Loving Earth exhibition opens at Scottish Maritime Museum, Dumbarton

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2021-09-25 00:00 - 2022-02-05 00:00
https://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/dumbarton-museum/
Scottish Maritime Museum
Phone:+44 1389 763 444
Website:https://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/
Address: The Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank Castle St., Dumbarton G82 1QS

A display of Loving Earth panels will be on show at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton from 25 September until the end of January 2022.

A series of textile workshops will be organised during the course of the exhibition.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm . See the museum's website for further details of exhibition opening times, access and associated events.
NB Please check covid-related information on the museum's website and book your ticket in advance where possible.

 

 

https://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/exhibitions/coming-soon-loving-earth-project/

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    2021-09-18 - 2021-09-25 All day

    An exhibition of Loving Earth Project panels from our collection will be held at St Mary's Church in Wendover, as part of  Great Big Green Week, from 18 to 25th September.

    The exhibition opening times are as follows:

    • Saturday 18th September: 12.00-17.00
    • Sunday 19th September:   12.30-17.00
    • Weekdays:                         11.30-17.00
    • Saturday 25th September: Workshop 11.00-16.00
    • Sunday 26th September:   12.30-17.00

     

     

  • Loving Earth panels at Maryhill Burgh Halls
    2021-09-18 - 2021-11-12 All day

    A selection of Loving Earth Project's textile panels will be on display in the foyer of Maryhill Burgh Hall during COP 26 and in the weeks before it.

    Come and see some beautiful textile images in different styles made by a variety of people in around the world, about some of the things they personally love, what needs to happen to avoid damage to them from climate and environmental breakdown,  and what the panel- makers are doing to help.

    What do you love?  You can also add your own contribution to the installation of Loving Earth postcards at Maryhill Burgh Halls.

    Free.

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  • Loving Earth Project display opens at Tayport Festival
    2021-09-24 - 2021-09-26 All day

    A selection of Loving Earth panels will be happening as part of this festival at the Tayport Auld Kirk from 24th to 26th September.

    Details to follow and at https://climatefringe.org/climate-fringe-week-events/

  • Caring for what we love in the face of environmental threats
    2021-09-24 19:00 - 2021-09-24 20:30
    In this evening’s panel discussion, invited speakers  will talk about some particular challenges depicted by Loving Earth panels of their choice, what is being or can be done locally,  and what more needs to be done at national and international levels. There will also be opportunities for audience participation. 

    Speakers will include:

    Alistair McIntosh - Glasgow Quaker and environmental campaigner
    Zarina Ahmed - Climate change and environment officer
    Gillian McFarland - Visual artist working on land use
     Lindsey Fielder Cook -  Quaker United Nations Organisation
    Jon Slowe: Director, Delta Energy & Environment consultancy

    Rici Marshall Cross  (Edinburgh Quakers) will be the MC.

    This panel discussion will be held both at Glasgow Meeting House and on Zoom, and is Free.

    Book here to join us on Zoom

    Book here to join us at Glasgow Meeting House,   (numbers limited for COVID restrictions. subject to availability of space and COVID restrictions).

     

  • Dumbarton Climate Fringe weekend : LEP textile workshops
    2021-09-25 All day

    Drop – in, facilitated textile workshops at 10.30am – 12.30 and 1.30pm – 3.30pm to coincide with the opening of the Loving Earth Project exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton.

     

     

     

     

    https://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/event/dumbarton-climate-fringe-weekend-loving-earth-project-panel-making-workshop/

     

     

     

     

     

  • Loving Earth Sewing Circle
    2021-09-25 10:30 - 2021-09-25 12:00

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    Facilitated informally by Jasmine Piercy.

    Starts at 10.30 am UK time

    Email jasminep321@yahoo.co.uk  for the Zoom link. Free.

  • Loving Earth workshop in Wendover
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    Sally Prendergast and David Blackmore will be jointly running a free Loving Earth workshop at St Mary’s on Saturday 25th September 1100-1600,  in conjunction with the exhibition of Loving Earth panels at the church. This will provide an opportunity to reflect on the issues raised by the exhibition and to respond individually and creatively.

    There is no need to book – just turn up, enjoy some reflective conversations and start sketching out some ideas. Tea and coffee will be served.

    Further details at https://stmaryswendover.org/ .

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    2021-09-25 11:00 - 2021-09-25 15:00

    This community fair  is  part of West Midlands wide BIG GREEN WEEK to demand action on the climate and ecological emergency.

    Speakers, tables and activities identifying how a sustainable future can start in Cotteridge,  includes a small display of Loving Earth Panels and information and guidance on how to get involved.
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  • Loving Earth panels at Canterbury Eco-Fair
    2021-10-23 10:00 - 2021-10-23 15:00

    A display of Loving Earth panels and associated materials will be shown as part of this Interfaith Ecofair.

     

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