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==Transition Norwich Theme Groups - Nov.2008==
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The dates for first meetings and of a few follow-up meetings are:
*Monday, 17th November - 18:30  Grapes Hill Community Garden meeting, Reindeer 
*Tuesday, 18th November - Transport
*Wednesday, 19th November - 19:30 City Farms meeting at The Forum, Norwich (in Cafe Marzano)
*Tuesday, 25th November -19:30 Heart&Soul group (venue tbc)
*Wednesday, 26 November - 20:00 Children/Families/Edcn UEA, Room 1.33
 
If not stated otherwise, meetings will be in the Playroom at the Playhouse, starting at 7.30pm.

More information: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/
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==Norfolk CAAT's meeting, Monday, Nov. 17th 2008, 7.30 pm, Birdcage Public House==

The venue for Norfolk CAAT's meeting of Monday 17th November has been changed
to the Birdcage Public House, Pottergate, Norwich - opposite the Friends
Meeting House.  From 7.00 for 7.30pm. Prompt start!

Last year the very successful National 'Control BAE'' Tour of Britain started
at Norwich in November and the Norwich team had a pre-meeting with our national
colleagues at that venue.  As we are not far off the festive season and the
winter solstice some members have agreed to have a social get-together
afterwards. Local CAAT long term supporters and new are welcome to attend and
have an input to the meeting and get to meet up with their colleagues
afterwards.
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==WIRED'S event: Wednesdays, Nov 19th 2008, 2.00-5.00 pm, UEA, Arts 1, Room A3.01==
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'''BBFC-British Board of Film Classification''', presented by John Wagland

The BBFC will be giving a unique look into the world of film classification from John Wagland (ex game designer and now BBFC examiner).  John will use various clips to illustrate and contextualise the decision making procedure and demystify this essential process. 

The BBFC is a highly expert and experienced regulator of moving image (especially film, video/DVD and video games), and also a service provider for new and developing media.  As an independent, self-financing regulator, they have a passion for moving images and balance their duty to protect the public with a respect for the right to freedom of expression.  More information about the BBFC can be found via their website www.bbfc.co.uk  
 
For more information about these events go to http://www.fdmx.co.uk or to Book a Free space on this event please contact Louise@fdmx.co.uk or Megan@fdmx.co.uk
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==Vigil: 7th Anniversary of the 'Liberation' of Afghanistan, new Date, Wednesday, Nov 26th, 7:00pm, opposite the Forum==
This is the 7th anniversary of the so called liberation of Afghanistan.
A vigil will be held in remembrance of all people killed in Afghanistan
during that time.

The people in Afghanistan face a humanitarian crisis. Eight million are
assumed to go hungry this winter. This crisis can't be addressed due
to the ongoing war.  This vigil is also about asking to stop the
suffering and end this war.

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Organised by Norwich Stop the War Coalition.
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==UNA LunchBox Meeting: Transition Norwich, Friday, Nov 21st 2008, 12:15 for 1pm, Friends Meeting House==
United Nations Association (Norwich & District Branch) are holding their monthly 'LunchBox' meeting on Friday 21st November at 1pm in the Friend's Meeting House,
Upper Goat Lane, Norwich. The speakers this month will be Chris Hull and Tully Wakeman who will talk about 'Transition Norwich - Responding to Global Warming'.
 
The talk is from 1pm and will last about 45 minutes. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch at any time from 12.15pm. Hot drinks and biscuits are served, included in the charge of £2
 
The Norwich and District Branch of the United Nations Association is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its founding in 1948 and are very pleased to host a talk on this vital subject. The world is rapidly reaching the point at which oil production must start to reduce year on year, with dramatic consequences for our economy, food supply, and way of life.  Transition Norwich aims to facilitate a community response to the twin problems of Peak Oil and Climate Change. Norwich & District UNA are fully supportive of their efforts. So please do try to come to this lunchtime meeting.
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==A Simple Gift Sale, Saturday, Nov 29th 2008, 11am-2pm, Friends Meeting House==
The Norfolk and Waveney Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) invite you to 
'''The Simple Gifts Sale'''

Handmade gifts,crafts,books and cards; jams and preserves, gifts from the garden ... 
Hot soup and rolls, cakes, sweets and puddings, teas and coffees.
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==Rat Race on Buy Nothing Day, Saturday, Nov 29th 2008, 2.30pm, St. Andrews's Plain==
ROLL UP, ROLL UP - RAT RACE, RAT RACE

On Saturday 29th November it’s BUY NOTHING DAY - time for the 2009 Norwich
City Centre Rat Race! The race will highlight the moral, environmental and
personal consequences of consumerism, and also challenge the city centre’s
most unethical corporations. It would be great if as many people came
along as possible!

Rat masks and 'go faster', 'work harder' signs will be provided and it
would be good if people could dress smart (ish). We don’t know how long it
will last but probably an hour or two of racing, with lots of rest breaks.

Here’s what you need to know …
DATE - SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER
MEET - ST ANDREW'S PLAIN (opposite Cinema City), ST ANDREW'S STREET, NR3 1AU.
TIME - 2.30PM.

We all know that corporate consumer culture creates major social and
environmental problems. From day one, we're sold the story that the more
stuff we buy, the better off we'll be. But deep down, we also know that we
can't buy happiness. So, let’s take a holiday from the consumer rat race.
See you all Saturday 24th.

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==Help Ban Cluster Bombs Now! Sign the People's Treaty==

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Cluster bombs cause predictable and unacceptable harm to civilians, both at the time of use and for many years after.  It is my strong belief that these weapons are morally unacceptable.

'''The Convention on Cluster Munitions – Explained'''

The Convention on Cluster Munitions was negotiated and adopted at the Dublin Diplomatic Conference on 30 May 2008 by 107 states.  It is a legally binding international treaty that forbids the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster bombs. The Convention will be signed in Oslo on 3 December 2008.  No changes can be made to the wording of the treaty.

The Convention bans cluster bombs, with no exceptions or period of time in which countries can continue to use them after the ban.  Stockpiles must be destroyed within eight years and contaminated land cleared within 10. The Convention sets a new standard for assisting victims and protecting their human rights. States must provide medical, financial and psychological support to survivors and all people affected by cluster bombs.

http://www.minesactioncanada.org/peoples_treaty/index.cfm