Welcome to XR
Hello and Welcome!
You may have been motivated to join us because you've decided that you must take action. Or maybe you simply want to find out more before becoming involved. Still, we know that taking that first step can be a challenge. Thank you for being here.
Within XR we acknowledge that our increasing awareness of what we're all facing can lead to feelings of anxiety and sadness. For many of us, making connections with others experiencing the same thing helps hugely; we are not alone anymore. Joining in, and trying to be part of the solution, is empowering and liberating. Action brings hope.
However XR is a family with lots of support available when itโs needed. You can find these resources in a number of places, but the chapter of this book 'Our Culture - care and respect' is a good place to start.
Live Welcome to XR talks on zoom
The talk takes place every Tuesday evening from 7-8.30pm. You're warmly invited to stay until 9pm as we allow 30 minutes for questions and discussions after the session.
Register here: extinctionrebellion.uk/event/welcome-to-extinction-rebellion-5/
Alternatively, you can watch a Video recording - Welcome to XR (10th May 2023)
To see ALL XRUK events, including actions, local group activities, training etc. You can view the Movement Calendar on a platform called Teamup.
If you prefer to use an app, you can download that from the Playstore or AppStore and then open our Movement Calender within the app.
๐ You can view the whole calendar, or any part(s) of it ๐น Click on the left hand colour bars to show or hide one or more calendars. ๐น Use the search box to filter local events that interest you (note that secret actions are not included in public view).
It's recommended that new XR members learn about nonviolent direct action [NVDA], their protest rights and the science driving the climate emergency.
- Nonviolent Direct Action workshops (scroll down the list of events to find the NVDA workshops)
- Know Your Rights [KYR] training video | 2023 - core training for everyone.
- Heading for Extinction [HfE] live talks (scroll down the list of events to find the HfE talks)
- Heading for Extinction [HfE] (and what to do about it) video | Nov '22 - version 6 - video
Or you can watch a recent shorter version in two parts | 2023:
- Part 1 Heading for Extinction [HfE] (and what to do about it)
- Part 2 Heading for Extinction [HfE] (and what to do about it)
- The Climage and Ecological Emergency
- If you'd like to learn more about the science and what we're all facing, join a Heading for Extinction talk and read Emergency on Planet Earth - written by Dr Emily Grossman alongside other Scientists for XR.
Telegram
Download the Telegram app for broadcasts and chat. Once you have the Telegram app, open this page New Rebels - Resources on a phone and you'll then be able to click on the links below and join the groups.
Rebellion Broadcast | Movement Broadcast | Digital Rebellion
Rebellion Broadcast: For key UK-wide messages on actions and rebellions. Movement Broadcast: For key UK-wide messages on talks, training and workshops. Digital Rebellion: If you want to take action online.
There's also the New Rebels Chat: For any questions or support requests, and for chatting to other new rebels. Once you've attended a Welcome to XR session, you'll receive a follow-up email from XRUK Communities with the Telegram invite link for the New Rebels chat group.
OtherFurther Useful Resources:information:
VideorecordingXR UK website-
Events map -
WelcomefindtoanXR!XR[10theventMaynear2023]you XRUKwebsiteJoin Us -Localand Communitygroups mapand-contactjoininformation.a local group-
Volunteer Website - apply for a role
or create an account to let us know your skills and interests. -
Rebellion Academy -
fortake online training in your owntime.time -
The Climate Quiz -
online or a printable version - share it with your friends and family. It could be a wayshare, to open a conversation about theemergency.emergency IWant a Better Catastophe - FlowchartHow Extinction Rebellion Was Born - watch and share this 6-minute video on Extinction Rebellion.- The Rebel Toolkit - XR's online library of resources - the website you're using right now!
An Address to the Nation- The Vision Reminder