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How to Make YourHappen#EarthHourUKINSPIRATIONPACK
“Thanks to supporters like you,we’re able to fund vital research onhow we can tackle the impacts ofclimate change in the UK and aroundthe world, as well as campaigningto influence business and politicalleaders to make the changes neededto tackle climate change.”Gareth Redmond-KingHead of Climate Change and EnergyWWF-UK MANUS ANDERSON/NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE/WWFWelcomeContentsMake your Earth Hour MatterPage 3Six simple steps to makingyour Earth Hour matterPAGE 4Make your Earth Hour matter at home in your community for future generationsPage 5Page 8Page 11Inspire others to join us!Page 12Sending in your donationsPage 13Find out more about our work to tackle climatechange, and how taking part in Earth Hour canhelp at wwf.org.uk/earthhour/climatechange2
Make your Earth Hour MatterEach year for Earth Hour,millions of people aroundthe world come together in aspectacular lights out displayto call for action to protect ourbrilliant planet. Join in andbe part of the world’s largestdemonstration of support foraction on climate change.The celebrations have grown each year,spreading round the world, with a record178 countries taking part last year.Iconic landmarks across the UK switched outtheir lights, from Big Ben and BuckinghamPalace, to Brighton Pier and Edinburgh Castle.And this year is set to be the biggest yet as it’sthe 10 year anniversary of Earth Hour. You canbe part of it.2016 was the hottest year on record and a newhigh for the third year in a row. That means 16of the 17 hottest years on record will have beenthis century.With our new Prime Minister announcingthat she is still committed to keeping climateaction a priority, it’s now more importantthan ever to show your support for action onclimate change by taking part in Earth Hourand ensuring that those promises are turnedinto action.This inspiration pack offers lots of ideas tohelp you create your perfect Earth Hour. Justremember to tell us you’re taking part at wwf.org.uk/EHtakepart and switch your lights outon Saturday 25 March, 8.30pm.By taking part you’ll be sending a strongmessage that you want action on climatechange to help protect our beautiful planet.Contact the teamFor the latest Earth Hour news, inspiration to help you make your Earth Hourmatter, or if you have a question about Earth Hour you can contact us arthhourukTwitter@wwf uk#EarthHourUKDon’t forget to share your plans for the night with us – through Facebook orTwitter with #EarthHourUK - so we can share your event plans and inspireothers to get involved in Earth Hour too!3
Six simple stepsto making your Earth Hour matterONE25fourGet the date inpeople’s diariesTWONo need to worry about whenyou’re going to hold your EarthHour event. This year it’s Saturday25 March, between 8.30 and9.30pm (although you can ofcourse start earlier or end later tosuit your plans). But do tell peopleto hold that date as early possible,to make sure lots of guests attendyour event.Build fundraisinginto your eventWhether your event is big or small,there are many different ways youcould raise money to support ourwork in tackling climate change.Perhaps you could ask for donationsfor any tasty treats you’ve cookedup, forfeit those who use technologyduring Earth Hour or ask people todonate during the event by text oronline. Find out more on page 13.Pick yourperfect eventEarth Hour is always a favourite in our house.iPads and Xbox are banned for the night,and this year we’re inviting neighboursand friends for candlelit cocktails.Helen, Earth Hour supporterTHREEThere are lots of ways you canmake your Earth Hour matterfor WWF. For inspiration, take alook at pages 5 and 8 at our eventideas to do at home or in yourcommunity. Or why not come upwith something original thatties in perfectly with the spiritof Earth Hour?fiveMake the mostof Earth HourresourcesWe’ve got some great posters,postcards and social media postsyou can use to get your eventnoticed. Find out more at ouruseful resources pagewwf.org.uk/EHresourcesChoose agreat venueIf you’re holding an event at home,try to make it as atmosphericas possible with some magicalcandlelight. Or if you’re organisinga larger event, choose a venue thatpeople can easily get to and whichcan be lit by candles, such as achurch hall, community centre orlocal restaurant. Again, act early andbook your venue as soon as possible.SixSend in themoney you raiseThe sooner we receive the money youraise, the sooner we can put it to workto help protect our planet.Setting up a JustGiving page is a quickand easy way to collect money anddonate it, make sure you say on yourpage it’s for Earth Hour.Or send a cheque (payable to WWFUK) with our paying in form telling ushow you raised the money and send itinto the address on page 13.4
makE your Earth Hour matter At homeSpending some quiet time with family and friends at home,taking some time to reflect on our amazing planet, and how youcan support it, is a great way to make the most of Earth Hour.We’ve included some suggestions to help you fundraise for WWF if you wish to do so,to support our work protecting our beautiful planet from threats such as climate change.Host a candlelit supperInvite family and friends over for a specialcandlelit dinner party. Or why not trysomething different? Have a pot luck mealwhere everyone brings a dish, or a movingdinner where you have one course at eachhouse. You could ask your guests to donate 3 to attend by texting EARTH to 70123.Check out our website for menu ideas thatare good for you and the planet, includingour exclusive Earth Hour recipes fromcelebrity chefs!5
makE your Earth Hour matter At homeEmbrace some hyggeScrabble anyone?Hygge is the Danish way of livingwell by taking the time to appreciatesimple pleasures, and it’s theperfect thing to embrace duringEarth Hour. So why not find yourinner Dane and invite friends roundfor a cosy candlelit evening ofcontemplation.Forget the Xbox and PlayStation,board games are what quality timewith family and friends is all about.Play them all evening and givea prize to the overall champion.Or host a themed evening like amurder mystery party – perfect bycandlelight.Bake for a cake saleReadingcornerUse your Earth Hour to bake sometasty treats. You could even giveyour cakes, buns or biscuits anEarth Hour or WWF theme.Sell your scrumptious creations ata cake sale the following day. Don’tforget to share your creations withus using #EarthHourUK on Twitter,Facebook or posting on Instagram.Get craftyHold a craft event at your home foryour friends, or your children andtheir friends. You could paint or drawunder candlelight or create animalmasks from paper. Or why not trysomething new? From stitching andknitting to decoupage, there are lotsof great crafts to get involved in.Turn off the TV and open up one ofyour favourite books. Whether onyour own, hosting a book club nightwith friends or taking the time toenjoy bedtime stories with the kids,reading is a fun and relaxing way tospend the hour.6
makE your Earth Hour matter At homeHold asponsoredsilenceThis is a great one for kids.Encourage them to get sponsored tostay completely quiet during EarthHour (or beyond if you’re lucky).During this time they could draw,do puzzles, play charades or simplyread a book.Pause for thoughtHave a digital detoxAs the lights go out around theworld and millions come togetherfor our brilliant planet, Earth Houris a great moment to take sometime to reflect and learn about thewonders of our world and issuesit’s facing.Get sponsored to give up devicessuch as your phone, iPad, gamesconsole or computer during EarthHour (or for longer). Encourageyour family or friends to takepart too. It’s a great way to downelectronic tools and reconnect withthe real world.Why not host a talk or lecture athome or in the local town hall?You can browse our websitewwf.org.uk/EHtakepart for someideas for topics and discussionthemes for your Earth Hour.However you choose to spend thehour, be sure to share how you’remaking your Earth Hour matter.Add yourself to our map atwwf.org.uk/EHtakepart, and shareyour plans with us on social mediausing #EarthHourUK.Too many belly laughs playing pie face withthe kids during #EarthHourUK that we almostwoke the baby!Lolly, on Twitter7
makE your Earth Hour matter in your communityHolding a bigger event for Earth Houris a great way to bring your communitytogether while building awareness ofthe need for action on climate change,supporting WWF and having plenty offun at the same time. The hardest part ischoosing what to do!Enjoy a night-timewildlife walkOrganise a night-time walk for adults andchildren and see what nocturnal animalsyou can discover. Try to get a local wildlifeexpert involved who knows where best towalk and what creatures to look out for.8
makE your Earth Hour matter IN your communityGet quizzicalat a local pubA time for reflectionOrganise a candlelit quiz with a pubin your local area. Why not themeyour questions or quiz rounds aboutour amazing planet and the peopleand animals we share it with?Bring your community together fora night of candlelit discussion.Arrange for a guest speaker or evenorganise a secret lecture for yourcommunity. Check out our usefulresources to help you organise yourevent at wwf.org.uk/EHresourcesDine out undercandlelightHost a stargazing partyWhat could be more romantic thana candlelit dinner? Thanks to ourpartners, the Sustainable RestaurantAssociation, restaurants up anddown the country will be holdingspecial candlelit evenings. Find yournearest participating restaurant atwwf.org.uk/EHtakepartTry to find a spot away from densely populated and light polluted areas,so you can sit back and enjoy the stars (fingers crossed for a clear night).Cook up some warm food to take with you to keep everyone warm.Check out the Forestry Commission’s Earth Hour stargazing guide fora little help forestry.gov.uk/stargazing-guide or even join one of theirstargazing walks in a forest near you. Find your nearest walk on our mapat wwf.org.uk/EHtakepart.Have a picnic orbarbecue underthe starsInvite people to give a donationto join you for a picnic or barbecueon the evening of Earth Hour.9
makE your Earth Hour matter IN your communityOrganise asponsoredglow-in-thedark walkWear it bright for Earth Hour night!Go on a sponsored walk in your localarea in glow in the dark clothing.Add lanterns, glow sticks andsparklers for extra impact. Great forschools and youth clubs.Put on acandlelit playGo back to the days of Shakespeareand put on a dramatic productionthat’s lit only by candlelight.Or try something different witha poetry slam.Why not ask your local theatregroup to get involved? Or see if yourlocal theatre has plans to host anEarth Hour evening.Hold a street partyOrganise an Earth Hour street partywith friends and neighbours. Getcreative with an Earth Hour themeor dress code.Find all the resources you need toplan your street party at wwf.org.uk/EHresourcesHowever you choose to spend thehour, be sure to share how you’remaking your Earth Hour matter.Add yourself to our map at wwf.org.uk/EHtakepart and share your planswith us on social using #EarthHourand @wwf uk.I was so proud, as my son sung his versionof Paolo Nutini ‘Last Request’ to all theneighbours at our #EarthHourUK BBQNicola, on Twitter10
makE your Earth Hour matter for future generationsWith over 80% of the peoplewho took part in last year’sEarth Hour feeling inspiredto do more to protect ourplanet, Earth Hour offers agreat opportunity for you, yourfamily and your friends to takesome time out and reflect onwhat action you can take toprotect our planet for futuregenerations. Here are our topsuggestions of what you can do– positive steps we’d love you toencourage your guests to do atyour event.Add yournameThrow lessstuff awayto show yoursupport foraction onclimate changeat wwf.org.uk/EHtakepartwhich means recycling asmuch as you can, putting leftover food ina compost bin and trying to sell or giveaway possessions you don’t want, ratherthan sending them to a landfill site.Switch off lightsand other electric appliances whenyou’re not using them. Lightingaccounts for 18% of a typicalhousehold’s electricity bill. Youcan significantly cut your lightingbill and energy use by switching offlights when you don’t need them andfitting energy-saving light bulbs.Become a WWF memberand you’ll be supporting our vital work toprotect the planet for future generations.With your help we can protect some of theworld’s most iconic and vulnerable animals,places and people, and tackle some of ourbiggest threats like climate change.Buysustainably,Avoidusing plasticcarrier bags,or if you have to, make surethey’re biodegradable.Get yourself a few strong,reusable and stylish bagsfrom wwf.org.uk/shopwe can all consciously tryto buy less. But we canalso make simple changesto our shopping patternsand use our purchasingpower to support ecofriendly products, whichare less damaging to theenvironment.Drop thetemperature inyour home,as this can save you money onyour heating bills and reduceyour household carbon dioxideemissions.BuysecondhandUse your car less,either by walking more, getting onyour bike or taking public transport.to prevent items going tolandfill, reduce the amountof materials being used andhelping to save you moneyat the same time.Reduce yourwaterconsumptionby having shorter showers rather thanbaths and turning off the tap when youbrush your teeth. If each member ofa family of four reduced their showertime by just one minute, they wouldsave as much as 11,648 litres of waterper year and significantly reduce theirhousehold’s energy consumption too.You can also help reduce waste bydrinking less bottled water.Go beyond the hourfind other ways to support our work – whether that’s campaigning with us, volunteering at one of our events or joining Team Pandato help us raise vital funds to tackle issues like climate change. Visit wwf.org.uk/earthhour/go-beyond-the-hour for more information.11
makE your Earth Hour matterinspire others to join us!Contact theEarth Hour teamIf you’re planning a largepublic or unusual event,email the Earth Hour teamat earthhour@wwf.org.ukand tell them all about it.We might then feature theevent on our Facebook pageor on the Earth Hour website.To maximise the potential of your Earth Hour event, makesure you tell as many people as possible. It’s all about sharingyour support for action on climate change and inspiring evenmore people, families and communities to get involved.Join in: share yourplans on our EarthHour MapSimply pop over towwf.org.uk/EHtakepart and addyour event to our Earth Hour map.That way people who visit the EarthHour website will know that you’retaking part and what you’re up to.Post on FacebookTweet on TwitterPost on InstagramLet all of your friends on Facebookknow about your event and whyyou’re doing it using #EarthHourUK.This is a great way to encouragepeople to attend, give a donation andtake action against climate change.Also remember to post pictures fromyour event to show people whata great time you had. You neverknow, it might lead to some of yourFacebook friends taking part inEarth Hour next year.Regularly tell your followers aboutyour event, and remember to tweetupdates whilst it’s taking place.Follow @wwf uk and retweet ourposts or create your own and tag@wwf uk and #EarthHourUK.The saying goes that a picture isworth a thousand words, so don’tbe shy about posting up photosand videos from your event onInstagram. Remember to tag yourphotos #EarthHourUK so we canshare them too.12
makE your Earth Hour matterby sending in your donationsWe know fundraising can be hard work, so please do use oneof the following safe ways to get your hard-earned cash to us.Thank you!.1. Set up an online fundraising page4. Text to donateUse JustGiving to collect your donations. It’s easy to set up and you can set a targetfor how much you want to raise. They also send your money to us directly andpeople who can’t join you on your big night can still support you.A really easy way you can encourage people to boost your fundraising is by gettingthem to text EARTH to 70123 to donate 3 this #EarthHourUK2. Donate onlineIf you wish to discuss this mobile payment call 0203 282 7863. Registered charity number 1081247. We will contactIf you’ve collected lots of cash, you could simply bank it in a personal account andgive a donation online for the same amount. Simply visit wwf.org.uk/earthhourto donate. You can also encourage family and friends to donate in this way if youdecide not to set up an online fundraising page. However, do note that you can’tgive Gift Aid on money you have collected.contacted, text NOCOMMS WWF to 70060.3. Send a chequeAnother way to donate cash you’ve collected is to send a cheque made payable toWWF-UK to WWF-UK, The Living Planet Centre, Brewery Road, Rufford House,Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL. Please send this with an Earth Hour paying-in form,which you can download from wwf.org.uk/earthhourThey will be charged 3, plus one message at the standard network rate. WWF will receive 100% of the donation.you by phone and SMS to tell you more about our work and how you can be part of it. If you do not wish to beTHANK YOUFOR YOUR SUPPORT13
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