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Nautia is a small housing co-operative in the North of Norwich. We are currently looking for people that are interested in co-operative housing. | Nautia is a small housing co-operative in the North of Norwich. We are currently looking for people that are interested in co-operative housing. | ||
- | The principle aim of the co-operative is to provide secure, tenant-managed housing for its members . Tenant management allows us to choose how to run or modify the house without interference from landlords. Nautia is part of the Radical Routes national network of co-ops (www.radicalroutes.org.uk) | + | The principle aim of the co-operative is to provide secure, tenant-managed housing for its members . Tenant management allows us to choose how to run or modify the house without interference from landlords. Nautia is part of the Radical Routes national network of co-ops (http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk) |
We are currently a four person housing co-op and would like to find more like-minded people. If you would like to learn more about housing co-ops then please contact us at nautia.house@googlemail.com. Alternatively we will be doing talks in the New Year at various venues if you wish to come along. Dates are to be confirmed. | We are currently a four person housing co-op and would like to find more like-minded people. If you would like to learn more about housing co-ops then please contact us at nautia.house@googlemail.com. Alternatively we will be doing talks in the New Year at various venues if you wish to come along. Dates are to be confirmed. | ||
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- | + | ==Art of Faith, An introduction to Islamic design, Tue Dec 2nd, 7.30pm , Castle Museum== | |
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+ | As part of its contribution to the '''Art of Faith'' project which focuses on a unique exhibition in the Castle Museum open all days until 23rd January 2011 the local Muslim community is hosting an introductory talk. | ||
+ | Anyone interested should contact Shan Barclay on 07828278444 or shan_barclay@yahoo.co.uk | ||
=='The BIG Fees Debate', Thu 2nd Dec, 19:00 - 21:00, UEA Lecture Theatre 1== | =='The BIG Fees Debate', Thu 2nd Dec, 19:00 - 21:00, UEA Lecture Theatre 1== | ||
Organised by UEA Student Union | Organised by UEA Student Union | ||
- | ==Talk by Venezuelan Community Activist, | + | ==Talk by Venezuelan Community Activist, Fri 3rd Dec, UEA 1-3pm and URC 7-9pm== |
Joel Linares is a Venezuelan Christian community activist from a barrio in the west of Caracas. He is a graduate of the Venezuelan government's 'Mision Cultura' programme and is involved in a number of initiatives to promote community participation and development in Caracas and across Venezuela. He is currently doing work for Venezuela's Social Development Bank (BANDES). | Joel Linares is a Venezuelan Christian community activist from a barrio in the west of Caracas. He is a graduate of the Venezuelan government's 'Mision Cultura' programme and is involved in a number of initiatives to promote community participation and development in Caracas and across Venezuela. He is currently doing work for Venezuela's Social Development Bank (BANDES). | ||
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- | For | + | University of East Anglia - 1-3pm; Princes Street United Reformed Church 7-9pm |
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+ | For more details on Joel and the tour go to: http://www.alborada.net/joel-linares-norwich-031210 | ||
http://alborada.net/joeluk2010 | http://alborada.net/joeluk2010 | ||
- | == | + | ==National Climate March, Sat 4th Dec, 12 noon, London== |
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March on Parliament for a Zero Carbon Britain | March on Parliament for a Zero Carbon Britain | ||
Part of a Global Day of Action on climate on the Saturday midway through the | Part of a Global Day of Action on climate on the Saturday midway through the | ||
- | UN Climate Talks in Cancun, Mexico. | + | UN Climate Talks in Cancun, Mexico. |
Challenge the government to take the action we need to meet the climate | Challenge the government to take the action we need to meet the climate | ||
- | threat. | + | threat. |
- | See: www.globalclimatecampaign.org | + | See: http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org |
- | www.stopclimatechaos.org/ | + | http://www.campaigncc.org |
+ | http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/ | ||
- | == | + | ==The Great Norfolk Anti-Cuts Demo, Sat 4th Dec, 12 noon, Chapelfield Gardens== |
March and Rally, assemble Chapelfield Gardens at 12.00 | March and Rally, assemble Chapelfield Gardens at 12.00 | ||
If you have any spare trowels or bulb planting tools, please bring them along. | If you have any spare trowels or bulb planting tools, please bring them along. | ||
- | [[Image:Robin. | + | [[Image:Robin.jpg]] [[Image:Partrige.jpg]] |
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'''Fundraising Christmas Cards''' | '''Fundraising Christmas Cards''' | ||
- | Don't forget that our two Christmas Cards are for sale - this year's design 'Robin on Flowerpot' and last year's 'Partridge in a Pear Tree'. Both cards cost £1.50 for five or £2.50 for ten. | + | Don't forget that our two Christmas Cards are for sale - this year's design 'Robin on Flowerpot' and last year's 'Partridge in a Pear Tree'. Both cards cost £1.50 for five or £2.50 for ten. Postage and packing costs 50p for every ten cards email us contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org (stating designs and quantities) or phone us on 07729 540 482 to order. |
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- | Postage and packing costs 50p for every ten cards email us contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org (stating designs and quantities) or phone us on 07729 540 482 to order. | + | |
Organised by Grapes Hill Community Garden Group | Organised by Grapes Hill Community Garden Group | ||
+ | ==''' NEW: Weds December 8th Save our NHS meeting'''7pm, 349 Unthank road Norwich NR47QG== | ||
+ | Meeting at Jan Ainsley's house to explore setting up a campaign against the government proposals on the NHS. If anyone would like to attend my email is: jackainsley@hotmail.com and phone number 01603 458988. It is all very informal. NB I am away until Wed afternoon. | ||
- | == | + | ==Kate Rawles, Outdoor Philosophy, 9 Dec 7pm, UEA, Lecture Theatre 2== |
- | + | What Did Marine Biodiversity Ever Do for Us? Philosphy and Environment Lecture, Free admission | |
+ | ==Otesha East Fundraiser, Sat Dec 11th, 12-4pm activites, 7pm party, The Bicycle Shop== | ||
+ | A whole day of fun to raise money for the wonderful Otesha Project UK (http://www.otesha.org.uk) a youth-led organisation that's mobilising young people to create social and environmental change through our everyday actions. From 12-4 there will be amazing activities such as learning to fix punctures and make tetrapak wallets and bicycle tyre belt, fun games, a lucky dip, cakes and preserves and clothes and book swapping. | ||
- | + | From 7 till late there will be a party featuring music from the amazing Cakes and Ale, Teleri and more. | |
- | + | As well as a wandering magician... Entrance in the evening is a suggested donation of £5. | |
+ | For more info please contact Kerry - kezereky_the_first@hotmail.com | ||
- | + | enue The Bicycle Shop on St Benedicts Street. | |
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+ | ==Simple Gifts Sale, Sat 11th Dec, 11am-2pm, Friends Meeting House== | ||
+ | Cakes, mince pies, jams, chutneys, simple gifts, lovely lunches | ||
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+ | Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, http://norfolk-quakers.org.uk/?page_id=35#06 | ||
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+ | ==Norfolk Wildlife Trust Christmas Sale, 14th+15th Dec, 9.30-4.30, Berwick House== | ||
+ | Help Norfolk's wildlife and bag a bargain for Christmas. | ||
+ | NWT Berwick House, 22 Thorpe Road. Tel 625540 | ||
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+ | ==AI monthly open meeting, Wed 15th Dec, 8pm, Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket== | ||
+ | Greetings Card Campaign action: Letter writing, mince pies and punch. | ||
http://www.norwichamnesty.org.uk/ | http://www.norwichamnesty.org.uk/ | ||
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+ | ==UNA Lunchbox, Fri 17th Dec, 1pm to 2pm, Friends Meeting House== | ||
+ | Dr. Shawn McGuire from the School of International Development at UEA, will talk about a research project, which is based at UEA, that is piloting an approach to biodiversity conservation in Rwanda - where contracts are entered into with communities who are then paid directly for services rendered in conservation.. | ||
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+ | People can bring their own lunches to the Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, from 12.30 onwards and hot drinks and biscuits are provided. Organised by UNA (Norwich & District) | ||
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+ | ==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] Transition Norwich Meetings== | ||
+ | More information from: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ | ||
+ | ===Wednesday, 1 Dec: Transition Circle Hethersett, 19:00, Steve's.=== | ||
+ | Food packaging and bulk buying | ||
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+ | ===Tuesday, 7 Dec: Transition Circle Earlham South, 19:00, Luzie's === | ||
+ | We will talk about having a green Christmas and also plan events for next year | ||
+ | ===December 22nd, Transition Christmas Party, 19:00, Inner Space=== | ||
+ | It is a bring-your-own party, so please bring some food to share, any drinks you want, your own crockery and cutlery and some festive cheer. We will provide some music and there will also be a clothes/ gift swap too, so bring along your unwanted clothes and gifts and leave with some you do want! Venue: Inner Space, St Benedict's Street, | ||
+ | We very much hope to see you there for low carbon festivities. (Kerry and Elena) | ||
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+ | ==A peaceful New Year to everyone== | ||
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