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Join us at Velocity Café for a talk from Kate Rawles about her new book ‘The Life Cycle’: 8,000 Miles in the Andes by Bamboo Bike!
Kate Rawles is a writer, cyclist and former university lecturer in environmental philosophy who uses adventurous journeys to raise awareness about environmental challenges. She writes for a range of publications, is a mountain and sea-kayak leader and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. She grew up mainly in Scotland and went to university in Aberdeen and Glasgow. She currently lives in Cumbria.
Adventure in the Andes - The Life Cycle biodiversity bike ride
One woman's journey through South America - and the devastating story of our planet's disappearing biodiversity.
Pedalling hard for thirteen months, eco adventurer Kate Rawles cycled the length of the Andes on an eccentric bicycle she built herself. The Life Cycle charts her mission to find out why biodiversity is so important, what's happening to it, and what can be done to protect it.
From the Pacific Ocean to rainforests and salt flats, Kate learns that armadillos can cross rivers by holding their breath, that Colombia has more species of birds than North America and Europe combined, and that in threatening ecosystems, we're tearing down our own life support system. En route, she witnesses the devastation of goldmining and oil drilling but finds hope in the incredible people working to regenerate habitats and communities. As she reaches the 'end of the world', she realises that to tackle biodiversity loss we all have a role to play.
“A gripping read for anyone who cares about what we're doing to the planet and how we can change it” - DAVID SHUKMAN, FORMER BBC NEWS SCIENCE EDITOR
“Searing observations focused on our need to protect biodiversity - A tour de force” - SIR TIM SMIT OBE, CO-FOUNDER OF THE EDEN PROJECT
“An informative, uplifting and truly important book” - JONATHON PORRITT, AUTHOR AND CAMPAIGNER
A hot/cold non-alcoholic drink of your choice will be provided between 6.30 - 7.00pm.
This event is a part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival, a month long celebration of localism and community engagement with a focus on climate action taking place across the Highlands & Islands.
Throughout September we plan to host a number of events here at Velocity Café, as well as partnering with other venues in Inverness, supporting and celebrating Community Climate Action.
For other festival events visit Velocity's events page on our website and keep up to date through our Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also see whats happening in other areas across the Highlands & Islands throughout September by checking out the Festival 2024 Map 👉 https://www.hiclimatefest.co.uk/events
How the tickets work - Pay What You Can:
Tier A - Standard Ticket - £8 - covers cost of hot drink, partial event costs & puts small amount to subsidised places.
Tier B - Cost Price Ticket - £6 - covers cost of hot drink and partial event costs.
Tier C - Subsidised Ticket - £4 - covers cost of hot drink.
All ticket prices include booking fees.
There are limited spaces for the workshop so please only book if you are able to attend. This event is supported by funding provided by the Highland Community Waste Partnership.
NB: One requirement of the funding is that we collect feedback from participants about the event. You will be asked to fill out a feedback form at the end of the session.
Photography: We will also take photographs during the session for sharing on social media and reporting purposes. If you are not comfortable having your photograph taken, please let us know.
Attendance & cancellation policy: As places are funded, please only book a ticket if you know you are able to attend. If your plans change, you must cancel your ticket and let us know with at least 48 hours notice of the event start time so that others can attend.
For any questions or accessibility requirements, please email HCWP@velocitylove.co.uk