Christian CND events
3 September: Christian CND will be joining many others at the No Faith in War Day as part of the protests against the DSEI Arms Fair. More details here
26 October: Christian CND Conference and AGM, Brentwood Cathedral, Ingrave Road, CM15 8AT. Speakers include: Theresa Alessandro the Director of Pax Christi will talk about her role as well as developments within the Catholic Church on the issues around nuclear weapons. Steve Hucklesby from the Joint Public Issues Team will talk about a new report on the financing of nuclear weapons, which UK based faith groups will publish in the autumn. Workshops include: Don’t Bank on the Bomb – sharing ideas for campaigning to encourage banks and institutions to stop financing nuclear weapons. Christian CND 60 – find out how you can get involved in our 60th birthday plans for 2020. Conflict and Climate Change – discussion around the impact of military activity, including nuclear weapons, on the climate. Includes a short documentary. 10.15 – 2.45, Conference, followed by CCND AGM. Flyer
9 November: Pugwash training day – DIY Video – Create compelling videos to spread the message. British Pugwash and Christian CND are co-hosting a media training day that will focus on how to produce compelling videos to promote a cause, explain an issue and reach new audiences. Free for Christian CND members. Manchester. See more here
UK events
23 – 26 August: Greenbelt Festival, Boughton House, Northants. https://www.greenbelt.org.uk/
2 – 13 September 2019: (Defence & Security Equipment International) Arms Fair, Docklands, London. Every two years, the global arms trade comes to London. DSEI, one of the world’s largest arms fairs, returns on 10 – 13 September 2019. Each day will have a focus:
- Monday 2nd September: Stop Arming Israel
- Tuesday 3rd September: No Faith in War (CCND will be there, look out for our banner)
- Wednesday 4th September: No Nuclear
- Thursday 5th September: Conference at the Gates
- Friday 6th September: Climate Justice
- Saturday 7th September: Festival of Resistance
- Sunday 8th September: Borders & Migration
- Monday 9th September: Vigil 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. http://paxchristi.org.uk/event/vigil-at-dsei-arms-fair/
- Tuesday 10th September: Wreath Laying in Victoria Dock
Also, on 3 – 13 September, Art the Arms Fair will be in Peckham, London for a series of exhibitions and events, including award winning writer, performer and provocateur Mark Thomas (3 Sept) and live music (6 Sept). https://artthearmsfair.com/
21 – 22 September: Action for Peace Weekend. A weekend camp marking International Peace Day, which will explore issues, attitudes and ethics related to nuclear weapons and war. Camping £20 per person for the weekend/£10 concessions; camper van £30. Vegetarian and vegan catering will be available at reasonable costs. Braziers Park, Ipsden, Wallingford, OX10 6AN. Info and bookings: 07974 916954 https://www.braziers.org.uk/action-for-peace/
29 September: End austerity now! National demonstration at Tory Party conference, Manchester. 12 – 5pm. Meet on Oxford Road, before marching to the Castlefield Bowl for speeches and entertainment. information@cnduk.org or phone 020 7700 2393
13 – 20 October: Week of Prayer for World Peace. The week leading towards UN Day was established in 1974 for people of Faith to focus on peace. Each year, the committee produces a leaflet of prayers and inspirational quotations for peace drawn from the major religious traditions of the world. Materials can be ordered from: 126 Manor Green Rd, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8LN j.jackson215@btinternet.com or maggiebrizzi@yahoo.co.uk http://www.weekofprayerforworldpeace.com
19 October: CND AGM and Policy Conference. For full details, including registration, please visit https://cnduk.org/cnd-conference-2019/
20 October: CND & IPB Conference: 21st century security – challenges and solutions. CND will host the Triennial Congress of the International Peace Bureau. Free and all welcome. St Thomas’ Hospital, London, opposite the Houses of Parliament. enquiries@cnduk.org, or phone 0207 700 2393.
24 – 30 October: UN Disarmament Week. The annual observance of Disarmament Week begins on the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, was called for to highlight the danger of the arms race, propagate the need for its cessation and increase public understanding of the urgent tasks of disarmament. http://www.un.org/en/events/disarmamentweek/
30 October: UN, Great Powers And World Peace. Uniting for Peace public meeting. Attlee’s Suite, Portcullis House, 1 Parliament Street, Westminster SW1A 2JR. Please arrive 30 minutes early to go through the security. vijay@vmpeace.org www.unitingforpeace.com
2 November: Primed for War. Movement for the Abolition of War Annual Remembrance lecture. Speaker will be Ben Griffin of Veterans for Peace. 2pm, Bloomsbury Baptist Church, 235 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8EP. MAW’s AGM will be in the morning at 11am. www.abolishwar.org.uk
3 December: No to Trump, No to NATO. Donald Trump is set to visit London in December for the next NATO Heads of State summit. The summit will be a crucial opportunity for our movement to oppose Trump’s nuclear warmongering and interventionist agenda. enquiries@cnduk.org 020 7700 2393 https://cnduk.org/events/no-to-trump-no-to-nato-london-demonstration/
For more UK nuclear disarmament events see: http://www.cnduk.org
International Events
5 – 6 October: No War 2019: Pathways to Peace. World BEYOND War’s fourth annual global conference on the abolition of war. Includes a rally on the 6th at Shannon Airport, where U.S. military forces routinely pass through in violation of Irish neutrality.
9 to 6:30 Saturday October 5th, and 9 to 2:15 Sunday October 6th, followed by 3:00 to 5:00 rally and tour at Shannon Airport. Great National South Court Hotel Raheen Roundabout, Raheen, Limerick, V94 E77X. https://worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2019/
