Scoop January 2011
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==NSTWC steering committee meeting, Wed Jan 12th, 7.30 pm, Jurnet's Bar, Wensum Lodge== | ==NSTWC steering committee meeting, Wed Jan 12th, 7.30 pm, Jurnet's Bar, Wensum Lodge== | ||
Meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers. | Meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers. | ||
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==NCAC fundraising gig, Thu Jan 13th, 7.30 pm Norwich Arts Centre== | ==NCAC fundraising gig, Thu Jan 13th, 7.30 pm Norwich Arts Centre== | ||
Scumbag Philosopher* Bomb Factory* Sugar Mouse* Luke Wright* Yanny Mac*Patrick Lappin* Librarian Girls* Martin Figura* Hannah Walker* The Tinamarinas* Vince Laws* Amy Nicholson* Soul Kitchen DJs & of course, Misty's Big Adventure! | Scumbag Philosopher* Bomb Factory* Sugar Mouse* Luke Wright* Yanny Mac*Patrick Lappin* Librarian Girls* Martin Figura* Hannah Walker* The Tinamarinas* Vince Laws* Amy Nicholson* Soul Kitchen DJs & of course, Misty's Big Adventure! | ||
Organized by Norfolk Coalition Against the Cuts see http://norfolkcoalitionagainstcuts.org/ | Organized by Norfolk Coalition Against the Cuts see http://norfolkcoalitionagainstcuts.org/ | ||
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==TUC day of action in many Norfolk towns, Sat Jan 15th== | ==TUC day of action in many Norfolk towns, Sat Jan 15th== | ||
Protests at County Hall for cuts-decision making meetings. Direct action at 'tax-dodger' shops. | Protests at County Hall for cuts-decision making meetings. Direct action at 'tax-dodger' shops. | ||
Organized by Norfolk Coalition Against the Cuts | Organized by Norfolk Coalition Against the Cuts | ||
see http://norfolkcoalitionagainstcuts.org/ | see http://norfolkcoalitionagainstcuts.org/ | ||
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==Remembering Gaza Norwich Rally, Sat. 15th Jan, 11.30AM - 1PM, outside the Forum== | ==Remembering Gaza Norwich Rally, Sat. 15th Jan, 11.30AM - 1PM, outside the Forum== | ||
To mark the second anniversary of Israel's attack in 2008/9 which devastated Gaza and slaughtered 1400 Palestinians, a rally for Gaza will be held in Norwich, outside the Forum on Millenium Plain.All are welcome. | To mark the second anniversary of Israel's attack in 2008/9 which devastated Gaza and slaughtered 1400 Palestinians, a rally for Gaza will be held in Norwich, outside the Forum on Millenium Plain.All are welcome. | ||
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==Saturday 15th January, Drum Kit Workshop, Inner Space, St Benedict's Street== | ==Saturday 15th January, Drum Kit Workshop, Inner Space, St Benedict's Street== | ||
Always wanted to learn drums but never got started? This is the workshop for you! This is an intensive workshop aimed at beginners to get you ready to play with a band. | Always wanted to learn drums but never got started? This is the workshop for you! This is an intensive workshop aimed at beginners to get you ready to play with a band. | ||
Topics covered include: kit setup, tuning and maintenance, stick technique, Rock and Blues playing etc. www.innerspacenorwich.co.uk | Topics covered include: kit setup, tuning and maintenance, stick technique, Rock and Blues playing etc. www.innerspacenorwich.co.uk | ||
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==Foodcycle Free Dinner, Fri Jan 15th 6pm, Friends Meeting House== | ==Foodcycle Free Dinner, Fri Jan 15th 6pm, Friends Meeting House== | ||
Foodcycle is holding its first Free Dinner at the Friends Meeting House. They will prepare a meal for the public from donated ingredients. More details from http://www.foodcycle.org.uk or Rob Cook 07939 623633 or come along on Friday. | Foodcycle is holding its first Free Dinner at the Friends Meeting House. They will prepare a meal for the public from donated ingredients. More details from http://www.foodcycle.org.uk or Rob Cook 07939 623633 or come along on Friday. | ||
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==Can you give Grapes Hill Community Garden Group a hand? 15th and 16th Jan. 11am-2pm== | ==Can you give Grapes Hill Community Garden Group a hand? 15th and 16th Jan. 11am-2pm== | ||
Help with Bindweed root removal. | Help with Bindweed root removal. | ||
Please pass this on to anyone you think may be willing to help. Information including directions to garden can be found on our website www.grapeshillcommununitygarden.org. Please call 07729 540 482 or email contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org if the weather is bad and you want to check before you leave whether dates have been cancelled or postponed. The website will also post this last minute information. | Please pass this on to anyone you think may be willing to help. Information including directions to garden can be found on our website www.grapeshillcommununitygarden.org. Please call 07729 540 482 or email contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org if the weather is bad and you want to check before you leave whether dates have been cancelled or postponed. The website will also post this last minute information. | ||
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==AGM Grapes Hill Community Garden Group, Mon 17th Jan, 7.30-8.30 pm, Belvedere Centre== | ==AGM Grapes Hill Community Garden Group, Mon 17th Jan, 7.30-8.30 pm, Belvedere Centre== | ||
Annual General Meeting at The Belvedere Centre bar lounge, Belvoir Street, Norwich, NR2 3AZ, | Annual General Meeting at The Belvedere Centre bar lounge, Belvoir Street, Norwich, NR2 3AZ, | ||
All welcome. | All welcome. | ||
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==AI monthly open meeting, Wed 19th Jan, 8pm, Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket== | ==AI monthly open meeting, Wed 19th Jan, 8pm, Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket== | ||
Talk by Hugh Sandeman,Algerian Co-ordinator for Amnesty International UK | Talk by Hugh Sandeman,Algerian Co-ordinator for Amnesty International UK | ||
All welcome | All welcome | ||
| - | Amnesty International Norwich Group | + | Amnesty International Norwich Group http://www.norwichamnesty.org.uk/ |
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==Peace Camp planning meeting, Thu 20th Jan, 7pm, United Reform Church== | ==Peace Camp planning meeting, Thu 20th Jan, 7pm, United Reform Church== | ||
First planning meeting for | First planning meeting for | ||
Norwich Peace Camp & Peace Cycle on June 25th 2011. | Norwich Peace Camp & Peace Cycle on June 25th 2011. | ||
Venue: Conversation area of URC Princes Street. | Venue: Conversation area of URC Princes Street. | ||
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==[[Image:Una.jpg|100px]]UNA lunchbox talk on US Foreign Policy: Fri 21st Jan, 1pm, Friends Meeting House== | ==[[Image:Una.jpg|100px]]UNA lunchbox talk on US Foreign Policy: Fri 21st Jan, 1pm, Friends Meeting House== | ||
Dr. David Milne will give a talk on "Realism and Idealism in US Foreign Policy" | Dr. David Milne will give a talk on "Realism and Idealism in US Foreign Policy" | ||
The talk will commence at 1pm and will last for approximately 30 minutes, followed by discussion and questions. The event is hosted | The talk will commence at 1pm and will last for approximately 30 minutes, followed by discussion and questions. The event is hosted | ||
by the United Nations Association and finishes at 2pm. | by the United Nations Association and finishes at 2pm. | ||
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==Tree Planting Day, Sun 23rd Jan, 10:30, Grapes Hill Community Garden== | ==Tree Planting Day, Sun 23rd Jan, 10:30, Grapes Hill Community Garden== | ||
We will be planting fruit trees and bushes. | We will be planting fruit trees and bushes. | ||
All welcome. | All welcome. | ||
Organised by Grapes Hill Community Garden Group | Organised by Grapes Hill Community Garden Group | ||
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==Tue Jan 25th Food Conference 10.30-16.30, Stowmarket== | ==Tue Jan 25th Food Conference 10.30-16.30, Stowmarket== | ||
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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/ | ||
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===Sunday, 9 January, 14:00, Permaculture workday/meal at Erik’s house, Hethersett=== | ===Sunday, 9 January, 14:00, Permaculture workday/meal at Erik’s house, Hethersett=== | ||
Helping Erik with garden duties in his ‘food factory’ J back garden. Bring and share meal. | Helping Erik with garden duties in his ‘food factory’ J back garden. Bring and share meal. | ||
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Contact: Erik http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html | Contact: Erik http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html | ||
===Tuesday, 11 January, 19.00, Low Carbon Cookbook, Inner Space, St Benedict's St=== | ===Tuesday, 11 January, 19.00, Low Carbon Cookbook, Inner Space, St Benedict's St=== | ||
Meeting to discuss December and January produce and recipes and start carbon and ecological footprint index. | Meeting to discuss December and January produce and recipes and start carbon and ecological footprint index. | ||
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Contact: Charlotte Du Cann rootsshootsandseeds@hotmail.co.uk | Contact: Charlotte Du Cann rootsshootsandseeds@hotmail.co.uk | ||
