Think Global, Act Local

In the first edition of Think Global Act Local this year, we take a snowy walk to meet David on his No-Dig Allotment, and Jaimes Lewis Moran celebrates the East Leeds Repair Cafe. Listen in on Wednesday the 15th at 8pm, or afterwards on the East Leeds Community Radio player. EDIT: Now available to listen to at https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

This month, we visit an impressive social enterprise, Leeds Wood Recycling. And we’re joined in our broadcast van by two old friends - Nathan Stewart of Space2, the man who once offered us a drink made from garden weeds, and of course Clarrie - who has news of her latest mission: healthy bodies for a healthy planet. The programme is available now on the East Leeds Community Radio player. Wood, weeds, and wellness. All in December’s Think Global Act Local. Merry Christmas. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

In this month's Think Local Act Global we go for a walk from one side of Leeds City Centre to the other, on the special theme of energy - sources of energy, consumption of energy. How our sources have changed over time and how we're trying to move to more sustainable sources and lower consumption. 8pm Wednesday 13th November and afterwards on our radio player. elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

We're bringing you stories of climate actions from near and far in our new series of Think Global Act Local. This month, we’re starting at home, literally, with music teacher Matt, who’s been spending his summer holiday doing a major insulation retrofit to his former council house. Clarrie’s also had a busy summer, but found a few minutes to chat to a womble. And we’ve been eavesdropping on Justin Mog, of Forward Radio Louisville as he chats to Kate Lock of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, on everything from brass banding to carbon reduction targets. Think Global Act Local. With Rachael Unsworth. You’ll find us on East Leeds Community Radio on Wednesday at 8pm, and afterwards on our Radio Player. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

In the July edition of Think Global Act Local, we’ll hear about the plan to close a busy traffic route for a day, to hold a Green Fair. Also this month, Clarrie reports back from the launch of Seacroft’s Active Travel Hub. Neil dissects another climate misconception, and we catch up with climate activist Rob Greenland, as he reflects on the recent election result. Think Global Act Local with Rachael Unsworth. 10[, Wednesday 10th July on East Leeds Community Radio. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local For more information about salvaging after Leeds Festival, contact [email protected]

In the June edition of Think Global Act Local, we’re in Roundhay Park, finding out how it’s playing a vital role in butterfly conservation. We meet the growers who are running a food and cooking project from the Chapel FM allotment Clarrie has news of the Active Travel Hub, and environmental myth buster Neil Brophy takes to the road. Wednesday 12th June at 8pm, and afterwards on the East Leeds Community Radio player. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

In the May edition of Think Global Act Local we’re at the Old FIre Station in Gipton, where Nathan’s introducing us to Space Two’s Green Shoots. Neil Brophy will be debunking another climate myth - this month, he’s standing up for climate activists. And Clarrie’s going out for a walk…. It’s on Wednesday the 15th May at 8pm, and afterwards on the East Leeds Community Radio player. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

This month we’re definitely Thinking Global, as Clarrie and RachaeI cross continents to link up with a climate radio broadcaster from Louisville, Kentucky. To find out what they’re chatting about, you’ll have to listen to this month’s programme. It’s on Wednesday the 10th April at 8pm, and afterwards on the East Leeds Community Radio player. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

In the March edition of Think Global Act Local, we’ve left the studio behind, to take a walk around Leeds University with climate scientist and sustainability champion Hazel Mooney. We’re joined by Neil Brophy, who will be debunking another climate myth. Greenwashing this time. And someone you can always believe, Clarrie Ramsden visits Rein Park in Seacroft to talk to Kate Wormald-Smith about the Playbox. Think Global Act Local 8pm, Wednesday 13th March on East Leeds Community Radio. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

Think Global Act Local #25, 8pm Wednesday 14th February 2024

In February’s Think Global Act Local, we’re talking allotments. You may have seen the social media posts inviting you to rent plots at a new site in East Leeds. We talk to one of the entrepreneurs setting up a private alternative to traditional sites. Neil Brophy debunks some climate myths, and Clarrie has news of a new, and very inclusive, cycling club in East Leeds. Think Global Act Local, with Rachael Unsworth. 8pm Wednesday 14th February on East Leeds Community Radio. elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local

Did you make a climate-related resolution for this year? We’re a couple of weeks in, so how’s it going? Maybe you pledged not to fly abroad for this year’s holiday? We’re going to be talking to Anna Hughes of Flight Free UK, who could help you stick to that pledge. Nearer home, we’ve been asking people what climate-related changes they’re going to be making in 2024. And Clarrie has some ideas about how to go forward positively this year. Think Global Act Local. Find us on East Leeds Community Radio. This Friday at 4pm, and afterwards on our Radio Player. https://elcr.org.uk/think-global-act-local