Welcome to Fair Doers!

We face great challenges over issues such as global justice (in trade, politics etc), climate change and our use of resources. These can seem daunting and confusing, and it may seem beyond us to make any real difference. But actually there’s a great deal we can do, and it’s not too hard, especially if we work together to help and encourage each other. And Christians should be taking a lead in these things!

So, ‘Fair Doers’ is a new group starting in West Oxfordshire:
* For all who want to be more effective in loving God and our neighbour, in a practical way...
* ...or anyone who has a nagging feeling
they should be more aware, informed, or involved in these...
* Working together for
- Balanced awareness and understanding of key issues
- Mutual encouragement, inspiration, and motivation
- Critical mass to achieve things we can’t do alone
* Accessible and non-intimidating, even for the least experienced or active
* Focused on practical applications and achievable steps
* Informal and fun!
* Supported by web resources, including (we hope) an online group forum, events calendar, and help links
* Affiliated to Christian Concern for One World, (http://www.ccow.org.uk/) an established charity helping Christians in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire
to pray and act on global issues.

We are trying to connect with all who may want to be involved, so if interested please email marcus.Simmons@talk21.com or phone 07803 753684.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Witney Allotment Campaign (WAC)

http://www.squidoo.com/allotmentswitney http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101486584126 Witney Allotments Campaign is asking for Witney Town Council to spend the £400,000 it has been given form.action providing allotments for residents – they have a statutory duty to do so, and there is great demand from residents, with a waiting list over 2 years long. This is a worthwhile and well-run campaign; the ‘Squidoo’ site has a nice clear presentation of reasons, and the Facebook page shows an excellent example of letter writing campaign; it makes the case very clearly and positively

This cause seems well worth supporting, and we can learn and be inspired for all sort of other causes too. Click the links above to join in; and you and also reserve an allotment very simply, by ringing Elisa Snook on 01993 704379 or emailing elisa.snook@witney-tc.gov.uk.

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