-<big><strong style="color: red;">Draft only, page under construction</strong></big>
+==Save Wensum Lodge: Threat to adult education, community sports facilities and local business.==
+Norfolk County Council has decided in principle to sell off riverside land in
+King St., Norwich as housing development land, beginning with Lincoln Ralphs
+Sports Centre.  As prime housing land, this would fetch a much higher price. At
+a recent public meeting, Norfolk County Council representatives agreed to delay
+sale of Lincoln Ralphs so that Friends of Wensum Lodge  may submit a Business
+Plan to restore Lincoln Ralphs and continue its use as a community sports hall.
+However this does not guarantee sale of the land will not proceed.
-==London events==
+There is a petition and a consultation online, if you can do both great, but either would help.
+Please sign the petition before the 29th of September.
+http://petitions.web-labs.co.uk/norwichcc/public/Site-allocation--King-Street
+Friends of Wensum Lodge are working on a business plan to lease the Sport Hall and run it.  If
+successful this would  provide facilities for the local area and a revenue stream for the County
+Council. Cliff Jordan, the County's relevant Cabinet Member promised not to sell the site if this
+bid proved viable, but viablility has yet to be defined.
+If the City Council were to  permit housing development on the site, the value of the land and the
+rent that Friends of Wensum would Lodge would need to find to be considered ‘viable’would almost
+certainly be more than they could afford.  This would result in the public permanently loosing
+access, not just to the Sports facilities, but also the car park that serves Wensum Lodge, and
+potentially Wensum Lodge too, as visitors would not be able to park, setting a downward spiral in
+usage.
+If housing allocation is refused, the measure of viablility will be achievable, as the business
+plan will show that that the the centre can pay its way, but not if it has to compete with residential rents.
+This petition has been launched by Ward Councillors, Friends of Wensum Lodge, Fifth Quarter,
+Kings Street Cultural Quarter and King Street Community voices asking the City Council to designate
+keep Wensum Lodge, including its Sports Halls and car park  as a site of special value for community
+use.   This petition will be available on paper at businesses in King Street, and is online  the
+City Council’s website.
+http://petitions.web-labs.co.uk/norwichcc/public/Site-allocation--King-Street
+The lands ownership was transferred from the City Council to Norfolk County
+Council in 1974 under legislation of the Heath Conservative govt.
+The block of land also contains Wensum Lodge adult education centre, and The
+Stores, a large warehouse.
+King Street  residents have pointed out
+*The land was originally designated as amenity land, and should be transferred back to Norwich City Council if Norfolk County Council do not intend to maintain it for community use.
+*It is not right that the County Council should be allowed to profit from the removal of City facilities.
+*King St has a no. of derelict sites, so there is already plenty of land available for housing.
+*Provision of sporting facilites in this area is already lacking
+*Local business people wish to use the Stores for commercial purposes, which will provide much-needed local employment.
+==Observers wanted, Sept 3rd, London==
 *On '''September 3''' the EDL have announced they will march through Tower Hamlets. The EDL have a history of confrontational and violent behaviour, and we’re looking for legal observers to help us monitor the Met’s response to this with a focus on how the local population are affected by a zero tolerance policing approach.
 Please email gbclegal@riseup.net if you can observe.
 We will let you know the meet up point nearer the time. We will be running a back office to take calls from those arrested the whole day.
+--------------
-*'''September 13''' is a day of action against the world’s biggest arms fair DSEi. It will take place mainly on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to disrupt the arms fair.
 ==Burston Strike School Ralley, Sun Sept 4th, 11:00 to 16:00==
 Register interest or request more information from sertucevents@tuc.org.uk
+-------------
-==The world's largest arms fair - DSEi -London on 13-16 September==
+==NPSC Boycott Israeli Goods week of action 11th-17th September==
+Targetting Tesco's supermarkets urging them to cease stocking Israeli goods and
+trading with Israel
+More info please Contact Peter Norton at  peter2psc@gmail.com
+or on: 01263 732126
+Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign
+http://www.norwichpsc.org.uk
+------------------
+==BIG (Boycott Israeli Goods) action, Wed Sept 14th, 10am-2pm==
+Leafleting on The Walk by Debenhams.
+Giving out leaflets to the public informing them of
+the Boycott and inviting them to join it
+same contacts.
+All welcome to join.
+Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign
+http://www.norwichpsc.org.uk
+----------------
+==The world's largest arms fair - DSEi, 13-16 September, London==
 (Defence & Security Equipment International)
 Arming repressive regimes. Boosting arms company profits. Displaying the latest killing technology. It's an event you don't want to miss.
 But it's business as usual for the UK government and arms companies:
 * David Cameron continued touring the Middle East with 8 high-level arms dealers in the week UK weapons were turned on protestors in Libya.
 * The repressive and authoritarian Saudi government continues to be one of the UK's largest weapons customers. There is no sign of an embargo despite their tanks rolling into Bahrain to help put down unrest there.
+http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/
-stopthearmsfair.org.uk<http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/>
 An event with global repercussions...
 In 2011, DSEi publicity boasts that the arms fair will be "even bigger" and will host the "Largest Unmanned & Robotics Demonstration area in Europe".
-stopthearmsfair.org.uk<http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/>
+http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/
 ... that we can stop! Be there on 13th September
 Put it in your diary. Start talking to others and making links with local campaigns. Let's get a group from every town and city down to London for the Day of Action!
-To share ideas for the day, get involved in making it happen, or ask questions, use our contact form<http://stopthearmsfair.wordpress.com/contact/> or contact the supporting organisation of your choice.
+To share ideas for the day, get involved in making it happen, or ask questions, use our contact
+form http://stopthearmsfair.wordpress.com/contact/ or contact the supporting organisation of your choice.
-stopthearmsfair.org.uk<http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/>
-If you are mobilising in your area, you might like to check out Disarm DSEi's map<http://www.dsei.org/exhibitors> of arms company exhibitors across the UK, and CAAT's ideas for local action<http://caat.org.uk/campaigns/this-is-not-ok/dsei-localaction.php>.
+If you are mobilising in your area, you might like to check out Disarm DSEi's map
+http://www.dsei.org/exhibitors of arms company exhibitors across the UK, and CAAT's ideas for local action http://caat.org.uk/campaigns/this-is-not-ok/dsei-localaction.php .
+------------
 ==[[Image:Una.jpg|100px]] UNA Lunchbox: Gender, Land & Resource Rights in India, Fri, 16 Sept, 1pm, Friends Meeting House ==
 Dr Nitya Rao from the School of International Development at UEA
 URL: http://www.unanorwich.org.uk
 ------------
 ==Little g film night: Fri Sept 16th,  6pm, Friends' Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane==
 A busy activists' alternative to a book group. September's film will be "Shock Doctrine"
 September is the first, if people like the idea and turn up, it will be a regular. The idea is to relax over a film and food (bring something shareable if you can),
 and have time to talk about it.
+---------------
+==Consultation Event of the Council, Tue Sept 20th, 2pm-5.30pm, NNAB==
+Norwich City Council is consulting the city’s residents on the savings it needs to make, and on how services will be designed, delivered and paid for in the future.
+This conversation is taking place between July and October 2011 across Norwich at community events and online.
-==The world's largest arms fair - DSEi -13-16 September, London==
+The Council and its Equalities Forum are organising a consultation event on:
-(Defence & Security Equipment International)
+*Tuesday 20th September 2011 from 2pm to 5.30pm
-Arming repressive regimes. Boosting arms company profits. Displaying the latest killing technology. It's an event you don't want to miss.
+*at NNAB, The Activity Hall, Bradbury Activity Centre, Beckham Place NR3 3DZ
-People the world over are yet again witnessing the horror of what happens when the UK and other military powers put weapons in the hands of repressive regimes. Crowd control equipment, tear gas and military equipment were sold by the UK to Gaddafi's regime, just months before he turned them on civilians calling for democracy.
+*Followed by networking from 6pm at Norwich International community Engagement Centre, The Blue House, 19 Muspole street, Norwich NR3 1DJ
-But it's business as usual for the UK government and arms companies:
+This event is for people living in Norwich who may face particular barriers or are vulnerable. We want to ensure that the voices and experiences from these communities are heard and influence how decisions are made.
-* David Cameron continued touring the Middle East with 8 high-level arms dealers in the week UK weapons were turned on protestors in Libya.
+It will give you a chance to learn more about what the savings will mean for you as a Norwich resident, as someone who is active in your community, or if you work for a support organisation or group. There will also be time for networking and sharing at both centres.
-* The repressive and authoritarian Saudi government continues to be one of the UK's largest weapons customers. There is no sign of an embargo despite their tanks rolling into Bahrain to help put down unrest there.
+You may also be able to recommend people you know or work with who would enjoy attending this event, so please let us know their names and contact details.
-http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/
+Please book  before Friday 9th September.
-An event with global repercussions...
+If you have any questions or require more information please contact:
-At the last DSEi arms fair in 2009, the guests included an impressive number of A-list repressive regimes seeking to shore up their power with the latest weapons technologies: Algeria, Bahrain, Libya, Saudi Arabia, and more!
+Nadia t: 01603 212368 e: nadiaaman@norwich.gov.uk
-Just months after its attack on Gaza in 2008-9, Israel hosted a huge pavilion of its "battle-tested" exports. Countries that are at threat of war with each other - such as India and Pakistan - shopped side-by-side.
-In 2011, DSEi publicity boasts that the arms fair will be "even bigger" and will host the "Largest Unmanned & Robotics Demonstration area in Europe".
-http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/
-... that we can stop! Be there on 13th September
-The Stop the Arms Fair coalition is calling a mass day of action on Tuesday 13th September - the first day of the arms fair. We want to make it too difficult for the arms companies to do business by supporting a mass of diverse and creative actions against the fair.
-The day of action will be accessible to all whether it's your first demo or you've spent hours of your life chained to arms factory gates!
-Put it in your diary. Start talking to others and making links with local campaigns. Let's get a group from every town and city down to London for the Day of Action!
-To share ideas for the day, get involved in making it happen, or ask questions, use our contact form<http://stopthearmsfair.wordpress.com/contact/> or contact the supporting organisation of your choice.
-stopthearmsfair.org.uk<http://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/>
-If you are mobilising in your area, you might like to check out Disarm DSEi's map<http://www.dsei.org/exhibitors> of arms company exhibitors across the UK, and CAAT's ideas for local action<http://caat.org.uk/campaigns/this-is-not-ok/dsei-localaction.php>.
+Lydia t: 07747460441 e: lydiamartin@norwich.gov.uk
+-----------------
 ==Talk: The effects of spending cuts on the legal representation of immigrants. Wed 21st Sept, 7:30pm, Charing Cross Centre==
 Speaker:  Local lawyer Olu Ogunnowo
 http://www.norwichamnesty.org.uk
+----------------
-==Peace One Day, Wed Sep 21st, Norwich, afternoon + evening==
+==Celebrating Peace Day, Wed Sep 21st, Norwich, afternoon + evening==
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-Events in Norwich (tbc):
+Events in Norwich:
 *4:30 pm Gathering + speech at the Peace Pillar in Chapelfield Garden
 *Walk to the Forum with banners
 *6:00 pm Welcome by the Mayor and 'Peace One Day Exhibition' in the City Hall
 *7:00 pm Shared simple supper at the Friends Meeting House (Upper Goat Lane)
-*8:00 pm Showing of the 'Peace One Day' film: 'The day after peace' (http://www.peaceoneday.org/en/film/jeremy-films) in the FMH
+*after 7 pm Showing of the 'Peace One Day' film: 'The day after peace' (http://www.peaceoneday.org/en/film/jeremy-films) in the FMH
 *Reflection and Close
-More details closer to the day.
 Organised by Norwich Peace Camp
 More information on the UN peace day: http://www.peaceoneday.org/en/welcome
 |}
+--------------------
-==24th September,  Clothes Swap at the Belvedere Centre, 12-2==
+==Clothes Swap, Sat 24th September, 12-2pm,  Belvedere Centre==
-Belvoir Street, Norwich, NR2 3AZ.
+Due to popular demand, and random donations of clothing, Greens are hosting a second clothes swap.
-Due to popular demand, and random donations of clothing, Greens are hosting a second clothes swap will be held.
 The perfect time to swap your summer t-shirts for something autumnal with longer sleeves! Tea and coffee will be on sale in the centre and there will be the opportunity to join in taster sessions for different types of dancing (not organised by the Green Party).As before, you can swap an item of clothing you no longer want for something someone else has brought, or you can come empty-handed and give 50p for each item you decide to take home with you.
-==“Moving Planet: A day to move beyond fossil fuels”, Sat 24th Sept==
+Venue: Belvedere Centre,Belvoir Street, Norwich, NR2 3AZ.
+---------------
+==Moving Planet: A day to move beyond fossil fuels, Sat 24th Sept==
 The next big global mobilization we're organizing at 350.org.
 http://www.moving-planet.org/about
+------------------
 ==Autumn Human Rights Film Programme at Cinema City on Monday nights==
 A five-week programme of Monday night showings, covering five decades of Human Rights in film.
 All films will start at 8.10pm at Norwich Cinema City
+----------------------
 ==[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]] Norwich Stop the War Coalition events==
 possibly music.
-===Anti-War Mass Assembly, Sat Oct 8th, Trafalgar Square, London, 12 noon===
+===Anti-War Mass Assembly, Sat Oct 8th, 12 noon, Trafalgar Square, London===
 A Norwich coach will leave Theatre Royal, Norwich at 8.15am. Tickets
 £15/12 concessions from The Greenhouse, Bethel Street, Norwich or
 McDonnell, Laurie Penny. and many, many others. It all helps to build for
 the Mass Assembly on the 8th Oct.
+-----------------------
+==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] Transition Norwich Meetings==
+More information from: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/
+===Planning Magdalen Street Celebration, Tue, 6 Sept, 19:30, Aladdin's Cafe, 3 Magdalen Steet===
+Meeeting to discuss and plan second neighbourhood festival in October
+Contact: Karen artoftheordinary@googlemail.com or Stefi Barna on 07964 494836
+===Low Carbon Kitchen Conversation at Norwich FoodCycle Cafe, Fri 16 Sep, 7pm. Friends Meeting House===
+These free community meals are cooked up each week at the Friends Meeting House kitchens from food that would otherwise be thrown away, all donated by local shops, restaurants and market stalls (including surplus veg from Norwich FarmShare). Our topic for discussion will be (you guessed it!) Food Waste, both the big global picture and the small ways we can rethink how we buy and pay attention to the food that keeps our bodies and souls together. All welcome!
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