The peaceful power of positive community energy

Our lively new year walk buzzed with fresh ideas: from beekeeping to allotments and environmental art, films to festivals, conversations about transport, waste and energy stimulated by the views of the new Ouse valley incinerator, plans for wildlife walks and a village connections cycle ride...

There was no evidence of green moles or agents provocateurs... just enthusiastic people enjoying a local walk motivated by the desire to create a better world! Village connections walks always buzz with the peaceful power of positive community energy!

George Monbiot's Guardian article this week expressed real concerns that "spying on environmental activists serves no one's interests. Lets end this insult to democracy." He is particularly worried about the implications for civil liberties of the lack of accountability of the organisations involved...

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