Network for Peace

Dave Smith will be talking about his new book, Blacklisted (Pluto Press), which he co-authored with investigative journalist Phillip Chamberlain. Blacklisted brings together the controversial story of the illegal strategies that multinational construction companies were willing to resort to in their attempt to keep union activists away from their places of work.

Five Leaves is delighted to host the prolific writer, broadcaster and racial justice campaigner, Darcus Howe. Darcus came to public attention in 1970 as one of the Mangrove Nine.

Restless Minds is an anthology of fiction, poetry and script put together by Nottingham Trent University’s 2013-14 Creative Writing MA students. It contains their work, as well as that of lecturers and guest lecturers including Rory Waterman, Jonathan Taylor, Amanda Whittington and Sujata Bhatt.

With Carolyne Willow. Carolyne Willow began her career as a child protection social worker in Nottinghamshire in the late 80s, leaving to take up specialist roles promoting and protecting the rights of children in care amid revelations of widespread abuse in children’s homes.

With Paul Ainsworth (CAMRA). Paul Ainsworth will be talking about his new guidebook, Real Heritage Pubs of the Midlands. Paul will lead us to pubs throughout the Midlands that have interiors and internal features of historical significance, ranging from rural ‘time-warp’ pubs to ornate ‘drinking palaces’.

Norma Gregory will be talking about her recently published book Jamaicans in Nottingham: Narratives and Reflections (Hansib). Norma Gregory is a photojournalist, media producer and historian of the African diaspora in Britain, in relation to literature and media production. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Refreshments available.

Harry Paterson takes a balanced and reasoned look at one of the major political figures of our time and the party that backs him. Having weighed up the pros and cons, applying ever dispassionate bone in his body, Harry decided that, on balance, he has some disagreements with UKIP. He would, when it comes down to it, really prefer if people did not vote for them.

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.

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.

The course consists of a one day Theory & Skills Workshop and a Practical Learning placement in schools over a four week period.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

A full-day conference for those working in the field of reconciliation to share reflections, build relationships and form possible collaborations for future programmes.

No Trident Replacement: Strategising for success in 2016.

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.

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.

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.