This will be the last of the Forum's regular bi-monthly meetings before the summer break. Our speaker was to have been Helen Tandy (Chester Friends of the Earth) on the topic of ethical investment and divestment. Helen is indisposed, so our meeting will look again at some of the interesting issues that surfaced at our […]
During the last fortnight of April 2018 a group of mainly Civic Trust members toured Central Iran, a journey planned by Christine Russell - though she herself was not allowed a visa. "Impressions of Iran" will be an illustrated talk tracing the journey through the timelines of Iranian history, and what was seen – archaeology […]
At 3pm. Linda & Romy will be speaking about their charity MuCAARD working with Muslims and Christians in Mindanao in the Philippines, on health and land redemption projects. Email lindationgco@yahoo.co.uk for the Tiongco’s address (Frodsham).
Each Year, when Romy & Linda Tiongco return to the UK for a few weeks, they have valued the times when they have met up again with people from the Chester area to share what they have been doing in Damulog and other areas of Mindanao in the Philippines. We have been inspired by the […]
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 and the dropping of flowers on the river. bring white […]
Chester CND are holding this silent vigil 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 information from chestercnd@gmail.com
Further information: ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com
The first of our bi-monthly meetings following the summer break. Stephen Maund will be giving us the latest news of his development projects in Malawi underpinned by a microloan system. Neil Gibbons will be there to provide an update on the “Chester, City of Sanctuary” proposals. Not least, this meeting will be a good opportunity […]
Abdu’l-Baha (1844-1921) was the son of the founder of the Baha’i Faith, also Knight of the Realm, entrepreneur, agriculture pioneer, humanitarian and promoter of peace and unity.
Huda Ammori, Campaigns Officer for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, will speak about current PSC campaigns including 'Stop Arming Israel.' Further details ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com
Join The Jubilee Debt Campaign for their national event in Birmingham on 29th September to celebrate 20 years since their Jubilee 2000 campaign. You can expect a workshop about debt issues in 2018, rousing speeches, a city-centre stunt, catching up with old friends or making new ones, and food and refreshments and films. You can […]
7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start. Chester Quaker Meeting House, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester CH1 3LF A short drama performed by The Journeyman Theatre Company, charting over 300 years of Quaker Nonviolent Direct Action, from the early Abolitionists, through Quakers living in Nazi Germany and Jean Zaru in Palestine to Trident Ploughshares in the […]
