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==Help Ban Cluster Bombs Now! Sign the People's Treaty==

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Cluster bombs cause predictable and unacceptable harm to civilians, both at the time of use and for many years after.  It is my strong belief that these weapons are morally unacceptable.

'''The Convention on Cluster Munitions – Explained'''

The Convention on Cluster Munitions was negotiated and adopted at the Dublin Diplomatic Conference on 30 May 2008 by 107 states.  It is a legally binding international treaty that forbids the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster bombs. The Convention will be signed in Oslo on 3 December 2008.  No changes can be made to the wording of the treaty.

The Convention bans cluster bombs, with no exceptions or period of time in which countries can continue to use them after the ban.  Stockpiles must be destroyed within eight years and contaminated land cleared within 10. The Convention sets a new standard for assisting victims and protecting their human rights. States must provide medical, financial and psychological support to survivors and all people affected by cluster bombs.

http://www.minesactioncanada.org/peoples_treaty/index.cfm
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==Trial: 'Lakenheath 8', Mon-Thur Dec 1st-4th, Ipswich Crown Court==
'Lakenheath 8' go to trial over 2 years later..

On 3rd November 2008 the 'Lakenheath 8' had their final pre-trial review. The trial will take place from December 1st - 4th at Ipswich Crown Court, two years and two months after their taking action to prevent more innocent victims in the continuing bombing of Iraq and Afghanistan undertaken by US planes from USAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. (Crown court applies to the venue, not this trial, which will be heard by a District Judge).
On the 2nd October 2006, 8 people cut the fence ran into the US military base and locked themselves to the gate of the Special Munitions Store at RAF Lakenheath in order to stop the use of those weapons and in order to secure evidence of War Crimes.
(the complete article: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/11/412703.html)

Peace campaigners from surrounding areas will support those on trial. 

On Monday, Dec 1st, 10am, we will be laying flowers outside the court for the victims of the indiscriminate cluster bombs and supporting
those inside who expose the part played by the  U.S. bases on our doorstep.
On all days of trial supporters will be present, please come and join.

More info on the trial,
Contact Mell Harrison, Mellcndeast@cnduk.org, 0845 3370282
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==Transition Norwich Theme Groups - Dec. 2008==
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*Monday	1 Dec	 	19:30	City Farms, Old White Lion - NR3 3AQ (Old White Lion pub, Oak St)
*Tuesday	2 Dec	 	19:30	Youth Group first meeting - The Playhouse, Norwich (in the Playroom)
*Monday	8 Dec	 	19:30	Energy Group meeting, venue tbc
*Wednesday	10 Dec	 	19:30	Waste Group meeting at White Lion pub, Oak Street - White Lion pub, Oak Street, NR3 3AQ
*Tuesday	16 Dec	 	19:30	Business/Economy 1st Meeting - The Playhouse, Norwich (in the Playroom)

More information: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/
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==Wired Events: A film show about Christmas, Thur, Dec 4th, 1:30pm-3pm, UEA, Arts 01.02==
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==Norwich Stop the War steering committee meeting, Wed, Dec 10th, 7.30 pm, Jurnet's Bar, Wensum Lodge==
Regular meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers.
Further information from info@norwichstopwar.org.uk

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==Norwich Palestine Support Group meeting, Mon, Dec 15th, 7.30 pm, United Reform Church==
Norwich Palestine Support Group has been raising the matter of labelling with local branches of super markets.
The next meeting of this group will be held on Monday 15th December, 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church in 
Princes Street when all supporters are welcome. 

Further information from Keith Rowley (email fortyeighter@hotmail.com).

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==Otesha project looks for accommodation and places to perform in summer 2009==

The Otesha cylcing project is coming to Norwich next summer, and were wondering whether anyone had any suggestions, 
for places to stay or places to perform a play??
http://www.otesha.org.uk/60/2009-cycle-tours/host-a-cycle-team.html

Otesha project cycles around performing plays giving helpful ideas about green living etc.

East Coast Tour 2009 - Peterborough, King's Lynn, Norwich, Lowestoft, Ipswich, Cambridge - 7th Aug - 19th Sep
 
Please contact Otesha project if you can help: http://www.otesha.org.uk or  cycletour@otesha.org.uk
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