Tuesday 24 February from 5:00 to 7:00pm
by the fountains on Broad Quay / Canon's Road (near the city centre ferry landing).
This will be a sombre event, joining exiled Tibetans in remembering those who have died under Chinese rule. read full story / add a comment

In just a matter of days, local people in Bristol have raised money and bought an ambulance for Gaza. It will be loaded with practical aid and will set off from Bristol THIS FRIDAY. It will be driven by a local lorry driver from Fishponds. This is now the second vehicle to leave Bristol for Gaza. read full story / add a comment

In just a matter of days, local people in Bristol have raised money and bought an ambulance for Gaza. It will be loaded with practical aid and will set off from Bristol THIS FRIDAY. It will be driven by a local lorry driver from Fishponds. This is now the second vehicle to leave Bristol for Gaza. read full story / add a comment

Yesterday in Brighton magistrate's court defendants in the EDO Decommissioners Case
had charges of Burglary dropped and replaced with Conspiracy To Cause Criminal Damage. read full story / add a comment

Sadly the bad weather meant that Mid-Somerset CND Peace Group had to cancel their Peace Gig in Glastonbury on Feb 6th, but the good news is that they will not only re-schedule a big gig for later in the year but in the meantime they are putting on a scaled down version at their social event in Wells on Monday March the 2nd. read full story / add a comment

VIGILS continue on the Centre
EVERY Weekday 5-6
AND Saturdays 3-4
Very important to continue the support for the vigils as they are a natural meeting space for new people and activists, a chance to exchange news, be visible to the public, and for leafleting for events. If everyone commits for just one day per week we can continue a viable presence for Gaza in out City. Please collect email addresses of other people who would like to receive these mailings or ask them to contact Bristol.Nakba60@yahoo.co.uk direct to be added to the list. read full story / add a comment

VIGILS continue on the Centre
EVERY Weekday 5-6
AND Saturdays 3-4
Very important to continue the support for the vigils as they are a natural meeting space for new people and activists, a chance to exchange news, be visible to the public, and for leafleting for events. If everyone commits for just one day per week we can continue a viable presence for Gaza in out City. Please collect email addresses of other people who would like to receive these mailings or ask them to contact Bristol.Nakba60@yahoo.co.uk direct to be added to the list.

FRIDAY 20th Feb
PEACE IN THE HOLYLAND?
7.30pm Horfield Quaker Meeting House,
300 Gloucester Road, BRISTOL
Eye witness accounts of a recent visit to Nazareth,
Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Speakers: Candia Barman, Eddy Knasel.
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VIGILS continue on the Centre
EVERY Weekday 5-6
AND Saturdays 3-4
Very important to continue the support for the vigils as they are a natural meeting space for new people and activists, a chance to exchange news, be visible to the public, and for leafleting for events. If everyone commits for just one day per week we can continue a viable presence for Gaza in out City. Please collect email addresses of other people who would like to receive these mailings or ask them to contact Bristol.Nakba60@yahoo.co.uk direct to be added to the list.

THURSDAY 19th Feb
7.30pm at “The Space” Lansdown Road. STROUD
(Venue is immediately below the church - use Church street car park, free after 6.0pm)
Intro Jennifer Oldershaw Friends of Sabeel www.friendsofsabeel.org.uk
Prof Mike Cushman, JFJFP Jews for Justice for Palestine & PACBI-BRICUP,
Recent voyage of peace boats to Gaza
Dr Chris Burns-Cox – regular medical visitor to Gaza
What we must/can do to help
Film: 'Bethlehem - Hidden From 'View
Refreshments & Discussion
MAP
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Transport may be arranged from Bristol - Contact for details
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VIGILS continue on the Centre
EVERY Weekday 5-6
AND Saturdays 3-4
Very important to continue the support for the vigils as they are a natural meeting space for new people and activists, a chance to exchange news, be visible to the public, and for leafleting for events. If everyone commits for just one day per week we can continue a viable presence for Gaza in out City. Please collect email addresses of other people who would like to receive these mailings or ask them to contact Bristol.Nakba60@yahoo.co.uk direct to be added to the list.

WEDNESDAY 18th Feb
8pm Quaker House, York St Bath
WITNESSING REALITY IN PALESTINE
Talk by Judith Hammond EAPPI
Hosted by Bath Stop-War-Campaign
FFI 07505 260666 or email judithhammond@live.co.uk

ALSO

WEDNESDAY 18th Feb
Showing of the Ed Hill film RETURN TO PALESTINE
At Hinton Charterhouse Memorial Hall.
The village is just 5miles south of Bath off A36
Plus discussion led by recent visitors to Palestine
Time 7.30pm
Stalls & Refreshments.
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Transport may be arranged from Bristol - Contact for details

ALSO

WEDNESDAY 18th February
7.30pm in Cheltenham.
Friends Meeting House, Warwick Place (off Portland Street ), Cheltenham, GL52 2NP.
Talk followed by questions and discussion.
Human security in a threatened world by Dr Tony Kempster,
Vice President of the International Peace Bureau’
We face threats from resource depletion, climate change, militarization, and marginalisation of the global majority. Information and displays from relevant organizations.
Tea and coffee at the end.
All welcome.
Collection.
Organised by Cheltenham Action for Peace.
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VIGILS continue on the Centre
EVERY Weekday 5-6
AND Saturdays 3-4
Very important to continue the support for the vigils as they are a natural meeting space for new people and activists, a chance to exchange news, be visible to the public, and for leafleting for events. If everyone commits for just one day per week we can continue a viable presence for Gaza in out City. Please collect email addresses of other people who would like to receive these mailings or ask them to contact Bristol.Nakba60@yahoo.co.uk direct to be added to the list.

TUESDAY 17th Feb
7pm at Bridge House, Stallard Street, Trowbridge
WITNESSING REALITY IN PALESTINE
Talk by Judith Hammond EAPPI
Joint West Wiltshire Interfaith & Amnesty Meeting
FFI 07505 260666 or email judithhammond@live.co.uk read full story / add a comment

On Wednesday 18th February we are showing the film Occupation 101 (which has won ten awards - www.occupation101.com) at the lovely Miss Peapod's in Penryn.
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On Friday February 13th the local contingent of the 'Viva Palestina!' convoy leaves St Marks Road Mosque, Bristol. The full convoy of aid will be leaving London for Gaza on Saturday 14 February. There are over 100 vehicles in the convoy, including a fire engine, ambulances, trucks and a boat. read full story / add a comment

On Friday February 13th the local contingent of the 'Viva Palestina!' convoy leaves St Marks Road Mosque, Bristol. The full convoy of aid will be leaving London for Gaza on Saturday 14 February. There are over 100 vehicles in the convoy, including a fire engine, ambulances, trucks and a boat.
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Hey everyone, we’ll be meeting next Wednesday 11th Feb at 8pm at Jacobs Ladder. Among other things we’ll be discussing: read full story / add a comment

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Spotted on Friday 30th January, walking down Park Street in the direction of the Centre - two young women handing out postcard/fliers and carrying a cheaply made sign saying MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. read full story / add a comment

Perhaps part of the reason Lloyds don't want to send money to Gaza might be because they are sending arms top Israel.
Smash Lloyds
Smash Raytheon
Smash EDO (whats left of it!!!)
Research from
http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-managemen....html read full story / add a comment

DEMONSTRATION: SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF GAZA
DATE: Saturday 7th February
TIME 1.00pm

ASSEMBLE: Stapleton Road, Railway Bridge – junction with Berwick Road
MAP: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=bs5+6nq&countryCode=GB

March to The Centre for a rally with speakers

CALLED BY: Bristol Mosques, Bristol Stop The War Coalition, Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign

HOW TO GET THERE:
Buses from The Centre – 48, 49, 24, 25 & 4
Trains to Stapleton Road on Severn Beach line
Timetable: http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Documents/Custom/Bri...8.pdf read full story / add a comment

DATE: Saturday 7th February
TIME 1.00pm

ASSEMBLE: Stapleton Road, Railway Bridge – junction with Berwick Road
MAP: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=bs5+6nq&countryCode=GB

March to The Centre for a rally with speakers

CALLED BY: Bristol Mosques, Bristol Stop The War Coalition, Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign

HOW TO GET THERE:
Buses from The Centre – 48, 49, 24, 25 & 4
Trains to Stapleton Road on Severn Beach line
Timetable: http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Documents/Custom/Bri...8.pdf read full story / add a comment

Bristol is a major arms producer - are we going to allow this to continue? read full story / add a comment