Events Calendar

 

Sun 24th Sept – Climate Change – Challenges & Opportunities – a Chester response

Grosvenor Square London

The Chester Cathedral Public Workshop series, initiated by Claire Henderson-Davis, and offered in partnership with Chester Voluntary Action, is a space where we can practice community building and explore together the nature of human flourishing.  Everyone is welcome – of any faith or none. Climate change presents us with perhaps the greatest challenge of our […]

Free

Sat 30th Sept – “Stop Arming Saudi – Silent Vigil”

The Cross Chester, United Kingdom

Chester CND will be holding this Silent Vigil on Saturday 30th September, 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

Tues 3rd Oct – POSTPONED! [CWDF Forum meets Chris Matheson MP]

Best Building, University of Chester Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester

PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED - MP HAS TO BE IN LONDON THAT DAY - A NEW DATE WILL BE ARRANGED AND NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE This will be an informal meeting with Chris Matheson, the re-elected Chester MP, 4 months after the 2017 General Election. This will be held during the […]

Fri 6th Oct – “International Trade for the Common Good?”

St Andrew's Parish Hall Graham Road, West Kirby

Dorothy Guerrero, Head of Policy at Global Justice Now, will give this talk, arranged by the Wirral Trade Justice Group. The evening starts with a very brief AGM to which all are invited.  There will also be light refreshments and a stall of fairly traded products. Further information  jill.loach@btinternet.com

Tues 10th Oct – Entrepreneurship and the Thunder Dragon

Best Building, University of Chester Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester

Challenges of doing business in Bhutan A lecture by William Tacon about his work with the Loden Foundation – an organisation which promotes development through education, learning and entrepreneurship in Bhutan. William is a mentor and monitor who supports employment opportunities through the creation of new ethical and sustainable businesses.. Event arranged by the Geography […]

Fri 13th Oct – Upton Churches Together Quiz Evening

St Columba's Hall Newhall Road, Chester CH2 1SA

An annual event - a social evening with all proceeds going to CAFOD and Christian Aid. Admission £1 per head on the door. Come as a team of six, or join up with a team on the night. Light refreshments, teas coffee,, but bring your own wine and glasses. 01244 350323.

Fri 20th Oct – Film Night “The Bentley Effect”

St Columba's Hall Newhall Road, Chester CH2 1SA

FILM NIGHT: On Friday 20th October at St Columba’s Church Hall there will be a screening of The Bentley Effect. A short film about how a group of local people came together to defeat the State and the Gas Industry in Australia. The film is humorous and heartwarming. 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Admission free.

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.