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==Sat 15th, 11.30- 1 The Forum, NORWICH - REMEMBERING GAZA==
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==Woodcraft Folk needs you==
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To mark the second anniversary of Israel's attack in 2008/9 which devastated Gaza and slaughtered 1400 Palestinians. Operation Cast Lead lasted from Dec 27 to January 18th. This year we shall
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Is anyone interested in volunteering in a youth club? The NOrwich Woodcraft Folk are very keen to get volunteers involved in leading the different age clubs 9+. If you like camping, the outdoors, craft, games and having fun could you consider joining us? if so get in touch at norwich woodcraft fb site or call Danny on 505 093
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be holding the rally towards the end of this period. The rally has been
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called by: Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Norwich Stop the War
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Coalition.
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Two brief films on Gaza, the first short and very poignant:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqAuoCl0RN4&feature=related
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and the second of the Palestine Trauma Centre staff(some of whom Peter
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Offord met last year in Gaza) filmed in Gaza with the team working to
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empower families hit by the trauma of the attacks and the blockade:
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'Tears of Pain and Joy' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afRVZq3OUrY
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There are three members from PTC UK currently in Gaza working to support
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the Palestine Trauma Centre staff, including Dr Altawil who has been
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temporarily reunited with his family and who established the Centre in the UK.
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Please attend this rally if at all possible as we continue to raise
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==Thursday 20 January 2011 The ‘Too Difficult’ Box, UEA ==
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awareness of those suffering under siege in Gaza and work towards
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You are cordially invited to the PSI Special Guest Lecture Series, spring semester 2011:
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alleviating the situation there.
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School of Political, Social and International Studies, UEA
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Peter Offord
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Begins: 6.00pm  Venue: Thomas Paine Study Centre, Lecture Theatre Speakers: 
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President
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Charles Clarke
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Frank Stone
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Anthony Giddens
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Convener
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Hayden Phillips
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Stephen Wall
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Norwich Stop the War Coalition
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Patricia Hewitt
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Information about the rally: 01493 664499
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John Hutton
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Shirley Williams
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Convenors:    Charles Clarke, PSI, UEA
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Hussein Kassim, PSI, UEA
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Society faces a set of issues that can seem intractable. In this lecture series,
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convened by the School of Political, Social and International Studies, experienced
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policy-makers look at the obstacles which make solutions difficult to achieve, consider
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how well-conducted politics might address those difficulties, and explore possible
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political solutions. FREE entry.
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To register your interest in attending, please email politicsevents@uea.ac.uk
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www.uea.ac.uk/psi/eventsnews.
==Friday 21st, 1pm UNA Lunchbox,Realism and Idealism in US Foreign Policy==
==Friday 21st, 1pm UNA Lunchbox,Realism and Idealism in US Foreign Policy==
The talk is from 1pm and will last about 45 minutes. Free admission. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch any time from 12.15pm.  £2 donation invited for a hot drink and biscuit. www.unanorwich.org.uk
The talk is from 1pm and will last about 45 minutes. Free admission. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch any time from 12.15pm.  £2 donation invited for a hot drink and biscuit. www.unanorwich.org.uk
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==Holocaust Memorial Week 22nd-29th January, Untold Stories==
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==Holocaust Memorial Week 22nd-29th January, Untold Stories www.hmd.org.uk==
Sat 22nd, stalls exhibition, talk on Armenia, details to follow.
Sat 22nd, stalls exhibition, talk on Armenia, details to follow.
Thurs 27th, Official event at St Peter Mancroft, 10.45,  
Thurs 27th, Official event at St Peter Mancroft, 10.45,  
6.30 Cinema City Live Music , Pride Choir + film.
6.30 Cinema City Live Music , Pride Choir + film.
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==Saturday 29,Love Music, Hate Racism & Homophobia==
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7:30 pm - 12:30 am, Take 5 Crypt, Tombland
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Cost: £3 / £2 concessions - tickets available on the door
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Part of the Holocaust Memorial Week of Events
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Bands include:
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Lost in Plastic (punk / alternative)and Swing Ball (swing / jazz / klezmer / dance)
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Plus music to dance to by DJ Outlaw
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==Saturday 29th January,7.15 Ceilidh in aid of The Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture==
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Trinity URC Church Hall, city end of Unthank Road, Norwich.With thanks to The Red Herrings for donating their time & skills. Admission:£5.  Bar, tea, coffee available.
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Tickets from: 01603 615875.The Medical Foundation: Registered Charity No 1000340

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