Coffee & Geography

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Amelia Grigg, discussing her journey as a Climate Ambassador, her role as a Sustainability Officer at Central Bedfordshire District Council, and her passion for environmental stewardship and climate education.

WATCH this chat on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZA7oGovY9Gk

Amelia shares insights into her work with tree planting projects, climate education for schools and council staff, and the importance of sustainability in local governance. She also talks about her experiences in educational outreach, her love for outdoor swimming, and her creative hobbies like pottery.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Can't See The Wood for the Trees: Rethinking Rainforest Sustainability (https://www.tutor2u.net/geography/blog/cant-see-the-wood-for-the-trees-rethinking-rainforest-sustainability-by-kit-marie-rackley)

- Central Bedfordshire District Council Sustainability Initiatives (https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/168/sustainability)

- Earthwatch Tiny Forests (https://earthwatch.org.uk/program/tiny-forest/)

- Eco-Schools (https://www.eco-schools.org.uk)

- Sheffield Showroom Workstation (https://www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/)

Connect with Amelia and the sustainability team at Central Beds District Council at [email protected]

About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

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Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

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#ClimateEducation #SustainabilityOfficer #TreePlanting #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalStewardship #EcoSchools #GreenSkills #ClimateAmbassadors #CommunityEngagement #ClimateHope #ClimateResilience #UrbanForestry #Biodiversity

#ClimateChange #GeographyEducation #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateSolutions #LocalGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAdaptation

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

A special 'side-step' episode as Kit Marie welcomes back previous #CoffeeGeogPod guest and Espresso co-host Alistair Hamill, discussing his innovative and inspiring approach to teaching climate change through a citizen science GIS project, linked to Northern Ireland's Shared Education programme.

WATCH this discussion over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z9RuM_AVmhU

Alistair and Kit Marie talk about the importance of teaching climate change as a safeguarding issue and how Alistair devised a GIS project for pupils in the Craigavon area to collect and display data on the quality of trees. This project connects students with the local council, giving them a voice in local decisions and fostering a sense of agency and hope. This is not a discussion to be missed!

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Alistair's CoffeeGeogPod episode which includes discussion on the importance of Northern Ireland's Shared Education (https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-s02e11-alistair-hamill-northern-ireland)

- How schools can treat climate change as a safeguarding issue (https://geogramblings.com/2024/12/14/empowering-schools-linking-climate-action-to-safeguarding/)

- ‘What counts’ as climate change education? Perspectives from policy influencers by Greer & Glackin (https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10165333/1/Greer%20and%20Glackin_2021_%27What%20counts%27%20as%20Climate%20Change%20Education_Greer%20and%20Glackin_2021.pdf)

- Shared Education in Northern Ireland (https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/shared-education)

- Introductory video to the urban tree survey citizen science project (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Z98f8r75Y)

- Full video of young people from Lurgan College and St Ronan's College, Lurgan sharing their thoughts on the citizen science project (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alistair-hamill-4aa60b99_in-january-i-had-the-privilege-of-taking-activity-7301555512192446464-1m7w/)

Connect with Alistair via Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/ahamill.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-hamill-4aa60b99/).

### About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

- Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

- Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

#ClimateEducation #CitizenScience #GISProject #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalEducation #Sustainability #UrbanHeatIsland #TreeSurvey #SharedEducation #StudentVoice #ClimateAmbassadors #CommunityEngagement #ClimateChange #GeographyEducation #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateHope #ClimateAgency #ClimateSafeguarding #ClimateCrisis #ClimateSolutions #BETTUK2025 #GoogleEducation

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Peter Livey, discussing his journey as a Climate Ambassador, his dual roles in the shipping industry and as a pastor, and his passion for community engagement and sustainability.

WATCH this discussion over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WA7KxlY9oKw

Peter shares insights into his work as the Managing Director of HMM Great Britain and Global Sustainability Ambassador, focusing on making global shipping more sustainable. He also talks about his role as Reverend at Christ Church Felixstowe and his involvement in community activities like the Latitude Festival, where he serves as a festival pastor.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Latitude Festival (https://www.latitudefestival.com)

- Clean Cargo (https://www.clean-cargo.org)

- B Corp Certification (https://bcorporation.net)

- Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve (https://www.facebook.com/FelixstoweCommunityNatureReserve)

- Town Pastors (https://www.townpastors.org.uk)

Connect with Peter via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlivey/)

#CoffeeGeogPod #ClimateAmbassadors #SustainableShipping #LatitudeFestival #CommunityEngagement #FaithAndSustainability

#GlobalTrade #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenProcurement #FestivalPastor

### About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Dr. Adrian Cooper, discussing his journey as a Climate Ambassador, his work with the Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve, and his passion for public engagement with conservation spaces.

WATCH the discussion over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1aVRwGYIUg

Adrian shares insights into his role as the founder and chair of the Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve, where he encourages local residents to allocate parts of their gardens or allotments for wildlife-friendly activities. He also talks about the importance of fair trade, his love for 70s music, and his experiences with public broadcasting.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve (https://www.facebook.com/FelixstoweCommunityNatureReserve)

- Felixstowe Fair Trade Forum (https://www.felixstowefairtrade.org.uk)

- Deben Estuary webcam (https://www.camsecure.co.uk/felixstowe%20deben%20webcam.html)

- Furtherfield (https://www.furtherfield.org)

- National Education Nature Park (https://www.nationaleducationnaturepark.org.uk)

- Learning through Landscapes (https://www.ltl.org.uk)

- Kingdom Coffee (https://www.kingdomcoffee.co.uk)

- London National Park City (https://nationalparkcity.london/)

Connect with Adrian via Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/dradriancooper2025.bsky.social)

### About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

- Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

- Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

#CoffeeGeogPod #ClimateAmbassadors #Felixstowe #CommunityNatureReserve #WildlifeConservation #FairTrade #Sustainability #STEMAmbassador #EnvironmentalEducation #NatureLovers

Join Kit Marie on location at the vibrant Norwich Science Festival 2025 for a special episode of Coffee & Geography! This episode is packed with engaging conversations and insights from the Climate Ambassadors exhibit, featuring a diverse range of topics including adaptation, resilience, biodiversity, climate education, green careers, and decarbonisation.

You can WATCH a special video edit of this episode over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxsvBwbg63Y

Listen in as Kit Marie chats with various Climate Ambassadors and experts, such as Eilidh Chapman from THURN Group on passive acoustic monitoring of underwater insects, and Azza Dirar from Norfolk and Waveney Mind on the intersection of mental health and climate change. Discover the innovative ways young people are getting involved in climate action, from creating mini climate action plans to exploring the role of insects in ecosystems.

You'll also hear from Matthew Henderson of Scottish and Southern Energy about the importance of renewable energy and green careers, and Stella Ramey from Colchester Zoo on how connecting with nature can build resilience. Plus, get a glimpse into the fascinating world of offshore wind farms with Diana Ng from ODiGE.

This episode is a celebration of community, education, and the collective effort to tackle climate change. Whether you're a teacher, student, or just passionate about the environment, there's something here for everyone. Grab your favorite brew and join us for a motivating journey through the Climate Ambassadors Exhibit at 2025's Norwich Science Festival!

Education settings in England can get in touch with any DfE-supported Sister Project for support with climate action:

- Climate Ambassadors (www.climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Let's Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/climate-action-advisors/)

- National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/)

- Sustainability Support for Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/)

### About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

- Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

- Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

- Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Dr. Jonny Ruffell, discussing his journey as a Climate Ambassador, his work as an energy transition consultant at Opergy Net Zero, and his passion for community-focused sustainability projects.

WATCH the discussion over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1QK7Fi9ZNT8

Jonny shares insights into his role at Opergy Net Zero, where he works with businesses, industrial clusters, and communities to develop actionable solutions for reducing emissions. He also talks about the Local Pathways Project, which aims to create sustainable development pathways at the community level, and the People Planet Pint initiative, which brings people together to discuss sustainability over a drink.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Removing caffine using CO2 (https://library.sweetmarias.com/co-2-decaf-method/)

- Opergy Net Zero (https://opergy.co.uk/)

- Net Zero Pathways for Caister and other locations in Norfolk (https://opergy.co.uk/caister-nzp/)

- Net Zero Leiston (https://www.netzeroleiston.info/)

- People Planet Pint (https://small99.co.uk/people-planet-pint-meetup/)

- Tiddlywinks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiddlywinks)

- Growing bananas in Iceland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_production_in_Iceland)

Connect with Jonny via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jonny-ruffell/)

About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassdors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the South-West region is Jonathan Allen, talking about the stereotypes and misconceptions of nuclear energy, balancing energy demand and supply, and more!

You can WATCH this discussion here: https://youtu.be/6HfbCo2oEEY

Jonathan is an engineering consultant working in the nuclear power generation industry. He leads a team of scientists and engineers who solve complex problems faced by our clients, focussing on demonstrating that nuclear power stations are safe to operate and therefore produce carbon free electricity to help the UK in its journey towards NetZero 2050.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)

- NatGeo Kids 'Everything Sustainable Energy (https://geogramblings.com/2022/09/01/bonus-resources-for-nat-geo-kids-everything-sustainable-energy/)

- What are the safest and cleanest sources of energy? (https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy)

- Take Your Apprenticeship episode about apprenticeships in nuclear engineering (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCMHHIfD1Hg)

- National Grid: Live Dashboard by Kate Morley (https://grid.iamkate.com/)

- Prof James Lovelock's opinion on nuclear power (https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/james-lovelock-nuclear-power-is-the-only-green-solution-564446.html)

- EDF-managed nuclear power stations (https://www.edfenergy.com/about/nuclear/power-stations)

Connect with Jonathan via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanallenengineer/)

=About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

==How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation==

• Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

• Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

• Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.

• Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

• Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Rachel Newell, discussing her journey as a Climate Ambassador, the intersection of social and environmental sustainability, and her experiences in making her home a net-zero passive house.

WATCH the chat here: https://youtu.be/FqoGznqeWcE

Rachel is the Social Sustainability Manager at Kier Construction. She has a background in social anthropology and human rights law, and has worked extensively in the charity sector. Rachel shares insights into her role, the importance of green skills in careers, and how young people can make a difference in sustainability.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Kier Construction (https://www.kier.co.uk)

- Passivhaus Trust (https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk)

- UK Government Energy Efficiency Initiatives (https://www.gov.uk/environment/climate-change-energy-energy-efficiency)

- Mark Miodownik's 'Stuff Matters' (https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/182165/stuff-matters-by-miodownik-mark/9780241955185)

- ERRATUM: 3D-printed fish fillets are a thing! (https://www.designboom.com/technology/3d-printed-salmon-vegan-fish-filet-revo-foods-09-18-2023/)

Connect with Rachel via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelhnewell/)

### About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

- Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

- Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

- Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?

Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Thulsi Prabakaran, discussing her journey as a relatively new Climate Ambassador, the importance of sustainability in higher education, and the impact of remote working on carbon footprints and the potential and necessity for Geography in school to be positive and solutions-based.

Thulsi is a passionate sustainability professional working with the University of Leicester's sustainability team. She engages the staff and student community with the university's sustainability ambitions, actions, and the impact we can all make in our daily lives.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)

- University of Leicester Sustainability (https://le.ac.uk/sustainability)

- The Carbon Literacy Project (https://carbonliteracy.com)

- Remote Working and Sustainability (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652621009635)

- Green Jobs for Nature - Thulsi Prabakaran (https://greenjobsfornature.org/job-profiles/thulsi-prabakaran/)

Connect with Thulsi via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thulsi-prabakaran/)

### About Coffee & Geography

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation

- Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

- Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

- Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassdors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie based in the North-East region is Meryl Batchelder, talking about living sustainably in a small field in Northumberland, running micro-music festivals, parody journalism, and more!

Meryl is an Environmental Education Consultant and the North East regional coordinator for the Ministry of Eco Education. After a degree in Geology and a PhD in environmental science she gained 15 years of experience as a secondary science teacher before recently leaving the chalkface to focus on developing climate and sustainability initiatives in education. She regularly writes or blogs about climate education and is Climate Ambassador with STEM Learning.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (www.climateambassadors.org.uk)

- Case study of linking school Climate Action Plans and safeguarding policy (https://geogramblings.com/2024/12/14/empowering-schools-linking-climate-action-to-safeguarding/)

- Leadship for Sustainability by David Dixon (https://www.drdaviddixon.earth/)

- Biodiversity stripes (https://biodiversitystripes.info/global)

- Earthwards by Katherine Burke (https://www.hawthornpress.com/2024/10/earthwards-book-talk/)

- Meryl filming with the RHS (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl-batchelder-a73a659_yesterday-i-was-filmed-by-the-rhs-for-a-training-activity-7255492476835098625-0pVY)

- Homestead Gathering Micro-Festival (https://www.facebook.com/homesteadgathering/)

- Melody Bird, parody eco-journalist for the North East Bylines (https://northeastbylines.co.uk/author/melodybird)

- Leaving social media 'X' guide for teachers (https://geogramblings.com/2024/11/17/teachers-yes-you-can-leave-x-and-not-lose-mostly-everything-youve-collated-heres-how/)

Connect with Meryl via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryl-batchelder-a73a659/) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/merylbatchelder.bsky.social)

=About Coffee & Geography==

The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!

Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)

==How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation==

• Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod

• Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew

• Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.

• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.

• Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley

• Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.