[jnv] JNV News + Upcoming Events
JNV
info at justicenotvengeance.org
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:27:50 +0000
Dear all,
Some upcoming (UK) events for you below.
For those of you in the South East of England, we would particularly
like to draw your attention to the Peace Not War Music Festival
(12-15 Feb in London - info: http://www.peace-not-war.org ) at which
Milan Rai from JNV will be speaking, on the first night, Thursday 12 Feb.
The festival will be showcasing some of the biggest names in hip-hop,
dance, punk, rock, jazz, acoustic and world music as well as speakers
ranging from Mark Thomas to Bruce Kent. JNV will have a stall there
so please come and say hello if you do go!
>From next week JNV will be distributing a postcard to Tony Blair entitled
'Democracy Means Elections Let the Iraqi People Choose' which you can
see pdf version of at: http://snipurl.com/44y2 (there's also a link on the
JNV site). If you would like copies of the postcard please email info@j-n-v.org
or call us on 0845 458 9571
Thanks & best wishes,
Ro
JNV
http://www.j-n-v.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Indymedia London Convergence Events
WSIS - World Summit on the Information Society - Who Seized?
Fri Jan 30, 7pm
An evening to report back from the World Summit on the Information Society
in Geneva and the We Seize initiative - and to discuss further participation /
interventions / activities in the field of communication rights.
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/2004/01/283764.html
Sat Jan 31, midday-11pm
12pm - 6pm: Indymedia London Convergence
7pm - 11pm: Chill out, film screenings, bar and music
Venue: Limehouse Townhall, 646 Commercial Road, London E14 7HA
Imc UK website: http://uk.indymedia.org
Imc London website: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/
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Gathering of Sussex anti-war activists in Brighton
Sat 31 January, 4:30 to 6:30pm
A regional gathering of anti-war activists and groups to plan future actions,
including activities to mark the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq in March.
Venue: Community Base South Wing, 113 Queens Road
Organised by Sussex Action for Peace
http://www.safp.org.uk/
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Concert for Peace in London
Sat 7 Feb 7:30pm-10:00pm
Mark Padmore tenor, Roger Vignoles piano, The Johnston String Quartet.
Works by Schubert, Britten, Tippett, Vaughan Williams.
Venue: Regent Hall, 276 Oxford Street W1
For details contact: Musicians Against Nuclear Arms 020 8455 1030
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Peace Not War presents...
The Peace Not War MUSIC FESTIVAL (4 nights)
Thurs 12 - Sun 15 February 2004
The cream of conscious musicians and DJs in the UK, with a few guests from
the US and France come together in this 4 day extravangza on the anniversary
of last year's largest ever simultaneous global demonstrations for peace, not war.
Take your pick of punk & rock on the 12th; hip-hop on the 13th; dance on
Valentine's Day the 14th and acoustic, jazz & world music on the 15th.
Venue: Hackney Ocean, Mare Street, London E8 (Fully wheel-chair accessible)
Entry: £15 per night.
PHONE CLUB TICKETS: 0871 711 3033
http://www.peace-not-war.org
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Global Vigil For Peace
International Candlelight Peace Vigils
For more info please visit:
http://www.endthewar.org/feb15.htm
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Buddhists For Peace Workshop: 'Anger'
Sat 21 February
As Buddhists we believe that... to make peace, our hearts must be at peace with
the world. Can a person who is not happy, create peace ? Peace and happiness is
there, it is our capacity to engage with it that is in question.
Entry: Free/Donation.
Venue: Sukhavati - 21 Sussex Way, Finsbury Park, London N7.
More info: http://www.buddhistsforpeace.net
Contact: buddhistsforpeace@yahoogroups.com
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'RAF' Lakenheath: Vigil for Ash Wednesday and service
Wed 25 Feb
Where: 'RAF' Lakenheath (see site)
Organised by: Lakenheath Action Group
http://www.motherearth.org/lakenheathaction/
Contact: thepeaceforce@theatreofwar.org
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GrassRoots Opposition to War (GROW) Gathering
Sat 13 - Sun 14 March
A gathering of groups and individuals interested and involved in the
GrassRoots Opposition to War Network.
Venue: The Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone Street, Nottingham NG7 6HX
Organised by GROW
http://www.grow.org.uk
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First Anniversary Conference: Iraq, the Aftermath
Sat 13 March, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Hosted by Alice Mahon MP. Speakers include former UN arms inspector Scott
Ritter.
Organised by No War On Iraq Liaison. Supported by Stop the War Coalition,
Campaign for
Nuclear Disarmament, Muslim Association of Britain and a number of national trade
unions.
Venue: Regent Campus, University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London
W1 (Oxford
Circus tube)
Organised by No War on Iraq Liaison
email: committee@no-war-on-iraq.org.uk
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Peace Education Network Day Conference
Sat 13 March
Workshop topics include the Abolition of War, music and peace, raising nuclear
awareness
in schools, the military and schools. Booking details from £20/£10 including lunch.
Book by 27 February.
Venue: Pax Christi, St Joseph’s, Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4TY
http://www.paxchristi.org.uk/
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Sat 20 March
On the first anniversary of the U.S. bombing and invasion of Iraq
For more information please visit:
http://www.unitedforpeace.org
http://www.internationalanswer.org
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'Britain's role in the 21st Century: global peacebuilder or global policeman?
Peace is cheaper and what people want'
Ministry for Peace Conference
Sat 3 April
Venue: Friends House, Marylebone Road, London
Organsied by: Ministry for Peace
http://www.ministryforpeace.org.uk
Contact: mail@ministryforpeace.org.uk
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March: London to Aldermaston, Easter 2004
Stop the next generation of weapons of mass destruction!
Fri 9 (Bank Holiday) - Mon 12 April
The UK is now gearing up to develop a new generation of nuclear weapons at the
Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment near Reading. We plan to show how
people
feel about Britain preparing to build new weapons of mass destruction with a
march from
London to Aldermaston.
Organised by CND, the Aldermaston Women's Peace Camp and local peace groups
http://www.aldermaston2004.net
contact: info@aldermaston2004.net
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'RAF' Lakenheath: John Bugg Vigil
(Footpath that goes through base was closed off)
Wed 14 April
Where: 'RAF' Lakenheath (see site)
Organised by: John Bugg memorial walk members
http://www.motherearth.org/lakenheathaction/
Contact: thepeaceforce@theatreofwar.org
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'RAF' Lakenheath: Reclaim the Footpaths!
(and Vigil for those killed in Libya Bombing)
Sun 25 April
Where: 'RAF' Lakenheath (see site)
Organised by: Lakenheath Action Group
http://www.motherearth.org/lakenheathaction/
Contact: thepeaceforce@theatreofwar.org
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'RAF' Lakenheath: Peace Makers Ball!
(Part of the Independance from American Bases Day)
4 July
Where: 'RAF' Lakenheath (see site)
Organised by: Lakenheath Action Group
http://www.motherearth.org/lakenheathaction/
Contact: thepeaceforce@theatreofwar.org
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'RAF' Lakenheath: PEACE CAMP
To commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombings
6 - 9 Aug
Where: 'RAF' Lakenheath (see site)
Organised by: Lakenheath Action Group
http://www.motherearth.org/lakenheathaction/
Contact: thepeaceforce@theatreofwar.org
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'RAF' Lakenheath:
The Annual Lakenheath Action Group Weekend
3 - 4 Oct
3 Oct - Protest at main gates
4 Oct - Direct action day. Also NEEDED non-arrestable people!
Where: 'RAF' Lakenheath (see site)
Organised by: Lakenheath Action Group
http://www.motherearth.org/lakenheathaction/
Contact: thepeaceforce@theatreofwar.org
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Submit your event!
Send details to: info@j-n-v.org
Justice Not Vengeance
http://ww.j-n-v.org
For a list of regular events and vigils across the country, see:
http://www.j-n-v.org/events.htm