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A Series Of Talks By World-Renowned Environmental Experts
At HOPTalksDorset, we believe that environmental conservation is not just a responsibility, but an opportunity to create a better world for all. Talks are held every month at Sladers Yard Cafe and Art Gallery in West Bay, Dorset. These cover topics ranging from rewilding, environmental pollution, organic farming, the effects of climate change on marine life, butterfly conservation, the preservation of tropical rainforests, saving of coral reefs , management of protected sites and reserves, Citizen Science projects. etc. Most talks are given live by the speaker and some of these are filmed for wider distribution. Some events include a panel discussion with well-known experts, and all include an open discussion with the audience.
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Dr Deborah Benham – ‘Biomimicry & Bioregioning by Dr Deborah Denham’ (delivered at Sladers Yard, West Bay, 31st Jul 2025)
Stewart Macpherson – ‘Charles Darwin200’ (delivered at Chapel in the Garden, Bridport, 31st Mar 2025)
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HOPTalksDorset is part of an initiative aiming to inspire and inform individuals, families and local communities with tangible actions to help combat the effects of climate change and environmental degradation, and to raise money for charities working in these areas.
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Nov
Why Should Dorset Care About Net Zero? An Audience with Bob Ward.
Following the success of his May talk “What Impact is Climate Change Having on Dorset?”, Bob Ward will return to Sladers Yard with a sequel exploring Dorset’s shared concerns about Net Zero. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more insightful discussion on one of today’s most pressing topics. Join us for an informative and engaging talk, followed by a Q&A, where Bob will answer your burning questions about Dorset’s path to net zero.
If you can’t attend but would like to share your thoughts or questions, simply reply to this email (let us know if you wish to remain anonymous). We’ll do our best to put your questions to Bob and share his responses afterward.
This event will be recorded and made available on our new website (currently under construction), along with many other talks.
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December
An Evening with Brian Jackman. How eco-tourism saved Wild Africa.
Due to the busy Christmas period we've decided to bring our HOP Talk forward to earlier in the month. And, we're very pleased to announce that Brian Jackman will be our guest speaker. Come along and join Brian for an inspiring talk on how eco-tourism is helping to preserve Africa’s great wildlife and wilderness.
Brian is a respected wildlife travel writer whose work spans decades of African safari experience. Through his writing and advocacy he supports the concept of eco-tourism as a tool to help protect wild places and wildlife. His voice has helped shape and promote the idea that safari tourism when done properly, can help “save” wildlife areas, rather than threaten them.
Early booking recommended.
Tickets are available from The Bridport Tourist Information Centre or online from the link below.