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Who is leading the campaign

CfDS Network Officers

 

  • Chair/ Network Organiser: Valarie Russell
  • Secretary: Howard Lawrence 
  • Treasurer: Peter Iles-Smith
  • BAA-Council: Richard Miles    
  • Lighting Consultant: Stewart Langdown
  • Satellite Consultant: Jim Verner
  • Website & IT Lead: Jonathan Pereira
  • Committee Member: Nick Busby
  • Committee Member: Chris Baddeley  

More about the Cfds Network

Our Mission

Our Principles

Our Mission

The Campaign for Dark Skies Network (CfDS Network) represents a fresh approach to the UK's anti-light pollution movement. This membership-driven organization harnesses social media, online meetings, and democratic campaign decisions informed by opinion polls. The primary aim of the campaign for dark skies is to support individuals eager to engage in local actions that help protect night skies and combat light pollution.

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Our History

Our Principles

Our Mission

Founded in 1989 by Bob Mizon under the British Astronomical Association, the Commission for Dark Skies (CfDS) was established to address light pollution through public education, policy guidance, and community support. After the passing of Bob Mizon in April 2023, former committee members and new volunteers united to carry on his vision, resulting in the relaunch of the Campaign for Dark Skies Network (CFDS Network). This initiative ensures that the mission to protect night skies remains a priority.

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Our Principles

Our Principles

Our Principles

Supported by the BAA and the Commission for Dark Skies (CfDS), this new campaign for dark skies network has grown from their efforts. Led by Val Russell of the Newbury Astronomical Society, we aim to build on the CfDS legacy with the CfDS Network and NAS by embracing its established campaign principles to protect night skies and combat light pollution.

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