Scoop November 2009
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==White Poppies for a World Without War== | ==White Poppies for a World Without War== | ||
| - | These are available from The Greenhouse, Rainbow, | + | These are available from The Greenhouse, Rainbow, Anna's Farm Shop, The Greengrocer, @ UEA, Friends' Meeting House, |
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| + | The money raised is split between the PPU (Peace Pledge Union) and another organisation working to promote peace or help victims of war. The sale of white poppies is the main source of income for the Peace Pledge Union which has been campaigning for a world without war since 1934. | ||
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If you would like some to distribute, please contact Lesley on 01603 920801 | If you would like some to distribute, please contact Lesley on 01603 920801 | ||
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==Transition Norwich November meetings== | ==Transition Norwich November meetings== | ||
| - | [[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] | + | [[Image:TransitionNorwich.jpg]] http://www.transitionnorwich.org/ |
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===Organic seed swap, Sun, 1 Nov, 12:00 - 16:00, Bluebell South Allotment=== | ===Organic seed swap, Sun, 1 Nov, 12:00 - 16:00, Bluebell South Allotment=== | ||
Venue: Grow our own Allotment society, Bluebell South, roughly at 82 The Avenues NR4 7DP | Venue: Grow our own Allotment society, Bluebell South, roughly at 82 The Avenues NR4 7DP | ||
===Comms - Events Meeting, Wed, 25 Nov, 18:00-19:00, Take Five=== | ===Comms - Events Meeting, Wed, 25 Nov, 18:00-19:00, Take Five=== | ||
Please come along if you are interested in getting involved in planning events. | Please come along if you are interested in getting involved in planning events. | ||
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==NSTWC steering committee meeting, Wed, 4th Nov, 7.30 pm. Jurnet's Bar at Wensum Lodge== | ==NSTWC steering committee meeting, Wed, 4th Nov, 7.30 pm. Jurnet's Bar at Wensum Lodge== | ||
The title is "UN Environment Conference for Youth" and the speakers are Danny and Ocean Ohara from Woodcraft Folk. | The title is "UN Environment Conference for Youth" and the speakers are Danny and Ocean Ohara from Woodcraft Folk. | ||
Bring sandwiches and come for a joined lunch at 12:00. | Bring sandwiches and come for a joined lunch at 12:00. | ||
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| - | ==Climate Procession And Rally, Sat. Nov. 21nd, 12.00, | + | ==Climate Procession And Rally, Sat. Nov. 21nd, 12.00, Assemble Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich== |
This peaceful and colourful, family friendly event will show the breadth of local public support for our campaign. We will have a wide-ranging platform of speakers and stalls from organisations supporting our aims. You are invited to bring your own delegation/supporters – using your own words and images in support of our aims. If you require a stall or would like to offer a speaker, please contact us. | This peaceful and colourful, family friendly event will show the breadth of local public support for our campaign. We will have a wide-ranging platform of speakers and stalls from organisations supporting our aims. You are invited to bring your own delegation/supporters – using your own words and images in support of our aims. If you require a stall or would like to offer a speaker, please contact us. | ||
| - | Assemble 12.00 Chapelfield. Depart | + | |
| - | + | Assemble 12.00 Chapelfield. Depart 12.30 in a procession, via shopping streets, to the Forum. Rally at Forum 1.15-2.00. Bring banners and displays to express your views and support. | |
FOR MORE INFORMATION | FOR MORE INFORMATION | ||
On Saturday 5 December 2009, ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will flow through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all. We want the UK Government to show leadership at Copenhagen. We want them to Protect the Poorest, Act Fair & Fast, and to Quit Dirty Coal now, to inspire the deal the world needs.Join The Wave - the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change. | On Saturday 5 December 2009, ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will flow through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all. We want the UK Government to show leadership at Copenhagen. We want them to Protect the Poorest, Act Fair & Fast, and to Quit Dirty Coal now, to inspire the deal the world needs.Join The Wave - the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change. | ||
Assemble: 12pm, Grosvenor Square | Assemble: 12pm, Grosvenor Square | ||
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Climax: 3pm Encircling of Parliament | Climax: 3pm Encircling of Parliament | ||
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Dress code: Blue! | Dress code: Blue! | ||
[[Image:GlobalDayOfClimateAction.gif]] | [[Image:GlobalDayOfClimateAction.gif]] | ||
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In December 2009 in Copenhagen (Denmark) the world’s governments will meet for what may be the last chance to agree on | In December 2009 in Copenhagen (Denmark) the world’s governments will meet for what may be the last chance to agree on | ||
joint global actions to cut greenhouse gases, to prevent runaway global warming. This is being called ‘the most important | joint global actions to cut greenhouse gases, to prevent runaway global warming. This is being called ‘the most important | ||
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==Learn to be a Mental Health First Aider - FREE 2-DAY Training Courses in Norwich== | ==Learn to be a Mental Health First Aider - FREE 2-DAY Training Courses in Norwich== | ||
| - | One in four of us experiences a serious mental health problem at some point in our lives. Anxiety, depression, extreme mood-swings, addictions, eating disorders, and sometimes frightening-sounding labels like | + | One in four of us experiences a serious mental health problem at some point in our lives. Anxiety, depression, extreme mood-swings, addictions, eating disorders, and sometimes frightening-sounding labels like 'schizophrenia' or 'bi-polar'. |
| - | These | + | These aren't things that anonymous 'other people' go through; these are the experiences of people we know, work with, live with. |
The biggest difference we can make – for others and for ourselves – is not to remain in ignorance of such everyday mental and emotional distress. | The biggest difference we can make – for others and for ourselves – is not to remain in ignorance of such everyday mental and emotional distress. | ||
| - | + | Mental Health First Aid courses teach you the basic skills necessary to support others (and yourself) at times of crisis. | |
*25-26 Nov in MILE CROSS | *25-26 Nov in MILE CROSS | ||
