Scoop January 2010
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==Gaza one year on Sat. 2nd January 2010, 11.30, outside the Forum== | ==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. | 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. | ||
wearing a Green Party badge so come along | wearing a Green Party badge so come along | ||
at 7.30 on the 9th of each month. | 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. | ||
==Transition events== | ==Transition events== | ||
Contact Joy Croft on 01603 621947 or | Contact Joy Croft on 01603 621947 or | ||
Lin Scott at norwichstorytelling@googlemail.com | 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== | ==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. | + | 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 | The Israeli offensive in Gaza was described by Amnesty international as ‘22 days | ||
For further info contact Helen on 01508 531616 | 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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