Norwich Peace Camp & Peace Cycle event

Posted on | April 12, 2012 | No Comments

June 23, 2012
9:00 amto4:00 pm

Our seventh annual event is to be on 23rd June this year both inside and outside the Forum

Peace Camp involving nearly all last year’s members and maybe some more will be inside in the Atrium from 9am-4pm

Outside in the amphitheatre the Peace Cycle and charity event will be opened officially by the Mayor of Norwich at 11am

Peace Cycle to be ‘flagged off again by Dr Ian Gibson’ at noon.   Cyclists please come by 11.30 at latest

Charity auction supported by local businesses at 2pm.

Peace balloons, Bike Doctor, refreshments, story telling, peace poetry, gardens in a tray for children and much more. All funds raised on day distributed to member charities. Everyone very welcome to come along to take part in this unique annual event

Anyone who wishes to take part in the Peace Cycle or find out more please Contact us

Norwich Peace Camp & peace Cycle Statement  Read more

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Occupy Norwich

Posted on | April 1, 2012 | No Comments

May 1, 2012 3:00 pmtoOctober 17, 2012 5:00 pm

We are the 99% of Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom.  welcome

Occupy Norwich packed up peacefully on February 20th and is determined to continue its campaign for the 99% and to continue to give its message and welcome people to join

For updates, to find out more and  please visit:  http://occupynorwich.org/

‘Visions for Change’ is shaping up!

The time and place are set: 1 May, 3-5pm at the Playhouse meeting room (as you enter the foyer, turn right) 42 – 58 St. George’s Street
Norwich, NR3 1AB.

We are pleased to invite you to an afternoon of discussion amongst a number of forward thinking groups and individuals from in and around Norwich. The idea is to use this special day to get to know each other and our visions as well as strengthen the Norwich civil society network. The detailed agenda is intentionally kept open, so as to encourage an open discussion of visions for the future of Norwich, Norfolk, the UK and/or globally in light of the current climate. Beyond mutual awareness, the outcome should be the creation and growth of ideas and of a network for potential joint activities.

We are looking forward to meeting you on 1 May. Though the event is free and open to the public, spaces are limited and we therefore kindly request to register your interest with contact@occupynorwich.org, if you have not already done so. Please feel free to forward the event to other interested groups and individuals, input and ideas are welcome from everybody.

With best wishes

Vanessa

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Climate Jobs

Posted on | April 4, 2012 | No Comments

May 17, 2012
11:00 amto6:00 pm

The touring Climate Jobs Centre caravan will be in the Amphitheatre of the Forum, Norwich from 11am to 6pm on Thursday 17 May.

Climate jobs –  a people friendly response to credit crunch, climate crisis and austerity
May 17th will be Climate Jobs Day in Norwich,
with the touring Climate Job Centre in the Amphitheatre from 11am to 6pm.
Drop in and see  how creating climate jobs can help us tackle the twin crises of the economy and climate change. (Report and exhibition produced by Trade Union Group of Campaign against Climate Change)
A public meeting at The Curve, 7.30 will look at the  Million Climate Jobs plan, why and how.

There is an alternative to austerity and here it is! Based on the Million Climate Jobs report <https://email2.btconnect.bt.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.climate-change-jobs.org/node/14> , produced with the assistance of the CWU, PCS, TSSA & UCU trade unions, the roving Climate Jobs Centre will highlight how creating climate jobs can help us tackle the twin crises of the economy and climate change. (There is an inspiring 10 minute video that sets out what we can achieve.)  http://www.campaigncc.org/greenjobs <https://email2.btconnect.bt.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.campaigncc.org/greenjobs>  .


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David Roberts remembered

Posted on | May 11, 2012 | No Comments

May 18, 2012
11:00 amto12:00 pm

All people who knew him will have been very sad to hear the news that David Roberts passed away in care on Thursday evening 10th May

He has served this city and beyond for many years not only as Co-founder of Norwich Interfaith Link and Secretary of Norwich United Nations Association Branch but in many other capacities as well including being a founder member of NPC&PC

He may have left this world but the causes of peace, justice and better understanding which he strove for will continue and the work he put into these will live on too

NIFL’s Chair, Bishop David Gillett, writes:

“All of us involved with Norwich Interfaith Link are saddened to hear of the death of David Roberts, for so many years the inspiration and organiser of the interfaith movement in this part of the world.  His commitment to peace and his never ending desire to cross boundaries and make relationships with those from other backgrounds, ethnicities and religious traditions has left a legacy which many will long remember. At our next meeting we will be holding a two minute silent commemoration of David to mark the passing of one who for so long stood for values to which we all aspire.”

His funeral will be on Friday 18th May with a service at United Reformed Church Princes Street

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Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign AGM

Posted on | May 11, 2012 | No Comments

May 29, 2012
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

NPSC invites you to our AGM 29th May Friends’ Meeting House Upper Goat Lane Norwich 7.00pm

Guest Speaker:   Maha Rahwanji from National PSC

Who will inform us about current issues and priorities and how we can help

Palestinian olive oil and other products on sale

Refreshments by Neesa Project sisters    donations to Gaza Trauma Clinic

Admission free     all welcome   and to join in AGM as well

Please contact NPSC Secretary at:   secretary@norwichpsc.org.uk      for more details

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The Spirit Level – Why Equality is Better for Everyone

Posted on | May 7, 2012 | No Comments

May 18, 2012
1:00 pmto2:00 pm
This is a reminder of a stimulating ‘LunchBox’ talk to be given by Mrs Sheila Triggs on Friday 18th May in the Friends Meeting House in Upper Goat Lane, Norwich.  The talk will commence at 1pm and will continue for 30 minutes, followed by questions.
Sheila Triggs will give an appraisal and talk about the best selling book: The Spirit Level – Why Equality is Better for Everyone;
Sheila is a past President of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and a member of its current national Executive.  An appraisal of The Spirit Level should lead to an interesting discussion and I would urge as many people as possible to come and join in.
Best wishes,
Marguerite Finn
Vice-Chair UNA Norwich & District Branch
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Resisting Austerity

Posted on | May 5, 2012 | No Comments

May 31, 2012
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

Friends’ Meeting House Upper Goat Lane7pm 31st May

Greece is at the cutting edge of austerity measures being introduced across Europe. While these
measures protect the interests of the rich, they just make matters worse for the majority of the
population. In Britain, the Coalition government is pursuing similar measures which
will see workers earning less and working longer for a smaller pension; plus the marketisation of
education and the dismantling of the NHS and other public services. In Norfolk, deep cuts in services,
benefits and jobs are hurting thousands of people. The Greek people have shown mass
resistance to such outrages – and we can learn from their response.
The report from Greece
PAUL MACKNEY
Former General Secretary of NATFHE/UCU union. Member of recent Greece Solidarity Campaign fact-finding
delegation to Athens by UK trades unions and campaigners, which visited many Greek anti-austerity organisations, parties,
unions and movements. Paul will report, with film evidence, on the appalling impact of the austerity programme in Greece, and
the variety of forms of organised resistance.
MARINA PRENTOULIS
Lecturer in politics at UEA, recently returned from Athens.
Organised with support from Norfolk Coalition Against the Cuts: http://norfolkcoalitionagainstcuts.org/
Greece Solidarity Campaign http://www.greecesolidarity.org/ Coalition of Resistance http://www.coalitionofresistance.org.uk/
Updated leaflets and info from: trevor@tpcampaigns.fsnet.co.uk

The report from Norfolk
A report on the worsening impact of government and council cuts in welfare and services on local people:
pensioners, the poor, the unemployed, the young, the disabled – and how to build resistance.
Speakers include representatives from local pensioners, youth and disabled people’s
organisations.
More groups welcome!
Contact: trevor@tpcampaigns.fsnet.co.uk      07794 690322

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May Day Event

Posted on | April 29, 2012 | No Comments

May 1, 2012
4:30 pmto11:00 pm
On  Tuesday  May 1st  the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign  will be participating in a May Day  event  at
LOWESTOFT TOWN  FOOTBALL  CLUB , NR32 2PA .
Full details   :- BEGINS  at 5pm- Doors open at 4.30
STALLS ;-    NORWICH PALESTINIAN SOLIDARITY , NORWICH STOP THE WAR , LOWESTOFT FAIRTRADE , UNITE,
NUT , LOWESTOFT COLLEGE  UNISON .
SPEAKERS ;-   BILLGREENSHIELDS (PEOPLES CHARTER ), BOB BLIZZARD, NORWICH STOP THE WAR AND
NORWICH  PALESTINIAN  SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN .
Q & A SESSION FROM 6 PM  TO 8 PM
MUSIC FROM  8PM
Admisson £3 per ticket – £4 on the door – tickets available from LTFC bar
Organised by WAVENEY TUC : LOWESTOFT COALITION AGAINST THE CUTS .
PHONE ; LTFC: 567280 ;  LCAC 569174/568684 ; WAVENEY TUC .
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Discussing the Financial Crisis in Europe

Posted on | April 23, 2012 | No Comments

May 1, 2012
5:15 pmto7:30 pm
Tuesday 1st May The Curve (The Forum) 5.15-7.30 (Free to attend, open to all)
www.uea.ac.uk/psi/eventsnews/events/financialcrisis
This event, organized by the School of Political, Social and International Studies, is an opportunity for the general public to discuss with experts from the University of East Anglia  the economic, social and political reality of the European Financial Crisis. How did the crisis start? What are the effects in different countries? How are we going to get out of it?
Panellists include:
Dr. Marina Prentoulis (PSI-Chair)
Prof. Shaun Hargreaves-Heap (ECO)
Dr. Rupert Read (PHI)
Dr. Chris Hanretty (PSI)
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Thorpe & District Gardening Club

Posted on | April 23, 2012 | No Comments

April 24, 2012
7:30 pmto9:00 pm

Venue: St. Francis Church Hall, Rider Haggard Road, Heartsease. NR7 9UQ

Time: Last Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm (Prompt)

Est. 1946 Maureen Street
Secretary/Treasurer
Chair; Jackie Berry 37 Eastern Avenue
Social Activities; Maggie Goldsmith Thorpe St. Andrew
RHS Science Liaison Officer; Roger Berry Norwich NR7 0UQ
Auditor: Alan Mayes Tel: 01603 438370
Email; maureen.street@ntlworld.com

Advert for Plant fundraising sales May 5th Read more

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Posted on | April 18, 2012 | No Comments

April 21, 2012
7:30 pmto10:30 pm

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UNA LunchBox talk

Posted on | April 15, 2012 | No Comments

April 20, 2012
1:00 pmto2:00 pm
Dear Friends,
Just a gentle reminder of the  this coming Friday 20th April in the Friends Meeting House in Upper Goat Lane, Norwich at 1pm.
The title of the talk is “Moving the Goalposts – Girls, Football and Reproductive Health in Kilifi, Kenya.”
The talk will be given by Dr Catherine Locke from the School of International Development at UEA.  Dr Locke is a Senior Lecturer in Gender and Social Development.  She has over 15 years experience in research, consultancy and training. She is also a director for “Moving the Goalposts” – a small charity that promotes gender empowerment through football for girls and young women in Kilifi, Kenya.
This should be an unusual and intriguing talk and I hope that as many as possible will attend the talk to find out more about it.
Best wishes,
Marguerite Finn
Vice Chair UNA Norwich & District Branch
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