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Exhibitions: “Fight For Your Rights" and “Coming Home"
ON NOW at Weston Park Museum Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TP
“Fight For Your Rights" gives some of the stories of refugees in Sheffield and the support shown to them by Sheffield people, including pictures of the 3 day “Dignity Not Detention” march organised by SYMAAG in 2007. “Coming Home" is an exhibition about the return of Sheffield’s Yemeni steelworkers to their families in Yemen. Free entry.
Women's vigil
Sat 4 July 2009, 1-2.30pm at the War Memorial, Barker's Pool, Sheffield centre
Come and join Women in Black today. We are publicising the unequal representation of women in local and national politics in England and supporting the Fawcett Society's campaign to increase the number of women councillors. There is a draft letter for everyone to send to their local councillor with suggestions on how women's representation can be improved, as well as lots of interesting info.
One of Women in Black's main aims is justice : without gender equality there can be no justice.
Socialist Party - Sheffield branch meeting
Tue 7 July 2009, 7.30pm at the Old Queen's Head Pub, next to Sheffield bus station
Everyone welcome (not just members). Regular educational talk and activities held almost every Tuesday, to check call 07706 710041
Sheffield Campaign against Climate Change meeting (SCACC)
Tues 7 Jul 2009, 7.30-9.30pm at Highfield Library, London Road, Sheffield S2 4NF
SCACC organises days of action and demonstrations, petitions to Sheffield Council, supports related national and local campaigns and runs film shows and talks for local groups. The regular meeting is open to newcomers. (Note changed from 2nd Tuesday to 1st Tuesday this month due to holidays)
Sheffield Amnesty International meeting
Wed 8 July 2009, 7.30pm at The Quaker Meeting House on St James St. (near Sheffield Cathedral)
Sheffield Amnesty International meets monthly. Actions on human rights and updates from various campaigns.
Sheffield Amnesty website: http://sheffield.amnesty.org.uk
Sheffield Green Party members meeting
Wed 8 Jul 2009, 7.45pm at St Mary's Church and conference centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ
Sheffield Green Party meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are 7.45pm for 8pm, finishing at 10pm with a drink in a nearby pub afterwards.
Full details of how to join, policies and activities on website www.sheffieldgreenparty.org.uk
Lobbying Ed Miliband on climate justice
Sat 11 July 2009, 11.15am - 2.15pm, in Doncaster
In advance of the Copenhagen summit, perhaps the most critical gathering in human history, churches, schools and campaigners are lobbying Ed Miliband on 'Climate Justice - Creation Care : March, Celebrate and Have Your Say with Ed Miliband MP. Demand that developed countries cut domestic carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2050 and assist poorer countries to develop sustainably and adapt to climate change.'
Further details: Email Lindsey at Christian Aid Tel. 0113 2444764
Forum on Climate Change…
Mon 13 July 2009, 6.30-10pm at The Circle, Rockingham Lane, Sheffield
Following the exciting public forum in March there is another chance to explore what you think about climate change, and how we can act as communities of common interest, at a forum facilitated by Iona Fredenburgh, Gina Clayton and Mike Fitter, using Arny Mindell’s Process Work approach to explore conflicts and find wisdom and creativity. Entry by donation, all welcome.
Contact processworksheffield@blueyonder.co.uk or tel. Sheff. 272 4290.
Socialist Party - Sheffield branch meeting
Tue 14 July 2009, 7.30pm at the Old Queen's Head Pub, next to Sheffield bus station
Everyone welcome (not just members). Regular educational talk and activities held almost every Tuesday, to check call 07706 710041
Greenpeace meeting
Tue 14 July 2009, 8pm Red Lion, Charles St (Hub end) Sheffield S1 9ND
Monthly meeting of Greenpeace South Yorkshire group, held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For details of current activities see the Active Supporters newsletter published monthly in Greenpeace website
Sheffield railway station party and protest
Fri 17 Jul 2009, 5pm at Sheffield Railway Station
The footbridge is 7 years old and to mark the occasion Residents Against Station Closure (RASC) are having a birthday celebration to which you are invited. There will be a giant birthday cake, music and street theatre and, hopefully, a guest appearance from the man himself, the director of East Midlands Trains, Tim Shoveller! Hope you can come along and join in the fun.
RASC is the pressure group campaigning to stop new barriers at Sheffield Railway Station. The footbridge links communities and organisations on both sides of the station. Ticket barriers would prevent free access to the city centre or the tram stop behind the station.
Ride out on a Friday!
Fri 17 Jul 2009, starting 6.30pm at the top of Howard Street
Sheffield Friday Night Ride offers a monthly evening bike ride, the next is a 10 mile trip to visit sculptures, murals and installations in and around Sheffield. Their motto? “We have nothing to lose but our chains”!
See for more details www.sheffieldfridaynightride.org.uk
or text 07949 596702
World Development Movement (WDM) meeting
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 8-10pm, Bath Hotel, Victoria Street, Sheffield.
Very welcoming pub meetings held on the 3rd Monday of every month. A chance to debate and understand issues and generate creative ideas about how to change things. Not just talk but action and projects, at the moment focusing on trade issues.
Friends of the Earth General Meeting
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 8pm at the Red Deer pub, 18 Pitt Street, Sheffield, just off West Street (upstairs meeting room)
Friends of the Earth Sheffield Group - people from all walks of life who share a common concern for the state of the planet and a desire to do something about it. Membership of Sheffield Friends of the Earth is free if you subscribe to the electronic newsletter.
Sheffield Green Drinks
Tue 21 July 2009
A monthly social networking event for anyone in the Sheffield & South Yorkshire area interested in green issues and the environment. This month Retrofit Housing and Solar Active Workshop, see website for details.
Meet the Campers!
Tue 21 July 2009, 7pm at New Roots, Glossop Road, Sheffield
Climate Campers get together in Sheffield, if you’re interested in going to Climate Camp and want to find out more, pop along!
Info about Climate Camp on http://www.climatecamp.org.uk
Socialist Party - Sheffield branch meeting
Tue 21 July 2009, 7.30pm at the Old Queen's Head Pub, next to Sheffield bus station
Everyone welcome (not just members). Regular educational talk and activities held almost every Tuesday, to check call 07706 710041
Sheffield Vegetarian Group
Sat 25 Jul 2009, 10.45am-12.45pm at Blue Moon Cafe, St James Row near Sheffield Cathedral
The group meets on the last Saturday of each month. Phone to confirm: Jenni 07929 831866.
Socialist Party - Sheffield branch meeting
Tue 28 July 2009, 7.30pm at the Old Queen's Head Pub, next to Sheffield bus station
Everyone welcome (not just members). Regular educational talk and activities held almost every Tuesday, to check call 07706 710041
No2ID meeting
Wed 29 Jul 2009, 7.30pm at The Harlequin pub, 108 Nursery St. Sheffield S3 8GG (close to city centre)
NO2ID, campaigning on the threat to liberty and privacy posed by the rapid growth of the database state, of which "ID cards" are the most visible part. Don't be fooled by the recent government announcement, compulsory passports are no different from ID cards and should still be opposed.
The Sheffield group meets monthly. Everybody is welcome. The meeting room is upstairs, congregate in the bar before the meeting or ask the bar staff for directions.
Website: www.no2id.net
Sheffield email: sheffield@no2id.net
