BPEC's Climate Connections project teamed up with the charity Refugee Radio to support an event which brought out Brighton's musicians and dancers.

The hugely enjoyable free gig featured new bands - Planet Gnawa and the Refugee Radio Orchestra - was staged on The Bandstand, Brighton Seafront on August Bank Holiday Monday to a sizeable audience.

Many visitors to the seafront were dancing and clapping while the musicians worked themselves into a jamming frenzy. Others relaxed in deck chairs provided by the council specifically for the event.

When budgets are being squeezed, it's important to remember the interdependent nature of the world we live in and keep International Development issues present in the minds of the UK public.

“The overwhelming majority of the British public believe in the importance of educating both children and adults about global issues such as poverty and climate change, as a means of ensuring they are tackled in the future.” Recent Ipsos MORI research

To help us to achieve our vision of a fairer and greener world by helping us to develop as a well organised, planning led charity promoting our global education and information centre.

We are seeking active and committed  trustees and to be involved in managing and directing our organisation to new levels.

If you are interested or would like to find out more, please contact Helen Bartlett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or leave a message at 01273 766610.  A full job description can be downloaded here.

We are having an open evening to find out more about what we do and your role as a trustee on Wednesday 1st September at 6pm. Please get in touch to come along.

We really value the support of our members, so as a BIG thank-you, we have joined up with some great local companies to bring you  exclusive membership discounts.

So whether it's 10% off everytime you eat at Food For Friends, 10% off everything at Infinity Foods, or 10% off all home decorating products at The Natural Decorating Centre, we've got it covered.

Our popular coach service, direct from Brighton to Glastonbury Festival, is running again this year to give you a friendly, safe, reliable, speedy and eco-friendly alternative to going by car.

This year we are offering you a wide range of days and departure times so the all you need to do is pack your suncream, deck chairs and party hats.

Thanks to all of you who sent us your stories we were able to create a fabulous event. Climate Connections launched in March this year to much success.

Climate Connections links Brighton & Hove residents with people around the world, sharing their experiences, challenges and responses to climate change.

Whether it's what you ate this morning or what you are wearing today, you are connected to the lives of everyone around the world.

To find out more visit us on tour