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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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| + | Further information from info@norwichstopwar.org.uk or http://www.norwichstopwar.org.uk. | ||
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=UEA film series (Thursdays 7pm, UEA Arts Block, room 01.02)= | =UEA film series (Thursdays 7pm, UEA Arts Block, room 01.02)= | ||
==Thursday 4th February: CND film, see above== | ==Thursday 4th February: CND film, see above== | ||
| - | + | CND will show 3 short films about taking action against immoral, illegal | |
| - | ==Wednesday 10th February: Guest speaker | + | weapons of mass destruction. |
| - | + | ==Wednesday 10th February: Guest speaker Nathalie Mercier, Guatemala== | |
| - | ==Thursday 18th February: NSTWC film, see above== | + | Guest speaker Nathalie Mercier, recently returned |
| + | from working with Guatemalan NGO | ||
| + | ==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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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!== | ||
==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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| + | ==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== | ==Monday, 15 February - 19:00. Transition cafe. The Workshop, 53 Earlham Road NR2 3AD== | ||
Your chance to get to know other Transitioners. | Your chance to get to know other Transitioners. | ||
| - | + | ==Tuesday, 23 February - 18:30. Transition Circle West. Venue: Jo's== | |
| - | More | + | 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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