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==[[Image: NorwichPeaceCamp.jpg|left|100px|Norwich Peace Camp Logo]]Monday April 12th, Norwich North and South '''Parliamentary Candidates''' on '''peace and human security'''==
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==What energy for the 21st Century? WEA/UEA Conference, Sat April 17th, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, John Innes Centre, Norwich, NR4 7UH
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7.30pm, Quaker Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich NR2 1EW
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Compare the candidates' answers to  questions about freeing the world of nuclear weapons, tax subsidies to the arms trade, conflict in
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Afghanistan, the Middle East.....
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The meeting will take place in an atmosphere of respectful listening for which Quakers are well known.
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Sponsored by 14 of the groups that make up the Norwich Peace Camp,which is on June 26th this year at the The Forum
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Contact Jean Davis, 01603 453530, or Lesley Grahame 07711 298214
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==[[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg|150px]]Transition Norwich Events==
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We're part of a world-wide community movement in response to peak oil and climate change. This site gives you details of all our up and coming events and meetings, as well as reports, previews of films and books and related matters that are going on in Norwich and East Anglia.
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Thursday, 8 April '''Resilience Plan''' meeting, 19:30, White Lion pub 73 Oak Street NR3 3AQ.
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The Resilience Plan is what is called an energy descent action plan in the wider Transition community, but which we call resilience plan because it's not just about energy descent (i.e. peak oil). The group has been meeting for several months, so if you haven't been to previous meetings and want to get involved it would be good to have a meeting with one of the "regulars" beforehand, so that we can bring you up to speed. Contact Erik at http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html
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Monday, 12 April, '''Heart and Soul Meeting''' on Inner Resilience, 19:00-21:30, Upstairs at The Bicycle Shop, St Benedicit's Street
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How do you maintain inner stability in times of external change? What does it take to switch from consumer based values to more sustainable ones? What does it take to keep motivated? How do you handle it when the 'why bother?' surfaces? These are the sorts of questions we will be considering together - sharing and learning form each other. A facilitative listening space, rather than a teaching session - all input welcome. Contact: Naomi at trust@mangreen.co.uk
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Thursday, 15 April 19:00, '''Transition Cafe''', 19:00 - 22:00, The Workshop, 53 Earlham Road NR2 3AD
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Social get together for all those interested in Transition.
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Contact: Erik http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html
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Saturday, 17 April, '''Compassionate Communications Workshop''', 10:00-16:00,Alexander Room at the United Reform Church, Princess Street, Norwich
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Workshop led by facilitator in Compassionate (Non-Violent) Communications, Des Moss. Experiential, participatory activities focusing on difficulties/conflicts that may arise in groups/meetings, especially when we feel strongly. This introduction is for anyone who wants what they say to be heard and understood more fully. It will focus on ways that are most likely to connect us with other people, and what may lead others to disengage from us. We explore the power of active listening and empathy to connect us with others, and the importance of making clear requests.  Open to anyone who is interested. The workshop is offered in a not-for-profit spirit. Contributions requested of £5 - £10. Bring and share lunch. Drinks provided. 
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Contact: For more information or to book a place please ring Jo Mack on 01603 661727. For further info on the ethos and practices of Non-Violent Communication http://www.cnvc.org/node/369
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Thursday, 26 April,'''Transition Circles Combined Meeting''', 19:30, Erik's, 1 Victory Cottages, NR9 3BA
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The Strangers' and Transition Circles West are meeting to discuss the subject of waste in respect to carbon reduction.
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Contact: Erik http://lgmacweb.env.uea.ac.uk/green_ocean/positions/Buitenhuis/feedback.html
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BoyApril 10, 2010 '''Boycott Israeli Goods Campaign''', 10:00 am -2:00 pm
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Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign invites to join the action on the Walk by Debenhams and Marks and Spencer, directed at ensuring that the Israeli government complies with its obligations under international and humanitarian law with respect to its treatment of Palestine and Palestinians. NPSC  or Phone Peter Norton on:  01263 732126
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April 15, 2010, '''Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign AGM''',7:30 pm to9:00 pm,
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Belvedere Community Centre Belvoir St of Dereham Rd
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See Amnesty section for Battle of Jerusalem talk
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==[[Image:No2id.png|130px]]No2ID events==
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10th April - Norwich NO2ID Street Stall'''
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Saturday 10th April, 1-3pm at The Haymarket, Gentleman's Walk, Norwich.
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Come along to tell the public why ID cards are an intrusive waste of
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money. The more the merrier!
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'''13th April - Norwich NO2ID Election Party Meeting'''
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Tuesday 13th April from 7.30-9pm at The Workshop, 53 Earlham Road, NR2
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3AD. This will probably be a more relaxed meeting than usual, to
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contemplate the activities that we've been involved in previously and
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what we intend to achieve before and after the election.
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17th April - Norwich NO2ID Day Out to Lowestoft'''
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Saturday 17th April. We will be hitting the coast to spread the NO2ID
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message afar. and probably have ice cream on the pier. Email
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norwich@no2id.net for more details.
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If you are interested in the work of the Norwich group, please join
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their mailing list on: http://www.no2id.net/mailman/listinfo/no2id.norwich
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==12th April to the 24th April, "Art Of Norwich 11", St Magaret's Church==
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Art Exhibtion @ St Margarets Church, St Benedicts Street, Norwich
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The Good, the Mad, and the Beautiful,A UNIQUE & ECLECTIC EXHIBTION of LOCALLY PRODUCED ART
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Open 10am - 5pm everyday.  FREE ENTRY - ALL WELCOME
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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.
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==16-17th April, 'Mi Pueblo Me Hace Cantar' is a two-day multidisciplinary conference on Latin America, music and politics==
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that brings together leading researchers in the field of Latin American music and
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politics to examine the impact and legacy of the new song movement, throughout Latin America, from a twenty-first century perspective.
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Supported by DEV, LCS, PSI & the Society for Latin American
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Studies: http://www.uea.ac.uk/lcs/eventsnews/mipueblomehacecantar
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==What energy for the 21st Century? WEA/UEA Conference, Sat April 17th, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, John Innes Centre, Norwich, NR4 7UH==
*10.00-10.50 Professor Keith Tovey (UEA): Energy in the 21st Century:  
*10.00-10.50 Professor Keith Tovey (UEA): Energy in the 21st Century:  
the scientist's view
the scientist's view
Contact and Booking: Margaret Todd, mtodd@wea.org.uk
Contact and Booking: Margaret Todd, mtodd@wea.org.uk
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==Camp at Sizewell A and B nuclear power stations, April 23-26, Suffolk, on the beach==
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==April 20th. from 12 - 130 in Arts Room 1.83  '''In  the Name of Love & Revolution'''==
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Nuclear Power is not the Answer to Climate Chaos
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Dr. Shirin Zubair (Visiting Fellow in DEV and currently based with the
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Literacy and Development Group) will be introducing and answering
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questions about a documentary she made in Pakistan (see below) on Tuesday
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All are welcome to attend to watch the documentary and hear firsthand
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about this women's rights movement in Pakistan,
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Based on the true story of a feminist professor and a revolutionary artist
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who launch a women's rights movement in Southern Punjab, Pakistan€a hotbed
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of religious extremism and terrorism with the highest crime rate of
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violence against women . Joining hands for social change , they challenge
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the constructs of a patriarchal Muslim society through emancipatory
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education  in the repressive society of today's Pakistan. The story takes
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us deep into the heart of contemporary Pakistani society and unfolds the
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anarchy and talibanization within the educational institutions; laying
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bare the paradoxes , hypocrisy and contradictions of a dying society. As
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the progressive and humanistic elements in education are deemed immoral,
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the consciousness-raising organization ReWAC ( Revolutionary Women Action
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Committee) is crushed in the name of religion and morality. The
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protagonists are penalized -they both lose their positions at the
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university, thus a message is sent out to other women and activists who
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may dare to strive for social change.
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==[[Image:ai_logo.gif|200px]]Amnesty Talk: The battle for Jerusalem, Wed. April 21st, 8pm, Stanley Cooper Hall==
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An illustrated talk by Ann Wright of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel
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Ann has worked as a volunteer on two occasions, one based in  Ramallah, the other in Jerusalem. This will be her second talk to the group and will focus on evictions and the demolition of Palestinian homes. Her research work was recently used in the BBC Panorama programme.
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Venue: Stanley Cooper Hall, First Floor (lift available), Charing Cross Centre, 17-19, St John Maddermarket, Norwich NR2 1DN
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Admission free
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Parking at Duke Street Multistorey.
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For further details: David on 01508 538353 or info@norwichamnesty.org.uk
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==April 23rd, Wounds of Gaza 7pm,  UEA Arts 0.100==
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A surgeon's testimony of life, death and politics in Palestine
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Dr Ghassan Abu Sitta
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Reconstructive surgeon
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Dr Ghassan Abu Sitta went with a UK medical team on behalf of Medical Aid
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for Palestinians to the Gaza Strip at the height of the Israeli attack in
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winter 2009. He will discuss the weaponry used for the bombardment, and
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the devastating effect on the human population of the conventional and
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chemical warfare. He will also discuss the political aftermath of the
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attack, from Richard Falk's visit to the Goldstone Report and the recently
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imposed infiltrator's law. Dr Ghassan concludes with some thoughts on the
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future. All are welcome.
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==[[Image:betteractivethanradioactive.jpg|100px]]Camp and Demo at Sizewell A and B nuclear power stations, April 23-26, Suffolk, on the beach==
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The UK government is now talking about massive expansion of nuclear
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power in the UK.  Sizewell is planned to be one of the first built.
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The safety and disposal of radioactive waste has still not been solved
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and even without a nuclear accident radioactivity released from nuclear
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power stations causes cancers and birth defects. Economically, building
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new reactors makes no sense and will divert attention and investment
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from finding real solutions to climate chaos and achieving a secure
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energy supply.  Campaigning against new-build is stepping up. If we
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want to stop the next generation of nuclear power – NOW is the time
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to act. Come join us for a weekend.
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* Friday at 2pm Sizewell beach car park- to set up the camp.
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*'''Demonstration Saturday 24th, 12noon – 2pm at the entrance to Sizewell A and B'''
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A protest outside the gates of Sizewell opposing nuclear power and supporting
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the alternatives.
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*Public Meeting: Saturday 24th, 7:30pm at Leiston Community Centre
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Some people from the camp will be explaining the reasons for the camp
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and recent direct actions at the NPS - including, why they are against
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nuclear power, the alternatives and the problems with the decision-making
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over the UK energy structure.
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*Workshops and Walks Sunday 25th, At the Camp
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Basic nuclear physics, What is Energy? Alternative Energy? , What’s Wrong
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With Centralised Energy?, What is so great about decentralised energy?
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Wildlife spotting on the site where Sizewell C is proposed, and workshops on a variety of Campaigning Skills run by Seeds for Change.
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*A day of remembrance and activities: Monday 26th, Meet 12noon at Sizewell Beach Car Park
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Remembering the hundreds of thousands who were affected and those who continue to be affected by the Chernobyl disaster 24 years later. 
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*Getting There
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Sizewell is on the Suffolk Coast about 8 miles from the A12 about 100 miles from Central London. The nearest train station is Saxmundham which is 7 miles from Sizewell. There will be people cycling from Saxmundham with a nuclear white elephant on Friday so please get in contact if you would like to join them.  The postcode for the power station is IP16 4UE if you want to look it up on the Internet.
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*What You Will Need
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Food will be available at the camp (suggested donation £5 per day for 3 meals a day) so just bring the other stuff that you need – tent, waterproof clothing, ideas etc.  It may be windy and the soil under tents maybe sandy. Disabled access is possible; contact us if you would like to know more on accessibility.
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*About The Camp
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We want as many people as possible to feel comfortable at the camp, so please, if you have to bring alcohol, be responsible, keep it to a real minimum and no loud music please – successful campaigns need support from the people who live locally! The camp will not be run for you but by you so please be prepared to help out with washing-up etc.  It would be great to have some idea on numbers so that we can plan food etc, so if you can, please let us know if you are coming. (Contact details below)
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*Contact Information
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Telephone: before camp 0845 337 0282; at the camp 07976705127
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Email: sizewell@stopnuclearpoweruk.net
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The event is organised by the Stop Nuclear Power Network
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www.stopnuclearpoweruk.net
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Protest, Workshops, Info Tours, Networking, Planning and remembering Chernobyl.
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==Tuesday April 27, 2010 '''Friendship Supper''', 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St John’s Cathedral Narthax Earlham Rd==
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The camp will be what we make it- so get please get involved!
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Norwich Interfaith Link invites you to a friendship supper and AGM
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Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. Coffee tea or fruit juice provided for £2
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To get involved in organising or more info on the weekend itself
 
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contact mellcndeast@cnduk.org  - plunk@hushmail.com
 
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