Sydney Knitting Nannas took a Christmas photo, filmed a Christmas video, finalised our Christmas list and learnt how to make origami koalas all before our meeting at Customs House on Friday 8 December.
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Walking with Giants
In November 2023 Nanna Anna was our Nanna on the ground in Tasmania. In her “Walking with Giants” report she tells of the emotion she felt when meeting the huge eucalyptus trees of the Huon Valley Grove of Giants and Styx Valley. She feels a deep sadness at seeing the remnants of clear fell oldContinue reading “Walking with Giants”
Nanna News – a week of learning
This week the Nannas have learnt about the history of the UN climate conferences at the COP28 Rally in Sydney; bail conditions for protesters being challenged in court; and why campaigners against gas don’t trust the CSIRO.
Nanna arrested at Newcastle
A big week for Nannas from all over NSW with a large gathering at the Rising Tide Blockade in Newcastle – lots of fun and excitement.
Nanna News – supporting grass roots campaigns
Nannas are at home and on the streets, supporting grass roots community campaigns to make a better world for their grandchildren.
Nanna News
A double action, online information sessions and attending a conference. It’s a wonder Nannas have time to knit!
Nanna News
Nannas love to dress up, not only in their Nanna gear. Many Nannas were surprised (and alarmed) at how little preparation was needed to look like a zombie this week for the No Joy People on a Dead Planet event.
Nannas Looking Good
Other activists sometimes ask Knitting Nannas “What is it that keeps Nannas looking so good?” The answer is exercise. We do a lot of marching during protests, and we often walk from one protest to another as happened last week.
Nannas take action
Sydney Knitting Nannas take action for the Great Koala National Park, Nannas researched, Yes volunteers proud but disappointed, and a big week ahead.
Forestry secrets, reports, news and events
Sydney Knitting Nannas protest outside a secret forestry conference, engage with people at the forefront of forestry activism, and plot our next actions on coal, climate and forestry.