Scoop March 2010

From NorwichScoop

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
Current revision (18:52, 6 March 2010) (view source)
 
-
== Headline text ==
+
=UEA film series (Thursdays 7pm, UEA Arts Block, room 01.02)=
-
<big><strong style="color: red;">Draft only, page under construction</strong></big>
+
==Thursday 4th March: Norfolk Jewish Peace Group will present 'Encounter Point'==
 +
Encounter Point  (Israel/Palestine/North America/Brazil) is an 85-minute feature documentary film that follows a former Israeli settler,
 +
a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother and a wounded Palestinian bereaved brother who
 +
risk their lives and public standing to promote a nonviolent end to the conflict. Their journeys lead
 +
them to the unlikeliest places to confront hatred within their communities. The film explores what
 +
drives them and thousands of other like-minded civilians to overcome anger and grief to work for
 +
grassroots solutions. It is a film about the everyday leaders in our midst.
 +
The film will be followed by a discussion.
 +
 +
==Thursday 11th March: 'The Yes Men Fix the World'==
 +
http://theyesmenfixtheworld.com/
 +
==Tuesday 16th March: DEV/PSI & LCS to present 'Venezuela: Inside the Revolution'==
 +
Followed by question & answer session with the filmmaker Pablo Navarrete. http://www.alborada.net
 +
------------------------------
 +
------------------------------
 +
=[[Image:No2id.png|130px]] No2ID events=
 +
==13th March Norwich NO2ID Street Stall==
 +
1-3pm at The Haymarket, Gentleman's Walk.
 +
Support for Gordon Brown, New Labour and ID cards is crumbling - come
 +
along to make sure that we decimate them all for good.
-
== Radical Lawyer Michael Mansfield - Friday 5th March 6:15pm UEA Lecture Theatre 2 ==
+
==16th March Norwich NO2ID Meeting==
 +
Tuesday 16th February, 7:30-9pm, Norwich NO2ID will be meeting at The
 +
Workshop Cafe (opposite The Black Horse), 53 Earlham Road, NR2 3AD. Find
 +
out how you can stick it to Charles Clarke and Co in the upcoming election.
 +
If you are interested in the work of the Norwich No2ID group, please join
 +
their mailing list on: http://www.no2id.net/mailman/listinfo/no2id.norwich
 +
 +
---------------------------
 +
 +
=[[Image:NorwichStopTheWarCoalition.jpg]]Norwich Stop the War events=
 +
Information on Norwich Stop the War Coalition and on events from info@norwichstopwar.org.uk or at http://www.norwichstopwar.org.uk.
 +
==Protest at Joe Glenton's court martial hearing, Friday 5 March 2010, 9:30 am Colchester==
 +
Joe Glenton is the soldier who has refused to return to Afghanistan. The charge against Joe has been reduced from desertion to absence without leave which carries a maximum sentence of 2 years.
 +
 +
He wrote to the Prime Minister stating:-
 +
 +
"It is my primary concern that the courage and tenacity of my fellow soldiers has become a tool of American foreign policy. The war in Afghanistan is not reducing the terrorist risk – far from improving Afghan lives, it is bringing death and devastation to their country. Britain has no business there. I do not believe that our cause in Afghanistan is just or right. I implore you, sir, to bring our troops home."
 +
 +
Norwich Stop the War Coalition is planning to send a delegation to Colchester to support Joe. If you are interested please contact Frank on 01493 664499
 +
 +
 +
Protest To Defend Joe Glenton:
 +
 +
9.30am Friday 5 March
 +
 +
The Military Court Centre
 +
 +
Merville Barracks
 +
 +
Off Butt Rd
 +
 +
Colchester CO2 7UT
 +
-------------------
 +
==Wednesday 10th March: Film: Outside the Law: Stories from Guantánamo, 7pm, The Curve (downstairs in The Forum)==
 +
A new documentary telling the story of Guantánamo: torture, extraordinary rendition and secret prisons. Examining how the Bush administration turned its back on domestic and international law, rounding up prisoners in Afghanistan and Pakistan without adequate screening and often for large bounty payments.  Focusing on the stories of three prisoners, Shaker Aamer, Binyam Mohamed and Omar Deghayes, 'Outside the Law: Stories from Guantánamo' is  powerful rebuke to the myth that Guantánamo holds “the worst of the worst”.
 +
 +
Spectacle Productions, 2009; 75 mins., directed by Polly Nash and Andy Worthington
 +
 +
http://www.spectacle.co.uk/outside-the-law-stories-from-guantanamo
 +
 +
Followed by Q & A session with
 +
 +
'''Andy Worthington''' (journalist and author) and '''Omar Deghayes''' (former prisoner)
 +
 +
The tour of the film is in association with The Guantanamo Justice Campaign, Spectacle and Andy Worthington.
 +
 +
Screening in Norwich organised by NSTWC and Norwich Amnesty.
 +
--------------
 +
 +
==NSTWC steering committee meeting, Wed, March 17rd, 7.30 pm, Jurnet's Bar, Wensum Lodge==
 +
Regular meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers.
 +
---------------
 +
 +
=='Gaza Freedom March', Wed March 24th, 7.00 pm, Wensum Lodge. Date and Venue: tbc==
 +
Peter Offord will talk about his impressions from his travel via Egypt to Gaza to join
 +
the 'Gaza Freedom March' (http://www.gazafreedommarch.org) on January 1st 2010.
 +
He will show 30 min of a documentary he shot while on this tour and give further
 +
information supported by a computer presentation.
 +
 +
Date and venue await confirmation, so watch this space for updates.
 +
--------------
 +
----------------
 +
 +
=[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg|150px]]Transition Norwich events=
 +
Information on Transition Norwich and the events at: http://www.transitionnorwich.org/
 +
==Tuesday, 2 March, Resilience Plan meeting, 19:30 - 21:30, Take 5==
 +
==Monday, 8 March, Strangers' Circle, 19:00 - 21:00, on request Mangreen==
 +
Having looked at the four main drivers of personal carbon reduction - energy,
 +
transport, food and stuff - we’re summing up our experiences so far and
 +
deciding what to focus on next. If you would like to join us or need any info
 +
on the group contact Tully@transitionnorwich.org
 +
==Monday, 15 March, Transition cafe, 19:00 - 22:00, The Workshop==
 +
Social get together.
 +
==Monday, 29 March, Food, Inc., 20:30 - 22:30, Cinema City==
 +
Food, Inc. illustrates the dangers of a food system controlled by powerful
 +
corporations that don’t want you to see, to think about or to criticize how our
 +
food is made. The film reveals how complicated and compromised the once simple
 +
process of growing crops and raising livestock to feed ourselves and our
 +
families has become. But, it also reminds us that despite what appears to be at
 +
times a hopeless situation, each of us still has the ability to vote on this
 +
issue every day at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
 +
 +
You can purchase tickets by calling 0871 704 2053, visiting;
 +
www.picturehouses.co.uk, or in person at the Box Office.
 +
==Tuesday, 30 March, Transition Circle West, 18:30 - 21:30, 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 email Erik.
 +
---------------------------------
 +
--------------
 +
 +
=Other Events=
 +
=="The Good, The Mad, & The Beautiful", Art Exhibition, St Margarets Church, March 1st-13th, 10am-5pm==
 +
[[Image:TGTMTB.jpg]] A unique and eclectic exhibition of locally produced art.
 +
 +
Following their winter break, the "Art of Norwich" is back with their tenth stunning exhibition of artwork for your enjoyment.  Starting on the first day of March, and running for a fortnight, this exhbition is sure to be their best of the year so far.
 +
 +
The Art of Norwich welcomes artists of all styles, novices & veterans alike.  There are no restrictions placed upon the expression of the participating artists, and visitors often delight at the diversity of local creativity on display.
 +
 +
There are other exhibitions being planned throughout the year, and they are always pleased to welcome newcomers on board.  Any artists looking to put their work on public display are urged to contact Ruski at ArtOfNorwich@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
 +
 +
"Art Of Norwich 10" @ St Margarets Church, St Benedicts Street, Norwich, 10am - 5pm Daily (12pm-3pm on Sunday)
 +
 +
Free entry
 +
 +
Private View - Saturday 6th March 7-9pm
 +
 +
==Norwich PSC Meeting, Thu March 4th, 7:45 pm, Belvoir Community Centre==
 +
We will be continuing our Boycott Campaign activities in February.
 +
---------------------
 +
== Radical Lawyer Michael Mansfield - Friday 5th March, 6:15pm UEA Lecture Theatre 2 ==
Michael Mansfield has become vocal on the importance
Michael Mansfield has become vocal on the importance
of voting for the Green Party. The lawyer,
of voting for the Green Party. The lawyer,
a Green convert who has been at the forefront of
a Green convert who has been at the forefront of
fighting social injustice for decades.
fighting social injustice for decades.
 +
-----------------------------------
-
==International Women's Day event, 8th March 2010==
+
==International Women's Day, Sun 7th March 2010, 2.30 pm - 6pm, Friends Meeting House==
-
The tentative title for the event is "The Impact of Food Production on Women Worldwide"
+
'''Women, Climate and Food'''
 +
The impacts of climate change and food insecurity are not gender neutral.  Women bear a disproportionate burden for societies and environments under pressure.  All welcome to share insights and celebrate successes.
 +
Norwich WILPF -Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom invites everyone to an afternoon of talks and workshops followed by
 +
light supper and a film. Cost £2
-
==Saturday 13th March, 7pm Belvedere Centre  -Curly Blows it Dry- for  The Grapes Hill Community Garden Group==
+
Contact Lesley Grahame, lesley7railway@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
 +
-----------------------------------
 +
==Women's Lives in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Tue, March 9th, 6-8 pm, UEA Arts 01.03==
-
Belvoir St, Norwich, NR2 3AZ
+
Rana Faraoun is visiting from the West Bank as part of the Stories of our Mothers project run by Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association (CADFA) with the Anna Lindh Foundation. The project aims to encourage dialogue, skill sharing, solidarity and friendship between British and Palestinian women and to raise awareness of women's stories on both sides.  
-
Fabulous 7 PieceJump/Jive Swing Band
+
-
Licensed Bar and Garden Area/Fully Accessible Venue
+
-
Tickets £6 in advance, £8 on the door  - 01603 616894 or contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org
+
 +
She will be talking at UEA about her experiences and those of the people around her living in the Occupied West Bank. She will reveal the ways in which the separation wall, settlements and other aspects of the occupation have affected her, her family and others like them.
 +
The talk will be followed by discussion and she is eager to hear your views, answer your quesitons and learn about your lives too!
 +
-----------------------------------
 +
==Friday 12th  Memorial for Ilse Bell. 2pm St Thomas Church, Earlham Road==
 +
Ilse Bell  22/2/19224 – 31/1/2010
-
   
+
Peace activist, friend, great- grandmother Ilse Bell passed away peacefully on Sunday, 31 Jan, 9.35 pm surrounded by family and friends, there being little distinction between the two. Those who knew her will be left with an Ilse shaped hole, but also with the inspiration of a woman who endured losses such as nobody should ever have to deal with, and who  lived out the ‘never again’ testimony by refusing bitterness, by faithful, determined and above compassionate activism for peace and justice. 
 +
 
 +
Ilse grew up in Breslau, Germany, which is  now Wroclaw in Poland. She came to England as a Kindertransportee in 1938, when child protection meant putting your child on a train and praying for their survival, when your own was unlikely.  Ilse's parents perished in the holocaust.
 +
Ilse led a very active life  until age and frailty got the better of her.
 +
Among other things, Ilse was a teacher,  active in CND, Mothers for Peace, Mothers’ Union, Christian Aid,
 +
her own family and Search for meaning, adventures in religion
 +
Above all, Ilse will be remembered for the loving and generous spirit she showed everyone, because of everything.
 +
 
 +
-------------------------
 +
 
 +
==Fundraiser for The Grapes Hill Community Garden Group: 'Curly Blows it Dry', Saturday 13th March, 7pm Belvedere Centre==
 +
 
 +
Fabulous 7 Piece Jump/Jive Swing Band
 +
 
 +
Licensed Bar and Garden Area/Fully Accessible Venue (Belvedere Centre,  Belvoir St, Norwich, NR2 3AZ).
 +
 
 +
Tickets £6 in advance, £8 on the door  - 01603 616894 or contact@grapeshillcommunitygarden.org
 +
 
 +
More info at: http://www.grapeshillcommunitygarden.org
 +
-----------------------
 +
==Norwich Cycling Campaign on Show: Exhibition, Tue March 16th-Sat March 20th, 'Ethika Shop', 25 Timberhill==
 +
Exhibition of successful and ongoing campaign activities of the Norwich Cycling Campaign over the years.
 +
Various free maps and other items to give away.
 +
New members signing up between 16th March 2010 and 30th March 2010
 +
will qualify for entry to a prize draw to win one of six bamboo T shirts
 +
kindly donated by Born to It, producers of naturally
 +
superior bamboo clothing.
 +
http://www.norwichcyclingcampaign.org/
 +
-------------------
 +
==Islamic Awareness Day at UEA, Wed. March 17th, 10am-4pm, LRC in the Students' Union block==
 +
All welcome with the opportunity to visit the UEA Islamic Centre and mosque as well.
 +
------------------------------------
 +
==The Storytelling Circle,  March 18th at 7.30pm, Princes Street U. R. Church, Conversation Area==
 +
Contact Joy Croft on 01603 621947 or Lin Scott at norwichstorytelling@googlemail.com
 +
-----------------------------------
 +
==[[Image:Una.jpg|100px]]UNA Lunchbox Meeting, Fri March 19th, 12:15 for 1pm==
 +
Pauline Allen: Let The Children Live. Street children in Bolivia.  Bring own picnic with drinks and biscuits provided. £2.
 +
-----------------------------------
{{Norwich Scoop footer|}}
{{Norwich Scoop footer|}}

Current revision

Retrieved from "https://norwichscoop.dreamhosters.com/index.php?title=Scoop_March_2010"
Personal tools