12.30 - 1.30 at The Cross, Chester. All are welcome to join - please wear black if possible. Organised by Chester CND. Further information chestercnd@gmail.com Unless otherwise advised the Vigil is held on the last Saturday of each month.
A unique event where you will have the opportunity to hear from two women – Lamis Muqdad and Yasmin Sofi – who have experienced life as a Syrian refugee. Both are now settled in Chester and North Wales and now want to share their personal stories in a special conversation with Faith Agaba (Red Cross) who is currently working […]
Andrew Lane, Director of the Quaker Council for European Affairs, Brussels HOPE OVER FEAR IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS How are European and International Affairs changing, who will be affected and what can be done to build a more just world? At the Quaker Meeting House, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester CH1 3LF Wednesday 30th January 2019 […]
Come and hear Benjamin Ladraa talk about his marathon walk. The 25-year-old Swedish human rights activist set out from Gothenburg in August 2017, to walk to Jerusalem, a journey of almost 5,000 kilometres across 14 countries, walking for almost a year, often for eight or 10 hours a day. Without conscious planning, his walk took […]
Meet at 10.30 am outside HSBC, near the Eastgate clock. Further information chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com
Help us make green hearts to highlight the issue of climate change. Working with Chester Devas WI, we want to spread green heart bunting around Chester and make heart brooches to wear. All as part of the ShowTheLove campaign which runs this year from 5th – 24th February. Further information chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk
A lecture by Alex Jackson, Amnesty International Country Coordinator for Eritrea. He offers insights into human rights issues in Eritrea, particularly since the political agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopa. All staff, students and visitors welcome. For further information contact Gill Miller 07941 629236. 7.30 – 9.00pm, Best Building, University of Chester, Parkgate Road campus Eritrea […]
A talk by Olivia Hanks, Programme Manager for Economics and Sustainability, Quakers in Britain. It is now clear that to avoid catastrophic climate change, we must make big changes to our society. But what kind of changes? and how can we avoid repeating the injustices that many face today? Join us to explore how we […]
This event is arranged by CWDF in association with Chester Sustainability Forum and Chester & District friends of the Earth. It will include a report back from Catherine Green who attended the climate conference in Katowice as part of the CAFOD delegation. It will also include observations on climate change matters raised at the ongoing […]
7:30-9:30 pm, Custom House, 65 - 67 Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LB A ShowTheLove event hosted by Chester & District Friends of the Earth and Chester Deva WI. Further information chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk
10.00am to 12.00 noon Hoole United Reformed Church, Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NT Organised by Chifundo UK. Tickets £1 coffee/tea and biscuits. Proceeds for women’s tailoring courses in Malawi.
12.30 - 1.30 at The Cross, Chester. All are welcome to join - please wear black if possible. Organised by Chester CND. Further information chestercnd@gmail.com Unless otherwise advised, the Vigil is held on the last Saturday of each month.
