Network for Peace

This month the theme is homelessness and destitution. Featuring Men of Bethany. All the men attend the drop in at the Acorn Centre in Leith, run by Bethany Christian Trust, and sing songs that mean a lot to them collectively. Plus a guest set from Roy Bailey, who is up in Scotland for Celtic Connections. Entry is free, but we will collect donations for Rock Trust http://www.rocktrust.org/ and Fresh Start http://www.freshstartweb.org.uk/

1 March
LONDON. The well of memories. Sharing personal stories from our own life experiences.
A workshop for people of all ages and all faiths, at the Brama Kumari Centre, Global Cooperation House, 65-69 Pound Lane, London.

Understanding and managing individual biological responses to conflict using Qigong and other relevant approaches. This is the second introductory workshop which will look more deeply at the practice of self regulation. 6.30 – 9pm. With Marianne Zeck. Suggested donation £5. In the Tent. More information to follow, or to find out more email marianne@stethelburgas.org St Ethelburga’s 78 Bishopsgate, London

Tenor/Soprano sax and Double bass compliment each in divine surroundings. 7.30 – 10. 78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG.

Music at St Ethelburga's: Amira Kheir & her Band (Sudan Italy). Sudanese-Italian singer/songwriter Amira Kheir is creating a sound that is inspired by traditional Sudanese singing and instrumentation, and blended with elements of Jazz, Soul, East and West African as well as Middle Eastern music. Doors open 6.45pm. Admission advance £10. 07776136609 Email: music@stethelburgas.org

Music at St Ethelburga's: Mauricio Velasierra Quintet: Traditional Andean melodies and contemporary harmonies. Admission £10 advance Admission £12 door. Doors open 6.45pm.

The International Sufi School has conducted extensive research on the development of non-violent alternatives in all spheres of life. Therapy is a method of making peace with these legacies. It is used widely in the medical sphere to enable a person to deal with events which have caused suffering and conflict in his/her life, usually after a breakdown or crisis. Our speakers: Peter Jakob a consultant clinical psychologist, and director of PartnershipProjects.

British Pugwash/Oxford University Press meeting to launch Andrew Brown’s new biography of Joseph Rotblat, Keeper of the Nuclear Conscience. The meeting will be followed by a reception where Andrew Brown will sign copies of his book, which will be on sale. The meeting will feature presentations by Andrew Brown, Professor Paul Rogers from the University of Bradford’s Department of Peace Studies, and Sandra Ionno Butcher, Director of the Pugwash History Project.

Speaker Dr Lee Marsden. Dr Lee Marsden is Senior Lecturer in International Relations in the School of Political, Social and International Studies. He is a specialist in US Foreign Policy, religion and security and teaches modules on international security and conflict resolution, fundamentalism, religion and international relations. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences and has been awarded a UEA ‘Excellence in Teaching’ award.

National Anti-Fracking Campaign. 11am-6pm. Meet anti-fracking campaigners from all around the country and get together to stop fracking in the UK NOW, before it gets a hold and becomes unstoppable. Website:http://www.campaigncc.org/nationalantifrackingmeeting .

CAAT National Gathering. An important day of learning, networking and planning for action to stop the arms fair in 2013.
Exactly six months before it is scheduled, come to CAAT's National Gathering. For one day, we can be together to share ideas and inspiration, hear from experts, engage in debate and plan how we can make a direct impact on the arms trade.
Hear from author Owen Jones, who has written in The Independent, about the use of UK-made weapons in repressive states against civilians, and the close ties between members of the arms trade and British government.

Month of action against your local arms company. Chemring, one of the companies that manufactured CS gas used against protesters in Egypt, has sites in Wiltshire, Ayrshire, Hampshire, Derby and London. Chances are there's an arms company just miles from where you live as well. We want to bring them out of the shadows by exposing what's going on. In September – one year ahead of the massive arms fair in London – take part in our month of action against local weapons company sites. Contact outreach@caat.org.uk to let us know you'd like to take part.

Campaign Against Arms Trade: Protest at the Farnborough Air Show. The Farnborough Air Show is an arms fair. The only difference is that families are invited to come along too. Be there with CAAT to show that This is NOT OK. Contact outreach@caat.org.uk to let us know you'd like to take part.

Challenge arms company BAE at its AGM. In 2011, BAE armoured vehicles made in the UK were deployed in Bahrain against democracy protests. CAAT will be at BAE's AGM in 2012 to make sure the awkward questions get asked. Contact research@caat.org.uk if you are interested in taking part.

Global Day of Action on Military Spending. The UK's military budget is £33 billion a year, yet 56,000 nurses are expected to lose their jobs as cuts are implemented across the public sector. On 17 April, take action in solidarity with peace protesters around the world to say This is NOT OK. Contact outreach@caat.org.uk to let us know you'd like to take part.

London CAAT are meeting to make our plans for 2012 so if you only come to one meeting this is the one! We meet at 6.30pm in the Central station pub on Wharfdale Road (see link for a map). http://tinyurl.com/6zdwkgw

Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station, Somerset. Mark the passing of a year of nuclear disaster at Fukushima in Japan with a mass surround of Hinkley on the 10th of March, which will become a 24hr blockade, ending on the 11th March.

D D Guttenplan (“American Radical: The Life and Times of I F Stone”) explores the life and work of one of the 20th centuries’ great radical journalists.

Become a rebel clown! Facilitated by Trŵper Tŵp & Capten Cyboli of CIRCA .To cover venue hire and train fare for recruiting sergeants a suggested contribution is £15-£40 depending on pocket. Booking and a small deposit are essential. The training is physical (but not strenuous) so do wear loose, comfortable clothing. Participants are requested to bring food to share.

Peace walk, 7.45pm, from Westminster Cathedral to the London Peace Pagoda followed by the Floating Lantern Ceremony at sunset.