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Rise Up To Reawaken
Nov
7
3:00 PM15:00

Rise Up To Reawaken

DISCUSSION
£8.00

Why are we here? What does it mean to be alive together at this moment? And how can we be fully present to all that is being asked of us and offered to us? In this discussion we will explore ways we can rise up to reawaken our understanding of our own presence, reawaken our bodies and our senses, reawaken our emotions and feelings that have been dulled and denied, and reawaken our intrinsic, loving instincts.

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Rise Up To Reclaim
Nov
7
1:00 PM13:00

Rise Up To Reclaim

DISCUSSION
£8.00

How do we reclaim power and resources from the hands of the few, to distribute to all human and non-human creatures? How do we radically reinvent the concept of ownership, within our homes, our workplaces, our communities and landscapes to ensure that every living being has equal access to all the incredible wonders that Earth has to offer? Join this rich discussion to explore this vital topic.

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Rise Up To Reconnect
Nov
6
4:00 PM16:00

Rise Up To Reconnect

DISCUSSION
£8.00

How can we now reconnect with each other, in our community, across generations and across borders and ideologies, to rise up to meet this moment together? And how can we reconnect with the natural world or to a greater web of consciousness, to truly realise the power of unity? Join us for this powerful discussion.

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Rise Up To Reimagine
Nov
6
2:00 PM14:00

Rise Up To Reimagine

DISCUSSION
£8.00

When do we find time to dream? When do we really get the chance to flex our imagination and practice long term thinking, to look into the future and imagine where we could go? When do we make space to reimagine ourselves and ways we could live differently? In this rich, creative discussion we will hear from those who can help us relearn our childlike sense of possibility and ground us in ways we can practice imagination in our everyday lives.

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Imagine Feeling Better
Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00

Imagine Feeling Better

DISCUSSION
£6

We all want to feel good about ourselves and we are all seeking better ways to be happy. But have we been looking in the right places? Have we found what really makes us feel better? Can all of us enjoy a good life without harming the natural world? In this illuminating talk, three happiness heroes share their fascinating secrets. With guest speakers Dr Jude Currivan, Amisha Ghadiali and Betsy Reed.

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Imagine Better Nature
Oct
20
5:00 PM17:00

Imagine Better Nature

DISCUSSION
£6

Imagine stepping out of your front door, wherever you live, and feeling close to nature. Imagine what this could do for our wellbeing, our confidence and sense of adventure. Our expert wild speakers will help us find ways to connect with nature, as one of the best things we can do to stay happy and healthy. With guest speakers Kurikindi, Carole Wright, Mima Letts and Ruth West.

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The People’s Palace of Possibility
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

The People’s Palace of Possibility

THEATRE / DISCUSSION
£6

On at 1.00pm, 3.30pm and 6.30pm - 90min show. This is an invitation to help build the People’s Palace of Possibility: to discover distant utopias, air your frustrations and fears, and to take action to realise a better - or at least less bleak - tomorrow. Part performance, part installation and part conversation, this is an uplifting and collaborative experience designed to question what is possible and how we might get there.

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Imagine Eating Better
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

Imagine Eating Better

DISCUSSION
£6

Imagine being able to enjoy a delicious, highly nutritious, diverse range of foods that were all grown near to where you live. Join us to hear from the leaders of our new food revolution and discover how eating better food has the power to transform our lives, our health and our surroundings.

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Dash Café: Earthly Wisdom
Oct
19
7:15 PM19:15

Dash Café: Earthly Wisdom

MUSIC / SPOKEN WORD / DISCUSSION
SOLD OUT

Could indigenous wisdom be the key to saving our future? In the midst of a climate crisis, this special Dash Café brings together Indigenous activists and musicians from around the world. Sharing knowledge of our environment from indigenous cultures we will learn how to be better caretakers of our world through performance, music, and storytelling. Co-curated by Border Crossings’ ORIGINS Festival.

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Metamorpho-SISTER
Oct
19
7:00 PM19:00

Metamorpho-SISTER

DISCUSSION
£6

MetamorphoSISTER will bring together some of today’s most engaging, transformational women, who will be inspiring and motivating us into a better future. Curated and produced by an incredible all-female team from Coventry (14-17yrs), MetamorphoSISTER will bring together young people to learn together, unite together and act together. In partnership with the Positive Youth Foundation.

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Imagine Dressing Better
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00

Imagine Dressing Better

DISCUSSION
£6

Dressing better is so much more than what we wear. How could our fashion choices help to improve our mental health? How can our outfits empower women? What if the most beautiful clothes were also the best for people and nature? Fashion is transforming and we have invited the trailblazers at the forefront of this regeneration to help us imagine dressing better. Featuring Dorte De Jesus, Francesca Baur, Sarah Divall and Emma Lawson.

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Imagine Living Better
Oct
19
4:00 PM16:00

Imagine Living Better

DISCUSSION
£6

Wouldn’t it wonderful to wake up to an easier day, every day? With free renewable power in your warm, insulated home; a relaxing commute to work along nature strewn cycle paths and living a supportive, creative community. This may sounds like the future, but this is all happening right now. Tempted…? Come and find out how to make this life your new reality. With guest speakers Agamemnon Otero, Sue Riddlestone, Paul Allen and Tina Evans.

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Conversation Café and Craft Workshops
Oct
19
to Oct 20

Conversation Café and Craft Workshops

DISCUSSION / CRAFT
Free

Join the Conversation Cafe at The Cart, Talking Birds' pop-up pavilion, community forum and creative workshop space, offering shelter, culture, company and conversation. Come and chat to us about what you have seen at the festival and and connect with other festival-goers. And while you are here, why not get involved in some of our free craft activities?

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