Academy Award® Winner for Best Documentary of 2009, THE COVE follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, shining a light on a dark and deadly secret. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, including hidden microphones and cameras in fake rocks, the team uncovers how this small seaside village serves as a horrifying microcosm of massive ecological crimes happening worldwide. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery, adding up to an unforgettable story that has inspired audiences worldwide to action.

THE COVE is directed by Louie Psihoyos and produced by Paula DuPré Pesmen and Fisher Stevens. The film is written by Mark Monroe. The executive producer is Jim Clark and the co-producer is Olivia Ahnemann.

We look forward to seeing you there !

Freeganism might not be to everyone’s taste ( pun intended!) but protagonists look upon this as a lifestyle choice that, if nothing else, helps them highlight the amount of ‘stuff’ – whether it’s food or material goods – that is not only created, but is just thrown away when it could still be put to good use.

We’ve got two short films to present,  followed by a discussion led by two members of the Cambridge Transition Group – come and join us for what’s sure to be an interesting session !

8pm,  Wednesday 9th November at the Stable Rooms,  St Andrew’s Church,  Histon.   See you there !

Followed by home-made cakes, coffee and discussion.

• 9th March   Home – a film by Yann Arthus Bertrand
• 13th April The Power of Community – how Cuba survived Peak Oil
• 11th May A Farm For The Future – effects of peak oil and climate change on food production
• 8 June In Transition 1.0 – the first film about the Transition Movement
• 12th October The Economics of Happiness – Does Capitalism and Globalization come at a price ?

Venue:  Stable Rooms, round the back of  St Andrews Church, Histon (past King Bill pub, down lane on the left)

Doors open at 7.45.  Film starts 8.00 pm

Book a seat by emailing Simon on films@hicca.org.uk or calling 01223 528212.  Or just turn up!

We are grateful for the support of  St Andrews Church in allowing us use of the Stable Rooms, and also for funds and cakes kindly donated by volunteers and supporters.  Donations (cash or cakes!) for future events welcomed.

It is an enormous privilege to have Tony come and speak to our villages and I hope as many of us as can make it will turn out to hear him speak about his thoughts on politics after Copenhagen, his time at Friends of the Earth and his hopes as potential Green MP.

Tony Juniper is a campaigner, writer, sustainability adviser and one of the UK’s best known environmentalists. For the last 25 years he has worked for change toward a more sustainable society at local, national and international levels. From providing ecology and conservation experiences for primary school children, to making the case for new recycling laws, to orchestrating international campaigns for action on rainforests and climate change, his work has sought change at many levels.

Should be a great opportunity to meet Tony and question him on current environmental/climate change issues.