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Totnes & Area Newsletter #100
13th May 2022
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Index 
- Next Big Meet up
- News
- In other news
- Upcoming 
- Self Organising systems

NEW MEMBER?
- info for you 


If you are new to Extinction Rebellion or joining XR Totnes and area from another local XR group - you are very welcome and there is a special section for you with links to help you get started - scroll down to the bottom of the newsletter  and/or email taawelcoming@protonmail.com
 

               The Big Meetup

                 

         Report from last Big Meetup

        Debriefing from XR April Rebellion in London,
                                         Vire Island, 25th April

                                             
The event was very well attended with a great celebratory atmosphere with lovely cakes and decorations that Marcea put around us.
We asked those attending to consider their experiences in London with the structure of Roses, Buds and Thorns.
This approach enabled us to consider the rose: the delightful parts; buds: those aspects that helped us with reflections, learning and growth; and thorns: what didn't work so well and could be improved in the future.

ROSES: lovely comments such as: "good energy and spontaneity of actions". Many people valued the role that the Samba band played in uplifting spirits while creating a lovely presence in London.
Participants greatly appreciated the roles played by the Ground Elders and Grandparents in the special actions created by them.
They also appreciated the good organisation and focused targeting of actions, especially towards big businesses and funders of fossil fuels.
Outreach days were a source of learning and joy for many of those present, especially door knocking. It was seen as particularly helpful for Totnes XR as we haven't developed our experience and skills adequately yet.
The presentations of personal experiences reflected, for some of us, how much more diverse XR is than we had thought all along.
Many appreciated the vocal presence of XR Youth and felt that XR doctors, nurses and health workers greatly enhance our credibility and weight of social and political influence.


BUDS: it was felt that XR needed to be more mindful about the way our actions impact on the public.
Some mentioned that the shock of returning home following a great Rebellion can impact on participants, especially newcomers, and that support needs to be offered to anyone needing it.
Those present expressed their appreciation of Hackney's use of surveys as part of their door knocking, emphasising that it was a very effective means of encouraging conversation. Many thought it might be worth adopting by Totnes door knocking group, expressing how eager they were to start this in Totnes as soon as possible.
Others asserted that disruptive actions needed to be accompanied by good, clearly expressed narrative. Why are we doing this? We need to be more creative, think out of the box so we can catch the public and media attention.
Finally it was suggested that we forged links with other groups in Devon and Cornwall to create mutual support structures.

THORNS: walking a lot presented a great challenge for some of those taking part in the Rebellion in London.
Many expressed their disapproval of the blocking of bridges in London. Particularly as it was noted that it impacted badly on doctors and nurses coming off shifts.
The very small coverage of the Rebellion in the British media was a source of great discontent. What is it that we need to do to encourage the public and the media to face up to and act against the disasters of climate emergency we are already facing? How do we break through these great barriers?
 
 
 


                       Next Big Meetup 

           Tuesday 31st May 2022, 6.00 - 7.30pm
                                                (note change of time!)   


                                             

 

We’re gathering outside at The Glade
for the next Big Meetup.

Directions here: https://facebook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a7729e336fd895447dd21c48b&id=05609c80f3&e=8c576fc30e 

Come along to catch up with old friends and make new ones too   - bring cake, a drink and wood/kindling to make a fire. 
The next Rebellion, starting 10th September 2022, will be here before we know it - book time off work now!  
We’re making a big push with outreach so there’ll be a workshop to help us all to have difficult conversations with friends, relatives, on the street and on people’s doorsteps.  This is for everyone, even if outreach isn't your thing. 
If you’re new to our local group and would like to chat to someone on the phone or on zoom before coming to a Big Meetup, contact Helen at taawelcoming@protonmail.com
Big Meetup dates 
We’re proposing a meeting in July - the 12th - and then perhaps more frequent as we get closer to the Rebellion. We’ll take a temperature check on this at the next BMU.  If you won’t be there and want to input, please contact the hosting team.
And remember - these are your meetings and we welcome all suggestions. Let us know -  taahosting@protonmail.com 
 

                               

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                        NEWS

Upcoming Events and Actions
Sunday 22nd May 10.30am - 1.30pm Brixham

          No To Industrial Fishing Protest!

                 

Ocean Rebellion with the Water Beings (Ocean Blues), Samba?
and other groups like the Brixham Yacht Club and Till the Coast is Clear will
Protest the Extension of the Fish Quay and Market in Brixham.
There will be plenty to see and do on the day. We still need people for the Discarded Fishing Gear Suits, to hold placards and flags, to sing and to interact with the public on how THEY would like to see £20m spent in Brixham and Torbay!
Come join us for a fun day out protesting at the seaside!
We have 2 banners which will say NO TO INDUSTRIAL FISHING and Yes to sustainable fishers plus one saying "No to the fish Quay and Market Extension" (Precise words to be decided on the latter).
For more information and a template letter/email
contact ‘Build Back a Better Devon’ Information, Press and Media Enquiries: Ed@betterdevon.uk 07724 601017 / www.betterdevon.uk
 

Hot news from Outreach -

at the Rotherfold for the Seachange Festival, Friday 27th - Sunday 29th May

XR and Ocean rebellion have been given a great opportunity by Seachange and the Bull Inn to use space at the Rotherfold for posters, banners, chalking, a stall - whatever we want to do! Plus they are offering drinks, loos, a place to stash stuff, and general support to us. If you want to get involved and can spare any time over that weekend to offer an XR/OR presence at the Festival, please get in touch - your nearest friendly Outreach person or Lu on ulul14@protonmail.com
See you there!
 

     Outreach and Project 3.5       

 
STOP PRESS: NEXT REBELLION STARTS 10TH SEPTEMBER 2022
Between now and September, our local group will be having conversations with friends, relatives, on the streets and on doorsteps. 
  • Are you up for raising awareness of the crises we face?
  • Are you up for joining a push to get more people supporting the Rebellion in ways that work for them?
  • Are you up for re-energising our local group with new rebels?
  • Are you up for helping like-minded neighbours connect around what matters to them? 
If you want to find out more about our general outreach team and its projects, join this WhatsApp group: 
 
If you want to find out more about door knocking and Project 3.5 - a national project aiming to mass mobilise for the Rebellion in September - join this chat too!
 
We need everyone and every part of everyone and it's more uplifting than you can imagine.  Watch this short video about door knocking and see if you're tempted to join us and find out about our approach in Totnes and Area. Training is available, just ask!  

If you do not use  whatsapp you can email:
TAAOutreachCommunityGroup@protonmail.com


South West Protestival 

All SW & Bristol rebels invited. 
We'll be planning the Summer Uprising.

TRANSPORT .subsidy available contact Noni  xr.regional.sw@protonmail.com
Train - Bridgwater or Castle Cary 
Lift Share - Telegram group! https://t.me/+ln8tyM3iGGIwZWM0 
Some parking on site
Camper vans welcome 
TICKETS . Sliding Scale 20 - 60 Can't pay? No-one Turned away https://buytickets.at/extinctionrebellionsw/694516

 ACCOMMODATION.   This is a CAMP-out,   BUT we want to support Accessibility & Inclusion 
Email us your access needs: xr.regional.sw@protonmail.com 
CHILDREN WELCOME    And catered for with activities! 
DOGS on leads 
Vegan FOOD included, Thanks to Welsh kitchen!! 
We're ALL crew so do chop & Wash up.
BRING  cuttlery.
BRING plate, cup and bowl 
BRING CASH for the Tea and Cake Cafe (Donate cake too if able. Vegan please & no nuts!) 

Remember 

Tickets Available NOW https://buytickets.at/extinctionrebellionsw/694516

 
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Self Organising Systems (SOS) 
 
Totnes and Area Self Organising Systems Circle has a visual representation of how our local group organises. Just click on the link   https://coggle.it/diagram/YGinvbFusf4W3_Us/t/xr-totnes-and-area-local-group
 
Here's how you can contact some of our main circles and teams, who can put you in touch with any teams in their circle that you'd like to explore.  If you're missing a contact, just message taawelcoming@protonmail.com:

                 

Post Action Arrest Support

APRIL ARRESTEES - WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU! You can contact us at any time. TAAarresteesupport@protonmail.com

 

Donations
PLEASE CAN YOU HELP?

Totnes & Area XR needs funds for venue hire, making banners, printing leaflets, bits of useful equipment etc.  Please could you make a donation (and a monthly standing order is even better!) to our Triodos account as follows:
 
A/c name: Totnes and Area Extinction Rebellion
A/c number: 21119023
Sort Code: 16-58-10

Many thanks
Erica, Finance Lead
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NEW MEMBER?  Info for you 


If you are new to Extinction Rebellion or joining XR Totnes and area from another local XR group - you are very welcome and here are a few links to get you started

If you need more information or just want to contact the Totnes and area local group -  email  taawelcoming@protonmail.com   or select an appropriate email from SOS section above.
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Sign-up to the mailing list, to get your own copy of our regular newsletter   
https://xrta.org.uk/subscribe-to-newsletter/


Join our facebook group - please, answer the 3 questions 
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/xrtotnes/

Our website https://xrta.org.uk/

XR membership is huge and growing and it can be a bit daunting, so the Rebellion Academy is a series of short on-line tutorials covering everything from "The 10 Principles" to how to write press releases and loads more!
https://uk.rebellion.academy/ .
It's a good place to start, with some basic orientation, and it can help you decide what sort of rebel you are and what sort of role would suit you.

Thank you for taking action to fight climate and ecological breakdown - we are all crew and feedback is always welcome - hope to see you on the streets soon

 
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