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Over 70 signatures gained as Final Demand stunt is performed in Eastleigh

Eastleigh residents sent a clear message to Chris Huhne today by signing up to the Friends of the Earth campaign to rein in the big energy companies.

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Over 70 signatures were added to a petition calling for a public enquiry into high energy bills as spoof representives of the Big Six companies, thanking hard-pressed consumers for their soaring profits.

Campaigner Steve Burgess said:

"We were overwhelmed by the response to our campaign and it's clear that there's a strong demand for tough action. Eastleigh residents have sent a message to Chris Huhne that he can't ignore. He needs to address the power of the Big Six energy companies and make them invest in clean power and cutting energy waste."

Friends of the Earth recently unveiled a report showing that households in the UK could face extra costs of around £300 per year as the bill for using fossil fuels to generate electricity spirals even higher. With nearly 10% of households in Eastleigh already in fuel poverty, local MP Chris Huhne must address thir urgently in his role as Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.

FINAL DEMAND: Join us on 21 January

Members of the group will be out in Eastleigh on Saturday 21 January speaking to the public about rising energy bills as part of our Final Demand campaign.

There are various ways you can get involved on the day and in advance, for example:

collecting petition signatures
handing out leaflets
working with local media
blogging or tweeting
taking photographs/filming

If you're interested or want to find out more, contact us on 020 7566 1676 or email Nikki Packham: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Meeting 22 February 2012

On Weds 22 February we'll be meeting up at The Art House in Southampton to re-launch Southampton and Eastleigh Friends of the Earth. If you'd like to be involved or have ideas about what issues we could be working on locally, then come along or get in touch.

Bring along your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. We look forward to seeing you there.

Join us 7.30 - 9pm at The Art House, 178 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DW.

We've set up a Twitter account, so you can keep up to date with our activities.

And if you haven't found us yet, we are also on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27799894916&ref=ts

Local Campaigning

We're keen to work on issues important to you locally, so please take a couple of minutes to tell us what you're concerned about and what you'd like to do locally on the environment.

Grass is Greener Energy Show

When: Saturday 17th September

What: A day of Off Grid entertainment including:

- Bike powered TV and smoothie maker
- Bike and solar powered concert with Seize the Day at 5pm
- Music from Still Moving DJs
- Performance by Junk who have appeared on TV, featuring percussion from recycled stuff!

At sunset we have the Solar Cinema from Brighton which will be screening short environmental films, hopefully directly onto the walls at Tyrrell and Green park.

Where: Tyrrell and Green Park opp Guildhall Square
More Info: Cara - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Refreshments available from the Solar Cinema so please buy lots as that is how they make their money!

Running order (subject to weather conditions and light!)

3pm TV screening climate change DVDs

4.30pm Still Moving DJ

5pm Concert by Seize the Day

6.15pm Still Moving DJ

6.45pm Performance by Junk from Britain's Got Talent

7.05pm Still Moving DJ

7.20pm One Way Theatre's Film Screening

9.40pm Screenings finish

10pm Event ends

Video Petition - A Call For Change

A video petition from the people of Southampton calling on the UK Government and Southampton City Council to "Do Something" about Climate Change - see

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8unLgC34MzY.

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