Groups

Writes letters in support of prisoners of conscience and individuals detained unfairly; raises awareness about human rights.
Meets: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 7.30pm, 1st Tuesday of the month (except for a break in August). Get in touch for details.

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Also visit Amnesty International UK for national online actions.

Meets: online via video conferencing, 7.30pm, usually 4th Tuesday of the month (except for a break in August). Get in touch for details.

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Campaigns against the proposed Shrewsbury North West Road and in favour of transport schemes for people not cars.
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Critical Mass urban bicycle ride to celebrate cycling.
Meets: The Quarry Park by Porthill Footbridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 6pm, last Friday of the month.
More info via Facebook Page   More info via Twitter page.

! Group bicycle rides suspended until further notice.

The movement’s immediate objective, as the UK leaves the European Union, is to campaign to protect the hard-won rights and standards which we have enjoyed as a member state. In particular, employment rights, climate and environmental protections, food and farming standards, data protection, peace and security, consumer rights and crucially the rights so far enjoyed by EU nationals and UK nationals in the EU. The long-term objective is to campaign to re-join the EU.

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Extinction Rebellion (XR) is an international movement which uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to halt mass extinction and minimise the risk of social collapse.

For more information about XR Shrewsbury, please visit its Facebook Page or its website.

For more information about XR Wenlock Edge, which is associated with XR Shrewsbury, please visit its Facebook Page.

For more information about XR Shrewsbury Youth, please visit its Instagram page or its Facebook Page.

Extinction Rebellion (XR) is an international movement which uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to halt mass extinction and minimise the risk of social collapse.

For more information about XR South Shropshire, please visit its public Facebook Group or its Twitter page.

Fairtrade Shrewsbury exists to promote the understanding and use of Fairtrade products. It can provide speakers at meetings, in schools, churches or community groups, and can offer sale / return stalls. It also helps to run the Fairtrade stall in The Market Hall. This is open on the usual market days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 9.30am to 3pm. The stall is staffed by volunteers, and any profits are ploughed back into the stall or to support the work of Fairtrade.
More info via website   More info via Facebook Page

Grassroots coalition of organisations and individuals seeking to persuade Shropshire County Pension Fund to commit to fully divesting itself from fossil fuels amid the climate emergency. This creates the opportunity to re-invest in green energy. One of the many Fossil Free divestment groups in the UK.
For more information, please visit Fossil Free Shropshire's website. Also see the national and international websites of the Fossil Free campaign.

Campaigns for an improved environment locally as well as on a national and international level. Created the Shrewsbury Green Guide.
Meets: online via video conferencing, monthly. Get in touch for details.
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Also visit Friends of the Earth UK for national online actions.

Campaigns against the root causes of poverty and inequality and for a greener and fairer world. Organises speaker meetings and runs an informal economics book club.
Meets: The Abbey pub, 83 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5AZ, 7.30pm, 2nd Tuesday of the month (except for a break in August and a social gathering in December). Possibility of joining in remotely via video conferencing.
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Also visit Global Justice Now for national online actions and events.

This is the environment network of the groups across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin working on sustainable issues. These include affordable warmth, food waste, climate change, transport and electric vehicles.
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Gives the public access to information about waste reduction, recycling, upcycling, biodiversity and permaculture, as well as hosting displays by local groups and artists. Offers an informal meeting area for environmental groups and talks.

Hosts upcycling and art and craft workshops on demand. Runs a Litter Picking Club - members may check out litter picking kit for clean-up projects.

Occupies the first and ground floors of Unit 19-26, Riverside Mall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1PH.

Please enquire about public opening times.
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Part of the Shropshire Green Parties.

Holds public meetings on local and national green issues periodically.
More info via website

Promotes Green Drinks, informal gatherings where anyone who is interested in green issues can chat with like-minded people over a drink (whether non-alcoholic or alcoholic).

Green Drinks: Marquee, The Wheatsheaf pub, 17 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire,  SY3 8JY, from 7.30pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month.
! Subject to change depending on the public health situation.

The partnership's main aim is to produce an action plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin council areas by 2030. People can sign up as an individual supporter or as a member organisation via the partnership's website. The partnership was launched in August 2020, produced version 1 of its action plan by the end of 2020 and will work with stakeholders to deliver net zero. This initiative has support from Green Shropshire Xchange, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, the councils and other organisations.
More info via website

SEMA is about uplifting and advocating for our minority or majority-world communities and individuals here in Shropshire and its surrounds. Its focus is the wellbeing and cohesion of our communities.
More info via Facebook Page

Holds events in Shrewsbury and elsewhere in Shropshire, promoting the cause of justice, freedom and peace for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, Israel and throughout the world.
More info via website

Holds speaker meetings and discussions open to all. Those with religious faith are welcome.
Meets: online via video conferencing, 7.30pm, 3rd Thursday of most months. Get in touch for details.
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This is a group of activists motivated to fight austerity. The group is not party political, although of course fighting austerity is a political activity. Members are particularly concerned to fight cuts in the NHS and in Education. They are also concerned about inadequate public transport in Shropshire. Other topics demand the group's attention from time to time, e.g. a voter registration drive. Its activities range from petition work in the street, to public meetings, to leafleting at events or locations.
More info via public Facebook Group

Also visit The People's Assembly Against Austerity for national activities.

SSIF was formed over a decade ago to create understanding and diversity within the different Faith Communities in South Shropshire. It has a diverse membership and conducts many different events throughout the year to Celebrate our Diversity.
More info via website

Environmental grassroots organisation working towards a more sustainable and low carbon community in the town of Bridgnorth and its surrounding district. Leads on and supports a number of initiatives in the town, including the #PreventPointlessPlastic campaign, and belongs to the Shropshire Against Pointless Plastic (SAPP) Coalition.
Meets: either online via video conferencing or at The School Room, downstairs of the United Reformed and Methodist Church, Cartway, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4BG, 7.30pm, 2nd Thursday of the month. Get in touch for details.
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Works with the local community, helping people to live more sustainable lives, be resilient to shocks and make a better future for our children.
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Car users who also recognise the need for change - a sustainable mix of transport serving the traveller, health and the environment.
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