Scoop September 2009
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*fruit & vegetables | *fruit & vegetables | ||
*dahlias, chrysanthemums flower arrangements, | *dahlias, chrysanthemums flower arrangements, | ||
| - | *pot plants | + | *pot plants & Affiliated Society classes |
| - | & Affiliated Society classes | + | |
also showing: Norfolk Bee Keepers, Norfolk Orchid Society, Norfolk Fuschia & Pelargonium Society, Norwich Vegetarian & Vegan Society and Norwich in Bloom | also showing: Norfolk Bee Keepers, Norfolk Orchid Society, Norfolk Fuschia & Pelargonium Society, Norwich Vegetarian & Vegan Society and Norwich in Bloom | ||
For further details contact the Show Secretary Gerta Roberts - Tel: 01328 878443 Email: gerta.roberts@waitrose.com http://www.nnhs.org.uk | For further details contact the Show Secretary Gerta Roberts - Tel: 01328 878443 Email: gerta.roberts@waitrose.com http://www.nnhs.org.uk | ||
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| - | == Burston Strike School Rally, Sun Sept. 6th== | + | == Burston Strike School Rally, Sun Sept. 6th, 11am to 4.30pm, Burston near Diss== |
| - | + | Join us at Burston to commemorate the longest strike in history, and to celebrate the people who continue to fight for trade union rights, working class education, democracy in the countryside, and international solidarity. | |
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| + | In April 1914, Kitty and Tom Higdon, loved and respected teachers at Burston Village School, were sacked for their socialist and trade union views. | ||
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| + | The pupils walked out in support and from then until 1939 the villagers and the Higdons, ran the 'Strike School', providing an education for local children. | ||
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| + | Times change, but the struggle in rural areas for economic and social justice continues. | ||
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| + | This year at Burston we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution, with music, speakers, and special children's activities. | ||
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| + | Speakers include Tony Benn, and Luis Marron (Cuban Embassy) | ||
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| + | Burston Strike School - the longest strike in history | ||
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| + | Organised by Unite with the support of SERTUC, Thompsons Solicitors and the Burston Strike School Trustees | ||
| + | http://www.tuc.org.uk/the_tuc/tuc-16545-f0.cfm?regional=7 | ||
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==Greenpeace Fair, Sun Sept. 6th, 11am-midnight, Hulver Farm, St.Michael South Elmham== | ==Greenpeace Fair, Sun Sept. 6th, 11am-midnight, Hulver Farm, St.Michael South Elmham== | ||
More information: http://www.waveneygreenpeace.org.uk/ | More information: http://www.waveneygreenpeace.org.uk/ | ||
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==Imperialist Intervention & Local Resistance, Wed. Sept. 9th, 7pm, The Curve at the Forum== | ==Imperialist Intervention & Local Resistance, Wed. Sept. 9th, 7pm, The Curve at the Forum== | ||
'''Film and talk with John Rees, National Officer, Stop the War | '''Film and talk with John Rees, National Officer, Stop the War | ||
