Network for Peace

The Pankhursts at War with Katherine Connelly. Isabella Ford – Socialist and Feminist Peace Campaigner in WW1 with Prof June Hannam. One of a series of talks and discussions every Tuesday evening at 7pm, 30 Sept-11 Nov 2014. Curated by Deborah Lavin, and presented by Conway Hall Ethical Society and the Socialist History Society.

Irish Labour and WW1 with Prof John Newsinger. Radical Liberalism and the Outbreak of WW1 with Duncan Bowie. One of a series of talks and discussions every Tuesday evening at 7pm, 30 Sept-11 Nov 2014. Curated by Deborah Lavin, and presented by Conway Hall Ethical Society and the Socialist History Society.

14 October
LONDON. British Labour Movement and the Outbreak of WW1 with Prof Willie Thompson. A Movement Divided, The Labour Movement and WW1 with Prof Keith Laybourn. One of a series of talks and discussions every Tuesday evening at 7pm, 30 Sept-11 Nov 2014. Curated by Deborah Lavin, and presented by Conway Hall Ethical Society and the Socialist History Society.

Bertrand Russell’s response to WW1 with Chris Bratcher. Ramsay MacDonald and WW1 with John Grigg. One of a series of talks and discussions every Tuesday evening at 7pm, 30 Sept-11 Nov 2014. Curated by Deborah Lavin, and presented by Conway Hall Ethical Society and the Socialist History Society.

With Prof Martin Ceadel. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1933, Norman Angell, journalist, peace pundit was a founding member of the “neutralist” Union for Democratic Control, Initially a Liberal from 1929-1931, he was Labour M.P. for Bradford. One of a series of talks and discussions every Tuesday evening at 7pm, 30 Sept-11 Nov 2014.

A Conference on the origins and consequences of the First World War that will present a view very different from that officially celebrated by the media and government. Speakers so far include: Professor Kevin Morgan, Stan Newens and Keith Flett.

With Ben Copsey. Ben Copsey explores the variety of war resistance activity that took place in Camden and Islington in response to the First World War.

one of National Justice & Peace Network's four Open Networking Days.

Hear from members of St John Bosco parish in Reading share how they have become a LiveSimply parish through the LiveSimply Parish Award scheme.

Plus: opportunities for networking with justice and peace activists from around the country, and get updates on campaigns from national agencies.

Tea and coffee will be provided, bring your own lunch.

The annual Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award for 2014 will be awarded on 30th October 2014. Further details shortly.

Join Mid Somerset CND to float candles in the Bishop's Palace Moat. They will be floating candles in origami boats at dusk to remember those who died and to say ‘Never Again’ to nuclear weapons being used.

Lewes CND invites everyone to join our commemoration of those who died and all who became ill as a result of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, as well as all those since who have suffered the ill effects of nuclear power. Join Lewes CND to float candles – please bring or make your own floating candle.

Please come to Kingston Peace Council/CND’s commemoration – on the river bank, Canbury Gardens at 8.30 pm. Bring white flowers to float on the river or boats with night-lights.

Leeds City Council's / Peacelink Group's Hiroshima-Nagasaki event takes place by the M4P memorial, Park Square.

The Irish national commemoration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will take place in Merrion Square, Dublin at 1.05pm led by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin.

Stirling's official commemoration begins at 7pm in the Peace Garden, Pullar Memorial Park, Bridge of Allan.

Renfrewshire CND's annual event will begin at 7pm in the Peace Garden in Barshaw Park. Meet at the car park off Glasgow Road by the park.

Assemble at the Great Western Gates of Glasgow Botanical Garden at 7pm and walk via Byres Road and Dumbarton Road to the peace tree at Kelvingrove Park.

Edinburgh CND's event begins at 6pm at the Mound (Princes St) for the official Hiroshima commemoration. Following this at 7pm there will be a gathering by the Peace Pole in Edinburgh Peace & Justice Centre, St John's Church (corner of Princes St / Lothian Road).

As part of Dundee Peace Festival the official Dundee event will begin at 8.15pm at Law Road and walk up the Law Hill.

Aberdeen's event is at the Fisherman's Hut on the River Dee, Riverside Drive with the floating of peace lanterns and a full civic event.