Scoop December 2010
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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. | 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. | ||
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Anyone interested should contact Shan Barclay on 07828278444 or shan_barclay@yahoo.co.uk | Anyone interested should contact Shan Barclay on 07828278444 or shan_barclay@yahoo.co.uk | ||
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). | ||
| - | + | University of East Anglia - 1-3pm; Princes Street United Reformed Church 7-9pm | |
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| - | University of East Anglia - 1-3pm | + | |
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| - | Princes Street United Reformed Church 7-9pm | + | |
For more details on Joel and the tour go to: http://www.alborada.net/joel-linares-norwich-031210 | For more details on Joel and the tour go to: http://www.alborada.net/joel-linares-norwich-031210 | ||
'''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== | ==Kate Rawles, Outdoor Philosophy, 9 Dec 7pm, UEA, Lecture Theatre 2== | ||
==Norfolk Wildlife Trust Christmas Sale, 14th+15th Dec, 9.30-4.30, Berwick House== | ==Norfolk Wildlife Trust Christmas Sale, 14th+15th Dec, 9.30-4.30, Berwick House== | ||
Help Norfolk's wildlife and bag a bargain for Christmas. | Help Norfolk's wildlife and bag a bargain for Christmas. | ||
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NWT Berwick House, 22 Thorpe Road. Tel 625540 | NWT Berwick House, 22 Thorpe Road. Tel 625540 | ||
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.. | 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.. | ||
| - | 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. | + | 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== | ==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] Transition Norwich Meetings== | ||
More information from: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ | More information from: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ | ||
| - | + | ===Wednesday, 1 Dec: Transition Circle Hethersett, 19:00, Steve's.=== | |
| - | ===Wednesday, 1 Dec: Transition Circle Hethersett, 19:00, Steve's. | + | Food packaging and bulk buying |
===Tuesday, 7 Dec: Transition Circle Earlham South, 19:00, Luzie's === | ===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 | We will talk about having a green Christmas and also plan events for next year | ||
| - | + | ===December 22nd, Transition Christmas Party, 19:00, Inner Space=== | |
| - | ===December 22nd, Transition Christmas Party, 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, |
| - | 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! | + | |
We very much hope to see you there for low carbon festivities. (Kerry and Elena) | 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== | ==A peaceful New Year to everyone== | ||
[[Image:LetPeacePrevail.jpg]] | [[Image:LetPeacePrevail.jpg]] | ||
