On Saturday 28th September, the community will gather to demand an end to the government’s austerity assault which is particularly affects disabled people.
Bromley Peace Council - Peace One Day event.
Trident: the prospects for change with Nick Ritchie, Co-author of 'Trident in UK Politics & Public Opinion' and Lecturer in International Security at York University. Bootham School, York, Main Hall, 7.30 – 9.00pm. Entrance to school car park via Portland Street (off Gillygate).
Why Global Inequality Matters with Kate Pickett, Co-author of the best selling book 'The Spirit Level' and Professor of Epidemiology at York University. Bootham School, York, Main Hall, 7.30 – 9.00pm. Entrance to school car park via Portland Street (off Gillygate).
From Austerity to Sufficiency: an ecofeminist path out of the crisis, with Mary Mellor, Social Science Professor at Northumbria University, and Chair of its Sustainable Cities Research Institute. Bootham School, York, Main Hall, 7.30 – 9.00pm. Entrance to school car park via Portland Street (off Gillygate). Retiring collection.
Threats to Peace: events since 9/11 and what they mean for the future with Paul Rogers, Professor in Peace Studies at Bradford University, editor of openDemocracy and consultant for Oxford Research Group. Bootham School, York, Main Hall. Entrance to school car park via Portland Street (off Gillygate).
With John Hilary. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) now under negotiation between the EU and the US is set to be the most significant trade liberalising agreement the world has ever seen. This treaty, and especially its proposals for investor-state dispute settlement, will empower corporations to override government laws protecting public health, environmental regulations and social policies where these interfere with corporate profiteering. Tax payers and citizens will once again be left dealing with the consequences and footing the bill.
With Dr. Francisco Dominguez. The death of Hugo Chavez has led to a period of turmoil and uncertainty in Venezuela with the opposition backed by the Obama administration calling into question the legitimacy of elections won by his chosen successor, Nicolas Maduro, with the intention to destabilise the Bolivarian Revolution. Francisco Dominguez is Head of the Centre for Brazilian and Latin American Studies at Middlesex University and Secretary of the Venezuelan Solidarity Campaign.
With Professor Peter Nolan
The theme for this conference is Confronting Terror and Violence: Stories of Conscience, Conviction and Courage from Northern Ireland (based on the DVD UP Standing).
In association with St Ethelburga's
The conference will be facilitated by Susan McEwen (Development Director, Corrymeela and David Price (Corrymeela Community Member)
This will be a walk of approx. one mile, starting from Carlisle Circus at 3.30 pm and finishing at Belfast City Hall at 4.30pm
Peace Day will be marked by many activities including an Interfaith Pilgrimage Of Prayer For Peace. The walkers will be required to observe silence during the walk. No banners or placards will be carried. There will be no speeches.
To reserve a place at Open Table at 7.30pm, please ring 01908 242190 or email bookings@thewellatwillen.org.uk. Please give 24 hours notice if a meal is required. All welcome
Just Supper at The Well at Willen. 7.30 & Speaker at 8.15. Speaker is MK Mayor, Cllr Brian White, who will give a short talk on his Mayor's Charity, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Following this is an open discussion on plans for 2014, especially the Great War commemoration.
To reserve a place at Open Table at 7.30pm, please ring 01908 242190 or email bookings@thewellatwillen.org.uk.
Please give 24 hours notice if a meal is required. All welcome
Alice Wheeldon: a daughter of Derby to be proud of
This year Derby has honoured Alice Wheeldon with a Blue Plaque; recognising that an injustice was done to her and her family. Our Festival will celebrate Peace and Justice in 2013, recognising the courage of those who have fought for women’s rights and the bravery of those who took a stand against WW1. There will be a free lunch time concert and displays along with talks on MI5, the legacy of war, conscientious objection. It will be lively and enjoyable, so book your place now and tell your friends.
Saturday 12th October: AGM & Policy Conference
Sunday 13th October: "Working with" Workshops - Expert speakers will be discussing how to work with a range of sectors to campaign against Trident in the run up to 2016. This includes parliamentarians, trade unionists, development organizations, faith communities, young people and students. It’s time to build and extend our anti-Trident alliances!
With Key Speaker: Vijay Mehta,Uniting for Peace on: The Economics of Killing: How the West Fuels Wars and Poverty in the Developing World.
London Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group
Housmans has a regular Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group, which meet on the second Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, but please be prepared to join in the discussion. Please try to turn up by 7pm sharp.
The Dublin Lock-out Centenary: Remembering Class Struggle in Ireland’ with Daniel Finn and Donnacha DeLong.
Remembering the 1913 Dublin lock-out, the single greatest confrontation between the forces of labour and capital in Irish history.
With John Rogers
Rogers recounts his explorations of London’s remote and forgotten reaches.
With Rob Evans. Rob Evans, the Guardian journalist who exposed the extent of police undercover operations, presents his evidence and discusses the implications.
