Upcoming Speakers - Help Our Planet Series May-July 2025

Hello All

It’s time to pencil some important dates into your diary.

We’re delighted to announce our upcoming series of HOP Talks where the following experts, activists, and storytellers have taken up our invitation to share their thoughts and insights on the environment, ecology, and climate change.

The next HOPTalks is Thurs 29 May where we’ll ask: What impact is climate change having on Dorset?

We’ll be hearing from Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director, Grantham Research institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science

📅 Thursday, 29 May, 7PM
📍 Sladers Yard, 6 West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4EL
🎟️ https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/product/hoptalks-what-impact-is-climate-change-having-on-dorset-thursday-29-may/

⬇️ Learn more and register:

HOPTalks: What impact is climate change having on Dorset?

What could and should we do? Coastal and river flooding along with heatwaves are accelerating coastal erosion and affecting both water and land based wildlife. The growth of these impacts are predicted to continue for at least the next 25 years meaning Dorset will have to adapt and become more

West Dorset NewsGarry Constable

Future dates:

19 June The Health of Our Seas: Protecting Oceans, Preserving Life

DOUG SKINNER
Formerly a marine biologist and Human Genetics researcher at Queen Mary University. Co-founder of Planet Purbeck and passionate supporter, speaker and activist for Greenpeace since 1971. A passionate beekeeper now retired and resident in Swanage, Dorset.

31 July Thriving with Nature: Biomimicry, Bioregionalism, and the Path to Resilient Communities

DR DEBORAH BENHAM
PhD in wildlife conservation, multi stakeholder engagement and ecotourism. A Biomimicry Educator, Gaia Education sustainability trainer, community organiser and nature connection guide with a passion for fostering living systems-based solutions, providing pathways and practices toward ecological citizenship.

Details of future events will be available closer the month in question with bookings made at the Bridport Tourist Information Centre (Tickets) website.

7pm (Doors 6pm hot supper and bar available)
Tickets £12 (concession £6)
Please book in advance from Bridport Tourist Information Centre.
t: 01308 424 901
https://bridportandwestbay.co.uk/tickets/

SLADERS YARD West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4EL
sladersyard.co.uk

Come along, learn, and be part of the conversation.

We look forward to seeing you.