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/
A new exhibition at the Richard Nagy Galley in Bond Street, London, shows how the Great War impacted both Berlin society and the life of its greatest chronicler: George Grosz.
Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5pm
http://www.richardnagy.com/
http://www.centenarynews.com/article?id=1175
To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion. Peace News and Quaker Peace & Social Witness event with renowned US author Adam Hochschild (King Leopold's Ghost, Bury the Chains) talks about his recent book To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914 - 1918 – the only recent history of WW1 to foreground the anti-war movement. http://peacenews.info/node/7457/end-all-wars-adam-hochschild
University of York Green Party is hosting a book discussion on Vijay Mehta’s latest book “The Economics of Killing” – the event is open to public.
Royal Holloway, University of London, Diplomatic Society, is hosting a book discussion on Vijay Mehta’s latest book “The Economics of Killing” – the event is open to public.
Anne Marie O'Reilly from Campaign Against the Arms Trade comes to Dorset to raise awareness of the trade which fuels conflict and oppression, whilst reducing development around the world.
To learn more about what goes on in this area please come along to this inspiring workshop!
For more information, please contact Sharen Green on 01202 693837
FREE PARKING - FREE CAKE
Living History performance: Baddies – Conscience & Conflict During World War I. This performance looks at life during World War I through the eyes of two brothers, Dougie and Arthur – one is a soldier, the other a conscientious objector. For Remembrance Day. Family Friendly activity, suitable for over 9s to adults.
http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/living-history-performance-baddies-conscie...
Tim Davies will present a poignant talk about the Ypres Salient and the ferocious fighting during the First World War. Tim will give some insight in to the weapons of the new age that were trialled by both sides at “Wipers” using the battles, memorials and remains that scar the landscape to this day, to explain why he believes Ypres leaves a lasting legacy on the World as the birthplace of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
With Ann Pettifor, an internationally respected economist and an excellent speaker. She argues that in relation to the current financial crisis, austerity measures are not needed, will not work and are undoubtedly unjust.
Sheffield's annual Peace and Craft Fair brings together local craftmakers, campaigning groups and the public in a vibrant family friendly atmosphere. Ethical and affordable festival gifts. A wide range of quality crafts direct from the makers. Campaigning and voluntary group stalls. Live music and singing. Refreshments available.
Guest speakers: Ayed Abu Eqtaish and Mohammed Abu al Reesh from Defence of the Child International (DCI) Palestine who will speak on Palestinian child prisoners and how the Israeli military criminalises a generation. Donations to Defence of the Child International (DCI) Palestine, health and social projects run by the Union of Health Work Committees (UHWC) in Gaza and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
Please arrive around 2.00. pm. (for refreshments).
We look forward to seeing you there.
Nuclear security and proliferation, nuclear weapons and promotion of alternatives to nuclear power. Speakers to include Dr. David Lowry & Rebecca Johnson (ICAN).
Hosted by Wales Nuclear Free Local Authorities Forum.
With speaker Bruce Kent.
Service of Remembrance for ALL Victims of War
