Scoop January 2010
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| - | + | ==Gaza one year on Sat. 2nd January 2010, 11.30, outside the Forum== | |
| + | Rally to remember last years military attacks on Gaza. Speakers include Dr Ian Gibson. On 27th December 2009, the day of the Jewish Sabbath, Israeli armed forces commenced their merciless operation Cast Lead against the besieged people of Gaza. | ||
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| + | For the following 20 days they were relentlessly bombarded from land sea and air resulting in over 1,400 deaths including over 300 children and many women and over 5,000 wounded as well as inestimable damage to buildings and infrastructure which left almost nothing unscathed. To the shame of the world the siege has still not been lifted and Gaza is living on a knife edge unable | ||
| + | to rebuild or function properly at even the most basic of levels. | ||
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| + | ==Saturday 9th Unwanted Christmas Presents Auction == | ||
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| + | At Green drinks on January 9th we’re having an | ||
| + | un-wanted Christmas present auction. All proceeds | ||
| + | will go towards the Green Party and everyone | ||
| + | can find the presents they actually wanted. | ||
| + | The Auction will be held with drinks at the Hung | ||
| + | Sing Martial Arts School at 7:30pm before we | ||
| + | head to the Reindeer Pub (Addresses p.4). So | ||
| + | don’t let your earmuffs go to waste - come along | ||
| + | and help out the Green Party. | ||
| + | Please bring all unwanted Christmas presents | ||
| + | along on the night. If you have anything you want | ||
| + | to drop off before the night then please phone Jo | ||
| + | WiIlcott on 07940 575536. | ||
| + | Green Drinks is a chance for our supporters to | ||
| + | meet and socialise. There will always be someone | ||
| + | wearing a Green Party badge so come along | ||
| + | at 7.30 on the 9th of each month. | ||
| + | ===NoteChange of plan===The whole event will be at the Hung Sing Martial Arts School, so guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink. This is due to the temporary closure of the Reindeer pub which is not due to re-open until the end of January. | ||
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| + | ==Transition events== | ||
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| + | [[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg|http://www.transitionnorwich.org/]] | ||
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| + | ===Tuesday, 12 January - 19:30 Carbon Conversations=== | ||
| + | Venue: Inner Space NR2 4PA | ||
| + | Carbon Conversations is an inspiring, practical course on low carbon living run over six fortnightly sessions and costing £23. It was recently featured in the Guardian as one of the 20 best climate change solutions. Now you can do the course here in Norwich with Christine and Tully. To read more about the course go to www.carbonfootprint.org or contact Christine at training@transitionnorwich.org | ||
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| + | ===Wednesday, 13 January - 19:00 Strangers' Circle=== | ||
| + | Venue: venue on request | ||
| + | This will be a meeting to discuss our third big carbon-reduction subject, FOOD. All welcome. Please contact tully@transitionnorwich.org for further details and directions. | ||
| + | ===Friday, 15 January - 19:00 Transition cafe at the Alexandra tavern NR2 3BB=== | ||
| + | Social get together for those who are tired of all those Transition meetings, or who simply want to get to know these weird people who think it’s necessary and fun to Transition. | ||
| + | ===Thursday, 21 January - 10:00 - 1200 Carbon Conversations=== | ||
| + | Venue: Inner Space NR2 4PA. See Tues 12th for details | ||
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| + | ===Tuesday, 26 January - 18:30 Transition Circle West=== | ||
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| + | Venue: venue on request NR2 | ||
| + | Bring Food to share followed by meeting on '''Stuff''' | ||
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| + | Everyone is invited to bring a bit of STUFF they think is useful or valuable but that they no longer want. Contact heavenwells@mac.com for venue of meeting | ||
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| + | More info on Transition Norwich: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ | ||
| + | ==WILPF meeting, Mon 18th Jan, 7.30pm== | ||
| + | plan for International Women's Day event on 7 March 2010. Tel 453530 for details | ||
| + | The tentative title for the event is "The Impact of Food Production on Women Worldwide" | ||
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| + | ==Thursday, 21st January, 7.30pm Storytelling circle Princes Street URC, in the Conversation Area== | ||
| + | Once upon a time . . . | ||
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| + | Contact Joy Croft on 01603 621947 or | ||
| + | Lin Scott at norwichstorytelling@googlemail.com | ||
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| + | ==Bertolt Brecht’s Man is Man,Tuesday 19 – Sat 23 January 7.30pm, Thursday Matinee 2.30pm, Norwich Playhouse== | ||
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| + | Written between the First and Second world wars as a critique of militarism | ||
| + | and imperialism, the play cuts just as deep in today’s world of conflict | ||
| + | and globalisation. | ||
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| + | ==Book launch: 'Gaza: Beneath the Bombs', Sat. Jan. 23rd, from 4:30 pm, The Book Hive== | ||
| + | An honest, forthright account full of compassion and insight. It plunges the reader into Gaza.JEREMY HARDY | ||
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| + | The Israeli offensive in Gaza was described by Amnesty international as ‘22 days | ||
| + | of death and destruction’. Defying an international press ban, Sharyn Lock’s | ||
| + | eye witness blogs became crucial reading for anyone following the conflict. | ||
| + | Sharyn’s candid and dramatic accounts provide an important glimpse behind the | ||
| + | media black-out, of Palestinians who face their oppression with courage - and | ||
| + | humour. Those blogs have now been edited into a book - come and join the | ||
| + | Norwich signing. | ||
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| + | At the Book Hive, 53 London Street, Norwich (at junction of London Street and Opie Street)S | ||
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| + | Entrance by donation and refreshments available | ||
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| + | The event will feature a reading by Sharyn and one by Ian Gibson. | ||
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| + | For further info contact Helen on 01508 531616 | ||
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| + | ==Holocaust memorial day (27th January) and week (22-30 Jan) with many events in Norwich == | ||
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| + | *22 January 2010 - 1:00 pm The personal story of a Kindertransportee | ||
| + | *23 January 2010 - 10:00 am Exhibition | ||
| + | *23 January 2010 - 10:00 am Films about genocide and their legacy | ||
| + | *27 January 2010 - 11:00 am Norwich HMD civic service | ||
| + | *27 January 2010 - 6:00 pm In Conversation with Illuminee Nganemariya | ||
| + | *27 January 2010 - 7:00 pm Live Music "Pinky Umbrella" Service | ||
| + | *27 January 2010 - 8:30 pm Film : Sophie Scholl | ||
| + | *28 January 2010 - 7:00 pm Genocide Denial in Contemporary Serbia | ||
| + | *29 January 2010 - 6:30 pm The Life and Work of Irene Nemirovsky with her translator Sandra Smith. Millenium Library | ||
| + | *30 January 2010 - 2:00 pm Into the Inferno: Filming the Holocaust. Cinema City | ||
| + | *30 January 2010 - 7:30 pm Love Music, Hate Homophobia and Racism. The Crypt, Take Five, 17 Tombland, Norwich | ||
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| + | Details on the webpage of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust: | ||
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| + | http://www.hmd.org.uk/events/find/east-of-england | ||
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| + | ==Afghanistan Ralley, Sat Jan 30th, 11:30 am - 13:00 pm, Outside the Forum == | ||
| + | This is just to advise you that there will be a rally outside the Forum | ||
| + | this coming Saturday. We shall have speakers, stalls with various | ||
| + | merchandise, petitions and refreshments. | ||
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| + | The main focus will be on the continuing, unending war in Afghanistan | ||
| + | with its tragic loss of life. Gordon Brown is holding an international | ||
| + | conference on Afghanistan in London on Thursday when Hillary Clinton, | ||
| + | Nicolas Sarkozy, Hamid Karzai and Angela Merkel are expected to attend. | ||
| + | The aim is to win support for a further escalation of NATO's war in | ||
| + | Afghanistan. | ||
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| + | ==Zero Waste, workshop and discussion, Sat Jan 30th, 10am - 4pm, Norwich Central Baptist Church, Duke Street== | ||
| + | Come join us for a day of inspirational talks, discussions & workshops. Exploring the concept philosophy and reality of Zero Waste. | ||
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| + | Agenda | ||
| + | *9:30 The Story of Stuff Annie Leonard: Liam Carroll – Compere ~ Welcome | ||
| + | *10:00 – 11:00 Richard Anthony: Zero Waste communities & principles | ||
| + | *11:30 – 11:30 Maxine Narburgh & Jim Mclaughlin: An introduction to climate change Zero Waste & jobs | ||
| + | *12:00 – 12:30 Ralph Ryder: The impact of incineration in communities | ||
| + | *12:30 – 13:00 Panel discussion Q&A: The road to Zero Waste | ||
| + | *13:00—14:00 Lunch – poetry & music | ||
| + | *14:00—15:00 Workshops | ||
| + | A practical guide to setting up & running a community owned reuse & recycling project this workshop will outline how to set up a community reuse or recycling project, issues, pitfalls to avoid, understanding markets, creating jobs and training opportunities or | ||
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| + | Developing a campaign for Zero Waste in your community this workshop will help you organise community campaigns for zero waste, looking at successful community initiatives from the UK & around the world. | ||
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| + | Suggested Donation £3. Reasonably priced refreshments and & light lunch available, served to your table. | ||
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| + | RSVP and further Information: 01502 519892 or 07737 229647 maxine@brightgreen. org.uk | ||
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