Network for Peace

With Michael Hill. Hydraulic fracturing (fracking), the extraction of shale gas by a process of deep drilling, has been hailed in the US as a method of bridging the gap between carbon-based and ‘green’ energy. But the process involves the use of vast amounts of water containing highly toxic chemicals and arguably carries grave risks. The process is therefore causing much contentious debate internationally and in the UK. Michael Hill is a chartered electrical engineer with many years experience in the oil and gas industry .

And what steps would a LibDem government take to get there? Speaker Vince Cable MP. Chair Lord Bhikhu Parekh.
Event is free but donations very welcome.

Speakers from Brazil and the US will present first-hand experience of the impacts of the UK’s biomass policies on forests and people in their countries. This includes a presentation about the first ever case study (from Maranhão, Brazil) published anywhere in the world about a land-grab for tree plantations specifically to grow wood to burn in our power stations. These presentations will be followed by evidence about the impacts of biomass power stations on UK communities, especially on air quality and public health.
Free public event.

The multi-award-winning play Call Mr. Robeson comes to London's West End for a four- week run at the Tristan Bates Theatre, and a series of speakers and other performers will occupy the space during this period to make up a festival of entertainment, education, protest and ideas.
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Sneak preview of the documentary film "Spied Upon" – What it's like to find out that a person you have trusted for years is actually an undercover agent sent to spy on you and your friends.

Wreath-laying 11am St John’s Garden (behind St. George’s Hall)
Including peace poems, songs and personal memories of war experiences and resistance. Later in the day film-showing of ‘Oh! What a lovely war.!’ Time and venue to be arranged . Info from Merseyside CND office. Travelling Light West Kirby's annual St Martin's/Armistice Day lantern-lit family walk along the Promenade, with music, songs & refreshments on the beach. A sustainable celebration of community and peace. Bring a lantern or torch & meet in Coronation Gardens at 5.30pm.

A Kalaallit-Eskimo Elder from Greenland shares indigenous spiritual wisdom and ritual. This is Angaangaq's second visit to us.

A powerful experiential workshop for anyone interested in exploring new ideas about the Christian life, led by Claire Henderson Davis.

Presentations will include Richard Lewis on The Plebs League and the WEA in South Wales, Hywel Francis on South Wales Miners’ Library and the IWCE tradition, Rob Turnbull on Noah Ablett: an agitator to the end,Dave Chapple on Mark Starr and Colin Waugh. There will be a Panel discussion and lots of participation.
In conjunction with South Wales Miners' Library and Llafur: Welsh People's History Society. Lunch at 12.30. Pay on the day.

With Anandi Ramamurthy. Ramamurthy will discuss the prejudice and political struggles which Asian youth movements have encountered in Britain.

WPeter Culshaw. Culshaw recounts his travels with Manu Chao and discusses the struggles the musical activist has faced during his career.

With Federico Campagna. Campagna launches his new book which seeks once and for all to break the relationship between religious sentiments and the work ethic.

With George Katsiaficas and Geronimo. Guest author from the US discuss the Asian Wave from 1986-1992 which overthrew 8 dictatorships in 6 years, the 1980's German autonomous scene, and consider the possible links to current uprisings, rebellions and revolutions.

With Oscar Guardiola-Rivera. Using new evidence Oscar Guardiola-Rivera recounts the overthrow and murder of Latin America’s first democratically elected Marxist president by Chilean and US forces.

With David Boyle and Brett Scott. To launch the new issue of STIR our guests will discuss the alternatives and possible improvements to our financial system. David Boyl, author of ‘Broke: Who Killed the Middle Classes?’ will be joined by Brett Scott, author of ‘The Heretic's Guide to Global Finance: Hacking the Future of Money’.

Celebrating feminism and inspiring feminists. All welcome.
Followed by Stop Porn Culture event
Finishing with the London Reclaim the Night march and afterparty.
All are welcome to the conference and party.
Feminism in London is an independently constituted group whose aim is to host an annual feminist convention in the capital.

Books, talks, films, creche and more.

November 6th is the International Day of Action Against Depleted Uranium Weapons. It is also the United Nations' Day for Prevention of the Exploitation of the Environment during Wars and Armed Conflicts.
The Ministry of Defence has fired DU into the Solway Firth as a part of its test firing programme for over 30 years. Over 31 tons of DU remain at the bottom of the Firth while the MOD have no idea how this impacts ecosystems.

An exhibition of photographs as seen through the eyes of children living in the West Bank village of Bil'in.

Opening Hours: 11am to 4 pm each day (except Thurs 3rd: 11am to 1pm)
Launch event: Monday 30th Sept at 7pm.: photographer Helen Marks will talk about the backround and inspiration for the exhibition and the link with Liverpool schools.

Based on the novel by the war veteran Erich Maria Remarque, this film follows a group of young German recruits during World War 1. this is the restored 1930 film, containing important sections missing from the subsequent abridged version. Discussion led by Tony Benn, with Kate Hudson of CND and Dr Toby Haggith of the Imperial War Museum Film Section.
Tickets £10 on sale from 10.20am.