all ages from 10 am to 4pm

Entrance: Suggested donation £2.50 individual, £5 family

Evening: 7.30pm to 10.30pm
The evening will be a musical event with accompanying film images of endangered species and habitats.

Tickets for the evening are provisionally priced at £12.50 and will include food and a drink (glass of wine, beer, soft drink). All food or drink will be vegan.