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<big><strong style="color: red;">Draft only, page under construction</strong></big> ==Nautia Housing Co-operative== Nautia is a small housing co-operative in the North of Norwich. We are currently looking for people that are interested in co-operative housing. The principle aim of the co-operative is to provide secure, tenant-managed housing for its members . Tenant management allows us to choose how to run or modify the house without interference from landlords. Nautia is part of the Radical Routes national network of co-ops (http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk) We are currently a four person housing co-op and would like to find more like-minded people. If you would like to learn more about housing co-ops then please contact us at nautia.house@googlemail.com. Alternatively we will be doing talks in the New Year at various venues if you wish to come along. Dates are to be confirmed. ==Conflict in the Middle East - public meeting, Tue 30th Nov., Chantry Hall, 7pm== How much do Christians know about the continuing strife and bloodshed in Palestine? How much do we care about the suffering of the Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza? Should we ignore what is happening there, to “pass by on the other side”, as in the parable of the Good Samaritan? We used to know Palestine as the Holy land, where Jesus Christ ministered and died for us. It is also a country for which we were responsible under Mandate from the League of Nations until 1948. Please come and hear balanced responsible discussion by The Revd. Alan Ashton Co author of the report “Justice for Palestine and Israel” presented to the Methodist Conference July 2010. (The report can be read or downloaded at http://www.methodistconference.org.uk ) Bruce Kent Vice President of Pax Christi International Catholic Movement for Peace The Rt. Revd. David Gillett Honorary Assistant Bishop, Norwich Diocese Organised by Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign, http://www.norwichpsc.org.uk/ ==Art of Faith, An introduction to Islamic design, Tue Dec 2nd, 7.30pm , Castle Museum== As part of its contribution to the '''Art of Faith'' project which focuses on a unique exhibition in the Castle Museum open all days until 23rd January 2011 the local Muslim community is hosting an introductory talk. Anyone interested should contact Shan Barclay on 07828278444 or shan_barclay@yahoo.co.uk =='The BIG Fees Debate', Thu 2nd Dec, 19:00 - 21:00, UEA Lecture Theatre 1== Organised by UEA Student Union ==Talk by Venezuelan Community Activist, Fri 3rd Dec, UEA 1-3pm and United Reform Church 7-9pm== Joel Linares is a Venezuelan Christian community activist from a barrio in the west of Caracas. He is a graduate of the Venezuelan government's 'Mision Cultura' programme and is involved in a number of initiatives to promote community participation and development in Caracas and across Venezuela. He is currently doing work for Venezuela's Social Development Bank (BANDES). The events are at: UEA - 1-3pm Princes Street United Reformed Church 7-9pm For more details on Joel and the tour go to: http://www.alborada.net/joel-linares-norwich-031210 http://alborada.net/joeluk2010 ==National Climate March, Sat 4th Dec 12 noon, London== March on Parliament for a Zero Carbon Britain Part of a Global Day of Action on climate on the Saturday midway through the UN Climate Talks in Cancun, Mexico. Challenge the government to take the action we need to meet the climate threat. See: http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org http://www.campaigncc.org http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/ ==Saturday 4 December, ==The Great Norfolk Anti-Cuts Demo, Sat 4th Dec, 12 noon, Chapelfield Gardens== March and Rally, assemble Chapelfield Gardens at 12.00 The Norfolk Coalition Against The Cuts demo on Saturday 4 December looks set to be big. The biggest demonstration in Norfolk for a long time! Service users, public sector workers, unions, pensioners, community groups and many, many supporters will demand - and spell out - ALTERNATIVES to the slash-and-burn plans of the Government and Norfolk County Council. There is no need for the cuts: the government can instead: cut bankers' bonuses, collect billions of pounds in unpaid taxes from the tax avoiders and evaders, put a Robin Hood tax on financial speculation, raise more tax from those earning over £100,000, cut spending on warfare and spend it on welfare; put people into work not slash jobs and tax revenues (see the attached leaflet). This would raise more than the £80 billion the government is planning to cut. A colourful, diverse, parade with placards galore and music. The march will be led by 100 women - at the sharp end of the cuts - with their own provocative banners and messages. A lively, inspiring rally with national speakers and lots of local messages too. A report from the national conference of anti-cuts groups - growing across the UK. Thousands of leaflets to give to the public en route. Blocks of supporters with their own distinctive sections of the march!... showing their numbers, strength and particular message. Imagine how the public would view a contingent of uniformed lollipop ladies, with lollipops - followed by a group of uniformed firefighters, then nurses and health workers, then rail staff, then social workers, etc. Or twenty librarians carrying 'defend libraries' placards and giant books. Or twenty former Connexions workers with their own placards. Community centre users with 'save our community centre' . Or twenty users of the services for the blind or deaf, marching together ...and so on. Posties pushing their bicycles. Carers in a giant group carrying 'We care - show you do' . In total we will be hundreds - showing the breadth of our support against the cuts. MAKE PLANS NOW to bring your work colleagues, community group, faith group, family and friends. Send around the pledge message below, or use text or Facebook etc. If you are in work: contact your colleagues and agree to come as a team. Make some placards. Make it a day out. If you are in a Community Group: phone around and arrange to come together - with your banner proudly flying with your own messages. From outside Norwich? This is a Norfolk-wide event and everyone is welcome. Bring signs to show us where you are from. If not in any group: come alone or bring friends and family - this is a peaceful protest by the whole community of Norfolk. You can download posters and leaflets from the website below. Demonstrations don't change things by themselves. We know this. The demo is part of a programme of events and increasing resistance to the cuts. Anti-cuts campaigns are growing across the UK. Such protests build confidence, inform and gain attention. The growing protests are building pressure on the government for change. Come along and be part of a local - and national - demand for a change of direction. There is no need for these cuts and we can make government and councils change their plans. ==Bulb Planting Day, Sat 4th Dec, Grapes Hill Community Garden== Meet 10.30a.m. at the garden. All welcome. If you have any spare trowels or bulb planting tools, please bring them along. [[Image:Robin.jpg]] [[Image:Partrige.jpg]] '''Fundraising Christmas Cards''' Don't forget that our two Christmas Cards are for sale - this year's design 'Robin on Flowerpot' and last year's 'Partridge in a Pear Tree'. Both cards cost £1.50 for five or £2.50 for ten. Postage and packing costs 50p for every ten cards email us contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org (stating designs and quantities) or phone us on 07729 540 482 to order. Organised by Grapes Hill Community Garden Group ==Kate Rawles, Outdoor Philosophy, 9 Dec 7pm, UEA, Lecture Theatre 2== What Did Marine Biodiversity Ever Do for Us? Philosphy and Environment Lecture, Free admission ==Simple Gifts Sale, Sat 11th Dec, 11am-2pm, Friends Meeting House== Cakes, mince pies, jams, chutneys, simple gifts, lovely lunches Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane ==Norfolk Wildlife Trust Christmas Sale, 14th+15th Dec, 9.30-4.30, Berwick House== Help Norfolk's wildlife and bag a bargain for Christmas. NWT Berwick House, 22 Thorpe Road. Tel 625540 ==AI monthly open meeting, Wed 15th Dec, Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, 8pm== Greetings Card Campaign action: Letter writing, mince pies and punch. http://www.norwichamnesty.org.uk/ ==Friday 17th December UNA Lunchbox1pm to 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich== Dr. Shawn McGuire from the School of International Development at UEA, will talk about a research project, which is based at UEA, that is piloting an approach to biodiversity conservation in Rwanda - where contracts are entered into with communities who are then paid directly for services rendered in conservation.. People can bring their own lunches to the Friends Meeting House from 12.30 onwards and hot drinks and biscuits are provided. best wishes, Marguerite Finn Vice-Chair UNA (Norwich & District) ------------- ==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] Transition Norwich Meetings== More information from: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ Wednesday, 1 Dec: Transition Circle Hethersett, 19:00, Steve's. Topic: Food packaging and bulk buying Tuesday, 7 Dec: Transition Circle Earlham South, 19:00, Luzie's. We will talk about having a green Christmas and also plan events for next year ==Dec 11 Otesha East at the Bicycle Shop on St Benedicts Street== A whole day of fun to raise money for the wonderful Otesha Project UK (www.otesha.org.uk) a youth-led organisation that's mobilising young people to create social and environmental change through our everyday actions. From 12-4 there will be amazing activities such as learning to fix punctures and make tetrapak wallets and bicycle tyre belt, fun games, a lucky dip, cakes and preserves and clothes and book swapping. From 7 till late there will be a party featuring music from the amazing Cakes and Ale, Teleri and more. As well as a wandering magician... Entrance in the evening is a suggested donation of £5. For more info please contact Kerry - kezereky_the_first@hotmail.com ----------------- {{Norwich Scoop footer|}}

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