The Big Ride is an initiative by supporters of the Palestinian people which combines a love of cycling with practical solidarity and awareness raising, especially around the plight of children in Gaza. This year a number of regional bike rides include a 4-stage route from Liverpool to Birmingham, with a focus on the arms trade. […]
The annual Hiroshima and Nagasaki Flower Memorial will take place on Saturday 6th August, 8 pm, meeting at the bandstand on The Groves, Chester (beside the river). To remember all those who died and suffered as a result of the atomic bombs dropped in 1945. There will be readings, silent reflection and dropping of flowers on […]
Picnic for Peace Chester, Sunday 21st of August 12 - 3 PM, Activity Hut, Grosvenor Park, Chester WHAT TO BRING Your Family; Food & Drink (enough to share, traditional recipes encouraged); Picnic Blankets, chairs & activities Picnic for Peace Chester aims to celebrate the diversity and multiculturalism in our wonderful city. The idea is simple […]
A sponsored abseil to raise money for the charity Jamie's Fund and their project to rebuild the Mental Health Unit in Kisiizi, Uganda (with which the Countess of Chester Hospital has links). Raise a minimum of £50 and come and abseil 60ft down the tower of Halkyn Church!
This September, world leaders will meet to discuss the refugee crisis at two crucial summits. The Refugee Council is standing alongside the UK’s other leading refugee and human rights charities, as well as faith leaders, to call on the public to show their support for refugees. Last year, we came together for the biggest ever […]
An excellent opportunity for Forum members to have a second session with local MP Chris Matheson, to hear news and exchange ideas on international development issues. Much has happened since our MP talked to the Forum in December 2015! Please note: this event takes the place of our customary "2nd Tuesday" Forum meeting on this […]
A "Songs of Praise” celebrating the work of Christian Aid, CAFOD & Tearfund 4:00pm, St Thomas’ Church, Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4AG. Homily by Canon Trevor Dennis, retired Vice-Dean, Chester Cathedral, Organist Matt Baker. Refreshments to follow.
With the assistance of Chester MP Chris Matheson we have extended an invitation to Stephen Twigg (MP for Liverpool, West Derby) to give a talk on the wide-ranging work of the Commons Select Committee on International Development, of which he is Chair. This meeting is jointly arranged with the University of Chester's Department of Geography […]
Quiz Evening A social occasion organised on behalf of ChurchesTogether in Upton with all proceeds split between Christian Aid and CAFOD. Admission £1 on the door, make up tables of six. Includes light refreshments but bring your own wine. 01244 350323.
Autumn Craft Fair Craft Fair including various craft stalls, along with free children’s activities. Held in aid of Chifundo UK, charity empowering girls and women in Malawi. Admission adults £1, children free. Tables £10. Contact Susan Flynn 01244 381490 or chair@chifundomalawi.org
A play by Plain Quakers Theatre. Thought provoking and humorous, the play explores the choices faced by conscientious objectors in World War 1 against the backdrop of growing militarisation today.Invite your friends, young and old. Entry is free. https://www.facebook.com/plainquakerstheatre/
Our regular bi-monthly meeting at The Unity Centre. This will be an opportunity for us to reflect on the various issues raised at the sessions on 21st September and 7th October and what these may mean for CWDF’s future priorities.
