Meet Tibetan monk Jamyang Ketup and his brother monk, creators of sacred sand mandalas. Meet Behnaz, a Kurdish asylum seeker, who painted in instant coffee because no other materials were available to her. Meet many of the artists involved in the Celebrating Sanctuary exhibition at the Pierian Centre. A chance to meet these artists and find out how they deal with the issue of asylum! read full story / add a comment

UWE in chaos as language degrees secretly removed. read full story / add a comment

The Forgiveness Project is a charity that explores forgiveness, reconciliation and conflict resolution through real-life human experience. It aims to build a future free of conflict and violence by healing the wounds of the past. On Monday 15th June there is a free workshop at the Pierian Centre to introduce you to The Project’s work and allow you to explore themes of forgiveness.

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Confirmed bands so far include Ratface and Tracey Curtis read full story / add a comment

Up to 4000 women are trafficked into the UK each year. They are housed under our noses in cities, villages and towns everywhere. Children are particularly vulnerable – with traffickers easily able to spot and exploit their vulnerability. This criminal practice comes under the spotlight at a free Refugee Week workshop at the Pierian Centre on Thursday 18th June. read full story / add a comment

As part of its programme of cuts, and in contravention of its supposed "commitment" to widening participation, the University of the West of England and its Student Union are seeking to disadvantage some students by withdrawing much needed nursery provision at the St Matthias Campus. If you need help, don't go to UWE!! read full story / add a comment

You're invited to an evening with Sameboat – an evening of drama, food, music & dancing! read full story / add a comment

Information, discussion, and short films relating to the calais no border camp. read full story / add a comment

The Hungarian Uprising of 1956 provoked an overwhelming response from Soviet tanks, and led to over 2,500 civilian deaths. On Saturday 13th June the Pierian Centre screens two films that look back 50 years at the events that generated a wave of refugees, and at how those fugitives were treated when they sought sanctuary in Britain. read full story / add a comment

As part of their Spring Programme, this week sees another two Bristol Radical History events, both of which look at the legacy of one of Britain's most important radical thinkers: Thomas Paine. read full story / add a comment

Anti-fascists brave BNP stronghold to give out pastries read full story / add a comment

A new film about how a vegan diet saves your health,animals and the planet! More details here - http://adelicatebalance.com.au/

We will be showing the film at Kebele social center and vegan cafe after everyone has eaten their. read full story / add a comment

Bruce M. Hood is chair of the Cognitive Development Center in the Experimental Psychology Department at the University of Bristol. He was a research fellow at Cambridge and has been a visiting scientist at MIT and professor at Harvard. Hood has received many awards for his work in child development and cognitive neuroscience. His newest book is Supersense: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable. read full story / add a comment

Meetings are at 7pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at: Kebele, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton, Bristol. BS5 6JY read full story / add a comment

Natterjack and Bristol No Borders present a special night of music at The Plough, Easton, £5/4 suggested donations.
Local Hip Hop acts Clayton Blizzard, QELD supports Entartete Kunst, Drowning Dog & DJ Malatesta - anarchist hip hop from San Francisco on their European tour.
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A benefit for Calais No Border camp check out mobilising clip here No Borders Brighton: Calais No Border Camp Promo Video
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CHICKEN'S CALL (France), SPANNER, 2 SICK MONKEYS, June 12th, Queens Head‏ read full story / add a comment

This is a monthly newsreal produced from all the submissions that are received.
It goes out on cable TV in the states. As the moment it has become US centric. The editor is keen to get submissions from around the world.

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To tie in with the Anne Frank + You exhibition, the Pierian Centre is devoting its monthly Film Night to the Oscar-winning Czech film The Shop on Main Street. This darkly comic classic examines the responsibility of the little man for the big events of his times. read full story / add a comment

LEGACY: War Trauma across Generations. read full story / add a comment

BNP leaflets are being delivered door-to-door in parts of Clifton, possibly in a bid to recruit respectable, wealthy (and influential) fascists.
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