Scoop October 2010
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==Norfolk Black History Month, 1st to 29th October== | ==Norfolk Black History Month, 1st to 29th October== | ||
From markets to mask making, cratedigging to equality training - check it out at http://www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk/ | From markets to mask making, cratedigging to equality training - check it out at http://www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk/ | ||
==Magdalen Street - the first annual celebration, Sat 2nd Oct== | ==Magdalen Street - the first annual celebration, Sat 2nd Oct== | ||
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==Gig by 'The Ouagadougous' Sat 2nd Oct, from 7.30pm Belvedere Centre== | ==Gig by 'The Ouagadougous' Sat 2nd Oct, from 7.30pm Belvedere Centre== | ||
Licensed bar and garden area. | Licensed bar and garden area. | ||
| - | Tickets £6 in advance (from the Belvedere Centre, 01603 616894 | + | Tickets £6 in advance (from the Belvedere Centre, 01603 616894 616894 or 07747 657097 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07747 657097 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07747 657097 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07747 657097 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, or £8 on the door. |
Purveyors of fine euphoria-class AFRICAN ROOTS JAZZ for 30 years, they'll free your soul and move your feet. Dancing is inevitable. | Purveyors of fine euphoria-class AFRICAN ROOTS JAZZ for 30 years, they'll free your soul and move your feet. Dancing is inevitable. | ||
===[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]]Outside the Law: Stories from Guantanamo, Wed 13th Oct, 7pm=== | ===[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]]Outside the Law: Stories from Guantanamo, Wed 13th Oct, 7pm=== | ||
Producer Andy Worthington and Omar Deghayes, former internee, will be present for a Q & A session following the film. | Producer Andy Worthington and Omar Deghayes, former internee, will be present for a Q & A session following the film. | ||
| + | Organized by NSTWC and Hazel Marsh | ||
===THURSDAY, October 14th 7:00 pm, "Knowledge is the Beginning=== | ===THURSDAY, October 14th 7:00 pm, "Knowledge is the Beginning=== | ||
documentary feature film, presented by Norfolk Jewish Peace Group | documentary feature film, presented by Norfolk Jewish Peace Group | ||
| - | This is the story of a utopia that is within reach, where the major religions co-exist as they did in Arab-ruled Andalusia in the Middle Ages. Seville has since become the home of this unique orchestra, and it was there that the bold idea of giving a concert in the Middle East, in Ramallah, was born. | + | This is the story of a utopia that is within reach, where the major religions co-exist as they did in Arab-ruled Andalusia in the Middle Ages. Seville has since become the home of this unique orchestra, and it was there that the bold idea of giving a concert in the Middle East, in Ramallah, was born. Organised by Norfolk Jewish Peace Group and Hazel Marsh |
| + | == Monday 18th October as part of our North Norfolk EcoTeams event== | ||
| - | + | o 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Sheringham Park Visitors Centre | |
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| + | o 6.00pm – 8.30pm at North Norfolk District Council | ||
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| + | The event is supported by the North Norfolk District Council the EcoTeams event is free and open to all. Its purpose: to train individuals to then go on and help instruct and share knowledge with community groups and others to help them reduce their environmental impact in a fun, educational and celebratory way. | ||
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| + | To attend either event you need to register online www.ecoteams.org.uk/partner/northnorfolk and click on the ‘Events’ button on the left side of the screen. Scroll down and press ‘SIGN-UP’ next to North Norfolk OR call Phil Moore 0207 420 4436. Registration closes at 5pm 11th October. | ||
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| + | Attached is a poster to print and share with friends and communities. You can also find us on Project Dirt, Facebook and Twitter – come and say hello! | ||
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| + | For more information on EcoTeams and North Norfolk: www.ecoteams.org.uk/partner/northnorfolk <<EcoTeams_North_Norfolk.pdf>> | ||
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| + | If you have any questions or queries than please don’t hesitate to contact me. | ||
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| + | I hope this email finds you well and I look forward to hearing from you. | ||
===[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]] Visit to Gaza, Wed 21st Oct, 7pm=== | ===[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]] Visit to Gaza, Wed 21st Oct, 7pm=== | ||
A Power Point Presentation by Peter Offord, President of | A Power Point Presentation by Peter Offord, President of | ||
Organized by Amnesty International Norwich Group | Organized by Amnesty International Norwich Group | ||
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| + | ==28th October, Thursday, Puppet Theatre.‘The RSPB presents Hard Rain: our headlong collision with nature’ == | ||
| + | Are you passionate about protecting our environment and want to take positive action NOW? | ||
| + | The RSPB is hosting a very special event in Norwich that will both enlighten and challenge you. A rare chance to see ‘Hard Rain’ by acclaimed environmental speaker and UN photographer Mark Edwards. This emotive presentation includes the Hard Rain film - a collection of powerful photographic images set to Bob Dylan’s famous anthem ‘A hard rain’s a-gonna fall’ – adopted at the Copenhagen climate summit | ||
| + | Opportunities to explore environmental issues with like-minded people and key influencers including Mark Edwards and Ian Rowland, The RSPB’s Tropical Forests Conservation Manager. One-to-one conversations may be available after the main presentation. | ||
| + | Practical information on how you can help nature and bio-diversity where you live. | ||
| + | The evening starts at 7pm with the Hard Rain presentation at 8pm. Tickets are £5 and can be booked in advance at www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk/events or by calling 01603 629921. All proceeds will be kindly donated to The RSPB. | ||
| + | PS tickets for this unique event are limited, so booking early is strongly advised. | ||
==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] Transition Norwich Meetings== | ==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] Transition Norwich Meetings== | ||
Wednesday, 14 October 19:0o | Wednesday, 14 October 19:0o | ||
Carbon Conversations | Carbon Conversations | ||
| + | ==1st November, Trident Ploughshares at Devonport== | ||
| + | http://www.tridentploughshares.org/article1608. Local contact Evi Greni, 614950 evi greni <evyjohanne@yahoo.co.uk>; | ||
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