Scoop November 2009
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| + | ==Copenhagen Climate Emergency, Public Meeting, Wed. Nov. 11th, 7.30pm, United Reform Church== | ||
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| + | Climate scientists and campaigners will outline urgent action needed to prevent climate disaster, how we must change our economy, what we can all do, how to press our politicians to do more locally and nationally and at Copenhagen. | ||
| + | Copenhagen UN summit: ‘The most important meeting in history’ | ||
| + | In December 2009 in Copenhagen (Denmark) the world’s governments will meet for what may be the last chance to agree on joint global actions to cut greenhouse gases, to prevent runaway global warming. This is being called ‘the most important meeting in history’. Millions of people are pressing their governments to do more – and to agree the best policies at Copenhagen, even if some powerful oil, bio-fuel and aviation businesses oppose this. | ||
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| + | Venue: United Reform Church, Princes St, Norwich (near Cinema City) | ||
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| + | FOR MORE INFORMATION | ||
| + | to offer ideas or other help, to order leaflets or email leaflets, donate or to find out about coaches to London, contact: | ||
| + | NorwichCACC@live.co.uk | ||
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| + | ==Climate Procession And Rally, Sat. Nov. 21nd, 12.00, Assemble Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich== | ||
| + | This peaceful and colourful, family friendly event will show the breadth of local public support for our campaign. We will have a wide-ranging platform of speakers and stalls from organisations supporting our aims. You are invited to bring your own delegation/supporters – using your own words and images in support of our aims. If you require a stall or would like to offer a speaker, please contact us. | ||
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| + | Assemble 12.00 Chapelfield. Depart 12.30 in a procession, via shopping streets, to the Forum. Rally at Forum 1.15-2.00. Bring banners and displays to express your views and support. | ||
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| + | FOR MORE INFORMATION | ||
| + | to offer ideas or other help, to order leaflets or email leaflets, donate or to find out about coaches to London, contact: | ||
| + | NorwichCACC@live.co.uk | ||
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| + | ==Saturday 5 December: UK Climate Emergency Rally 'The Wave', London. Coaches from Norwich.== | ||
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| + | On Saturday 5 December 2009, ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will flow through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all. We want the UK Government to show leadership at Copenhagen. We want them to Protect the Poorest, Act Fair & Fast, and to Quit Dirty Coal now, to inspire the deal the world needs.Join The Wave - the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change. | ||
| + | Assemble: 12pm, Grosvenor Square | ||
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| + | Climax: 3pm Encircling of Parliament | ||
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| + | Dress code: Blue! | ||
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| + | http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-wave | ||
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| + | Coach leaves Norwich Station forecourt, 7am, returning approx 9pm, costs £10 – this is subsidised for Co-op and Oxfam Members, who can each take 6 guests – so if you’re not a member of either, you can join (links below) or get a member to book for you | ||
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| + | Bookonline: https://secure.thekingsferry.co.uk/coop/ | ||
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| + | More info from http://www.co-operative.coop/ethicsinaction/takeaction/thewave/book-transport-for-The-Wave/ | ||
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| + | ==Saturday 12 December: International protest in Copenhagen== | ||
| + | [[Image:GlobalDayOfClimateAction.gif|200px]] | ||
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| + | In December 2009 in Copenhagen (Denmark) the world’s governments will meet for what may be the last chance to agree on | ||
| + | joint global actions to cut greenhouse gases, to prevent runaway global warming. This is being called ‘the most important | ||
| + | meeting in history’. Millions of people are pressing their governments to do more – and to agree the best policies at | ||
| + | Copenhagen, even if some powerful oil, bio‐fuel and aviation businesses oppose this. | ||
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| + | http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org/ | ||
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| + | ==Soggy Norwich will be wandering around the city centre on Saturdays until the end of November== | ||
| + | [[Image:SoggyNorfolk.jpg|200px]] see http://soggynorwich.co.uk/ | ||
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==White Poppies for a World Without War== | ==White Poppies for a World Without War== | ||
If you would like some to distribute, please contact Lesley on 01603 920801 | If you would like some to distribute, please contact Lesley on 01603 920801 | ||
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| + | ==Remembrance Sunday, a peaceful vigil, Sun 7th November, 2pm, Peace Pillar, Chapelfield Garden== | ||
| + | We will remember all victims of wars. This will be a brief, self organised vigil. | ||
| + | Everyone is welcome to come along and if you wish bring a short reading. | ||
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==Transition Norwich November meetings== | ==Transition Norwich November meetings== | ||
[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ | [[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ | ||
http://www.hopenothate.org.uk | http://www.hopenothate.org.uk | ||
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==Story-telling Circle Event, Thu Nov.12th, 7:30pm, United Reform Church== | ==Story-telling Circle Event, Thu Nov.12th, 7:30pm, United Reform Church== | ||
More information on the film: http://www.noliberties.com/ | More information on the film: http://www.noliberties.com/ | ||
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| + | ==Vigil at the Anniversary of Afghan "Liberation", Fri 13th November, 7 pm, opposite the Forum== | ||
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| + | Bring the Troops Home day Friday 13th November - the anniversary of the so-called liberation of Afghanistan. | ||
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| + | The shambles over the fraudulent election, the increased death toll and now even establishment voices | ||
| + | recognising the war is pointless, all strengthen our demand to bring the troops home. | ||
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| + | The opinion of the British people is moving strongly against the war with 73% wanting troops out now or | ||
| + | within a year, up from 62% in October (Channel 4 News poll). | ||
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| + | Please help us to keep up the pressure by joining our action on Friday 13th. | ||
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| + | Further information from info@norwichstopwar.org.uk. | ||
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==Norwich NO2ID Street Stall, Sat 14th Nov, 1-3pm, Haymarket, Gentleman's Walk== | ==Norwich NO2ID Street Stall, Sat 14th Nov, 1-3pm, Haymarket, Gentleman's Walk== | ||
Meet the public and spread the word! | Meet the public and spread the word! | ||
Bring sandwiches and come for a joined lunch at 12:00. | Bring sandwiches and come for a joined lunch at 12:00. | ||
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==Philosophy Public Lectures 2009: Matters of Life and Death, Thursdays, 7 pm, UEA Lecture Theatre 2== | ==Philosophy Public Lectures 2009: Matters of Life and Death, Thursdays, 7 pm, UEA Lecture Theatre 2== | ||
==Learn to be a Mental Health First Aider - FREE 2-DAY Training Courses in Norwich== | ==Learn to be a Mental Health First Aider - FREE 2-DAY Training Courses in Norwich== | ||
One in four of us experiences a serious mental health problem at some point in our lives. Anxiety, depression, extreme mood-swings, addictions, eating disorders, and sometimes frightening-sounding labels like 'schizophrenia' or 'bi-polar'. | One in four of us experiences a serious mental health problem at some point in our lives. Anxiety, depression, extreme mood-swings, addictions, eating disorders, and sometimes frightening-sounding labels like 'schizophrenia' or 'bi-polar'. | ||
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These aren't things that anonymous 'other people' go through; these are the experiences of people we know, work with, live with. | These aren't things that anonymous 'other people' go through; these are the experiences of people we know, work with, live with. | ||
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The biggest difference we can make – for others and for ourselves – is not to remain in ignorance of such everyday mental and emotional distress. | The biggest difference we can make – for others and for ourselves – is not to remain in ignorance of such everyday mental and emotional distress. | ||
Mental Health First Aid courses teach you the basic skills necessary to support others (and yourself) at times of crisis. | Mental Health First Aid courses teach you the basic skills necessary to support others (and yourself) at times of crisis. | ||
| - | *25-26 Nov in | + | *25-26 Nov in Mile Cross |
| - | *8-9 Dec in | + | *8-9 Dec in Bowthorpe |
| - | *15-16 Dec in | + | *15-16 Dec in City Centre |
| - | *12-13 Jan in | + | *12-13 Jan in Heartsease |
| - | *26-27 Jan in | + | *26-27 Jan in Lakenham |
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| - | + | Each course runs over two days, is free of charge and leads to a mental health first aid certificate. | |
| - | Further details from Simon Barker or Sarah Ingram, 01603 496388 or mindfirstaid@norwichmind.org.uk | + | MIND FIRST AID is a programme of Norwich Mind. Further details from Simon Barker or Sarah Ingram, 01603 496388 or mindfirstaid@norwichmind.org.uk |
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==Thomas Paine Lecture on "Politics and religion", Fri 27 Nov 2009, 7.00 pm, UEA, Lecture Theatre 1== | ==Thomas Paine Lecture on "Politics and religion", Fri 27 Nov 2009, 7.00 pm, UEA, Lecture Theatre 1== | ||
