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<big><strong style="color: red;">Draft only, page under construction</strong></big> ==Sunday 3 July 3.30pm – Special Amnesty Evensong service in the Anglican Cathedral== Come and share in this special service to mark Amnesty’s 50th Anniversary. The Right Reverend Tom Butler, former Bishop of Southwark and regular contributor to Radio 4’s ‘Thought for the Day’, will give the Address. All are welcome and we look forward to joining with you in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International. The former Bishop of Southwark the Rt Rev Tom Butler will give the address. While you are there you might also like to take the opportunity to visit the Chapel of the Holy Innocents where the Amnesty candle is burning throughout the year. This Chapel is under the organ in the centre of the Cathedral. More information and the significance of the Chapel can be found at http://www.cathedral.org.uk/visitorinfo/map-info.aspx?m=1&l=9&p=394 Norwich Amnesty group ==Grapes Hill Community Garden - garden party, sunday 10th July, 6pm - 9pm, Grapes Hill Community Garden== barbecue and bar provided by the Green Grocers, music, information stall Note the garden is open daily to the public from 2nd July and looks stunning! Contact: 07729 540 482 / contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org Venue Grapes Hill Community Garden situated at bottom of Grapes Hill backing on St benedicts View business units on one side and valentine Street on the other side. ==Thu 7 Jul,6pm Plugging the Leaks - A Conversation Norwich Transition Norwich event== info@transitionnorwich.org www.transitionnorwich.org The financial collapse has been quite a shock to the economy, but the big question is why should it affect me? Why have local workers lost their jobs because of a crisis created by the US mortgage market and international bankers? The Transition Norwich Economy & Livelihoods group want to explore how we can all help. All Welcome. Please join us. Price: A cup of tea or coffee House Cafe, 52 St. Benedict’s Street, Norwich NR2 4AR ==Sun 10 Jul,11:00 - 17:00 Norwich Lanes Fair St Benedicts St Norwich Lanes== www.norwichlanes.co.uk The event you have all been waiting. Stalls selling vintage clothes, handmade crafts and foods as well as a varied programme of music and entertainment. Have a go on the climbing wall, hear a story at the Bookhive or relax with a head and shoulder massage. Plenty for everyone Free event, St Benedicts Street, Norwich ==Wed 13 Jul UEA Cafe Conversations: Can We Control Brain Activity? Aladdins Cafe== 01603 591109 s.barna@uea.ac.uk New evidence suggests use of biofeedback methods to control & change brain activity. Equipment used is becoming more accessible, but is it useful? Could it be used to maximise cognitive performance, help us relax, as treatment? How would this change our view of ourselves? Neil Rutterford 12:30 - 13:30 Free Aladdin's Cafe 3 Magdalen Street, near Fye Bridge Norwich NR3 1LE map Thu 14 Jul Chanting Evening Norwich Mary Benefiel: 01603 766733 07913 689552 mary@sounds-enchanting.com http://www.sounds-enchanting.com Chanting helps us to connect with what is most essential in our existence. It quiets the mind and opens the heart, helping us to soften into our still centre. We will practice chants and mantras from different traditions. No experience is necessary! 19:30 - 21:30 Monthly on different evenings £6/£4 The White House Foulgers Opening Norwich NR1 3AH map Fri 15 Jul Women’s Literacy in Nepal Norwich United Nations Association - Norwich & District: A talk by Professor Anna Robinson-Pant. If you want to do something different for lunch, these UNA -sponsored talks are well worth hearing and will update you on a range of subjects from experts in the field of politics and international development. Tea & Coffee available. Bring your own lunch. 13:00 - 14:00 Friends Meeting House Upper Goat Lane Norwich NR2 1EW map Sat 16 Jul FREE Introduction day to NLP Norwich Rick Maczka: 0778 754 2765 rick@mindfulnessbasedtherapies.com http://www.rickmaczka.co.uk/index.html FREE Intro day on Neuro Linguistic Programming Get a FREE CD Covering the basic ideas and some examples of techniques relevant for all areas of work and life. Run by Rick Maczka Certified Trainer of NLP Rick has been running Courses for 15 years in NLP, and uses NLP in many areas of his life. 10:00 - 16:00 Free Complemtary Health Care Clinic 34 Exchange Street Norwich NR2 1AX map Sat 16 Jul Zero Carbon Britain Day Norwich Campaign Against Climate Change: http://www.campaigncc.org/zcbday A day to promote the goal of a Zero Carbon Britain by 2030. How can we mark this day in Norwich? 2 main suggestions:(1) A publicity stunt/photo-op on the theme of submergence - Zero Carbon Britain before we drown or "Zero Carbon Britain or we are in deep water". (2)Lobby your MP to sign the Zero Carbon Britain/Climate Emergency EDM Visit website for more details Sat 16 Jul MY secret VOICE The White Hous Zoe Grace Cozens: 01379 851959 07813 035763 zoeleapfrog@btinternet.com www.leapfrogtraining.co.uk Come and find out more about YOUR secret VOICE through sound, silence, safe spaces, swishy fabric, swirling colours and sibilent breath. Prepare to be surprised at its whisperings and promptings 10:00 - 17:00 One day workshop £60/£30 concessions, limited places The White House (to be confirmed) Foulgers Opening Ber St Norwich NR1 3AH map Sat 16 Jul Green Community Challenge UEA Norwich UEA Green Community: L.Pang@uea.ac.uk www.greenchallenge2011.com Sun 17 Jul Rainbow Warrior Fundraising Gig B2 Greenpeace: 07722 798826 mark.crutchley@gmail.com www.greenpeace.org.uk A concert to raise money to help Greenpeace fund the building of a new Rainbow Warrior. More than a dozen local bands and eight hours of music. 15:00 - 23:00 Sunday By donation - minimum £3 B2 at the Brickmakers 496 Sprowston Road Norwich NR3 4DY map Sat 23 Jul Bring & Buy (Charity Event) Norwich Anita Martin: 01603 502228 07973 777758 consultancy@anitamartin.co.uk www.anitamartin.co.uk Personal Development /Spiritual Books, gifts and cards. Proceeds to Alzheimers Society. Homemade refreshments available. Stands available at £7.50 + 20% takings to Alzheimers 10:00 - 16:00 The Reading Room Low Road Keswick Norwich NR4 6TZ map Sat 23 - Sun 24 Jul Embody Your Song Trowse, Norwich Lilith & Sebastiana: 01603 929 547 07729 717 846 norfolkvmt@gmail.com www.iavmt.org Voice Movement Therapy Weekend Workshop. The theme of this experiential workshop is to embody a song in sound and movement through working in the three planes of expression. We will also be exploring some of the core principles of Voice Movement Therapy. Each participant will have the opportunity to work 1:1 within the group. 10:00 - 17:30 Saturday & Sunday £100 The Manor Rooms The Street Trowse Norwich NR14 8ST map Sat 30 Jul Norwich Pride 2011 Norwich Norwich Pride: norwichpride@hotmail.co.uk www.norwichpride.org.uk An inclusive and Proud Celebration of our LGBT Community in Norfolk,for families, friends, and all who would like to join us! Picnic in the park, Parade-a carnival of color!-discussions, arts accross the county,childrens activities, music, and events leading up to the big day itself. events leading up to Pride-30th July Free The Forum and Chapelfield Park Sun 31 Jul Yoga Workshop with Andree/Karunachitta +Light lunch Old Red Lion Andree Shrivell (Karunachitta): 01508 480200 07766 919962 yoga@andreeshrivell.plus.com www.andreeshrivell.co.uk Iyengar yoga suitable for all levels of experience. Will include standing postures, forward bends, twists,inversions and pranayama. Beautiful garden room. Lovely walks nearby. Excellent nutritious food. 10:30 - 13:30 Book with Alison Loughlin 01760 755557 £25 The Old Red Lion Bailey Street Castleacre Norfolk PE32 2AG map Mon 1 Aug Personal Development Workshop Norwich Anita Martin: 01603 502228 07973 777758 consultancy@anitamartin.co.uk www.anitamartin.co.uk 'Approaching Change in a Positive Way & Learn to Live in the NOW'. A fun session where you will learn tools to live a more fulfilled life. 10:00 - 14:00 £20 (bring a lunch) ==UNA Lunch time talk, Friday 15 July 2011, 1pm, Friends Meeting House== Speaker: Professor Anna Robinson-Pant will talk on "Women's Literacy in Nepal" Contact: Marguerite Finn (01603-722880) Venue: Friends Meeting House Upper Goat Lane, Norwich Organised by United Nations Association See: http://www.unanorwich.org.uk ==Green Community Challenge 2011, Sat 16 July, 10am-1pm, Thomas Paine Study Centre, UEA== [[Image:GCC2011.jpg]] [[Image:GCCS_1_2011.jpg|600px]][[Image:GCCS_2_2011.jpg|600px]] ==Monday 18 July, UEA Green Wins or Green Grabs== The first Piers Blaikie Lecture on Environmental Politics, 5-6.30, Thomas Paine Lecture Theatre, The School of International Development will host an annual lecture and drinks reception in honour of Professor Piers Blaikie. Piers joined the school in 1972 and is internationally recognised as one of the founders of the field of political ecology. The lecture will be introduced by Piers, and will be given by Melissa Leach, on Green Wins or Green Grabs: Contested Pathways to Sustainability in Africa. Melissa is professorial fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex, and has written widely on the environment in Africa. The lecture will present compelling stories from the forests of West Africa. The public lecture will be held at the Thomas Paine Lecture Theatre, University of East Anglia from 5.00pm - 6.30pm and will be followed by a free drinks reception. We warmly invite you to attend. You are welcome to bring family members or friends. We are keen that the event, on the evening before graduation, should be a celebration of DEV, past, present and future! For further information, and to book a place, please contact Abby Dalgleish on a.dalgleish@uea.ac.uk or telephone 01603 593362. Download a poster for this event at www.uea.ac.uk/dev/reWhat are Saturday afternoons for? ==July 23rd Green Party Garden Party, 12-4, Grapes Hill Community Garden== (Access from Grapes Hill, near corner of Dereham Road) Bar, Food, Pedal powered music, clothes swap, stalls and more For information on the venue visit the community gardens website at http://www.grapeshillcommunitygarden.org. Please contact Lesley Grahame on (01603) 632228 or email events@norwichgreenparty.org for more info ==Transition Events== See http://transitionnorwichnews.blogspot.com/ for details Tuesday, 5 July 19:30 Magdalen Street Celebration meeting Thursday, 7 July 19:30 Plugging the Leaks: Economics and Livelihoods meeting Friday/Monday 8-11 July 18:00 Transition Conference 2011 Wednesday, 13 July 19:30 Low Carbon Cookbook meeting Monday, 18 July 19:30 Bike Maintenance: Transition Circle West Lesley Grahame 07711 298 214 {{Norwich Scoop footer|}}

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