How one boy’s story changed a seaside town Written by playwright Stephanie Dale, writer of the highly acclaimed 2013 production of the Chester Mystery Plays, The Lost Boy is a brand new play with music and film that looks at the changing face of our communities as young people flee war-torn countries. The original score […]
This is the opportunity to review the Forum’s activities over the past year and elect our Chair and Committee for the forthcoming year. Our speaker will be Cat Barton, Chester Zoo's Field Conservation Manager. We will also have a discussion with students from the University of Chester about findings from their project "CWDF Sustainable Futures".
A Ceilidh Night to remember! Enjoyable and energetic, at the same time raising funds for Transition Chester. Tickets are £10, £5 for children. LIVE MUSIC FROM THE TIME BANDITS FOLK BAND * PROFESSIONAL CALLER TO DESCRIBE THE DANCES * * HOT ORGANIC VEGETARIAN FOOD INCLUDED * REAL ALE SUPPLIED BY LOCAL BREWER * SEPARATE QUIET […]
This is the 60th Anniversary year for Christian Aid Week. It was set up 60 years ago to support work with refugees in Europe following the Second World War. So this year Christian Aid is setting its focus on support for refugees: "Let's act again now, to help relieve suffering and build a world where […]
"Jacob's Ladder" is a cathedral group being set up in the wake of a refugee workshop held in Chester Cathedral in February. Working in conjunction with other refugee organisations the group aims to use the public platform of the cathedral to ameliorate the refugee crisis in unique ways: Muslim - Christian relations/ social events Campaigning […]
The Club meets bi-monthly to hear two talks given by recent travellers. This meeting includes a talk by CWDF member Heather Lannin on “Travel to Sierra Leone, the working heart of Africa”. Entrance £3 including refreshments. Further information 01244 383 392 or www.chesterglobetrotters.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOW CANCELLED IN VIEW OF THE SUSPENSION OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNING FOLLOWING THE MANCHESTER TERRORIST ATTACK As in previous General Elections, CWDF is hosting an open meeting with the main General Election candidates, exploring their views on international development issues. Binks Building is the main building off the Exton Park entrance, […]
A nation-wide invitation from Brendan Cox, husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, to honour the 1st Anniversary of her death by getting together with neighbours to share food and celebrate all that we have in common. Further information www.greatgettogether.org (CWDF will give publicity to local events we hear of.)
Exhibition of powerful photographs of past and present refugee crises will be at Storyhouse in Chester between Monday 19 – Sunday 25 June. Vietnam, Chechnya, Bosnia, Iraq and Syria all feature in the exhibition as part of Amnesty’s I Welcome campaign. Taking place during Refugee Week between Monday 19 – Sunday 25 June, the exhibition […]
This vigil event at The Cross in Chester is organised by Chester CND. Participants are asked to wear black if possible. All are wlecome. Further information 07856 749264 chestercnd@gmail.com
This is the showing of a docufilm about the migrant crisis, in support of Refugee Week, 19-25 June. Arranged by Storyhouse in partnership with CHAWREC - the Chester Halton & Warrington Race and Equality Centre. Here is the link to official trailer: https://youtu8be.be/qR519XDaxK0
A national/international initiative to highlight the strength of community concerns about climate change, and the crucial role that community energy projects can play in reducing carbon emissions. This year the aim is to engage with MPs in the wake of the election, inviting them to champion the commitment in parliament. www.theclimatecoalition.org Watch out for details […]
