Network for Peace

An Exhibition Celebrating Women’s Peace History. To celebrate the Centenary of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom in April, the Peace Museum is proud to present an exhibition exploring the efforts of women and women’s groups throughout history to campaign for peace and equality.

In solidarity with the blockade of the Trident submarine base at Faslane in Scotland - and to mark the Global Day of Action on Military Spending - join us for an evening of party and protest outside the Ministry of Defence in Westminster.

The 6th Annual Lecture in the series put on by the Grassington & District Peace Group and Skipton Quakers.
The speaker is Professor Jenny Pearce from Bradford University Peace Studies Department and her theme is Violence and the Language of Politics.

The first Richard Harland Memorial Lecture to a meeting of the Upper Wharfedale Field Society. Richard was a great admirer and friend of Arthur Raistrick in whose name an annual lecture is given to a wide audience at the UWFS. Richard’s family have funded a series of lectures in memory of Richard, so now they will alternate with the Raistrick lectures, every two years.

Using original photographs, film, interviews and artefacts, 'Faith & Action' tells the compelling stories of Quaker men and women during the 1914-1918 conflict and its aftermath. The exhibition examines the impact of the war on Quaker artists, businesses, families and communities in Birmingham, central England and beyond. Free. In the Community Gallery.

With Rachel Holmes. Unrestrained by convention, lion-hearted and free, Eleanor Marx (1855-98) was an exceptional woman. Hers was the first English translation of Flaubert’s Mme Bovary. She pioneered the theatre of Henrik Ibsen. She was the first woman to lead the British dock workers’ and gas workers’ trades unions.

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.