Public Meeting hosted by Milton Keynes Peace and Justice Network with Jeremy Corbyn MP. (Tea, coffee and biscuits 6.45 pm)
All welcome.
Exhibition at Kingston Museum, marking the centenary of the start of the First World War and recognising the involvement of Kingston residents in that conflict. It is open during museum opening hours: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and Thursdays from 10am to 7pm.
The Sound of Chaplin - Charlie Chaplin's First World War feature Shoulder Arms accompanied by original and new scores with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Timothy Brock conductor. The surreal feature-length Shoulder Arms is described as ‘one of the great World War One movies’ and established Chaplin’s reputation, yet is now rarely seen.
The play tells the inspiring story of Walter Tull, a man of mixed race who overcome enormous obstacles to become the first black professional footballer for Spurs and the first black officer in the British Army during World War I.
Annual commemoration in the churchyard of St Philip's Cathedral.
Book event with Chris Bambery.
Chris Bambery, a leading figure in the Scottish Independence campaign, will speak about his new book A People's History of Scotland, which delves into the real and oft-forgotten history of Scotland.
Speaker: Dr Ian Fairlie. Dr Ian Fairlie is an independent consultant on radioactivity in the environment, carrying out extensive research on children's cancer and lukemia near nuclear power plants.
Nearest Station: Russell Square on Piccadilly Line. http://JAN-UK.jimdo.com
The Trades Union Congress is organising a mass demonstration in London under the banner of Britain Needs a Pay Rise: http://tinyurl.com/kv7fk5g The demonstration will highlight public spending cuts and will be a great opportunity for peace groups to raise the issue of spending on war, nuclear weapons etc rather than on the health service, education, housing etc.
CND will be organising a big Scrap Trident bloc this day, prior to the CND Annual Conference on 19th. The demonstration will march through central London, culminating in a rally in Hyde Park. www.cnduk.org
Park Crescent Conference Centre is located inside International Students House, directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station. The building is fully accessible and there is a hearing loop.
An evening to celebrate feminist performance and participate in an ever-broadening discussion about the scope of feminism, all while securing the survival of HYSTERIA. The money raised at this event will cover the printing expenses of the 3rd issue of HYSTERIA.
The Week of Prayer for World Peace always precedes One World Week, which is the week in which 24th October, UN Day, falls.
With The Peacemakers and Liverpool Socialist Singers.
Afternoon of workshops. Proposed workshop topics– Conscientious Objectors then and now; First World War Art; Anti-violence project; Ecumenical Accompaniment in Palestine; Singing with the Liverpool Socialist Choir; Meditation and movement.
This year U.D.T. 2014 [ Underwater ‘Defence’ Technology ] arms fare and conference will take place in Liverpool. This is an event which its organisers describe as: ‘The global event for underwater defence and security’. It is an arms fair. Merseyside Peace Network will be holding a protest outside of the event from 08:30. on the morning of June 10th. "On the last day of U.D.T., June 12th 2014, a wreath will be presented to the organisers of the arms fare in memory of all those who will be killed as a result U.D.T. 2014".
With Mike Marqusee. Writer and activist Mike Marqusee discusses his personal experience of cancer, as well as the social attitudes and political struggles that surround the illness.
With Angus Reid and Mary Davis. As the Scottish Independence Referendum approaches, co-authors of ‘A Modest Proposal’ make a passionate plea for the people of Scotland and the UK to take power into their own hands by creating
There are many Scotlands! With the referendum due tomorrow, we celebrate all the literatures of Scotland Readings in Gaelic, Doric, Border Scots, Norn – and Standard English by Scots writers, as well as from the Scottish diaspora. We’ll include the historic spoken languages of the country and represent the literature of new immigrants to Scotland. Readings from a group of exiles, who might not all vote the same way tomorrow, but love the literature of the country. Tickets: £3 on the door, redeemable against any purchase on the night, including a tot of whisky or a glass of Irn Bru.
Graphic novel booklaunch, with John Stuart Clark (AKA Brick)
Further details to follow.
The UK launch of Crisis, a bilingual anthology of contemporary Greek poets on the continuing crisis in their country. 7.30 – 9pm. A glass of ouzo is included.
A History of Slavery in Black British and African American Art, with Celeste-Marie Bernier. This talk will trace the living history of slavery in the rarely, and in some cases, never before seen paintings, murals, sculptures, drawings and prints by African, African American and Black British artists working today.
