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=[[Image:Cnd.jpg|50px]] Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Events= | =[[Image:Cnd.jpg|50px]] Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Events= | ||
The main focus of the day will be impeding access to the illegal and immoral work at AWE Aldermaston, but if blockading isn’t your thing, don’t worry, there are lots of other things to do. | The main focus of the day will be impeding access to the illegal and immoral work at AWE Aldermaston, but if blockading isn’t your thing, don’t worry, there are lots of other things to do. | ||
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=[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]]Stop the War events= | =[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]]Stop the War events= | ||
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| + | ==Norwich Stop the War steering committee meeting, Wed, Feb 3rd, 7.30 pm, Jurnet's Bar, Wensum Lodge== | ||
| + | Regular meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers. | ||
== Friday 12th February Norwich Stop the War fundraiser Sun Of Cash== | == Friday 12th February Norwich Stop the War fundraiser Sun Of Cash== | ||
8pm St Andrews Social Club, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrews, Norwich. The band plays the music of the late, renowned Johnny Cash. The band has built up a following in the Norfolk and Suffolk area and will be kindly donating their services free. Admission is £3. More info Frank 01493 664499 or email info@stopwar.org.uk | 8pm St Andrews Social Club, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrews, Norwich. The band plays the music of the late, renowned Johnny Cash. The band has built up a following in the Norfolk and Suffolk area and will be kindly donating their services free. Admission is £3. More info Frank 01493 664499 or email info@stopwar.org.uk | ||
This is a ground-breaking documentary that shatters all perceived truths behind the war in Afghanistan. The film covers a number of different segments including troops, Pakistan, cost of war, women in Afghanistan, civilian casualties, security and solutions. It will be followed by discussion | This is a ground-breaking documentary that shatters all perceived truths behind the war in Afghanistan. The film covers a number of different segments including troops, Pakistan, cost of war, women in Afghanistan, civilian casualties, security and solutions. It will be followed by discussion | ||
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| - | ==Thursday 18th February: NSTWC film, see above== | + | =UEA film series (Thursdays 7pm, UEA Arts Block, room 01.02)= |
| + | ==Thursday 4th February: CND film, see above== | ||
| + | CND will show 3 short films about taking action against immoral, illegal | ||
| + | weapons of mass destruction. | ||
| + | ==Wednesday 10th February: Guest speaker Nathalie Mercier, Guatemala== | ||
| + | Guest speaker Nathalie Mercier, recently returned | ||
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| + | ==Thursday 18th February: Rethink Afghanistan NSTWC film, see above== | ||
==Thursday 25th February: Fair Trade fortnight, event organised by DEV/LCS== | ==Thursday 25th February: Fair Trade fortnight, event organised by DEV/LCS== | ||
==Thursday 4th March: Norfolk Jewish Peace Group will present 'Encounter Point'== | ==Thursday 4th March: Norfolk Jewish Peace Group will present 'Encounter Point'== | ||
The feature documentary '''Encounter Point''' will be followed by a couple of short video clips and a slideshow from Hagar – Jewish-Arab Education for Equality, a pre-school in Southern Israel. | The feature documentary '''Encounter Point''' will be followed by a couple of short video clips and a slideshow from Hagar – Jewish-Arab Education for Equality, a pre-school in Southern Israel. | ||
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If you are interested in the work of the Norwich group, please join | If you are interested in the work of the Norwich group, please join | ||
their mailing list on: http://www.no2id.net/mailman/listinfo/no2id.norwich | their mailing list on: http://www.no2id.net/mailman/listinfo/no2id.norwich | ||
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=[[Image:NorwichPride.png|250px]]Norwich Pride events= | =[[Image:NorwichPride.png|250px]]Norwich Pride events= | ||
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place every year in February. It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. LGBT people have often hidden themselves in society for their own safety and have also frequently been ignored by others for their achievements and contributions. By presenting an honest appraisal of LGBT lives we seek to replace ignorance with knowledge and understanding. | Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place every year in February. It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. LGBT people have often hidden themselves in society for their own safety and have also frequently been ignored by others for their achievements and contributions. By presenting an honest appraisal of LGBT lives we seek to replace ignorance with knowledge and understanding. | ||
| - | For more information about LGBT History Month, visit www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk | + | For more information about LGBT History Month, visit http://www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk |
==1 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00am. LGBT History Month: Rainbow Flag-raising.Everywhere!== | ==1 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00am. LGBT History Month: Rainbow Flag-raising.Everywhere!== | ||
==1 Feb, 2010 ~ 5:00pm. LGBT History Month: Official Launch Party, City Hall== | ==1 Feb, 2010 ~ 5:00pm. LGBT History Month: Official Launch Party, City Hall== | ||
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Party to celebrate the start of 28 days of fabulous LGBT History Month events. | Party to celebrate the start of 28 days of fabulous LGBT History Month events. | ||
Featuring a performance by poet and artist Vince Laws. | Featuring a performance by poet and artist Vince Laws. | ||
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For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
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==2 Feb, 2010 ~ 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Being Gay and Disabled. Cube, The Forum== | ==2 Feb, 2010 ~ 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Being Gay and Disabled. Cube, The Forum== | ||
Cost: Free. | Cost: Free. | ||
For more info contact shell@shellytelly.co.uk | For more info contact shell@shellytelly.co.uk | ||
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==3 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. Lecture: "Out at the Movies? Sexualities in Hollywood Cinema" UEA, Elizabeth Fry Building, Room 01.05== | ==3 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. Lecture: "Out at the Movies? Sexualities in Hollywood Cinema" UEA, Elizabeth Fry Building, Room 01.05== | ||
Lecturer: Professor Yvonne Tasker (School of Film and Television Studies). | Lecturer: Professor Yvonne Tasker (School of Film and Television Studies). | ||
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For more info contact equality@uea.ac.uk | For more info contact equality@uea.ac.uk | ||
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==4 Feb, 2010 ~ 9:00am - 2:00pm. Only Gay in the Village? Neatishead New Victory Hall.== | ==4 Feb, 2010 ~ 9:00am - 2:00pm. Only Gay in the Village? Neatishead New Victory Hall.== | ||
• How are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual residents discriminated against? | • How are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual residents discriminated against? | ||
Booking: north@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk or phone 01263 516018. | Booking: north@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk or phone 01263 516018. | ||
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==5 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00pm. Scene: Warhol Factory Rejects Party. Havana Bar & Lounge== | ==5 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00pm. Scene: Warhol Factory Rejects Party. Havana Bar & Lounge== | ||
To kick start the Circus into 2010 this freak has unleashed the Trash crew onto the city for a LGBT history month special. A rampage of party monsters and stilt walkers will be meeting at Havana club under UV dressed as wild sexy and outrageous creatures of the night to party until your high heels buckle. Come join the party monsters on a night, unleashed. DRESS FOR TRASH * DRESS FOR WARHOL. | To kick start the Circus into 2010 this freak has unleashed the Trash crew onto the city for a LGBT history month special. A rampage of party monsters and stilt walkers will be meeting at Havana club under UV dressed as wild sexy and outrageous creatures of the night to party until your high heels buckle. Come join the party monsters on a night, unleashed. DRESS FOR TRASH * DRESS FOR WARHOL. | ||
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==6 Feb, 2010 ~ 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Penguin Kids' Party. Norwich Arts Centre== | ==6 Feb, 2010 ~ 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Penguin Kids' Party. Norwich Arts Centre== | ||
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Featuring poet and artist Vince Laws. | Featuring poet and artist Vince Laws. | ||
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For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
==7 Feb, 2010 ~ 11:00am. Dog Walk and LGBT Pet Quiz. Earlham Park== | ==7 Feb, 2010 ~ 11:00am. Dog Walk and LGBT Pet Quiz. Earlham Park== | ||
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==8 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Multimedia Talk: Manga Danger & Animé Media Wensum Lodge== | ==8 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Multimedia Talk: Manga Danger & Animé Media Wensum Lodge== | ||
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For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
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==10 Feb, 2010 ~ 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Launch of The Norwich Pride Arts Network Norwich Arts Centre== | ==10 Feb, 2010 ~ 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Launch of The Norwich Pride Arts Network Norwich Arts Centre== | ||
The Norwich Pride Arts Team invite all local artists. photographers, filmmakers, animators, sculptors, musicians, performance artists etc etc as well as representatives from Arts Organisations to come to the Norwich Arts Centre and find out the latest plans for the second Norwich Pride. | The Norwich Pride Arts Team invite all local artists. photographers, filmmakers, animators, sculptors, musicians, performance artists etc etc as well as representatives from Arts Organisations to come to the Norwich Arts Centre and find out the latest plans for the second Norwich Pride. | ||
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There will be live music, plus poetry with Vince Laws. | There will be live music, plus poetry with Vince Laws. | ||
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You can get money off tickets to Laura Solon later that night if you quote "LGBT History Month" offer to the Box Office when booking your tickets. | You can get money off tickets to Laura Solon later that night if you quote "LGBT History Month" offer to the Box Office when booking your tickets. | ||
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For more info contact shell@norwichpride.org.uk or noam@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact shell@norwichpride.org.uk or noam@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
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==11 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm. Comedy Night with Clare Summerskill. The Garage== | ==11 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm. Comedy Night with Clare Summerskill. The Garage== | ||
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A fab nite of comedy with Clare Summerskill, plus support from our local upcoming talent. | A fab nite of comedy with Clare Summerskill, plus support from our local upcoming talent. | ||
A great night out for just £5. | A great night out for just £5. | ||
For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
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==12 Feb, 2010 ~ 11:00am - 1:00pm. Challenging Homophobia in Schools. Cube, The Forum== | ==12 Feb, 2010 ~ 11:00am - 1:00pm. Challenging Homophobia in Schools. Cube, The Forum== | ||
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==12 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm - 10:00am. No-Fear Same-Sex Dance Class and Social Miller Dance Centre, Ropemaker's Row== | ==12 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm - 10:00am. No-Fear Same-Sex Dance Class and Social Miller Dance Centre, Ropemaker's Row== | ||
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Following Norwich Pride in 2009, Miller Dance Centre launched its weekly Same-Sex Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes. As part of LGBT History Month, we present Dancing with Pride – a celebration of same-sex partner dancing. | Following Norwich Pride in 2009, Miller Dance Centre launched its weekly Same-Sex Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes. As part of LGBT History Month, we present Dancing with Pride – a celebration of same-sex partner dancing. | ||
The evening includes a “no fear” dance class, an illustrated talk on the history of same-sex dance and Dancesport, demonstrations of same-sex Ballroom and Latin dancing followed by a fun social dance. You don't need to be able to dance, and you don't need a partner – just turn up and enjoy yourself! Bring your own drinks – nibbles will be provided. | The evening includes a “no fear” dance class, an illustrated talk on the history of same-sex dance and Dancesport, demonstrations of same-sex Ballroom and Latin dancing followed by a fun social dance. You don't need to be able to dance, and you don't need a partner – just turn up and enjoy yourself! Bring your own drinks – nibbles will be provided. | ||
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Cost: £5 - tickets available on the door. | Cost: £5 - tickets available on the door. | ||
==13 Feb, 2010 ~ 2:00pm.Lecture: The Lives of Gertrude Stein and Alice B Toklas. Norwich Castle== | ==13 Feb, 2010 ~ 2:00pm.Lecture: The Lives of Gertrude Stein and Alice B Toklas. Norwich Castle== | ||
| - | + | ==14 Feb, 2010. Valentines Day Romantic Meals. The Tea Lounge, Ber St.== | |
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3-course romantic meals for LGBT couples at The Tea Lounge, Ber St.. Featuring a performance by poet and artist Vince Laws. | 3-course romantic meals for LGBT couples at The Tea Lounge, Ber St.. Featuring a performance by poet and artist Vince Laws. | ||
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Cost: £17.50. Booking essential. | Cost: £17.50. Booking essential. | ||
For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
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==15 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm.Release Your Inner Drag Queen. Catherine Wheel== | ==15 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm.Release Your Inner Drag Queen. Catherine Wheel== | ||
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For more info contact inthewheel@googlemail.com | For more info contact inthewheel@googlemail.com | ||
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==16 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 10:00pm.Shelly Telly Table Tennis Tournament The Norman Centre== | ==16 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 10:00pm.Shelly Telly Table Tennis Tournament The Norman Centre== | ||
Cost: £5.00. | Cost: £5.00. | ||
For more info contact shell@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact shell@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
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==17 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. "We're Here, We're (Not?) Queer: How Non-Heterosexualities are Portrayed in Children's Literature".UEA, Elizabeth Fry Building, Room 01.05 == | ==17 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. "We're Here, We're (Not?) Queer: How Non-Heterosexualities are Portrayed in Children's Literature".UEA, Elizabeth Fry Building, Room 01.05 == | ||
Lecturer: Dr BJ Epstein (School of Literature). | Lecturer: Dr BJ Epstein (School of Literature). | ||
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For more info contact: equality@uea.ac.uk | For more info contact: equality@uea.ac.uk | ||
==18 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm. LGBT History Month Pub Quiz. Coach and Horses, Union Street== | ==18 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm. LGBT History Month Pub Quiz. Coach and Horses, Union Street== | ||
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For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | For more info contact history@norwichpride.org.uk | ||
==19 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm. International Day Opposing Homophobia in Football== | ==19 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:30pm. International Day Opposing Homophobia in Football== | ||
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==19 Feb, 2010 ~ 9:00pm. Party! - Gay Anthems of the '80s. Castle Pub== | ==19 Feb, 2010 ~ 9:00pm. Party! - Gay Anthems of the '80s. Castle Pub== | ||
==20 Feb, 2010 ~ 12:00pm. History of Gay Representation in Norfolk Press. Castle Pub== | ==20 Feb, 2010 ~ 12:00pm. History of Gay Representation in Norfolk Press. Castle Pub== | ||
Lecturers: Richard Beard, Drusilla Marland. | Lecturers: Richard Beard, Drusilla Marland. | ||
Richard Beard (Creative Writing alumnus) and Drusilla Marland talk about Richard's book "Becoming Drusilla: One Life, Two Friends, Three Genders" | Richard Beard (Creative Writing alumnus) and Drusilla Marland talk about Richard's book "Becoming Drusilla: One Life, Two Friends, Three Genders" | ||
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For more info contact equality@uea.ac.uk | For more info contact equality@uea.ac.uk | ||
==23 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. Lecture: "A channel apart? Same-sex couples in English and French law". UEA, Elizabeth Fry Building, Room 01.05 | ==23 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. Lecture: "A channel apart? Same-sex couples in English and French law". UEA, Elizabeth Fry Building, Room 01.05 | ||
Lecturers: Ms Claudina Richards & Dr Brigitte Clark (School of Law). | Lecturers: Ms Claudina Richards & Dr Brigitte Clark (School of Law). | ||
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For more info contact equality@uea.ac.uk | For more info contact equality@uea.ac.uk | ||
==23 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. Pride Poetry and Supper in Cromer. Virginia Court Hotel, Cromer== | ==23 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm. Pride Poetry and Supper in Cromer. Virginia Court Hotel, Cromer== | ||
For more info contact: info@virginiacourt.co.uk | For more info contact: info@virginiacourt.co.uk | ||
==24 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:20pm. Volleyball. UEA Sportspark== | ==24 Feb, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:20pm. Volleyball. UEA Sportspark== | ||
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For more info contact luisaethnie@hotmail.com | For more info contact luisaethnie@hotmail.com | ||
==25 Feb, 2010 ~ 3:00pm - 6:00pm. LGBT Living Library. The Tea Lounge, Ber St.== | ==25 Feb, 2010 ~ 3:00pm - 6:00pm. LGBT Living Library. The Tea Lounge, Ber St.== | ||
==26 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00am. Tour of City Hall. City Hall== | ==26 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00am. Tour of City Hall. City Hall== | ||
Tours at 10 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM. | Tours at 10 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM. | ||
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For more info contact j.hooke@cllr.norwich.gov.uk | For more info contact j.hooke@cllr.norwich.gov.uk | ||
==26 Feb, 2010 ~ 12:00pm. Civil Partner Workshops. City Hall== | ==26 Feb, 2010 ~ 12:00pm. Civil Partner Workshops. City Hall== | ||
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==27 Feb, 2010. Sshh Saturday: Same-sex hand-holding. Everywhere, all-day!== | ==27 Feb, 2010. Sshh Saturday: Same-sex hand-holding. Everywhere, all-day!== | ||
==27 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00am - 3:00pm. Barrel of Laughs Comedy Workshop. The Mustard Pot== | ==27 Feb, 2010 ~ 10:00am - 3:00pm. Barrel of Laughs Comedy Workshop. The Mustard Pot== | ||
==28 Feb, 2010. Radio Play: The Small Frayed Knot. Future Radio 96.9FM== | ==28 Feb, 2010. Radio Play: The Small Frayed Knot. Future Radio 96.9FM== | ||
Poet and artist Vince Laws will record a radio play called The Small Frayed Knot using LGBT and other voices, which will air on the Platform arts show on Future Radio 96.9FM on Sunday 28th. | Poet and artist Vince Laws will record a radio play called The Small Frayed Knot using LGBT and other voices, which will air on the Platform arts show on Future Radio 96.9FM on Sunday 28th. | ||
| - | ==28 Feb, 2010.Catherine Wheel Parachute Jump.The sky!== | + | ==28 Feb, 2010. Catherine Wheel Parachute Jump.The sky!== |
Cost: Priceless bravery. Sponsors welcome! | Cost: Priceless bravery. Sponsors welcome! | ||
For more info contact inthewheel@googlemail.com | For more info contact inthewheel@googlemail.com | ||
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==28 Feb, 2010 ~ 11:00am. "It's called love ... a service to mark LGBT History Month". Octagon Chapel== | ==28 Feb, 2010 ~ 11:00am. "It's called love ... a service to mark LGBT History Month". Octagon Chapel== | ||
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| + | =[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg|150px]]Transition Norwich events= | ||
| + | ==Thursday, 4 February - 18:30. Co-housing EGM. 18:30. Venue: James's== | ||
| + | http://www.norwichcohousing.org.uk/ | ||
| + | ==Monday, 15 February - 19:00. Transition cafe. The Workshop, 53 Earlham Road NR2 3AD== | ||
| + | Your chance to get to know other Transitioners. | ||
| + | ==Tuesday, 23 February - 18:30. Transition Circle West. Venue: Jo's== | ||
| + | We will talk about how to reduce our food carbon footprint to half the national average. If you would like to join TCW email Erik. | ||
| + | ==Tuesday, 30 March - 18:30. Transition Circle West. Venue: Lucinda's== | ||
| + | We will talk about how to reduce our transport carbon footprint to half the national average. If you would like to join TCW | ||
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| + | More Information http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ | ||
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=Other events= | =Other events= | ||
==[[Image:Una.jpg|100px]]UNA Lunchbox Meeting February 19th== | ==[[Image:Una.jpg|100px]]UNA Lunchbox Meeting February 19th== | ||
| - | + | ==Norwich Peace Camp & Peace Cycle meeting. Thursday 25th February, 7 for 7.30pm.United Reformed Church == | |
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