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If you think you will find real ale in Asia, Richard Martin................

So Richard Martin is off to pastures new.  Many of you will not know who Richard is, but if it wasn't for him then this online group network would not...
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Will all the Dave's please sit on one side of the table

At our last Greenpeace group meeting, we discussed two blogs, both by friends of mine and both called Dave, in which they considered the way Greenpeace...
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Nottinghamshire MP's associated with anti wind MP Heaton Harris

In case you have missed it, Greenpeace mounted a sting on Tory MP Chris Heaton Harris who is the campaign manager for the Conservatives in the upcoming Corby...
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Nottinghamshire power station occupied

Early this morning protesters occupied a combined cycle gas turbine power station (CCGT) that is being constructed in West Burton on the borders of...
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Bear in the Square

It was a bright and sunny day at Market Square today whne we went down to meet the people of Notingham with Paula the polar bear.  Paula proved very...
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Tuna campaign one year on

Last year we were campaigning outside certain supermarkets (and inside them with little sticky labels).  As a result we have made the UK the most...
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"The debate on whether to evaluate Arctic energy resources is over. We are now focused on safe execution"

I was browsing through Gas International, the magazine for gas managers and engineers when I came across a rather alarming article.  It was entitled "The...
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October Get Active newsletter

Let’s sort out our Energy Future by Richard George, Energy Campaigner We are standing at an energy crossroads and a new law, the Energy Bill, will set out the...
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New Shell Garage in Nottingham? Don't mind if we do!

On monday 1st October Shell opened up yet another new garage. This time the site was in Nottingham City Centre, so it was Greenpeace Nottingham's turn to show...
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Shell Day 2 - garage closes

So we arrived at the Shell garage at the Priory Island in Nottingham to discover the police were already there!  Last time we did a peaceful Shell Day...
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Nottingham Save the Arctic

NOttingham City Council supports Arctic text-petition

Councillor Alan Clark text-signed our petition to 'Save the Arctic' on behalf of the city council, outside the Council House.  It's great to have some big...
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People protesting outside a Shell station

September Get Active newsletter

Your chance to #TellShell to stop Arctic drilling by Vicky Wyatt, Climate Campaigner Over two weekends in July Greenpeace supporters took action to shut down...
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Shell Day 2 final arrangements

So I said I would let you know where and when Shell day 2 would happen.  Apparently the Total garage in Nottingham that is being converted to a Shell...
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Shell announce no drilling in the Arctic this year

News reports across the world have been documenting the decline in Arctic sea ice to the point where it is at the lowest level ever.  Even in the United...
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Shell Day 2 important update

We have found out that there is a new Shell garage due to open in the centre of Nottingham very soon.  The Total garage at the bottom of Huntingdon Street...
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Gedling Show Fisherman's Friend Campaign

Well it was a busy day for Nottingham Greenpeace. The Gedling Show was rife with things to see - including a dog show, a circulating jazz band, an airplane...
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Facebook conversations with Waitrose

Why Waitrose?  Aren't they supposed to be the good guys?  Well, they may sell lovely ethical food and super delicious cakes, but they are entering...
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Small Group, Big Impact!

Another successful day for the Nottingham Greenpeace gang. Although our group was small, the 'Save the Arctic' message was passed on to a great many...
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August Get Active newsletter

Shell-Day 2 Saturday 22nd September by Sara Ayech, climate campaigner Last month saw two huge days of action against Shell in the UK in support of our...
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Brinsley Animal Rescue Centre Save the Arctic at Their Open Day

What a fantastic day we had at Brinsley animal rescue centre open day! This is an event that owners Jon Beresford and Bethan Hewis run every year. Jon and...
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