Grow Change 2020 - 'Everyday Self-Care, Care For Each Other And The Environment'
In January 2019, over 300 people came to a week-long series of events at Grow to discuss and share stories and ideas on the theme of self-organising. Topics ranged from ethical economics; community resilience and gentrification; education out of the institution; climate action to skill sharing. This continued to be the theme for the rest of the year for Grow and continues to be inherent in the way we operate as a business and in our events programme. You can read more Grow Change 2019 on this blog.
In January 2020, the themes of Grow Change will be ‘Everyday Self-Care, Care for Each Other and the Environment’. Join the Grow Change Facebook Event.
We have chosen this theme as we believe whatever the dominant political and economic system we operate in, as individuals and as a collective we can find ways to make changes to empower and care for ourselves and others everyday. In turn, we can support each other as we try and change the narrative during these turbulent times of a climate emergency and global social injustice.
One of the main findings of Grow Change 2019 was many of those who reject the neoliberal model of profit at any cost were seeking emotional support, as well as financial, for themselves and their projects. The themes will underpin the programming of events in 2020.
Wednesday 15th January 6-9pm
Change can start at the dinner table - FREE Come down to meet people with the passion and know-how to choose the foods that reduces impact on the environment and where to source it. There will also be the sharing of healthy and affordable recipes and some tasters of food and drink from local ethical suppliers. Join the Facebook Event.
What’s going on?
Launch of our new EcoRefill Station in partnership LocoSoco so you can refill your Delphis Eco with vegan and cruelty free professional cleaning products.
Our new head chef, Lola Demille will be sharing tips, healthy and affordable recipes and suggestions about ethical and sustainable sourcing. As well as giving away some tasters of her dishes.
The team from Global Challenge // Local Solutions will be around to chat about their projects and how to get involved as well as
Briony and Sarah part of the Global Challenge // Local Solutions Collaborative will be on hand to help you make paper pots to pot herbs and scraps to put on your windowsill and answer any questions about building partnerships for climate action.
Thursday 16th January 6-9pm
Self-care , caring for others and the environment - FREE
In our eyes, it's never been more vital to ensure we have the strength to face the challenges ahead and build a future where empathy and kindness prevails. Come down as we share tips to give us all the tools to help us know our worth, take care of ourselves and help the planet too. Join the Facebook event
What’s going on?
Trees for Cities will be joining us to share information about their next tree planting day in Hackney Marshes on 1st Feb and about how you can join others to get involved in volunteering to plant and care for more woodlands, orchards and street trees across London.
The Tree Musketeers and Overgrow East will also be talking trees and sharing skills!
Hackney Herbal will be here to chat about using herbs for self care and teabag making!
Code St Clothing invite you to lean how to sew buttons and make small repairs. There's a pride in being able to mend something yourself and keep it going/not buying new and craft is good for your mental health and wellbeing.
Minimal Animal will be offerning free tasters of their eco green cosmetics necessary for everyday use.
Eco-Refill - we're launching our new eco-refill station where you can refill Delphis Eco cleaning products in partnership with LocoSoco
and beyond will be creating spaces that allow you to harness your imagination and collectively redesign your ideal world. Being able to imagine the future you want is an essential starting point for creating the world you want to see. Come join them in this positivity-fuelled activity!
The Zero Emissions Network led by Hackney council and supported by the Mayor of London aim is to improve local air quality and promote sustainable business practices. Come and find out about what they can offer - eco audits, bike mechanic training, electric vehicle and cargo bike trials, car club memberships and help and guidance on how to transition to cleaner more sustainable businesses.
Geoff & Pam will be sharing info about 'The Listening Place' The Listening Place - there is no charge and no catchment area - if you can get to us we will see you -it is a face to face rather than a "drop in " or phone service although of course we do talk to persons on the phone and you can self refer or go through the NHS etc - we try and see you within 3 days.
Friday 17th January 5-8pm
Ethical Economics Meetup & Social - FREE (with DJs from 8pm onwards) Since we started as an experiment in ethical and sustainable business 5 years ago, we’ve been committed to exploring the question - is it possible to be a financially sustainable enterprise in London whilst:
Paying London Living Wage
Using eco-electricty; eco cleaning and recycled products
Sourcing locally and sustainably wherever possible
Working in partnership with independent and ethical enterprises wherever possible
Using organic and fairtrade wherever possible
Offering free entry events wherever possible to share music, art and community workshops
This meet up focuses on ethical products and how and where you spend your money can be an everyday political act to help care for others and the environment by taking away from the multi-nationals, tax avoiding corporations and support your community. Join the Facebook Event
We’re also launching our new sustainable supper club on Tuesday 14th January 7-11pm where new chef Lola Demille takes on you on a culinary journey of locally sourced and sustainable dishes which are also good for your health with some surprises in between courses.