Norwich Stop the War Coalition
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[edit] Current Events of the NSTWC
[edit] Lobby your MP on Afghanistan before September 9th
Parliament will debate Afghanistan on Thursday 9 September. Please lobby your MP to attend the debate and to vote for all British troops to come home.
Lobby your MP here... http://www.stopwar.iparl.com/lobby/12
[edit] NSTWC steering committee meeting, Wed September 1st 2010, 7.30 pm, Friends Meeting House
Meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers.
[edit] NPSC and NSTWC Fundraising Supper, Saturday October 23rd, 7pm, Chantry Hall
Speaker – Professor Manuel Hassassian, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom (tbc)
Tickets: £15 adults
Joint event of Norwich STWC and Norwich PSC (http://www.norwichpsc.org.uk/)
[edit] UEA film series, usually Wednesdays 7pm, UEA Arts Block, room 01.02
Film shows generally only during UEA term times. Watch this space.
[edit] Outside the Law: Stories from Guantanamo, Wednesday 13th October, 7pm
Producer Andy Worthington and Omar Deghayes, former internee, will be present for a Q & A session following the film.
Organized by NSTWC and Hazel Marsh
[edit] Visit to Gaza, Wednesday 21st October, UEA, Arts 01.08, 7pm
A Power Point Presentation by Peter Offord, President of Norwich Stop the War Coalition, with shots taken on his visit to Gaza, via Egypt, on the anniversary of operation Cast Lead when 1400 Palestinians were killed and 5,000 wounded.
Organized by NSTWC and Hazel Marsh.
[edit] Journey Through Thorns – a dramatic presentation, Nov, Sun 7th, Friends Meeting House, afternoon
A personal story of 'Courage Vision and Hope' of the early life of Dr Mohamed Altawil, who was born in a refugee camp in Gaza and of the dramatic rescue of his family when the wall was smashed down in 2008. He came to the UK from Palestine on a Ford Foundation Scholarship for doctoral research on the effects of chronic traumatic experience on the children of Gaza. He is prevented from returning to his homeland but continues his work through the Palestine Trauma Centre (UK), which he founded. 'Journey Through Thorns' is written and presented by Mohamed, and his friends David Harrold and Sylvia Pepper.
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[edit] National Demonstration in London - Afghanistan: Bring the Troops Home. Sat Nov. 20th
NSTWC will run a coach from Norwich. Watch this space for more details or contact us by email info@norwichstopwar.org.uk to reserve tickets or phone Frank 01493 664499 or Julie 07866 504671.
[edit] More Events
[edit] Sunday 5th September, Burston Strike Rally
Speakers
- Tony Benn
- Chris Keates, NASUWT general secretary
- Len McCluskey, UNITE assistant general secretary
And music from:
- RED FLAGS
- Diss School Brass Band
And
- ‘Magic for Socialism’ by Ian Saville
And a NSTWC stall.
An annual rally is held each September in the Norfolk village of Burston to remember the Strike School. This school represented the ‘longest strike in history’ when pupils from Burston school went on strike to protest at the sacking of their teachers; Tom and Kitty Higdon.
Bus organised and paid for Great Yarmouth TUC but donations obviously welcome from any branches.
- Departure from Yarmouth bus station 9.30am,
- Norwich rail station 10.15am,
- outside John Lewis 10.20am.
- Arrival appx 11am Burston.
- Return 4.30 pm (same route).
To book place, email Alan Stewart norfolk@unitywebring.com
[edit] Demonstration at the Tory Party Conference, 3rd October
Coach from Norwich to Birmingham. Contact Nick 07717 504210
[edit] Talk "Terrorism and the Democratic State" Tue 26th Oct, Assembly House, 7.30 pm
Speaker Baroness Helena Kennedy Q.C.
"whatever challenges we face in the modern world, the sacrifice of civil liberties and rights is a folly"
7.30.p.m. The Noverre Suite.
Tickets £5 available from The ASSEMBLY HOUSE Box Office at the Theatre Royal on 01603 - 598688
Organized by Amnesty International Norwich Group
[edit] Conflict in the Middle East - public meeting, Tue 30th Nov., Chantry Hall, 7pm
How much do Christians know about the continuing strife and bloodshed in Palestine? How much do we care about the suffering of the Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza? Should we ignore what is happening there, to “pass by on the other side”, as in the parable of the Good Samaritan?
We used to know Palestine as the Holy land, where Jesus Christ ministered and died for us. It is also a country for which we were responsible under Mandate from the League of Nations until 1948.
Please come and hear balanced responsible discussion by
The Revd. Alan Ashton Co author of the report “Justice for Palestine and Israel” presented to the Methodist Conference July 2010. (The report can be read or downloaded at http://www.methodistconference.org.uk )
Bruce Kent Vice President of Pax Christi International Catholic Movement for Peace
The Rt. Revd. David Gillett Honorary Assistant Bishop, Norwich Diocese
Organised by Norwich Palestine Solidarity Campaign, http://www.norwichpsc.org.uk/
[edit] Please also have a look at our Events page.
[edit] Reports on Events
[edit] Gaza Freedom March
Peter Offord, President of Norwich Stop the War
Coalition, is traveling to Gaza with supplies to join the [Gaza Freedom
March, http://www.gazafreedommarch.org/article.php?list=type&type=416].
First he is flying to Egypt intending to
Some of the UK group at training in London, from left to right: Andrew, psychotherapist (going to Palestine Trauma Centre(PTC); Alex, International Solidarity Movement returning to Palestine and Gaza; Peter, ambulance driver; front row Mitsy ex-officio counsellor, back row Sameera Palestinian returning to visit, Peter Human rights NGO worker, Peter O art therapist, city councillor; David, PTC UK co-coordinator.
However the Egyptian authorities threatened that they were closing the crossing until January which would deny entry to the 1300 internationals hoping to enter Gaza with supplies and to express their support to the people of Gaza.
Egyptian authorities finally allowed a contigent of 100 internationals to enter Gaza, Peter Offord, as an art therapist, was allowed in.
Peter received generous support from local people enabling him to take materials on his visit to the Palestine Trauma Centre in Gaza. We must do all we can to ensure that this much needed aid is delivered.
Following a briefing session Peter handed over art materials for therapy sessions and donations from people in Norwich to senior psychiatrist at Palestine Trauma Centre.
A video of the 'Gaza Freedom March' can be found at youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8VfCd5emx4
Peter also kept us updated on his blog:
http://petroff-riverofpeace.blogspot.com
[edit] Campaign against the War on Terror
[edit] No to racism - defend civil liberties - stop the war
[edit] Don't attack Iran
Norwich Stop the War Coalition condemns any military action against Iran and will organise protests against this - in the event of a military strike we will meet to protest at 6:00 PM at the steps of the City Hall.
[edit] FAQ about the Norwich Stop the War Coalition.
Please follow the link to the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page.
