On Saturday 12th October, the newly formed Greenpeace Isle of Wight group held an event as part of the Common Grounds National day of action at the Unitarian Meeting Hall, Newport.
West Wight Labour MP Richard Quigley attended, along with Green Party candidate for Isle of Wight East (2024), Vix Lowthion.
A variety of partners
The event was very well attended and showcased the environmental protection work of the following local groups: Greenpeace Isle of Wight; The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Wilder Communities Project and Solent Seascape Project; Plastic Free Bembridge; Together for Mission Zero; Blue Seas Protection and Isle of Wight Biosphere.
100 days since the General Election
The date was an important one as it was 100 days since the General Election.
Elected representatives were invited to find out about the great work being done and what needs to be our next steps.
Speeches and debate
The event started with speeches and then the attendees met with the individual groups.
Both political representatives took time to find out about the work being done and show their support for next steps such as reduction in pesticide use and plastic pollution.
More meetings to follow
Attendees were very positive about the event and asked for it to be repeated to continue showcasing the work done, build connections with each other and with our representatives to develop the great environmental work being done on our island.
Watch this space for more events.
News shared by Lindsey on behalf of Greenpeace Isle of Wight. Ed
