With Brian Morris. Celebrating the publication of ‘Anthropology, Ecology, and Anarchism: A Brian Morris Reader’ (PM Press, 2014) Housmans are delighted to welcome Brian Morris to discuss some of the key themes of his work.
With Polly Toynbee and David Walker. Toynbee and Walker introduce their new book, an incisive and damning journey across the country to see first-hand the effects of the coalition on Britain, and ask are these changes irrevocable?
With David Whyte.
David Whyte introduces a new collection of essays published by Pluto Press exploring the range and depth of corruption amongst the British establishment.
With Asabi Hawah, Belinda Zhawi, Annie Rockson, Ayshamar Atkins and Siana Bangura.
With Vit Hopley and friends.
The first of a semi-regular series of public interactions between authors and readers from Copy Press, who publish innovative writing that brings together strands of fiction, philosophy and politics. Vit will introduce her book Wednesday Afternoon.
With Melissa Gira Grant.
This event is cancelled
Proposer: Neil Faulkner, author of “A Marxist History of the World”.
In 1916 the Military Service Act first introduced conscription to Britain. Throughout the First World War, about 16,000 men conscientiously objected to military service, many with religious motives, including the Quakers.
Cyril Pearce, author of Comrade in Conscience will talk about Halifax conscientious objectors.
Glasgow's Great War, a music hall show dedicated to the centenary of World War I, covering all aspects of how it affected the common man, from the recruitment drives to the objectors to the war.
An event on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster and its impact on Europe. In particular, in view of the recent illegal decision to give permission for massive government subsidy of Hinkley Point - highlighting subsequent environmental and economic consequences as well as creating a precedent across the EU.
A public meeting organised by Bristol Stop The War Coalition
Speakers include: Hassan Mahandallie, Co Director of the Muslim Institute and deputy editor of Critical Muslim.
30th Annual Celebration of the London Peace Pagoda.
A talk with Q&A led by Dr Krastu Banaev.
Krastu is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham. His research is on Orthodox spirituality and culture, with recent work looking at theological responses to the Balkan Wars and WW1.
A talk with Q&A led by Dr Krastu Banaev.
Krastu is a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham. His research is on Orthodox spirituality and culture, with recent work looking at theological responses to the Balkan Wars and WW1.
We welcome you to our empowered silent Labyrinth walk as we hold messages for Love, Peace and Oneness. Knowing that we can only create peace around us as and when we are willing to look within and create inner peace as the essence of our way in life. This walk is here for all and allows for inner reflection, contemplation and a meeting with like minded Peace Walkers.
Blessings and love
More details to follow on our website WILPF.org.uk
More details tba.
www.mkpeaceandjustice.org.uk
Just Supper at 7.30pm. At 8.15 there will be a presentation by Vicky Banda of STaSS (Shika Tamaa Support Service), the Milton Keynes based HIV/AIDS support and education charity.
To reserve a place at Open Table, please contact bookings@thewellatwillen.org.uk or ring 01908 242 190 giving 24 hours notice.
An inter faith activity, which everyone, of all faith traditions or none, to take part.
The Week of Prayer for World Peace always precedes One World Week, which is the week in which 24th October, UN Day, falls.
