Events Calendar

 

Fri 20th Oct – The Balfour Project

Binks Building, University's Parkgate Road Campus Parkgate Road, Chester

A special meeting to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. The Balfour Declaration was the British Government statement of support for the Zionist movement and paved the way for the formation of the state of Israel - and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. We will be showing a short film […]

Sat 28th Oct – Silent Vigil: Stop Weapons Sales to Saudi

The Cross Chester, United Kingdom

Chester CND will be holding a 'Stop Weapons Sales to Saudi - Silent Vigil' on Saturday 28th October, 12.30 until 1.30 pm, The Cross, Chester.  You would be welcome to join them for the whole hour or part of.  Black dress invited.  More info from chestercnd@gmail.com

Fri 3rd Nov – Global Justice Now: annual members’ gathering

Casa Bar, The Initiative Factory 29 Hope Street, Liverpool

An opportunity for members and supporters of Global Justice Now to meet up for campaign updates and to meet other members and staff, including head of policy Dorothy Guerrero. RSVP to 020 7820 4900.  

Sat 4th Nov – National Demonstration “Make it Right for Palestine”

Grosvenor Square London

Assemble at 12 noon, Grosvenor Square, W1K 6LF. For the past 100 years Palestinian rights have been disregarded. At the centenary of the Balfour Declaration – 2nd November – which built the path for their dispossession, we are demanding justice and equal rights for Palestinians now. Join the national demonstration to call on the government […]

Thurs 9th Nov – “The Bible in a Day”

The Refectory Chester Cathedral, Chester

This is a fund-raising activity for Christian Aid, with local schools and churches signed up to provide readers who between them will read through the entire “Book of Books”, the version of the bible for young people written a few years ago by Trevor Dennis, then Vice dean of Chester Cathedral and now Chair of […]

Tues 14th Nov – CWDF Forum

The Unity Centre Cuppin Street, Chester

Our regular bi-monthly meeting at The Unity Centre. Speaker Colin Watson, with clear and well-informed thoughts on the topic of shale gas:  “Fracking, not here – not anywhere!”  01244 350323

Wed 15th Nov – Interfaith Forum Open Mic evening

Cheshire West & Cheshire Council HQ Building, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester

You are invited to this Interfaith Week Celebration, an Open Mic evening on the theme "Love Thy ... Self? How would the world look if we were more compassionate towards ourselves? Please email westcheshireinterfaith@gmail.com if you would like to attend. (Please email by 7th November if you would like to speak for up to 10 […]

Sat 18th Nov – “United Against Fracking”

Civic Square, Ellesmere Port

A public gathering to learn more about opposing fracking in the local area. Enjoy live music and stalls. Hear from key speakers including local MPs Justin Madders, Chris Matheson and Mike Amesbury, and Rebecca Long-Bailey MP Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Fri 24th Nov – “The Bundle”: an Asylum Seeker’s Story

St Mary's Creative Space St Mary's Hill, Chester

This is a performance by Journeymen Theatre, based on the real story of a woman and her children removed from Russia and subjected to a life of servitude followed by a bid to escape to the UK. The Bundle has been commissioned by the Quaker Asylum Seeker and Refugee Network. The evening is hosted by […]

Sat 25th Nov – Autumn Craft Fair

Hoole URC Hoole Road, Chester

A Craft Fair with free children’s activities and refreshments. Come and find Christmas presents with a difference and help change the world! The Fair is raising money for Chanasa in Malawi and Chifundo in the UK who aim to empower girls and women through funding their higher and vocational education and through income generation. Admission […]