Why I am hopeful
Mon 14 Sept · 18:00
Friends Meeting House
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A talk by Andrew Dames will take place at the Friends Meeting House in Cambridge on 2026-09-14. Dames will discuss his experience after being released from Brixton prison. The event is free to attend.
Andrew Dames recently released from Brixton prison (after Just Stop Oil protest in 2022), talks about his experience.
Andrew Dames has undertaken a 750 mile walking pilgrimage from Shetland to the Supreme court in London in support of it's ruling on tertiary emissions, and the Scottish court of Session' ruling Rosebank and Jackdaw oilfield developments unlawful.
"Recent actions by our government and highest courts are starting to lead the world out of the fossil fuel era.”
This event is hosted by Cambridge Quakers. To find out more about Quakers visit: quaker.org.uk/about-quakers
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Why I am hopeful takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 18:00.
Why I am hopeful is held at Friends Meeting House in Cambridge (12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA).
Entry to Why I am hopeful is free.
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A talk by Andrew Dames will take place at the Friends Meeting House in Cambridge on 2026-09-14. Dames will discuss his experience after being released from Brixton prison. The event is free to attend.
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Organiser’s full description
Andrew Dames recently released from Brixton prison (after Just Stop Oil protest in 2022), talks about his experience.
Andrew Dames has undertaken a 750 mile walking pilgrimage from Shetland to the Supreme court in London in support of it's ruling on tertiary emissions, and the Scottish court of Session' ruling Rosebank and Jackdaw oilfield developments unlawful.
"Recent actions by our government and highest courts are starting to lead the world out of the fossil fuel era.”
This event is hosted by Cambridge Quakers. To find out more about Quakers visit: quaker.org.uk/about-quakers
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Friends Meeting House12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA
Queen Edith's, Cambridge
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When is Why I am hopeful?
Why I am hopeful takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Why I am hopeful taking place?
Why I am hopeful is held at Friends Meeting House in Cambridge (12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA).
How much are tickets for Why I am hopeful?
Entry to Why I am hopeful is free.
How do I get tickets for Why I am hopeful?
Tickets for Why I am hopeful can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
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Until Monday, 14 September 2026
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