Norwich Stop the War Coalition
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[edit] Current Events of the NSTWC
[edit] May Day is International Workers Day in Lowestoft. 5PM till late
VENUE: LOWESTOFT TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB, NR32 2PA
STALLS: LOW FAIRTRADE, STOP SIZEWELL C, UNITE, NUT, LOW COLLEGE UNISON, NORWICH STOP THE WAR COALITION, NORWICH PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN
SPEAKERS: BILL GREENSHIELDS (PEOPLES CHARTER, BOB BLIZZARD NORWICH STOP THE WAR COALITION & PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN
MUSIC FROM 8 PM
Admission £3 per ticket - £4 on the door \226Tickets available from LTFC bar
Organised by WAVENEY TUC: LOWESTOFT COALITION AGAINST THE CUTS PHONE: LTFC: 567280: LCAC 569174/568684: WAVENEY TUC
[edit] NSTWC steering committee meeting, Tue 9th Mar 2012, 7:30pm, Wensum Lodge.
Meeting of the NSTWC steering committee. Open to newcomers.
[edit] What local people think on relevant local and global issues: The One World Blog
The One World Column raises issues such as international development, social justice, globalisation, peacemaking, human rights, international relations and the environment. Our six columnists intend to provide a positive voice for the future and to represent a wide group of concerned Norfolk people. We welcome feedback and healthy debate! http://oneworldcolumn.blogspot.com/
[edit] NSTWC Annual General Meeting, Tuesday June 26th, 7:00 Friend's Meeting House
Guest Speaker: Steve Bell, National Treasurer of Stop the War Coalition
more details: coming soon.
[edit] Reports on Events
[edit] Gaza Freedom March
Peter Offord, former President of Norwich Stop the War Coalition, on a training day in London, November 2009, before travelling to Gaza with supplies to join the Gaza Freedom March, http://www.gazafreedommarch.org/article.php?list=type&type=416].
Some of the UK group at training in London, from left to right: Andrew Enever, Training Director, Palestine Trauma Centre(PTC UK); Alex Harrison, 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 and NGO worker; Peter Offord, art therapist and city councillor; David Harrold, PTC UK Chair of Trustees.
The group arrived in Cairo during Christmas 2009 and the Egyptian authorities threatened that they were closing the Rafah crossing, in southern Gaza, until January and cancelled all coach transport. This would deny entry to the 1300 internationals hoping to enter Gaza with supplies and to express their support to the people of Gaza.
The Egyptian authorities finally allowed a contingent of 100 internationals to enter Gaza; Peter Offord, as an art therapist, was allowed in.
Peter received generous support from the people of Norfolk enabling him to take materials on his visit to the Palestine Trauma Centre in Gaza in which he was successful, arriving on 28th December 2009.
Following a briefing session Peter handed over art materials for therapy sessions and donations from the people of Norfolk to a senior psychiatrist at the Palestine Trauma Centre, Gaza.
For a full description of the event follow the link to the published document: 'Gaza: politics, art and therapy'
Media:Gazapoliticsartandtherapy.pdf
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
click this link for The Greenview article: The Gaza Freedom March:
http://www.greenworld.org.uk/Past%20Editions/page249/page243/page243.html
[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.
