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==Monday April 12th, Norwich North and South '''Parliamentary Candidates''' on  '''peace and human security'''==
7.30pm, Quaker Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich NR2 1EW

Compare the candidates' answers to  questions about freeing the world of nuclear weapons, tax subsidies to the arms trade, conflict in 
Afghanistan, the Middle East.....

The meeting will take place in an atmosphere of respectful listening for which Quakers are well known.
Sponsored by 14 of the groups that make up the Norwich Peace Camp,which is on June 26th this year at the The Forum
Contact Jean Davis, 01603 453530, or Lesley Grahame 07711 298214

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==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg|150px]]Transition Norwich Events==
We're part of a world-wide community movement in response to peak oil and climate change. This site gives you details of all our up and coming events and meetings, as well as reports, previews of films and books and related matters that are going on in Norwich and East Anglia.

Thursday, 8 April '''Resilience Plan''' meeting, 19:30, White Lion pub 73 Oak Street NR3 3AQ.

The Resilience Plan is what is called an energy descent action plan in the wider Transition community, but which we call resilience plan because it's not just about energy descent (i.e. peak oil). The group has been meeting for several months, so if you haven't been to previous meetings and want to get involved it would be good to have a meeting with one of the "regulars" beforehand, so that we can bring you up to speed. Contact Erik at http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html

Monday, 12 April, '''Heart and Soul Meeting''' on Inner Resilience, 19:00-21:30, Upstairs at The Bicycle Shop, St Benedicit's Street
How do you maintain inner stability in times of external change? What does it take to switch from consumer based values to more sustainable ones? What does it take to keep motivated? How do you handle it when the 'why bother?' surfaces? These are the sorts of questions we will be considering together - sharing and learning form each other. A facilitative listening space, rather than a teaching session - all input welcome. Contact: Naomi at trust@mangreen.co.uk

Thursday, 15 April 19:00, '''Transition Cafe''', 19:00 - 22:00, The Workshop, 53 Earlham Road NR2 3AD
Social get together for all those interested in Transition. 
Contact: Erik http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html

Saturday, 17 April, '''Compassionate Communications Workshop''', 10:00-16:00,Alexander Room at the United Reform Church, Princess Street, Norwich
Workshop led by facilitator in Compassionate (Non-Violent) Communications, Des Moss. Experiential, participatory activities focusing on difficulties/conflicts that may arise in groups/meetings, especially when we feel strongly. This introduction is for anyone who wants what they say to be heard and understood more fully. It will focus on ways that are most likely to connect us with other people, and what may lead others to disengage from us. We explore the power of active listening and empathy to connect us with others, and the importance of making clear requests.  Open to anyone who is interested. The workshop is offered in a not-for-profit spirit. Contributions requested of £5 - £10. Bring and share lunch. Drinks provided.  
Contact: For more information or to book a place please ring Jo Mack on 01603 661727. For further info on the ethos and practices of Non-Violent Communication http://www.cnvc.org/node/369

Thursday, 26 April,'''Transition Circles Combined Meeting''', 19:30, Erik's, 1 Victory Cottages, NR9 3BA
The Strangers' and Transition Circles West are meeting to discuss the subject of waste in respect to carbon reduction.
Contact: Erik http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html

BoyApril 10, 2010 '''Boycott Israeli Goods Campaign''', 10:00 am -2:00 pm
Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign invites to join the action on the Walk by Debenhams and Marks and Spencer, directed at ensuring that the Israeli government complies with its obligations under international and humanitarian law with respect to its treatment of Palestine and Palestinians. NPSC  or Phone Peter Norton on:  01263 732126

April 15, 2010, '''Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign AGM''',7:30 pm	to9:00 pm,
Belvedere Community Centre Belvoir St of Dereham Rd

See Amnesty section for Battle of Jerusalem talk

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==[Image:No2id.png|130px]]No2ID events==
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10th April - Norwich NO2ID Street Stall'''
Saturday 10th April, 1-3pm at The Haymarket, Gentleman's Walk, Norwich.
Come along to tell the public why ID cards are an intrusive waste of
money. The more the merrier!

'''13th April - Norwich NO2ID Election Party Meeting'''
Tuesday 13th April from 7.30-9pm at The Workshop, 53 Earlham Road, NR2
3AD. This will probably be a more relaxed meeting than usual, to
contemplate the activities that we've been involved in previously and
what we intend to achieve before and after the election.
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17th April - Norwich NO2ID Day Out to Lowestoft'''
Saturday 17th April. We will be hitting the coast to spread the NO2ID
message afar. and probably have ice cream on the pier. Email
norwich@no2id.net for more details.

If you are interested in the work of the Norwich group, please join
their mailing list on: http://www.no2id.net/mailman/listinfo/no2id.norwich

==12th April to the 24th April, "Art Of Norwich 11", St Magaret's Church==
Art Exhibtion @ St Margarets Church, St Benedicts Street, Norwich
The Good, the Mad, and the Beautiful,A UNIQUE & ECLECTIC EXHIBTION of LOCALLY PRODUCED ART
Open 10am - 5pm everyday.  FREE ENTRY - ALL WELCOME
The Art of Norwich welcomes artists of all styles, novices & veterans alike. There are no restrictions placed upon the expression of the participating artists, and visitors often delight at the diversity of local creativity on display. There are other exhibitions being planned throughout the year, and they are always pleased to welcome newcomers on board. Any artists looking to put their work on public display are urged to contact Ruski at ArtOfNorwich@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

==16-17th April, 'Mi Pueblo Me Hace Cantar' is a two-day multidisciplinary conference on Latin America, music and politics==
that brings together leading researchers in the field of Latin American music and
politics to examine the impact and legacy of the new song movement, throughout Latin America, from a twenty-first century perspective.
Supported by DEV, LCS, PSI & the Society for Latin American
Studies: http://www.uea.ac.uk/lcs/eventsnews/mipueblomehacecantar
 
==What energy for the 21st Century? WEA/UEA Conference, Sat April 17th, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, John Innes Centre, Norwich, NR4 7UH==
*10.00-10.50 Professor Keith Tovey (UEA): Energy in the 21st Century: 
the scientist's view
*11.00-11.50 Professor T. O'Rjordan (UEA): Keeping the lights on and honouring the Copenhagen mandate
*12:00-1:00 Lunch
*1:00-1:50 Dr. Ian Gibson: The Politics of Energy: 
Never let the facts get in the way of a good policy.
*2:00-2:50 Dr. John Rudge (Chairman of Pulham Market Parish Council)
Planning for local energy development - a cautionary tale.
*2:50-3:10 Tea
*3:10-4:00 Panel Discussion and Conclusion
   
Fee: £12.50
Contact and Booking: Margaret Todd, mtodd@wea.org.uk
==April 20th. from 12 - 130 in Arts Room 1.83  '''In  the Name of Love & Revolution'''==
Dr. Shirin Zubair (Visiting Fellow in DEV and currently based with the
Literacy and Development Group) will be introducing and answering
questions about a documentary she made in Pakistan (see below) on Tuesday
All are welcome to attend to watch the documentary and hear firsthand
about this women's rights movement in Pakistan,
Based on the true story of a feminist professor and a revolutionary artist
who launch a women's rights movement in Southern Punjab, Pakistan€a hotbed
of religious extremism and terrorism with the highest crime rate of
violence against women . Joining hands for social change , they challenge
the constructs of a patriarchal Muslim society through emancipatory
education  in the repressive society of today's Pakistan. The story takes
us deep into the heart of contemporary Pakistani society and unfolds the
anarchy and talibanization within the educational institutions; laying
bare the paradoxes , hypocrisy and contradictions of a dying society. As
the progressive and humanistic elements in education are deemed immoral,
the consciousness-raising organization ReWAC ( Revolutionary Women Action
Committee) is crushed in the name of religion and morality. The
protagonists are penalized -they both lose their positions at the
university, thus a message is sent out to other women and activists who
may dare to strive for social change.

==Amnesty Talk: The battle for Jerusamlem, Wed. April 21st, 8pm, Stanley Cooper Hall==
 
An illustrated talk by Ann Wright of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel

Ann has worked as a volunteer on two occasions, one based in  Ramallah, the other in Jerusalem. This will be her second talk to the group and will focus on evictions and the demolition of Palestinian homes. Her research work was recently used in the BBC Panorama programme.
 
Venue: Stanley Cooper Hall, First Floor (lift available), Charing Cross Centre, 17-19, St John Maddermarket, Norwich NR2 1DN

Admission free

Parking at Duke Street Multistorey.

For further details: David on 01508 538353 or info@norwichamnesty.org.uk

==Camp at Sizewell A and B nuclear power stations, April 23-26, Suffolk, on the beach==
Nuclear Power is not the Answer to Climate Chaos

Protest, Workshops, Info Tours, Networking, Planning and remembering Chernobyl.
The camp will be what we make it- so get please get involved!

To get involved in organising or more info on the weekend itself
contact mellcndeast@cnduk.org  - plunk@hushmail.com 


==Tuesday April 27, 2010 '''Friendship Supper''', 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St John’s Cathedral Narthax Earlham Rd==
Norwich Interfaith Link invites you to a friendship supper and AGM
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. Coffee tea or fruit juice provided for £2

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