Tues 18th – Sun 23rd Jun – Refugee Week in Chester Refugee Week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. In the UK, Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, […]
Chester Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre – Admission Free Talk by Jonathon Ellis, Vice-Chair of the national City of Sanctuary Group and opportunity to meet with representatives of the Chester group. Hear personal refugee stories. This is one of a series of events marking Refugee Week: Refugee Week Chester 2019
This is a presentation by Jose Batista Afonso, about his work in Brazil as a land rights lawyer and human rights defender. He is in the UK following a visit to Brussels. He has worked on human rights abuses and killings linked to land rights conflicts in Brazil, this being one of the most dangerous […]
Unity Centre Cuppin Street, Chester – Admission Free Come and join the community at Unity Centre for a celebration of food made by local re-settled families, in association with Cheshire Halton and Warrington Race and Equality Centre (CHAWREC). One of a series of events marking Refugee Week 2019. Refugee Week Chester 2019
Chester Cathedral – Admission Free 23rd June 10am & 11:30am Morning services with speaker Nadine Daniel, national refugee welcome co-ordinator for the Church of England. Part of a series of events marking Refugee Week 2019: Refugee Week Chester 2019
Storyhouse Chester Britain on Film: “Welcome to Britain” – Collection of archive films looking back at a century of immigration to the UK. The film showing will be introduced by Chester City of Sanctuary group. Booking in person at Storyhouse or at www.storyhouse.com/event/welcome-to-britain The final event in the series marking Refugee Week 2019: Refugee […]
The Climate Coalition of 120 organisations, including CAFOD and Christian Aid, is organising a mass lobby of Parliament to connect the poor to the powerful by sharing our concerns on climate change with leaders who can make a difference. Politicians will only increase their ambition if they see that we care. They will act if […]
At this meeting of Friends of Palestine Andrew Herbert will be giving a talk on his recent visit to the West Bank. Further information: Jane Marshall at chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com
Meet at 10.30 am outside HSBC, near the Eastgate clock. Further information chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com
Our final Forum meeting before the summer break. We will have a talk by Linda & Stewart Shuttleworth on the theme ‘The psychology of apathy about climate change...and what to do about it!’ They will explain some of the psychological understanding of apathy and inaction in the face of climate change – with the talk […]
Film, Bar, Food, Good Company! Come and enjoy an uplifting film, bring and share food, purchase drinks from a proper pub bar with beer on handpumps and tea and coffee; and enjoy the company of others who share your commitment to justice for Palestinians. The film: Balls, Barriers and Bulldozers - A journey into women's […]
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Bandstand, The Groves Chester A gathering to remember all those who died and suffered as a result of the atomic bombs dropped in 1945, in the firm belief that it must never happen again. All are welcome to meet at the Bandstand for readings, a period of silent reflection […]
