The theme for our next block of Knowledge Exchange Café talks is climate and our environment. Along with NESCAN (North East Scotland Climate Action Group) we have a fantastic programme of cafes lined up for you.
Comments received from people who attended cafe talks include:
"The session has given me an insight into how I can save money and help the environment at the same time! I had no idea that I could get hair straighteners repaired locally, I would usually just buy new ones. Thank you." Circular Economy talk at Inverurie library in June.
"It was a great talk, especially finding out new knowledge about seeds. This was very relatable...gave me an insight into growing my own food and how I could learn from those who volunteer at community allotments, I will definitely be looking into this." Food for Thought talk at Peterhead library in August.
If you enjoy taking part in discussions and stimulating conversation our Knowledge Exchange Cafes are the place to be. The talks are led by specialists who talk about their topic of expertise and then present to you questions which leads to discussion and conversation.
Our cafes take place in person or online. If you attend in person, you will find the space set up with tables and chairs cafe style, so you will be sitting in small groups. Of course, you can’t have a cafe without coffee therefore you can enjoy a hot drink whilst debate, discuss and deliberate.
Join Karina, from NESCAN, at Ellon Library on Thursday 24th October, 4.30 - 6.00pm. We hear a lot about a just transition when people talk about the move from our old oil-based economy to the green new economy. In this discussion with Karina from NESCAN we will examine what those words mean and how climate justice can embrace the local as well as the international agenda.
Join Ria from NESCAN at Alford Library on Saturday 25th January , 10.30 - 12 noon. Fits it a’ aboot? At this cafe talk, Ria will be discussing active travel, what is it and what are the options?
Join Francesca, NESCAN Community Development Officer, at Macduff Library on Thursday 13th March, 5.30 - 7.00pm, to have a blether about all things food and how we can all make small positive changes to help our planet by adapting the way we buy and eat food in the North East of Scotland.
Join Rose at Portlethen Library on Thursday 22nd May, 5.30 - 7.00pm, as we discuss the links between the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis and examine some simple things you can do to support the natural environment that surrounds you every day.
If you would like to attend this event, please email: library.events@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
