Leeds Doughnut Festival November 2023 (Past)

A programme of events going on across Leeds & Otley surrounding the inaugural Global Donut Day.

Leeds Doughnut Coalition, Racial Justice Network, Otley 2030, and Space2 present 5 events celebrating and discussing Doughnut Economics from 10th-18th November 2023.

PLANT A SEED COMMUNITY FASHION SHOW
Friday 10th November 6-9pm @ The Old Fire Station, Gipton
Join us over in East Leeds as Space2 kick off the week of events, with a fashion show hosted by the wonderful volunteers at Clothing Rebellion. A working example of Doughnut principles in action, this group of local women upcycle, repurpose, and curate intercepted clothing, and provide it at affordable prices for the local community. Come along on Friday night to celebrate their work, with a delicious Montserratian vegetarian meal included.

CLIMATE COLONIALISM
Saturday 11th November 2-5pm @ The Methodist Church, Otley
Talk from Axe Drax on their campaign for sustainable energy, and against practices which affect our planetary boundaries and social foundation. Followed by a panel discussion with Otley 2030 and Racial Justice Network.

DONUT DAY DINNER
Monday 13th November 6-8:30pm @ Imagine Leeds Climate Hub, Leeds City Centre
A cosy potluck dinner at Imagine Leeds & viewing party for the DEAL network's programme of events for Global Donut Day, an opportunity for anyone interested or involved in the Doughnut to share a meal and have a natter!

PLANET REPAIRS
Friday 17th November 6-8:30pm @ Imagine Leeds Climate Hub, Leeds City Centre
A call to action for Leeds to think globally while acting locally, and a discussion of the Doughnut in relation to climate action and anti-imperialist frameworks from global majority countries. Screening of Racial Justice Network's 13th Recommendation film, followed by presentations from Melany Zarate (Racial Justice Network) and Ben Mussanzi (Centre Résolution Conflits).

MARKETPLACE, TALKS, & WORKSHOPS
Saturday 18th November 12-5pm @ Imagine Leeds Climate Hub, Leeds City Centre
Stalls for sustainable businesses and local climate action groups running through the afternoon. Running alongside, there'll be a workshop exploring Basic Income through the Doughnut lens, and talks with Q&As. Laurie Parsons will be discussing the Doughnut in relation to the fast fashion industry, and Paul Chatterton will explore degrowth and climate justice in relation to Leeds Doughnut Coalition's work.

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    Nathan Stewart

    Leeds, UK

    Sustainability practitioner looking to downscale the doughnut to communities in and around Leeds

    Luis Palicio

    Leeds (UK) / Oviedo (Spain)

    I want to learn more about how we can apply doughnut economics to our local community.

    Tim Frenneaux

    Leeds, England, United Kingdom

    Here to contribute to a better future

    Jenni Brooks

    Leeds, England, United Kingdom

    I'd like to connect, learn from and share with others doing similar things nationally and globally.

    2 comments
    Jenni Brooks 11 months ago

    A fantastic, standing-room only community fashion show on Friday with amazing food, kids having the time of their lives and good vibes all round!  Then a really stimulating, inspiring event on Climate Colonialism in Otley with 30 folk attending.  Last night Storm Debbie didn't dampen our spirits for the group watch-in to the awesome DEAL programme.  Well done to all involved so far.  I can't wait for more later in the week!  

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    Tim Frenneaux 11 months ago

    Go Leeds!

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