Forthcoming events

Easy to print list of events coming up in the next twelve months.

Sat, 09/05/2026 - 19:30
Spoken Word Poetry: A powerful, visceral, verbal art form.
Leytonstone

This talk by performance poet Max Terry Fishel offers an insight into the world of spoken word poetry, a burgeoning creative space open to everyone. Max will describe a typical open mic spoken word event, and talk about his own journey in this form of poetry. He will illustrate the talk with several of his own pieces, some on political issues, others on a range of topics. Max will also discuss performance techniques, as this is integral to his approach in making this art form accessible to audiences. He hopes that he will inspire audience members to seek out open mic events, and even try their hand at writing and performing!

Meetings start with a buffet at 7:30pm followed by a talk at 8:00pm, then discussion at about 9:00pm.

All meetings are free of charge. Voluntary donations welcome. No need to book. If you can, please bring some vegetarian/vegan food and drink to share.

Church Hall of St. John the Baptist, Leytonstone, High Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1HH (next to Aldi).
roskane@btinternet.com
This is not a regular event
Tue, 12/05/2026 - 00:00
Witness and protest
MENWITH HILL.

Menwith Hill Base, regular demonstrations

Tuesday evenings at the Main Gate of the Menwith Hill surveillance base, from 6pm to 7.30pm. All most welcome for this peaceful witness.

Main Gate, NSA/NRO MENWITH HILL
Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign
Contact Sarah sswift64@gmail.com
This is a regular event
Wed, 13/05/2026 - 00:00
Women in Black vigil
London

WiB - London meets every Wednesday, around the statue of Edith Cavell in St Martin’s Place 6-7. We are very happy to welcome new women to the vigils – even if they can only come once in a while.

Edith Cavell statue in St Martin’s Place
This is a regular event
Fri, 15/05/2026 (All day)
International Conscientious Objector’s Day.
Everywhere/London

Events around the country. See https://www.ppu.org.uk/events
In London, there will be the annual ceremony in Tavistock Square at 1pm.
The event can be attended in person or online.

Peace Pledge Union
This is a regular event
Fri, 15/05/2026 - 00:00
Women in Black vigil
Brighton

Women in Black vigils take place at the War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton.

War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton
brightonwib@11qp.co.uk
This is a regular event
Fri, 15/05/2026 - 12:00
International Conscientious Objectors' Day
Manchester M2 5HX

Join a commemoration for International Conscientious Objectors' Day in the Peace Garden, Lincoln Square, Manchester.

This commemoration, to mark CO Day, provides an opportunity to reflect on those who have refused to take part in war.

This is a regular event
Fri, 15/05/2026 - 12:30
Conscientious Objectors' Day Vigil
Wokingham

Join a short vigil in Wokingham on 15 May from 12.30 to 1.30pm to reflect on and remember those who have refused to take part in violence despite facing persecution or imprisonment. There will be periods of silence, and those attending are welcome to share a few words or bring short readings of poetry or prose, although there is no pressure to do so. People of all faiths and none are invited to attend. Attendees are welcome to stay for the full hour or come and go as needed. Bringing seating is suggested, and an umbrella if the weather is wet.

Howard Palmer Gardens, opposite Denton Road, Wokingham, RG40 2BX
This is a regular event
Fri, 15/05/2026 - 18:00
International Conscientious Objectors' Day
Leicester

Join Leicester CND and others at 6pm on Victoria Park for a gathering to mark Conscientious Objectors Day at the CO Marker Stone.

Leicester CND
leicestercnd@gmail.com
This is not a regular event
Sat, 16/05/2026 - 00:00
Women in Black Peace Vigil
Oxford

Oxford Women in Black hold a silent vigil for Peace and Justice every Saturday from 2pm to 3pm at the Martyrs Memorial, bottom of St Giles, Oxford.
Contact oxfordwib@gmail.com to go on our WhatsApp group for up to date information about forthcoming vigils.

This is a regular event
Sat, 16/05/2026 (All day)
International Day of Living Together in Peace
Worldwide

The UN General-Assembly, in its resolution 72/130, declared 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace.

This is a regular event