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Summer's well and truly under way, so what are you going to be doing? Going on a trip out if only you had someone who could give you a lift? Tackling the garden if only someone could lend a hand and a strimmer? Trying to keep the kids entertained single-handed? Attempting to fix the shed roof on your own? Clearing out the gutters if only you had a ladder? Planning the big party only you don't know where to start? All these and many, many more transform themselves into possibilities with the help of local people just like you - all members of NorLETS, the local Local Exchange Trading Scheme, which works on credits (called lokes) not money. Just think what you've got to offer too, you could be spending your time better and earning lokes to spend on things you need. To find out more and to join the scheme, visit www.norlets.org.uk ==Peace Camp & Peace Cycle Saturday 4th July 2009, 10 am - 4 pm, Forum== [[Image: NorwichPeaceCamp.jpg|left|100px|Norwich Peace Camp Logo]] The Peace Camp is an inter-active forum where people can meet, exchange ideas and information. Here people can find out about and consider joining any of the diverse but interconnected organisations which exist to promote peace, justice and better understanding. The Peace Camp invites people to bring and contribute their own viewpoints, ideas and suggestions, in a day-long event devoted to peace and better relations. We think in terms of an alternative independence day promoting peace, understanding, justice and genuine concern for others among other things, let us aim to make this 4th Norwich Peace Camp the best and most all embracing yet. The Forum will host a day of inter-active exhibitions bringing together many local peace, human rights, environmental, community groups and charities acting locally and thinking internationally. In this 4th consecutive year participating organisations reflect an integrated definition of commitment to peace embracing all ages in the belief that peace is achievable. [[Image: NorwichPeaceCycle.jpg|left|100px|Norwich Peace Cycle Logo]] Outdoor events from 11-3pm, opened by the Lord Mayor, will hopefully include: peace balloons, bike doctor, peace art, street theatre, music and a charity auction. The main focus is a symbolic Peace Cycle around the old city wall and inner ring road, including the peace memorial, starting at 1pm. If you would like to take part, bring your bike and come early and please tell Shan beforehand. See also http://www.thepeacecycle.com for more information on the Peace Cycle to Jerusalem. For further information please contact co-ordinator at shan_barclay@yahoo.co.uk ---------- == Greenpeace == Hi everyone If anyone is planning on going to the Mili-band event at Kingsnorth - which is also on 4th July (http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/miliband) - and is looking to share travel then let me know as one of our members is interested in hearing from you. We have a number of things coming up in the next couple of weeks. '''Saturday (4th) there will be a Greenpeace stall''' at an event in Mile Cross - more details to follow but if you can help out, even for just an hour, it will be a great help ''' Wednesday 8th'''monthly meeting in the Forum cafe at 7.30 as usual, followed by social at Pizza Express at the Forum Everyone is welcome, whether you have been to a meeting before or not - its a good opportunity to get to meet people. Please let me know if you want ot come along so we can get numbers to the restaurant asap. '''Sunday (12th) we will be having a stall at the Taverham garden centre''', probably form around 11 am till 3; again any help will be much appreciated. If you can let me know in advance then theat will be very useful, but feel free to just turn up on the day if you aren't sure. Cheers Mark Mark Crutchley <mark.crutchley@googlemail.com>, 01603 665745 ==Upholding Human Rights in Britain and Europe, Monday July, 6th 2009, 5:30 pm, Coucil Chamber, City Hall== [[Image:ncls.jpg|left|100px|]] A talk by Nuala Mole, Founder and Director of the AIRE CENTRE a registered charity specialising in information, advice, and legal assistance on all aspects of international human rights law Organised by Norfolk Community Law Service (NCLS) to celebrate 60 years since the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Decemebr 1948 The talk, which is open to the public, will follow the NCLS AGM. You are welcome to join the AGM at 5.00 followed by refreshments or just come to the talk. For further information about the work of NCLS or the talk, please contact NCLS on 01603, 496623 Nuala Mole's talk is supported by the Norfolk branch of the T&GWU. Nuala will give examples of some of the ground-breaking cases taken on by the AIRE CENTRE. Free legal advice and assistance in housing and other areas of law, general advice and support. Norfolk Community Law Service Ltd. (NCLS), Registered under guarantee in England under Company no. 3524607 Charity no. 1069066 --------------- ==Annual Summer Fun-raising Outing of UNA Norwich and District Branch, Wed 8th July, Anglesey Abbey and Gardens== Anglesey Abbey and Gardens - a splendid National Trust property in Cambridgeshire. Join us for a peaceful, hassle-free day out - coach-driven there and back! The coach will depart from Castle Meadow at 10.30am sharp (bus stop is at the end nearest the Regimental Museum). We will arrive at Anglesey Abbey at approximately 12.00. The coach will depart from Anglesey Abbey at 3.30pm and will arive back in Norwich at approximately 5pm. Tickets - for those who are not members of the National Trust are £20 each. Tickets for members of the National Trust are £12 each. To book, please send a cheque for £20 or £12 per person (cheque made out to UNA Norwich) to Lucinda Smythe, UNA Branch Secretary, 119, Connaught Road, Norwich NR2 3BS . UNA supports the landmine clearance campaign, the UNA Educational Trust, and the humanitarian work of the UN agencies. -------------------- ==Sunday 12th July Meet the Quakers, Bar-b-q at Friends' Meeting House == Upper Goat Lane, an oasis of quiet in a busy city Tel 624854 for details ------------------------------------------------------ ==UK premiere of Burma VJ., Tues 14th July, Cinema City== 0871 704 2053 to book Gripping documentary that traces the 2007 uprising in Burma by telling the story of the undercover video journalists (VJs) that recorded the uprising and the subsequent brutal crackdown. With journalists barred from the country, the violent oppression of the monks would’ve been covered up but for the efforts of Burma’s undercover video journalists. You can become a fan of the film here: http://www.facebook.com/burmavjfilm You can be there when the film premieres on July 14th. It will screen simultaneously at over 40 cinemas up and down the country followed by a Q&A beamed directly from London featuring the director, one of the VJs and Mark Farmaner, Director of Burma Campaign UK. To find out more, watch the trailer and buy your ticket go here: http://burmavjmovie.com/ The film has now won awards from the Sundance film Festival, Amnesty International and the Berlin film festival. You can find out more on the website: http://burmavjmovie.com/ Don't forget to reserve your tickets now, they'll sell out fast: http://burmavjmovie.com/ ------------ ==UNA Lunch Box talk, Friday July 17th, 1pm-2pm, Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane== Title: '''From India to Nepal''' Speaker '''Justin Barnard From India to Nepal'''. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch any time from 12.15 onwards. Hot drinks and biscuits are included in the charge of £2. Organised by: United Nations Association, Norwich & District Branch ----------------------- ==Norwich By-election event: 'What A Flipping Liberty', Friday, July 17th, 7pm, The Forum, Curve Room== Put your questions to the Norwich North By-Election candidates. Find out their views on MPs expenses, the Iraq war, ID cards, border controls, and anything else you may want to ask! All of the major candidates have stated that they are keen to be involved and most have confirmed, with the remaining to be contacted later today. Should be an invigorating event, so please tell as many people as you can! If anybody has any further questions feel free to emailnorwich@no2id.net [[Image: No2id.png|left|100px|No2ID logo]] Venue: The Forum, Curve Room, Millennium Plain, Norwich Date: Friday 17th July 2009 Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start until 9.30pm Entry: Free (donations welcome) Organised by: Norwich No2ID ==Emergency Vigil for Afghanistan and Palestine, Saturday July 18th, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm, at the Forum== National Stop the War Coalition is urging action this weekend to highlight the appalling situation in Afghanistan where over 2 million people have recently been made refugee (in addtion to the 2 million initially made refugee when 'allied' hostilities first began 7 years ago). The media are making much of British military casualties and indeed these have increased markedly which is regretable, but what of the far greater cost in terms of Afghan civilian casualties and destruction to Afghanistan itself which have rendered it one of the poorest nations on earth ? The parallels with Palestine are in fact close. Both are occupied by hostile regimes, both suffer from the fact that without wanting it they are victims of being considered of 'strategic importance' and both are on the receiving end of the very latest in sophisticated weaponry. Saturday's vigil is being called by Norwich Stop the War Coalition and is supported by Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign and in view of the current crisis the need for a vigil is felt to be critical (it should be noted that recently an aid ship to Gaza was cruelly intercepted by Israeli forces and the Viva Palestina convoy has also been unable to enter Gaza and the three year long siege still continues). {| class="wikitable" |- |width="10%"| [[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]] |width="30%"| More information from: http://www.norwichstopwar.org.uk or email:info@norwichstopwar.org.uk |width="50%"|[[Image:psc_logo.jpg]] |width="10%"| | -------------- ==Norfolk CAAT Meeting, July 20th, Friends Meeting House, 7.30pm. All welcome. == ------------------------ ==Norwich North by-election, Thursday July 23rd== An ICM poll in Norwich North commissioned by Norwich University and College Union gives the Tories a four per cent lead over Labour - 34 per cent to 30 per cent. The poll suggests the Lib Dems will simply be fighting Greens to avoid coming fourth, with the Lib Dems on 15 per cent and the Greens on 14 per cent.http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/newsnight/michaelcrick/2009/06/gibson_may_stand_as_independen.html So whoever you support, your vote could be critical. Now is a good time to ask all the candidates about their stand on the war, peace and climate issues, and whatever else you think is important ------------------------ ==Norwich Pride 2009, Saturday 25th July 2009, Forum== [[Image:NorwichPride2009.jpg]] Norwich Pride is being coordinated by a collection of volunteers. Our vision is of a central, free, inclusive event in the centre of Norwich on the Saturday with a whole range of other activities and celebrations organised by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) and LGBT-friendly businesses and groups across Norwich all over the weekend. More information at http://www.norwichpride2009.co.uk You can email the Pride collective at norwichpride@hotmail.co.uk. ==Transition Norwich July meetings== [[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] '''Wednesday, 8 July - 19:30 Transport meeting''' Time: 19:30 - 21:30 Venue: Take Five, Tombland, Norwich Agenda to be confirmed; following up from actions agreed last time plus discussion of the Transport resilience plan '''Saturday, 11 July - 10:00 Open Space''' Time: 10:00 - 14:00 Venue: Parlour Room, United Reformed Church, Princes Street NR3 1AZ Open Space allows small-group discussions on whatever topics you want to discuss. If you have views about how Transition Norwich should be developing, or any thoughts that don’t fit into the existing theme groups, please bring them along. And if you don’t have such thoughts, come anyway for an enjoyable morning. Please bring (vegetarian) food to share for lunch. '''Saturday, 25 July - 9:30 Training for Transition Day 1''' Time: 9:30 - 17:30 Venue: Inner Space, 8 Maude Gray Court, St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PA The next Training for Transition course will be on 25/26th July at Inner Space with tutors from the Transition Network and Transition Town Totnes. This is a 2-day "fundamentals" course for those wishing to know how to set up, run, and maintain a successful transition initiative. It is packed with imaginative and inspiring ways to delve into both the theory and practice of Transition. The cost is £105. Although this course is available both nationally and internationally it would be good to fill the places with people from Norwich and East Anglia to maximise our networking and support for each other. Further details are available at www.transitiontowns.org tel. 01603 614460 or email training@transitionnorwich.org More info on Transition Norwich: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ -------- {{Norwich Scoop footer|}}

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