Please
note this is a short supplement with mainly time-limited information, not a
full issue (the next one will appear at the start of September)
Irish
climate camp
The first
Irish climate camp will take place this August in County Offaly. The climate
camp will focus attention on the highly polluting turf/peat fired power
stations. Inspired by demonstrations throughout the world, ‘Climate Camp:
Action for Social Justice’ will commence on Saturday, August 15th and culminate
with a mass action for climate justice on the following Saturday, August 22nd.
The camp, to take place in Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly, will be a focal point for
the creation of a movement in Ireland that resists the structures that have
caused the climate crisis and demands justice for affected communities, both at
home and abroad. The camp aims to take direct action against the root causes of
climate change, create a space for education, demonstrate sustainable living
and build a movement for climate and social justice. The organisation of the
camp is based on principles of direct democracy, consensus decision making,
inclusion, co-operation and the full participation of all those who attend.
There will be practical workshops and seminars open to all free of charge on a
wide range of topics. For further details see http://www.climatecamp.ieor for directions and information call
087 - 132 0240.
That’s gas!
Afri fundraiser for Rossport work
A night of
Words and Music in aid of Afri's Rossport work will take place at The Sugar
Club, Lower Lesson Street, Dublin, at 8pm, Thursday 6th August 2009 with Paula
Meehan, Dermot Bolger (plus sons), Jinx Lennon, Members of Kila, Donal O'Kelly
and Sorcha Fox, Pom Boyd, Gina Moxley, Vincent McGrath and Pat O'Donnell of
Rossport. Tickets €20.00 – Booking ph 01 - 8827563. Organised by Afri,
134 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7, http://www.afri.ie
ASAP in
Belfast
What can we
all do to live As Sustainably as Possible (ASAP)? Join Baglady Lewis and
friends on the 21st August to create lively discussion using OpenSpace about
where we go from here. Sustainable living event with a twist, 10.30 -4.30,
Friday 21st August 2009, Stranmillis College, Belfast. Followed by a creative dancing
workshop. Lunch provided. Children welcome. RSVP by Monday 11th August 2009 to rsvp@bagladyproductions.orgor ph. 028 9066 1006. More information
is available on the Baglady website at http://www.bagladyproductions.org/asap-world
Hiroshima
Day in Dublin
Irish CND
will hold its annual Hiroshima Day commemoration on Thursday 6th August, the
64th anniversary of the dropping of the first atomic bomb, at 1.00 p.m. at the
memorial cherry tree in Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Irish CND can be reached by
email at irishcnd@gmail.comor by post at P.O. Box 6327, Dublin 6.
Hiroshima
commemoration Kilkenny, 8th August
An event
for global nuclear disarmament and celebration of life takes place at the Peace
Park (near City Library), John’s Quay, Kilkenny, on Saturday 8th August from 12
– 4pm. The programme includes a living peace sign, singing by Patricia
Bourke, spiritual singing from Amma-Ireland, children’s art workshop,
spontaneous writing booth, the story of uranium in Congo, and face painting. It
is organised by the World March for Peace and Nonviolence in association with
Amnesty International and Amma Ireland. Enquiries to Krisztina at 085 –
1261287 or Gerard at 085 – 1422837, see http://worldmarchireland.comand http://www.theworldmarch.org
For more information
about the World March for Peace and Nonviolence which will start from New
Zealand on the 2nd October, Gandhi's Birthday, and arrive in Argentina 2nd
January 2010, see the above websites [and Nonviolent News will carry more
information in future issues].
Irish Peace
Centres, Belfast event
The Irish
Peace Centres are organising a series of seminars on issues relating to
peace-building and reconciliation; the next one is planned for Friday, 4th
September in Belfast. The confirmed speaker is Professor Kenneth Bush, who has
recently moved from University in Canada to INCORE in Magee College. He is one
of the leading experts on PCIA i.e. peace and conflict impact assessment, and
specifically on the "Aid to Peace" model, selected to be the
monitoring and evaluation model for all EU PEACE III projects. Someone who
knows him described him as an "entertaining and iconoclastic
speaker". Details of the venue, times, booking application forms will be
circulated in early August. Places will be limited. For further information and
to register an interest contact Paddy Logue, Research Coordinator for Irish
Peace Centres on paddy_logue@eircom.net
International
Day of Peace/
International Day of Prayer for Peace
Each year
Pax Christi International member organisations join thousands of other
organisations worldwide to mark the UN International Day of Peace, 21st
September, also as an International Day of Prayer for Peace. This initiative,
launched by the World Council of Churches as part of its Decade to Overcome
Violence (2001-2010), calls on churches and communities all over the world to
arrange services or vigils on 21st September. The WCC provided “Services for
International Prayer for Peace Day” to be used on Sunday 20th September 2009.
Additional details are available at http://www.overcomingviolence.orgThis year, the United Nations will
use this important day to ask Governments and citizens of the world to focus on
the important issues of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. Pax Christi
International will work to raise awareness of the true costs and dangers of
nuclear weapons. See also http://www.paxchristi.net
The 25th
birthday celebration of Tools For Solidarity
The
celebration will take place in Belfast from Thursday 24th September 2009 till
Saturday 26th September. The festivities will include the following: Thursday
Eve: Powerful Pub Quiz. Friday: Wonderful Workshop Open Day + Big Benefit Gig.
Saturday: Super Scavenger Hunt. Please let us know if you will be attending.
Please also let us know as soon as possible if you need accommodation during
the weekend. Belfast Residents: If you can offer accommodation your help would
be most appreciated! Contact by e-mail tools.belfast@virgin.netor phone 028 - 90747473. Tools for
Solidarity, Unit 1B1, Edenderry Industrial Estate, 326, Crumlin Rd, Belfast
BT14 7EE.
Glencree
Summer School, 29th-30th August
“What the
South Needs to Hear – What the North Needs to Say” is the topic of this
year’s Glencree Summer School, taking place from 29th-30th August, 2009 - an
opportunity to listen, discuss and reflect on the issues facing peacebuilders
in the new Northern context, with informed speakers, a friendly atmosphere, and
the beauty of the Wicklow hills. Full details on the programme and cost (€150
or €100 non-residential, there are a limited number of bursaries) can be found
on the Glencree website at http://www.glencree.ieTo book a place fill out the
registration form on the website and return by e-mail to geraldine.fitzgerald@glencree.ieor post to the address below. The
Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Glencree, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow,
ph 01-2829711.
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