Professor Ruth Pearson will talk about Burmese Migrant Workers in Thailand – Suspended Between Two Worlds.
The talk is at 1pm and will last about 30 minutes followed by questions. Admission is free. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch any time from 12.15pm. A donation is invited for a hot drink and biscuits.
First vigil of the year outside Rolls Royce, Raynesway (Trident) Factory, Derby (E Midlands CND, Derby Friends of the Earth and other groups).
Leicester CND AGM followed by public Meeting: Rae Street, Nuclear NATO:The European Dimension.
Every Wednesday. 4 - 5pm. Faslane Peace Camp, Helensburgh CND and Trident Ploughshares vigil for nuclear disarmament.
Tabernacl chapel, Cardiff: Corrymeela Sunday Service lead by Dr Robin Gwyndaf. All welcome.
An evening with Emily Johns and Milan Rai, the editors of Peace News. Organised by the Carmarthen cell of Cymdeithas y Cymod. All welcome.
Cymdeithas y Cymod Vigil. The theme of this year's Vigil will be Henry Richard, the "Apostle of Peace". Almost exactly 200 years since he was born on 3 April 1812, we will meet in his home town to celebrate his work for peace between the world's nations. All are welcome. (Please note that all the meetings will be in Welsh.) The Vigil will begin with dinner at 6pm on the Friday night, which will be followed by a talk by Gwyn Griffiths about Henry Richard's life and work and an opportunity to socialise.
Various actions around the country and in London.
11:30am On Whitehall opposite Downing St. If you can (but don't feel obliged to!), come wearing hospital scrubs, academic mortarboard and gown, a firefighter's helmet or other outfit to shoulder the burden of Trident, while others will be dressed as bankers and politicians!
Commander Robert Green’s book tour , author of Security Without Nuclear Deterrence, and the new release A Thorn in their Side.
With Michael Mansfield QC keynote speaker, Chair Bruce Kent.
Commander Robert Green’s book tour , author of Security Without Nuclear Deterrence, and the new release A Thorn in their Side.
With Michael Mansfield QC keynote speaker, Chair Chris Eldon Lee.
Further date:
Friday 23 March, 7.30 pm: Univeristy of London Union, Malet Street, Room 3E; Michael Mansfield QC keynote speaker, Chair Bruce Kent.
Commander Robert Green’s book tour. He is the author of Security Without Nuclear Deterrence, and the new release A Thorn in their Side.
Friday 2 March, 7.30 pm: Dominican Priory, St Peter's Lane, Canterbury, Kent; Chair Kate Hudson.
Other dates:
Wednesday 21 March, 6.30 pm: The Old Infirmary, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire; Michael Mansfield QC keynote speaker, Chair Chris Eldon Lee.
Friday 23 March, 7.30 pm: Univeristy of London Union, Malet Street, Room 3E; Michael Mansfield QC keynote speaker, Chair Bruce Kent.
Easter Witness for Peace. Short act of worship, speakers including Very Rev Alan McDonald, Bruce Kent and Kathy Galloway.
From noon - open to all.
8 stages of music, peace talks, live art, food & drink, crafts and activism.
From Midday - 8pm
Admission: FREE
National Justice & Peace Network 34th Annual Conference organised in conjunction with Cultural Exchange with China (CEC) & Leeds Justice & Peace Commission.
The Conference provides a unique opportunity to learn, explore contemporary issues, build bridges, plan action and reflect in the light of our faith.
Booking form
The British Pugwash Group invites you to a Discussion Meeting featuring
Dr Mike Weightman HM Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations and Head of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (an Agency of the UK Health and Safety Executive) followed by an informal drinks reception.
The discussion meeting will be preceded by the British Pugwash AGM
from 17.00-17.45, also in the Ramsay Lecture Theatre, University College London
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
With Maya Evans "eyewitness Afganistan", Smash EDO tour with direct action workshop, Chris Coles from Drone Wars UK.
From 1pm
The next meeting will be at The Friends Meeting House.
We will have an update from members on an Ockenden visit to Oxford, Jeanette's news and please bring your ideas for speakers and actions for the forthcoming year.
London Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group - second Tuesday every month.
This month: Nonviolence and Animal Rights.
Greg Muttitt, author of Fuel on the Fire: Oil and Politics in Occupied Iraq, will take us behind the scenes of the occupation to answer one of the war's most pressing questions: what is happening to Iraq's oil? All welcome.
Pluto Press and Uniting for Peace invite you at Vijay Mehta's book launch and reception.
The Economics of Killing:
How the West Fuels War and Poverty in the Developing World
Date: Thursday,
8th March, 2012
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Hilton London Euston
17 – 18 Upper Woburn Place
London WC1H 0HT
More information can be accessed at:
Pluto Press:
www.plutobooks.com
Commonwealth Journalists Association: www.cja-uk.org
Uniting for Peace: www.unitingforpeace.org
