Network for Peace

To mark the coming centenary of the start of the First World War, Bent Architect have shed light on a largely unknown story of the Huddersfield Conscientious Objectors, a group of passionately Socialist young men and women who opposed the brutalities of the war on political grounds.
This production will address the centenary events from an anti war perspective, and has been largely informed by the writings of historian, Dr Cyril Pearce.

People's Assembly call for protests and civil disobedience around the country on bonfire night.
Join the Welfare Not Warfare bloc on Westminster Bridge in London at 6pm on Tuesday 5 November or find local activities in your area http://thepeoplesassembly.org.uk/5nov/

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Follow Veterans For Peace UK as we walk to The Cenotaph with a message of peace. Meet at 13.30 in Trafalgar Square.
This year In opposition to the pro war, pro military jingoism of the "official" state parade,Veterans For Peace will walk to the Cenotaph under the banner "NEVER AGAIN".
Once there we will read 'Suicide in the Trenches' by Siegfried Sassoon and lay a wreath of white & red poppies before playing the Last Post.
We will then observe a period of silence before moving off.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO FOLLOW US TO THE CENOTAPH.
Dress - Smart

Every 1st Saturday
Women in Black stand at St. John's Cathedral PO1 3HQ every 1st Saturday 11 am - 12 noon

West Sussex Women in Black stand in West Street precinct( south side) PO19 1RP 11 am - 12 noon

Panel Discussion chaired by Sir Henry Brooke CMG (PBI UK patron and founding member of the Alliance for Lawyers at Risk).
Speakers Kirsty Brimelow QC (Bar Human Rights Committee) Gwen Burnyeat (PBI returned volunteer) Jesús Emilio Tuberquia and Arley Tuberquia (Internal Council, Peace Community of San José de Apartadó).

Japanese journalist talks about the problem of radiation after Fukushima. In this lecture, Kouta Kinoshita will look at the immediate and long term health problems from radiation and discuss how to take precautions against radiation exposure. He will also examine how people can disseminate the facts from the Government sponsored media propaganda which is appearing on a daily basis in Japan. This lecture is in Japanese with English interpreter.
Two sessions: Morning 10:30-12:30 Evening 18:30-20:30

Every year we hold a White Poppy Awareness Stall in the Luton Town Centre.
For more details please go to our blogsite: http://lutonjusticeandpeace.wordpress.com

With Ewa Jasiewicz, who was recently in Syria meeting civil society organisations.

London Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group: Pacifism And Remembering The First World War. All are welcome, but please be prepared to join in the discussion. Please try to turn up by 7pm sharp.

Seumas Milne discusses the seismic political shifts of the 21st century and how they have shaken the foundations of US hegemony to create a new configuration of international power relations.

Housmans invites you to discover the work of some thirty-odd zine makers at our end of year Christmas party. Bring a bottle!

Phil Cohen recalls his involvement with various movements of the 1960s, including taking LSD with RD Laing, the early days of the Situationists, and assorted run-ins with the police and gangsters.

Film director Kevin Brownlow recounts the making of his classic British film ‘Winstanley’ (1976). The event includes screening of clips from the film.

A rare chance to hear Mexican/American poet Mark Gonzales, who has performed in over 15 countries and is dedicated to championing human rights and social justice. He has also spoken at the United Nations and featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam.

‘Queer Haunts’ edited by G. Abel-Watters and ‘The Carrier Bag’ by John Dixon.
Housmans welcomes back guests from the writing co-op, Gay Authors' Workshop, and its allied publisher, Paradise Press, who will be providing an introduction to the project, followed by author readings from two new titles adding to the impressive list of over thirty titles, novels, short stories, memoirs and poetry.

Come and join the Conversation sustaining justice and peace work at the grassroots.
Please bring your own lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

A Seeds for Change workshop. £50 – covers food and accommodation. There are some full and some partial bursaries – please don’t let cost put you off.

Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award 2013. The Award will be presented to Jeremy Corbyn M.P. in recognition of his consistent efforts over a 30 year Parliamentary career to uphold the Gandhian values of social justice and nonviolence. The presentation will be made by Bruce Kent who will also contribute in a session of questions and discussion. Please allow 15 minutes to clear security. Nearest tube: Westminster.

Take part in a spooky action at the arms dealers’ ghoulish dinner. High-level arms dealers and arms dealing civil servants are meeting at the Tower of London for a £200-a-head dinner to “Raise [their] profile” and “forge and strengthen strategic alliances”.
They’ve chosen a ghoulish location for their dinner, so let’s haunt them as they arrive! Feel free to come in the most ghoulish costume you can find and help spread the word.
http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/events/send-arms-dealers-to-the-tower/