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Sustainability Conference - Jul 08

Sustainable Maidstone put on a conference for young people at St Simon Stock School. The conference was attended by around 30 pupill from West Maidstone ranging from 12 to 18 years old. Sessions on transport, water, energy, food, politics and waste were provided by: Stuart Jeffery, Dr Geoff Meaden, John Pasley, John Forrester, Fran Wilson and Sarah Goodwin.

The Power of Community - Jul 08

Sustainable Maidstone put on a free showing of "The Power of Community - How Cuba survived peak oil"

The End of Suburbia - May 08

Sustainable Maidstone puts on a free showing of "THE END OF SUBURBIA: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream" a film that looks at why fuel prices are rising and what we can do about it. "We're literally stuck up a cul-de-sac in a cement SUV without a fill-up" - James Howard Kunstler

An Inconvenient Truth - Nov 07

Sustainable Maidstone, with the support of Maidstone Borough Council put on a free showing of Al Gore's film An Inconevient Truth. Around 50 people saw the film and took part in the lively discussion that followed. The reaction of the sixth formers who attended the showing demonstrated the urgent need to address the real and present danger that climate change face us with.

Derek Eagle launches the County Town Farmer's Market - Jun 07

Derek Eagle has launched Maidstone's own Farmers' Market which is being held on the fourth Saturday of each month outside of County Hall, next to Maidstone East Station.

Derek Eagle: "Maidstone has needed a town centre farmer's market for a long time and it great that we can now begin to benefit from local produce. Local food is far more ecologically sound that food shipped from afar. Local food also supports local farmers and businesses, for each £10 spent on local food generate £24 for the local economy - when £10 is spent at a supermarket only £14 is generated for the local economy.

"Farmers markets also help connect people with the surround area. Kent is the Garden of England and the County Town should be the hub of this garden. The farmers market will help people to understand the key relationship that we have with our countryside and seasons.

"I am proud to have been able to bring local producers regularly into the centre of Maidstone!"