After the successes of last year’s ‘Refugee Nativity’ and recognising that the refugee crisis is still as acute as ever, Vita Nova, a community theatre group for those in recovery from addiction, have teamed up with the ESOL (English as a Second Language)  department at Bournemouth and Poole College to rehearse and present a new version of The Nativity. This very special performance of ‘Refugee Nativity’ will primarily be performed by cast members for whom English is a second, third or fourth language.

Artsreach is Dorset’s touring arts organisation, giving rural communities all over the County the opportunity to see and participate in high-quality arts events in their own villages. As a charitable organisation, Artsreach aims to make ticket prices accessible to everyone.
These three events are well worth going to see and we suggest you book your tickets soon to avoid disappointment. Enjoy!

As we reflect on this year’s BHM and its theme of change, DEED, and many of the organisations we work with, are trying to change people’s perceptions of the world around them.

Louise’s talk at BCP Council’s BHM event on the 5th of October led by the BCP Race & Cultural Diversity Staff Network, emphasised that black history is local history and asked the audience to reimagine our relationship with the past. Whilst there, Louise received an award for her work promoting black history in Dorset.

DEED’s Sarah Wise will introduce the ‘PLACE: Paths to learning – Active Community ‘Exploration’ project which brings together 4 approaches from 4 partners to explore Place-Based Learning through P4C, Questing, Therapeutic and Natural Gardening and Local to Global action.

Rebecca Bone, Headteacher at Winterslow Primary, will then share what they have achieved and the next steps on their journey to support young people’s learning about environmental sustainability.

Dorset Race Equality Council (DREC) seeks a Chief Officer on a permanent basis. However, a long-term secondment may be considered. Dorset REC works across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole to challenge racism and achieve a fairer and just society. The Chief Officer (CO) leads the work to liaise with the different groups, public bodies and minority ethnic communities.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Damers First School! It’s so powerful to see children taking what they have learned in school out into the community, inspiring other young people and adults to get involved too! Projects have included litter picking, writing letters to their MP and creating wildflower meadows! Damers First School, in Dorchester, has received the 'Echo Schools Green Flag' accreditation with Distinction.

Do you want to deliver more sustainability and climate education in your school? Are you struggling to know where to start? Are you looking for a space to easily meet, share ideas and plan together? DEED would like to offer you in-school support for individual staff members and groups working together on these big global issues.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage with global issues? Do you believe we should prepare them to face the challenges posed by sustainability and global citizenship? We are looking for new Trustees to join our small, dynamic team.

Our friends Jo and Sarah of The Fairtrades Team have bought this event to our attention. As the new term begins they would like to invite you to join them for Great Big Green Week, organised by the Climate Coalition it’s a national celebration of positive action on climate.

What world are you dreaming of? The world is in a climate and nature emergency. All life on Earth is at risk. When the future feels so uncertain, how can we move forwards with vision and courage? And with care?

An entertaining and captivating blend of drama, dance, music and video projection that focuses on the tough lives experienced by many children in rural India.

Gain recognition for your classroom practice and develop your expertise as a Global Teacher. Get your tickets now!

Kushti Bok, DEED and Shire Hall invite you to a FREE talk and exhibition celebrating Gypsy and Traveller heritage in Dorset, at Shire Hall Museum

We had a fantastic day yesterday with the Eco Team at Allenbourn Middle School on an after school litter pick. What an inspiring group of pupils, led brilliantly by Cheryl James, teacher of science and maths and our PLACE project lead teacher!

During Introduction to Global Learning training session with trainee teachers in Poole Scitt we explored a range of resources together, discovered the multiple impacts of the life of a single-use coffee cup, diamond ranked the 9Rs and sorted photos of India and the UK to challenge negative stereotypes.

Our staff member Sarah and new Trustee Jenny had a very busy Friday morning delivering workshops on change-making and consumerism with over 140 pupils and staff at Dumpton School in Wimborne as part of their Earthshot Prize Day.

What a wonderful time we've had recently. We visited both Witchampton School and Pokesdown Primary School delivering workshops about chocolate in celebration of Fairtrade Fortnight.

Utopia Theatre will perform their production ‘Here’s What She Said To Me’ live in Portesham on the 12th of March and Motcombe on the 13th. Utopia is one of the UK’s leading African theatre companies and is eagerly anticipating its first tour since the national lockdown in 2020. Returning to touring with energy and ambition.

Joanna Milis, Education Campaigns Manager, Fairtrade Foundation will be joining us. We would love you to join us too to hear more about Joanna’s work and how Fairtrade is tackling the climate crisis, which is the biggest threat to the livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers and agricultural workers in low-income countries worldwide.

Climate Justice, Hope and Action

These key resources launched late last year offer a free of charge, cross-curricula set of lesson plans that look at climate change through the lens of climate justice and active hope.