Morvern does COP26
Community groups in Morvern have pulled together an impressive array of events to coincide with the COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow.
Morvern does COP26 got under way on Monday with a seed collection session as an introduction to the seed collecting competition which will run for the duration.
The idea started with climate change conversations within the community which were initiated by Stephen Hardy, a local Scottish Wildlife Trust ranger.
Veronique Walraven from Morvern Community Trust continued: ‘These conversations covered a wide range of subjects, however, we wanted to give them more visibility so we decided we would ask different groups to organise an event during COP26 so that we could create our own COP.
‘It is a showcase of all the exciting projects that are already taking place and it will highlight the issues we as a community need to address.’
All events are free, although some might ask for a small donation. Morvern Does COP26 has been put together in a short amount of time with no budget.
Thursday November 4:
Talk by Annabel Lawrence about the Mission Blue project and the importance of Hope Spots, 7.30pm, Lochaline Village Hall.
Friday November 5:
Fridays for Future, event for high school pupils. Afternoon, Lochaline.
Saturday November 6:
Pond Project at Lochaline Primary School. Come and see the work being done to improve biodiversity at the nature garden and maybe even lend a hand to build the new nature pond, 11am, Lochaline Primary School.
Messy Church ‘Caring for God’s Creation’. Everyone Welcome 2-4pm, venue TBC.
Sunday November 7:
Village and shoreline clean up, organised by Morvern Community Council, 11am, meet outside the Hub.
‘Caring for Creation’ COP26 themed worship, noon, Kiel Church.
Monday November 8:
Herbal Walk with Clare Holohan. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Donations for charity. 10am, Ardtornish Estate yard.
Drop in and learn about native oyster monitoring with Annabel Lawrence, 11am-1pm, Lochaline Pontoons.
Tuesday November 9:
Nature walk up the Black Glen led by Scottish Wildlife Trust Ranger Steve Hardy, with Donald Kennedy. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. 11am, Acharn/ Rahoy nature reserve car park.
A conversation around climate issues: A faith perspective led by Rev Donald McCorkindale, 7pm, www.aksm.org.uk/cop26
Wednesday November 10:
Distillery tour and net zero talks for buildings and beyond by Amy Stammers and Sally Semple, 3pm, Nc’nean Distillery.
Talk by archaeologist Jennie Robertson: Land Use in Morvern: A Historical Perspective, 7.30pm, Lochaline Village Hall. Organised by Morvern Heritage Society.
COP26 themed evening prayers. 10pm, www.fb.me/ AKSMparishes.
Thursday November 11:
Knit and Natter – Bring your knitting and come along for a good natter. 10.30am, Café L.A.
This week’s Lochaline Toddlers session will focus on the natural environment. 12.30pm, Achnaha Community Wood.
Friday November 12:
Morvern COP26 Gathering. Our final event with short presentations about current and planned environmental projects in Morvern, performances from local musicians, time for conversations, tea and cakes and Nc’nean whisky cocktails. The winner of the seed collection competition will be announced. 7.30pm, Lochaline Village Hall.