Events Calendar

You are invited you to this meeting next Tuesday evening when we have a special guest, Abdelfattah Abusrour, who is visiting the university at the moment. He comes from Aida Camp in Bethlehem and is the founder of Alrowwad, an independent community based organisation which works to empower women and children through creative and non-violent […]

'UPROOTED' is a moving photo exhibition produced by Christian Aid, to be shown in Chester Cathedral Cloisters from Tuesday 27th March until Sunday 8th April. The exhibition tells the stories of displaced people in Nigeria, Kenya and Iraq and invites us to discover more about the global crisis of displacement and how we can respond. […]

Stop Arming Saudi Silent Vigil Chester CND are holding a silent vigil on Saturday  31st March, 12.30 until 1.30 pm at The Cross, Chester to highlight the plight of the people of Yemen and UK arms sales to Saudi.  Black dress is invited and you are welcome to join in for as long as you can manage. More info from chestercnd@gmail.com

This talk by Christian Aid volunteer John Griffith will be given in connection with the photo exhibition "Uprooted" which is on view in the Cathedral Cloisters from 27th March to 8th April. This tells the stories of displaced people in Nigeria, Kenya and Iraq, inviting us to discover more about the global crisis of displacement […]

A celebratory event to acknowledge Chester’s first BME Lord Mayor—Razia Daniels and encourage people from BME communities to pursue public and political roles and focus on community participation in all its forms. Speakers to be followed by refreshments, food and networking opportunities. RSVP Abdun Noor, 07900 193783 or noor.chester@gmail.com

This is an invitation from Chester Fairtrading to drop in for tea and cake to help them raise money in support of Traidcraft Exchange's "Hidden Entrepreneur" Appeal. Monies raised will help people in some of the world's poorest countries, particularly women, develop skills to build businesses, make a profit, feed their families and educate their […]

CFP will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th April in Room 204 of the University Riverside Building in Castle Drive. Please come at 7 for light refreshments; the meeting will start promptly at 7.15 pm. If you are interested in joining the committee please will you let Katy know before 23rd April. […]

Come and enjoy our Coffee Morning, held in support of Fashion Revolution Week. Fashion Revolution is a not-for-profit global movement which campaigns for systemic reform of the fashion industry with a focus on the need for greater transparency in the fashion supply chain. We will have Chanasa products from Malawi, plus cakes and preserves on […]

Chester CND are holding this silent vigil at Chester Cross to highlight the plight of the people of Yemen and UK arms sales to Saudi.  Black dress is invited and you are welcome to join in for as long as you can manage. More info from chestercnd@gmail.com   This will be their 12th vigil.

Traditionally, the May meeting is CWDF's AGM, with the opportunity of reviewing the previous 12 months and appointing Chair and Committee members to take activities forward. Prior to the AGM business Gill Miller will give a talk: 'Does aid work? And could it do better?' 01244 350323.  

During Christian Aid Week, people come together from all walks of life to step out in support of the world’s poorest communities. For more than 60 years, CA's amazing supporters have organised thousands of fabulous Christian Aid Week events. From holding house-to-house collections, sponsored walks and church collections, to taking part in Big Brekkies, abseils […]