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| Ist | EU Presidency/Slovenia | http://www.eu2008.si/info/en/index.html, http://www.eu2008.si/en, http://www.euractiv.com/en/future-eu/slovenian-presidency-brief/article-169164?Ref=RSS http://www.euractiv.com/en/climate-change |
| 1st | Japan assumes G8 Presidency | http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/economy/summit/2008/index.html, http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/12/388320.html, http://linux7.sanpal.co.jp/no-g8 |
| 3rd | Bristol Stop the War Coalition meeting | 7.00pm to 8.30pm TGWU/Unite Offices, Transport House, Victoria Street, BRISTOL, BS1 6AY, https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/bristolstopthewarcoalition |
| 2-4th | Oxford Farming Conference | http://www.ofc.org.uk |
| 7th | UK Parliament returns | |
| 8th | Love Music Hate Racism | 8pm, Oppo music Bar, Park St/Ave. Mainly local bands in this free to enter musical event. The intimate cafe setting and central location should make for a quality evening. lmhrbristol@yahoo.co.uk |
| 8th | Bristol FT Network meeting | College House, bottom of Park St, next to the small Co-op opposite College Green 5-6.30pm ffi fosjen68@hotmail.com |
| 8th | FOE Meeting/AGM | 7.30pm, Redland Library, Whiteladies Road, Nr Clifton Down Shopping Centre ffi Jane Stevenson: info@bristolfoe.org.uk 0117 966 1639 |
| 15th | Bristol City Debate | State of the City' debate on January 15th 2008, 2pm. The meeting will be webcast live - and you can follow proceedings online at www.bristol.gov.uk/webcast |
| 15th | HIV and AIDS projects in Belize, | Bristol WDM AGM and talk 7.30 pm Parkway Methodist Church, Conduit Place, St Werburghs, BS2 9RU Fffi Barbara Charnock tel: 01275 462083 email: barb.charnock@btinternet.com |
| 19th | Fabian Conference | Imperial College, South Kensington, http://fabians.org.uk/events/new-year-conference-08 |
| 23rd- 27th | World Economic Forum | Davos http://www.weforum.org/en/index.htm |
| 23rd | Green Drinks | First
Bristol Green Drinks of 2008
6:30 to 9:30pm @ "Llandoger Trow", King Street, Old City,
Bristol,BS1 4ER. We meet in the side bar (go in the main door,
past the main bar to the back of the pub and turn right) http://www.greendrinks.org |
| 23rd | 'People like us'- Malawi Film | Première showing of Banthu Ngati Ise (People Like Us). Banthu Ngati Ise is the first ever HIV/AIDS awareness film to be produced in Chitumbuka, Two showings of the film as well as special open panel discussions after each screening (8.10pm & 9.40pm), featuring several special guests, to discuss issues around the fight against HIV/AIDS. http://www.temwa.org.uk http://microplex.cubecinema.com/cgi-bin/diary/programme.pl#3442 |
| 24th | BC Council Climate Change | Select Committee, 2pm see webcast http://www.bristol.public-i.tv/site Previous meeting: here |
| 24th | Return from Palestine |
Talk by Gaie Delap 7.30 pm Redland Quaker Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Bristol, BS6 6JE account of experiences as a volunteer with the olive cooperative Zaytoun on the West Bank. |
| 26th | World Social Forum day of action | http://www.wsf2008.net |
| 26-27th | Big Garden Birdwatch | http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch |
| 26th-2nd Feb | Week of Action on Bio Fuels | http://www.biofuelwatch.org.uk, Please sign Leicester FoE's petition calling for a change in UK Government policy, at: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Biofuel-caution See Film Lost in Palm Oil |
| 27th | World Holocaust Day | http://www.hmd.org.uk |
| 28th | Bath Oxfam Group Meeting | 7.30pm The Rummer, Pulteney Bridge ffi oxfambath@yahoo.co.uk |
| 29th | Sir David King, | How to Tackle Global Warming and Still Keep the Lights on' British Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, 18.00-19.30, Council House, College Green, Bristol, Free email: http://www.ideasfestival.co.uk David King Profile + He also criticises Greens see their response: Letters + "Is science the answer?" Debate |
| 31st | West of England Friends of the Earth |
6pm, The Cornubia pub, off Victoria Street, Bristol A networking meeting for anyone campaigning in the former Avon area. Subjects likely to be on the agenda are: BIA expansion, Transport, Waste Ffi contact Jane Stevenson: janestevenson@madasafish.com |
| 2nd | World Wetlands Day | http://www.wildlifetrusts.org, www.wwt.org.uk |
| 5th | Bristol FT Network meeting | 5.15 – 6.45 at Brunel House, (Behind Council House) jenny@bristolfairtradenetwork.org.uk 0117 922 4916 or M: 07970 878337 |
| 5th | Bristol to Bath Cyclepath under threat! | The
West of England Partnership, composed of local Councillors, are submitting
plans to Whitehall for funding to use it for a rapid transit bus route
from Emerson's Green to Ashton Vale, one of three in the scheme. The Bath end
of the path is under similar threat. |
| 6th | Breaking the Silence | A
new play about the environmentalist Rachel Carson Circomedia,
Portland Square, St Pauls, Bristol 7.30pm,Tickets available from 7
Generations, Picton Street, Montpelier, 0845 330 3934 Earthbound,
Abbotsford Rd, Cotham, 0117 904 2260 |
| 7th | Fairtrade Universities Conference | Derby university http://www.peopleandplanet.org/unicon |
| Feb 7th –18th | UK Parliament half- term | |
| 9th | G8 Finance Ministers, | http://www.g7.utoronto.ca |
| 9th | Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility South West Group | Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility South West Group Launch Meeting, Woodlands Christian Centre Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2AA10:30 for 11:00 to 4:00 Please bring a packed lunchTea and coffee provided. For a printable map go to http://www.multimap.com/maps/?&hloc=GB|BS82AD http://www.eccr.org.uk, ffi jon_seagrave@yahoo.co.uk |
| 14th | I Count Valentine's Action | Have I told you...I Count Valentines Card. An e-Valentine card for you to send to your MP telling him or her just how much you care http://www.icount.org.uk/get_involved/384.asp http://www.icount.org.uk/groupsmap, |
| 14th | Spread the love! |
An Ethical Valentine! http://www.dfid.gov.uk/myethicalvalentine, http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/ethicalliving/2008/02/five_ways_to_keep_valentines_d.html, http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/feb/10/ethicalliving.consumeraffairs |
| 14th-16th | Unison Women's Conference | Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate. |
| 14th-17th | Green Party Spring Conference | Reading Town Hall http://www.greenparty.org.uk/nextconference |
| 15th | 11th Hour Film on release | Leonardo DiCaprio-produced, written and fronted environmental documentary, goes on general release http://www.11thhouraction.com See Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IBG2V98IBY http://www.leonardodicaprio.com http://wip.warnerbros.com/11thhour |
| 17th | Muhammad Yunus, | Muhammad Yunus, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh will be speaking in Bristol on Sunday, lunchtime talk (1pm) at St. Georges concert hall. off Park St. Welcome and honour one of the world's great visionaries. Tickets are £6 (£4 concs) and can be booked http://bethechange.org.uk or via St Georges |
| 19th | Climate change what Bristol Council can do |
Tackling
climate change is a matter of social justice.
Dr
Dennis Brown – Chair - Climate Change Select C’ttee Charlie Bolton – Member - Climate Change Select C’ttee Derek Pickup – Exec. Member, Children and Young People 7.30 pm Unitarian Meeting House, Surrey Lodge, Brunswick Square, Bristol NS2 8PE, For more details contact: Graham Davey – 0117 909 3491 or Barbara Charnock 01275 462083 |
| 16th-21st | Nest Box week | Help conserve bird life locally http://www.bto.org/index.htm, http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/doonething/quick/nest_box.shtml Make your Garden Bird Friendly. Download guides: http://www.english-nature.org.uk/nature_in_the_garden, http://www.naturescalendar.org.uk, http://www.bbc.co.uk/naturescalendar |
| 20th | Asylum Monologues | Personal Testimonies of Asylum Seekers in UK 6.30 pm Wickham Theatre, Cantocks Close http://www.iceandfire.co.uk/actorsforrefugeees, http://www.asylumbristol.org.uk |
| 20th | Meeting on GM | Emma HOCKRIDGE [Soil Association] will give a presentation on the 'proven' health impacts - it is intended to lead to action, most likely pressure on MPs and MEPs. Organised by Bristol Greenpeace and Gentix groups, 7:30pm Victoria Methodist Church, Whiteladies Road |
| 21st | Environment & health annual conference | Annual Conference jointly organised by Environmental Protection UK (SW) and UWE on Thursday, 21 February at the Watershed, Bristol. The conference will focus on Environment and Health policy and research. For more details and to book see www.uwe.ac.uk/aqm/latestnews.html |
| 21st | Environmental/Social
justice issues in the developing world two talks on energy and clean water |
Sustainability in the Developing World - starts at 5.10pm. http://www.ewb-placements.org.uk/node/3301 Water Aid - talk 6:30, http://www.wateraid.org/uk/get_involved/campaigns/take_action_now/6158.asp?dm_i=218816585, Engineering Department of the University of Bristol, Queens Building, University Walk, University of Bristol http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/maps/precinct.html |
| 23rd | Medsin Campaigns Day |
University
of Bristol Union 1pm This day of workshops and talks will encourage people
in the Medsin network and wider student body to engage in campaigning,
whilst also developing people’s abilities to campaign more effectively
and efficiently contact
Jonny Currie tel: 0791 756 43 43 email: jonny.currie@gmail.com |
| 24th | Earth Film & Intro | BBC Earth. This one-off screening of Earth will be introduced by BBC Natural History Unit Producer, Paul Appleby. 3.10 pm 0117 927 6444 info@watershed.co.uk info: Watershed |
| 25th-7th March | UN Commission on status of women | http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/52sess.htm |
| 25th Feb- | Fairtrade Fortnight Launch event! Download Programme of events |
A
coffee producer from Nicaragua will be coming for the entire fortnight
visiting schools and speaking at key events. http://www.bristolfairtradenetwork.org.uk http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved_fairtrade_fortnight.htm, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade contact jenny@bristolfairtradenetwork.org.uk 0117 922 4916 or M: 07970 878337 or in Bath see http://www.bathfairtrade.org New
FT Directory 2008
available free
with Venue magazine and many outlets throughout Bristol |
| Watch out for Fairtrade Woman | Join the FT Woman challenge! http://www.myspace.com/fairtradewoman, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7510550558 See the Video ! | |
| 25th-9th March | FT Art Wall/Exhibition | CREATE Centre. Display of childrens' art from Easton & Cabot School, St Pauls starts at 11 a.m. The artist is Neil Bonnet. Mayor is opening the exhibition Exhibition Continues thro' Fortnight jenny@bristolfairtradenetwork.org.uk 0117 922 4916 or M: 07970 878337 |
| 23-2nd March | Bath Literature Festival | Huge Range of speakers & topics http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk Food Issues: http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk/Food-and-Society.html, Environment: http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk/environmental-issues.html World Today: http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk/The-World-Today.html |
| 27th | Bath Launch of FTF | 11am Launch of the 2008 Fairtrade Directory with Harriet Lamb Director of the FTF and Marta Rodriguez, a Nicaraguan Coffee producer and enjoy a free cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee and a slice of cake St Michaels Church, Broad St. Other events during Fairtrade Fortnight can be found on www.greenbath.org |
| 27th | Fighting the Banana wars | Harriet Lamb on Fairtrade in Bath 1-2pm http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk/e3-fairtrade-harriet-lamb.html |
| 27th | 'Lessons From Bali' | Talk by John Davidson OBE, 4pm in MR4 of the Students union (go up to the fourth floor on the shop-side of the union, then walk to the end of the corridor and turn left - big 'L'-shaped room U8 Local: www.bristolu8.wordpress.com Cross-Society Calendar: www.bristolidu.blogspot.com U8 Global: www.u8development.com |
| 27th | Energy Saving Day | To highlight the potential for energy saving in a typical 24 hrs, Britons will be asked to "leave it off" by a campaign showing the link between energy use and climate change. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/science/nature/7209817.stm, http://www.e-day.org.uk, UK top waster http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6075794.stm |
| 27th | FanFare for FT | 7.30pm. Schools Concert, Colston Hall, Bristol + FT Market. Tickets are £5 and £3 jenny@bristolfairtradenetwork.org.uk 0117 922 4916 or M: 07970 878337 |
| 27th | The
Great African Scandal tour, Bristol |
Broadcaster and theologian Robert Beckford Beckford publicise the issue of unfair economic policies crippling African development, 7pm: The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads http://www.christianaid.org.uk/stoppoverty/trade/stories/the_GAS_tour/The_Great_African_Scandal_Tour.aspx |
| 29th | LA Climate Conference | Local Authority Conference- Local Action on Climate Change Conference, Fri, Central London www.capitaconferences.co.uk |
| 29th | BLACK GOLD Film | FT film Showing 8pm Training Suite, 4th floor of the Students Union KM Sullivan ks5791@bristol.ac.uk |
| 29th | Tony Juniper/Mark Lynas in Bath | Climate Debate http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk/environmental-issues.html |
| 29th | South West Observatory Annual Conference | South West Observatory Annual Conference: The Observatory’s 5th annual conference titled ‘South West Futures: economic prosperity, housing and climate change’ at the Thistle Hotel, Exeter, 9.30-16.00. Cost: £150/£100. For more details and to book (by 15 Feb) see www.swo.org.uk/conference08 |
| 29th | World against war |
Uncensored voices from the middle east’ - public Meeting Speakers: Ibrahim Mousawi, Editor Al Intiqad, Hezbollah's newspaper, Hassan Juma, President Iraqi Oil Workers Union John Rees, Stop the War and the Cairo Confere 7.30pm The Council House, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR ffi bristolstopwar@hotmail.com |
| 29th-2nd March | Labour Party Spring Conference | The ICC, Birmingham http://www.labour.org.uk/spring_conference_2008 |
| Ist | African Voices Conference |
10am-5.00pm, Bristol Council House, The 'African Voices and Global Justice' conference, organised by African Initiatives in collaboration with Africans in One, will be an exciting combination of speakers, films, presentations and workshops for the African diaspora and those interested in African ideas and alternatives. There are also crèche facilities for 12 under 5s. Registration is essential for both the event and the crèche. Please contact Val Bishop on val@african-initiatives.org.uk or on 0117 9150001 if you are interested in attendingFor more information africanvoices@african-initiatives.org.uk, download flyer |
| Ist | Bristol Latin American Forum 2008 |
Speakers, workshops on various themes, stalls, musical
performances, Latin food by the Kebele Social Centre, all day film show by
Cinema Klandestino. |
| 1st | Fairtrade Fiesta, Bath |
All day at the Abbey Courtyard. A fun-packed event with lots going on including free Fairtrade samples and the chance to make a Fairtrade pledge. For more info contact steve@faragherjones.com |
| 1st | Black Gold : A Film about Coffee and Trade | Broadlands School, 7pm + Fairtade Reception & coffee worker Martha Daniela Gonzales from Nicaragua, Black Gold traces one man's fight for a fair price.” http://www.blackgoldmovie.com/ Tickets are on sale from the Town Council office (price £7.50/£4.00 concessions) – tel: 0117 9868683. http://www.moretolife08.org.uk/events/140/ |
| 2nd | Sir David King in Bath | Climate Debate http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk/environmental-issues.html |
| 2nd | Mothers Day | http://www.unfpa.org/safemotherhood/mediakit, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother's_Day |
| 3rd | TAXidemy: | How
the global rich are stuffing the poor, From trade to tax
justice. Jenny Brown, a senior policy officer for Christian Aid
Bristol 7pm Multi- Faith Chaplaincy, 1 Woodland Road, BS8 1AU, ffi Will
Blatherwick,07888702438 |
| 3rd | ACTSA AGM | 7.30 pm YHA Princess Street, Bristol Tony Dykes, ACTSA's New Director to speak + Zimbabwean speaker ffi 0117 9719912 |
| 3rd | LA Conference | Becoming an ethical town: Fair-trade, plastic bags, etc –LA seminar http://www.lgiu.gov.uk/events-detail.jsp?&id=116&md=0§ion=events |
| 3rd | Dancing for Drugs |
University of Bristol Stop AIDS Society, Warehouse, 9.30pm-2am INDIE, ELECTRO, BREAKBEAT, DRUM & BASS see Flyer Tickets: £3 advance/ £4 door contact Sofia Nilsson, Bristol University Stop AIDS Society President, on sn5125@bristol.ac.uk |
| 4th | Fairtrade or Food Miles? | Bristol Debate 5.30 pm, City Church of St Stephen, Centre. ffi: Canon Tim Higgins city.canon@bristol-cathedral.co.uk 0117 929 4984 http://www.dfid.gov.uk/news/files/foodmiles.asp |
| 6th | World Book Day | http://www.worldbookday.com |
| 6th | Local to Regional Sustainability Forum | Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare To register for the event tel: 0117 900 1751 email info@sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk, www.sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk/projects/local_to_regional |
| 7-9th | Lib Dems Spring Conference: | Liverpool http://www.libdems.org.uk/conference |
| 8th | Fairtrade Fiesta, Bath |
All day at the Abbey Courtyard. A fun-packed event with lots going on including free Fairtrade samples and the chance to make a Fairtrade pledge. For more info contact steve@faragherjones.com |
| UK Arms Control review due | http://www.dti.gov.uk/europeandtrade/strategic-export-control, http://www.dti.gov.uk/europeandtrade/strategic-export-control/legislation/export-control-act-2002/review/index.html | |
| 8th | Music/Films/ FT Food | 6pm (Food Available)-9pm Nicaragua link and Action for Southern Africa stage a FT event to celebrate International Womens' day Folk House, Park St Red Notes choir Speakers @8pm - Susan Tande (Zimbabwe), Nelly Araujo (El Salvador), Marta Gonzalez (Nicaragua) and Felicity Butler ffi info@blinc.org.uk Download Flyer |
| 8th | Your
VSO |
Watershed 1pm-8pm Carolyn Whitwell, founder of the Bishopton Trading Company, on the impact of Fair Trade initiatives in developing communities. Jonathan Dimbleby will host the evening event with guests Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisper and The Rt Hon. Kerry McCarthy, MP for Bristol East who are both returned volunteers. Tickets are a suggested £20 donation. Book online/call 020 8780 7500 020 8780 7265 email: enquiry@vso.org.uk http://www.vso.org.uk/events/50th-watershed-bristol.asp#0 |
| 8th | International Womens' Day | http://www.internationalwomensday.com, Maternal Health http://www.unfpa.org/safemotherhood/mediakit, http://www.whiteribbonalliance.org, |
| 8th | Million Woman Rise |
National Rally, Central London, 12 noon @ Hyde Park then march to a gathering at Trafalgar Square, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5844587758 http://millionwomanrise.blogspot.com |
| 9th | FT Bus | Family Fun Day in Anchor Square. There will be Fairtrade goods and food as well as games and activities. 12-4pm There will be a fair-trade banana producer on the bus, probably from the Dominican Republic Bristol http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved_fairtrade_fortnight.htm jenny@bristolfairtradenetwork.org.uk 0117 922 4916 or M: 07970 878337 |
| 9th | Zimbabwe: Using the power of love to overcome the love of power. Bath |
Bath
Amnesty event Celebrating the courage of the‘Women of Zimbabwe
Arise’ (NGO)
With speakers Franco Henwood (AI UK Zimbabwe Co-ordinator) & Stella
Maravanyika (Zimbabwean Civil Society Activist) 3
- 5pm
Manvers Street Baptist Church, Manvers Street |
| 9th | FT Fortnight ends | http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved_fairtrade_fortnight.htm |
| 10th | Commonwealth Day | http://www.commonwealthday.co.uk |
| 12th | UK Budget | http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/budget/budget_08/bud_bud08_index.cfm |
| 14/14th | IMF/WB spring meetings | Washington http://www.imf.org, http://www.worldbank.org |
| 11th | Building Sustainable Communities: |
Local
Authorities and the Climate Change Bill Conference, Westminster,
London |
| 11th | SW Regional Fairtrade Network | 11am Planning meeting at Empire and Commonwealth Museum. jenny@bristolfairtradenetwork.org.uk 0117 922 4916 or M: 07970 878337 |
| 12-14th | TUC Womens' Conference | Eastbourne http://www.tuc.org.uk/equality/index.cfm?mins=389&minors=383 |
| 14th-16th | Sports relief | Harnesses the power and passion of sport to change lives for the better http://www2.sportrelief.com |
| 13-14th | EU Summit | Brussels http://www.eu2008.si/en/Meetings_Calendar/Dates/March/0313_EC.html |
| 14th | Conservative Party Spring Forum | http://www.NewcastleGateshead.com/meet |
| 15th | World Against War National Demonstration | This demonstration marks the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Coaches from Bristol leave Anchor Rd (opposite @Bristol) 8.15am Tickets are available from Booty 82 Colston St, Bristol BS1 5BB. Circle Books, 65 North St, Bristol, BS3 1ES.La Ruca, 89 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AS email: bristolstopwar@hotmail.com |
| 18th | Faith and the Environment |
A Muslim - Christian dialogue on saving the planet. Speakers: Omer Williams, Muslim Chaplain at Filton College, chair of Bristol Muslim Cultural Society, member of Bristol Multi-Faith Forum Jerry Barr, environmental activist, ex oil-company employee, member of the Methodist/United Reform Church 'Creation Challenge Team' 7-30 p.m. at Parkway Methodist Church, Conduit Place, Bristol BS2 9RU (off Mina Road, off junction 3 at the end of the M32). For more details contact Audrey Standhaft 0117 924 8407 or Barbara Charnock – 01275 462083 Flyer |
| 20th | Earth Day | March 21st, which is the Vernal Equinox. This is the moment when night and day are equal throughout the Earth - reminding us of Earth's beautiful systems of balance which humanity has partially upset and must restore. http://www.earthsite.org, http://www.earthday.net |
| 20th | Local to Global: | Eco-Schools,
Sustainability and the Climate Change Agenda. 9.15- 3.30 pm Bath
Spa University Professional
development day for primary and secondary teachers, governors and trainee
teachers
Jane Talbot Education Team
ENVOLVE Direct Dial: 01225 750921 www.envolve.co.uk
download flyer |
| World TB day | http://www.who.int/3by5/release/en, http://www.stoptb.org | |
| 29th | Earth hour Action | At 8pm on March 29, 2008, cities across the world will turn off their lights for just one hour - Earth Hour(tm) - to show that it's possible to take action on global warming. Sign up to Earth Hour visit www.earthhour.org and commit to turning off your lights on March 29 from 8pm to 9pm. We will send you all the information you need to make Earth Hour happen at home and at work (and to cut your energy bills in the long term). It's free to take part. http://www.earthhour.org/sign-up |
| 30th -5th April | I Count week of Action on Climate Change | I Count week of Action on Climate Bill Don't forget that there's a full set of resources to support campaigners to go and see their MP. See: http://icount.org.uk/get_involved/296.asp |
| 30th | Music & Fun night for Frankwater | Frankwater
fundraiser -The Golden Lion at 244 Gloucester Road in Bristol for an
evening of music and entertainment. It all starts at 5pm and goes on until
closing time. Door tax is £6. 0117
3700999 http://www.frankwater.com |
| Thro'April | Oxjam Music Festival | Local dates, National info http://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxjam, Sign up http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/fundraise/oxjam/index.php |
| Ist | Bristol FT Network | Meeting, 5.15-6.45 at Brunel House |
| Ist | 'Fossil fools day' Westminster lobby | Protest
about coal power plans on Fossil Fools Day. Meet at Parliament Square,
11am Lobby starts at 2pm.
12ft
cooling towers in Westminster, while people dressed in Jesters hats and
Gordon Brown masks will ‘burn’ a mock Climate Change Bill http://peopleandplanet.org/nonewcoal
More
information on Fossil Fool’s day, see www.fossilfoolsday.org
http://www.fossilfoolsday.org |
| 2nd | Children's Book Day | http://www.ibby.org, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Children's_Book_Day, http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/whatson/Annual.html |
