Network for Peace

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Jawed Taiman and producer Sharron Ward.
This award-winning documentary tells the story of two addicted teenage boys living in Afghanistan and how their lives and those of their families have been ravaged by drugs. Director Jawed Taiman not only shows the vicious cycle of addiction, the devastating effect of drugs on everyday family life, and the distressing lack of life prospects, but also captures the remarkable friendship between the boys.

More: http://tinyurl.com/bodp2yd

On 6 November 300 million Americans in 50 states will go to the polls to elect the next US President. As the race for the White House heats up join us with a panel of experts to map out the arguments being made by both camps. With polling results predicting a close contest join us with Paddy O'Connell of BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House who will be guiding the panel through the issues that this election is being fought over.
More: http://tinyurl.com/cgwuuej

It has been nearly ten years since the US-led invasion of Iraq and a year since the last foreign troops left the country. But what do the recent bomb attacks tell us about the state of the country they left behind? Join us with a panel of experts to discuss the situation in Iraq and how the conflict on its doorstep in Syria will impact on the country.
More info: http://tinyurl.com/d4u6vjz

Shorts at the Frontline Club will bring together moving, striking and also funny stories in an evening filled with short documentaries from different parts of the world covering a wide range of topics.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Iara Lee via Skype.
"When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers". Director Iara Lee explores the Syrian conflict through the eyes of ordinary people caught in the crossfire and examines the motives of "the elephants" - Bashar al-Assad's Ba'athist regime, the Free Syrian Army and other key players including the United States, Israel, Russia, China and Iran.

More: http://tinyurl.com/c37s3hj

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists explores the historical roots of early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater, and tells the story of how they evolved into groups such as Anonymous. Director Brian Knappenberger traces the birth of a powerful democratic online activism which in these rapidly changing times is beginning to make corporations and governments very nervous.
More info: http://tinyurl.com/cjvhuby

With Merlin Coverley.
Merlin Coverley discusses the relationship between writing and walking, as explored in his latest book on the subject.

Peace News presents The Lives, Art and Struggles of John Arden and Margaretta D’Arcy. With author Robert Leach. Introduced by Emily Johns, Peace News co-editor. Revolutionary playwright John Arden was at one time chair of PN. His partner Margaretta D’Arcy is a playwright and actress, and was his collaborator.

Meeting for black and minority ethnic radical activists interested in organising Peace News Summer Camp 2013. Venue in central London.

The Battle for Picasso's mind 1945-1973. Public event. Speaker: Lynda Morris
Chair of Curation, Norwich University College of the Arts. Public talk and powerpoint presentation.

With Kevin Marsh, editor of the Today programme at the time of the Gilligan/'sexed-up dossier' affair, Clare Short and others.

Week of Action.

With Chris Cole of the Drones Campaign Network on the growing use of unmanned drones in the Middle East and beyond.

Free networking event to strengthen and grow the local food economy.

Led by Pat Gaffney of Pax Christi.

The family-oriented Elvaston Woodland Festival promotes traditional and contemporary woodland crafts. Elvaston Castle Country Park. Free entry; parking charges. I

Resurgence magazine celebrates 45 years with talks, music, poetry dance and good food. With Satish Kumar, Caroline Lucas, Jonathon Porritt and others.

Hunt Sab Benefit with Autonomads, Black Star Dub Collective and others.
2pm-1am.

With Ann Furedi, chief executive, British Pregnancy Advisory Service, and Andrea Minichello Williams, chief executive, Christian Concern.