Scoop July 2009

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Summer's well and truly under way, so what are you going to be doing?
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Going on a trip out if only you had someone who could give you a lift?
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Tackling the garden if only someone could lend a hand and a strimmer?
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Trying to keep the kids entertained single-handed?
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Attempting to fix the shed roof on your own?
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Clearing out the gutters if only you had a ladder?
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Planning the big party only you don't know where to start?
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All these and many, many more transform themselves into possibilities with the help of local people just like you - all members of NorLETS, the local Local Exchange Trading Scheme, which works on credits (called lokes) not money. Just think what you've got to offer too, you could be spending your time better and earning lokes to spend on things you need.
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To find out more and to join the scheme, visit www.norlets.org.uk
==Peace Camp & Peace Cycle Saturday 4th July 2009, 10 am - 4 pm, Forum==
==Peace Camp & Peace Cycle Saturday 4th July 2009, 10 am - 4 pm, Forum==
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== Greenpeace ==
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Hi everyone
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If anyone is planning on going to the Mili-band event at Kingsnorth - which is also on 4th July (http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/miliband) - and is looking to share travel then let me know as one of our members is interested in hearing from you.
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We have a number of things coming up in the next couple of weeks.
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'''Saturday (4th) there will be a Greenpeace stall''' at an event in Mile Cross - more details to follow but if you can help out, even for just an hour, it will be a great help
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''' Wednesday  8th'''monthly meeting in the Forum cafe at 7.30 as usual, followed by social at Pizza Express at the Forum  Everyone is welcome, whether you have been to a meeting before or not - its a good opportunity to get to meet people.  Please let me know if you want ot come along so we can get numbers to the restaurant asap.
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'''Sunday (12th) we will be having a stall at the Taverham garden centre''', probably form around 11 am till 3; again any help will be much appreciated. If you can let me know in advance then theat will be very useful, but feel free to just turn up on the day if you aren't sure.
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Cheers 
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Mark
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Mark Crutchley <mark.crutchley@googlemail.com>, 01603 665745
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==Upholding Human Rights in Britain and Europe, Monday July, 6th 2009, 5:30 pm, Coucil Chamber, City Hall==
==Upholding Human Rights in Britain and Europe, Monday July, 6th 2009, 5:30 pm, Coucil Chamber, City Hall==
UNA supports the landmine clearance campaign, the UNA Educational Trust, and the humanitarian work of the UN agencies.
UNA supports the landmine clearance campaign, the UNA Educational Trust, and the humanitarian work of the UN agencies.
   
   
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==Sunday 12th July  Meet the Quakers, Bar-b-q at Friends' Meeting House ==
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Upper Goat Lane, an oasis of quiet in a busy city
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Tel 624854 for details
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==UK premiere of Burma VJ., Tues 14th July, Cinema City==
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0871 704 2053 to book
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Gripping documentary that traces the 2007 uprising in Burma by telling the story of the undercover video journalists (VJs) that recorded the uprising and the subsequent brutal crackdown. With journalists barred from the country, the violent oppression of the monks would’ve been covered up but for the efforts of Burma’s undercover video journalists. You can become a fan of the film here: http://www.facebook.com/burmavjfilm
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You can be there when the film premieres on July 14th. It will screen simultaneously at over 40 cinemas up and down the country followed by a Q&A beamed directly from London featuring the director, one of the VJs and Mark Farmaner, Director of Burma Campaign UK. To find out more, watch the trailer and buy your ticket go here: http://burmavjmovie.com/
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The film has now won awards from the Sundance film Festival, Amnesty International and the Berlin film festival. You can find out more on the website: http://burmavjmovie.com/
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Don't forget to reserve your tickets now, they'll sell out fast: http://burmavjmovie.com/
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==UNA Lunch Box talk, Friday  July 17th, 1pm-2pm, Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane==
==UNA Lunch Box talk, Friday  July 17th, 1pm-2pm, Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane==
Organised by: United Nations Association, Norwich & District Branch
Organised by: United Nations Association, Norwich & District Branch
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==Norwich By-election event: 'What A Flipping Liberty', Friday, July 17th, 7pm, The Forum, Curve Room==
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Put your questions to the Norwich North By-Election candidates. Find out their
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views on MPs expenses, the Iraq war, ID cards, border controls, and anything
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else you may want to ask!
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All of the major candidates have stated that they are keen to be involved and
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most have confirmed, with the remaining to be contacted later today. Should be
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an invigorating event, so please tell as many people as you can! If anybody has
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any further questions feel free to emailnorwich@no2id.net
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[[Image: No2id.png|left|100px|No2ID logo]]
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Venue: The Forum, Curve Room, Millennium Plain, Norwich
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Date: Friday 17th July 2009
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Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start until 9.30pm
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Entry: Free (donations welcome)
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Organised by: Norwich No2ID
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==Emergency Vigil for Afghanistan and Palestine, Saturday July 18th, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm, at the Forum==
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National Stop the War Coalition is urging action this weekend to highlight the
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appalling situation in Afghanistan where over 2 million people have recently
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been made refugee (in addtion to the 2 million initially made refugee when
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'allied' hostilities first began 7 years ago). The media are making much of
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British military casualties and indeed these have increased markedly which is
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regretable, but what of the far greater cost in terms of Afghan civilian
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casualties and destruction to Afghanistan itself which have rendered it one of
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the poorest nations on earth ?
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The parallels with Palestine are in fact close. Both are occupied by hostile
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regimes, both suffer from the fact that without wanting it they are victims of
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being considered of 'strategic importance' and both are on the receiving end of
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the very latest in sophisticated weaponry.
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Saturday's vigil is being called by Norwich Stop the War Coalition and is
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supported by Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign and in view of the current
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crisis the need for a vigil is felt to be critical (it should be noted that
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recently an aid ship to Gaza was cruelly intercepted by Israeli forces and the
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Viva Palestina convoy has also been unable to enter Gaza and the three year
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long siege still continues).
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==Norfolk CAAT Meeting, July 20th, Friends Meeting House, 7.30pm. All welcome. ==
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==Norwich North by-election, Thursday July 23rd==
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An ICM poll in Norwich North commissioned by Norwich University and College Union gives the Tories a four per cent lead over Labour - 34 per cent to 30 per cent. The poll suggests the Lib Dems will simply be fighting Greens to avoid coming fourth, with the Lib Dems on 15 per cent and the Greens on 14 per cent.http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/newsnight/michaelcrick/2009/06/gibson_may_stand_as_independen.html
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So whoever you support, your vote could be critical.  Now is a good time to ask all the candidates about their stand on the war, peace and climate issues, and whatever else you think is important
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==Norwich Pride 2009, Saturday 25th July 2009, Forum==
==Norwich Pride 2009, Saturday 25th July 2009, Forum==
==Transition Norwich July meetings==
==Transition Norwich July meetings==
[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]]
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'''Monday, 29 June - 19:30
 
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Heart and Soul meeting'''
 
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Time: 19:30 - 21:30
 
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Venue: White House, Foulger's Opening, off Ber Street
 
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This will be an Open Agenda meeting, but we will probably spend some time making practical plans for taking forward the Dreaming of Norwich project and talking through our contribution to the Resilience/Energy Descent Plan. There will also be time for feedback from the Midsummer ransition Party (June 20) and the TN-2 meeting (June 16).
 
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Venue: Parlour Room, United Reformed Church, Princes Street NR3 1AZ
Venue: Parlour Room, United Reformed Church, Princes Street NR3 1AZ
Open Space allows small-group discussions on whatever topics you want to discuss. If you have views about how Transition Norwich should be developing, or any thoughts that don’t fit into the existing theme groups, please bring them along. And if you don’t have such thoughts, come anyway for an enjoyable morning. Please bring (vegetarian) food to share for lunch.
Open Space allows small-group discussions on whatever topics you want to discuss. If you have views about how Transition Norwich should be developing, or any thoughts that don’t fit into the existing theme groups, please bring them along. And if you don’t have such thoughts, come anyway for an enjoyable morning. Please bring (vegetarian) food to share for lunch.
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Venue: Inner Space, 8 Maude Gray Court, St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PA
Venue: Inner Space, 8 Maude Gray Court, St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PA
The next Training for Transition course will be on 25/26th July at Inner Space with tutors from the Transition Network and Transition Town Totnes. This is a 2-day "fundamentals" course for those wishing to know how to set up, run, and maintain a successful transition initiative. It is packed with imaginative and inspiring ways to delve into both the theory and practice of Transition. The cost is £105. Although this course is available both nationally and internationally it would be good to fill the places with people from Norwich and East Anglia to maximise our networking and support for each other. Further details are available at www.transitiontowns.org tel. 01603 614460 or email training@transitionnorwich.org  
The next Training for Transition course will be on 25/26th July at Inner Space with tutors from the Transition Network and Transition Town Totnes. This is a 2-day "fundamentals" course for those wishing to know how to set up, run, and maintain a successful transition initiative. It is packed with imaginative and inspiring ways to delve into both the theory and practice of Transition. The cost is £105. Although this course is available both nationally and internationally it would be good to fill the places with people from Norwich and East Anglia to maximise our networking and support for each other. Further details are available at www.transitiontowns.org tel. 01603 614460 or email training@transitionnorwich.org  
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More info on Transition Norwich: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/
More info on Transition Norwich: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/
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==Eyewitness report from Gaza, Thursday 30th July, 7.30 pm, Friends Meeting House==
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Sharyn, a founder of the Free Gaza Movement, was on the boat that sailed
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into Gaza last year. Then, as an international volunteer in a Gazan
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hospital, she witnessed the recent Israeli bombardment and invasion of the
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Strip.
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She will give an eyewitness account of events during this time and what
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life is like for Palestinians under the ongoing siege of Gaza. With the
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mainstream media being selective in its reportage of this area, this is an
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excellent opportunity to hear and question an international observer of
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this conflict.
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Organised by Norwich Stop the War Coalition and
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Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign,
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