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<big><strong style="color: red;">Draft only, page under construction</strong></big> ==Afghanistan: Imperialist Intervention and Resistance, Thu. 3rd Dec., 7pm, ARTS 01.02, UEA== Film & talk on Afghanistan (John Rees) 'John Rees, a national officer of Stop the War Coalition, presents a short video history of imperialist intervention and local resistance, bringing the story up to the present day, when America, Britain and their allies are fighting yet another unwinnable war in Afghanistan'. Followed by discussion with members of the NSTWC. --------------------- ==Philosophy Public Lectures 2009, 'The meaning of life', Thu. Dec 3rd, 7.00pm, UEA Lecture Theatre 2== The UEA Philosophy Public Lectures will this year be devoted to "Matters of Life and Death". Philosopher Baroness '''Mary Warnock''', prolific writer and broadcaster, and former member of the House of Lords Select Committee on Euthanasia, and the Parliamentary Committee of Enquiry into Human Fertilisation and Embryology will speak on 'The Meaning of Life'. Admission is free and all are welcome If you are interested in attending any of these public lectures or to join the mailinglist, email philosophyevents@uea.ac.uk. See also the UEA announcement: http://www.uea.ac.uk/phi/publiclectures --------------------- ==Quaker Simple Gift Sale, Sat, Dec 5th, time: 11-2, Friends Meeting House== [[Image:simplegiftsposter.jpeg]] Simple Gift sale - books, bric a brac, crafts,cakes - and a shoppers' lunch ------------------------ ==Saturday 5 December: UK Climate Emergency Rally 'The Wave', London. Coaches from Norwich.== [[Image:TheWave.gif]] On Saturday 5 December 2009, ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will flow through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all. We want the UK Government to show leadership at Copenhagen. We want them to Protect the Poorest, Act Fair & Fast, and to Quit Dirty Coal now, to inspire the deal the world needs.Join The Wave - the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change. Assemble: 12pm, Grosvenor Square Climax: 3pm Encircling of Parliament Dress code: Blue! http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-wave Coach leaves Norwich Station forecourt, 7am, returning approx 9pm, costs £10 – this is subsidised for Co-op and Oxfam Members, who can each take 6 guests – so if you’re not a member of either, you can join (links below) or get a member to book for you Bookonline: https://secure.thekingsferry.co.uk/coop/ More info from http://www.co-operative.coop/ethicsinaction/takeaction/thewave/book-transport-for-The-Wave/ --------------------- ==Global Day of Climate Action, Sat. 12th Dec., Copenhagen== [[Image:GlobalDayOfClimateAction.gif]] Copenhagen UN summit: ‘The most important meeting in history’ In December 2009 in Copenhagen (Denmark) the world’s governments will meet for what may be the last chance to agree on joint global actions to cut greenhouse gases, to prevent runaway global warming. This is being called ‘the most important meeting in history’. Millions of people are pressing their governments to do more – and to agree the best policies at Copenhagen, even if some powerful oil, bio‐fuel and aviation businesses oppose this. http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org/ --------------------- {{Norwich Scoop footer|}}

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