What was it really like to live through the twentieth century? In 1910 three-quarters of the population were working class, but their story has been ignored until now.
The People: The Rise and Fall of the Working Class.
Celebration of the life of Lib Rowland-Hughes.
You are all welcome to bring (preferably vegetarian) food for a shared lunch from 1pm. If you wish to bring a reading, poem, song, stall or any other special contribution, please get in touch beforehand. If you have any photos of Lib or other images that could be used for a display, please email them to wrexhamsaw@yahoo.com asap.
Conflict Resolution Skills for Primary Schools Facilitation Training Course
The course consists of a one day Theory & Skills Workshop and a Practical Learning placement in schools over a four week period.
National debate: 'Paying for society'
Interested in the issues that matter most? Want to hear more about what the national political parties are saying in the build-up to the election?
National debate: 'Building a sustainable community'
Interested in the issues that matter most? Want to hear more about what the national political parties are saying in the build-up to the election?
National debate: 'International affairs'
Interested in the issues that matter most? Want to hear more about what the national political parties are saying in the build-up to the election?
Then come join the conversation and hear direct from politicians their views on international affairs. We expect this hustings to focus on issues of conflict, disarmament, trade, Europe, immigration and other international affairs.
Screening, Capital (Le Capital)
Dir Costa-Gavras, France 2012 [15] EST, 114 mins.
From legendary Academy-Award-winning writer/director Costa-Gavras comes a fast-paced, darkly-comic, suspenseful drama set in the high stakes world of global finance. Discussion led by John Green, journalist and former documentary filmmaker.
10.20 for 11am.
Magna Carta 800 Years Conference.
The Magna Carta, signed on 15 June 1215, was a peace treaty between King John and the rebelling barons. It was not meant as a lasting declaration of rights and legal principles. But the concessions the king had to give and the rights he had to recognise reveal an underlying principle: those in a position of power cannot maintain absolute power over others for ever, nor at all costs.
Community Reconciliation Conference
A full-day conference for those working in the field of reconciliation to share reflections, build relationships and form possible collaborations for future programmes.
CND Conference & AGM
No Trident Replacement: Strategising for success in 2016.
How effective is the International Criminal Court?
With Kirsten Ainley. The International Criminal Court in the Hague (ICC) which was set up by the United Nations under the Rome Statute began functioning in 2002 and issued its first arrest warrants in 2005. From the beginning it has been surrounded by controversy - the United States voted against the creation of the Court and has since said that it does not recognise its jurisdiction.
Why Syriza is good news for Greece and Europe
With Vassilis Fouskas. The coming to power of Syriza in the recent elections in Greece marks what is potentially a watershed in the politics of the European Union and a direct challenge to the policy of austerity that has been so dominant and so damaging during the years of recession.
Election Question Time.
The general election is on 7th May - this is your opportunity to question the candidates. With: Alex Meredith - Liberal Democrats. Kate Prendergast - Green Party. Lee Upcraft - UK Independence Party. Ed Vaizey – Conservative. Stephen Webb – Labour. If you want to ask a question please come along between 7.00 and 7.15pm. Free Refreshments.
Independence From America
Annual Independence FROM America demo at the gates of NSA/NRO Menwith Hill (HG4 2RF) from 5-9 pm. Speakers, musicians, excellent food and much more.
Day of Dance.
The Day of Dance in Saltaire takes place twice a year to raise money for Oxfam and Yorkshire CND, amongst other charities. Details TBA but there will be music and dance workshops, family ceilidh and evening events.
Forced Displacement, Internal Strife or Global Issue?
Public meeting.
Speakers: Professor Philip Marfleet, CMRB, University of East London: Mike Phipps, Iraq Occupation Focus: Haifa Zangana, Author and Activist
All Welcome
Tipping Point- join PSC at an action summit.
Speakers and facilitators include: Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the BDS movement, Owen Jones, author, activist and journalist at The Guardian , Karma Nabulsi, Palestinian academic, Mezna Qato, Palestinian academic Hugh Lanning, PSC Chair and Sarah Colborne, PSC Director.
Veterans for Peace AGM
Open to everyone, ex-service or not. Entry is free. Workshops will include Conscientious Objection, Peace Education and Ending War.
Drone against drones.
Join a national day of action any time, any place and in any from to protest against the use of drones! https://www.facebook.com/droneagainstdrones This is International Child Victims of Aggression Day, the campaign is to raise awareness and remember all the children who have been killed by armed drones.
Celebrating life at the Gates of Death.
Whitsuntide Eucharist at the gates of AWE Burghfield.
Everyone is welcome, of any religion or none.
We will sing and pray our opposition to nuclear weapons.
Saying “No” to Trident renewal
Meet at Construction Gate.
There will be lifts from Burghfield village.
