2 November
UNA MERTON
UNA Merton will hold a series of discussions on ‘A stronger UN for a better world – focus on disarmament’. This session will aim to give an overview of the subject. This event will take place from 7.30pm to 9pm at Flat 11, Wilberforce House, 119 Worple Road, London SW20 8ET.
Contact: Alison Williams on 020 8944 0574 or alisonwilliams36@tiscali.co.uk
3 November
UNA SHROPSHIRE
UNA Shropshire branch will host a talk by Bishop Richard Harries entitled ‘Issues of war and peace’. This event will start between 7pm and 7.30pm at United Reformed Church, Church Stretton SY6. Tickets (£4) need to be booked in advance.
Contact: 01694 724 647.
7 November
UNA TYNEDALE
UNA Tynedale will take part in a multi-faith peace vigil at St Mary's Centre, Hexham, Hencotes, Northumberland, NE46 from 11am to 1pm.
Contact: Les Ashworth on 01661 842 675 or les.ashworth@virgin.net
8 November
UNA TYNEDALE
UNA Tynedale will take part in the Remembrance Day parade to remember all who have died or been injured in war, especially those in the service of the United Nations. The parade commences at 10.30am at Prudhoe, Northumberland.
Contact: Les Ashworth on 01661 842 675 or les.ashworth@virgin.net
8 November
UNA NOTTINGHAM
UNA Nottingham branch will hold a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday in honour of the United Nations peacekeepers who have lost their lives. This event will take place at 11am at the Memorial Gardens, Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 2JY.
Contact: Laila Shahrokhshahi on lailasophia@hotmail.com
9 November
UNA GLOUCESTERSHIRE RURAL
The branch will celebrate the UN International Year of Natural Fibres by visiting two mills in the Stroud area. This event will take place from 10am. Numbers are limited so bookings (£5 including all transport) will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact: Terry Eldridge, Branch Treasurer, on 01453 835047 or terry@eldridge.clara.co.uk
9 November
UNA MERTON
UNA Merton will hold a series of discussions on ‘A stronger UN for a better world – focus on disarmament’. The second session will focus on the arms trade. This event will take place from 7.30pm to 9pm at Flat 11, Wilberforce House, 119 Worple Road, London SW20 8ET.
Contact: Alison Williams on 020 8944 0574 or alisonwilliams36@tiscali.co.uk
10 November
UNA TUNBRIDGE WELLS
UNA Tunbridge Wells will host a talk on 'Global challenges – local solutions' reviewing the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers living in the UK. The talk will be given by representatives of Refugee Action, an independent national charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum, and will be followed by short films and a discussion. This event will take place at 7.30pm at Grosvenor Hall, St. John's Church, St. John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells.
Contact: Jane Macnaghten on macnag@btinternet.com
11 November
UNA SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT
The branch will hold the annual round of the Strachan Trophy Schools Quiz. Members are heartily invited to this competition for local secondary schools to encourage links with schools and young people. This event will take place from 7.30pm at Helena Romanes School, Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2AU.
Contact: Francis Deutsch on francis.deutsch@ntlworld.com
12 November
UNA EASTBOURNE
UNA Eastbourne is hosting a talk by Sir Richard Jolly on ‘UN ideas that changed the world’. The event will be held from 7pm to 9pm in the theatre at Park College campus of Sussex Downs College, King's Drive, Eastbourne BN21 2UN. Ticket requests for the limited seats can be made using the following details.
Contact: Ian Elgie on Ian.Elgie@sussexdowns.ac.uk or 01323 637 111 (daytime)
12 November
UNA TYNEDALE
UNA Tynedale will hold a members' meeting at the Quaker Meeting House, Branch End, Stocksfield, at 2pm. The speaker is Ineke Gijsbers who will talk about her experience as a delegate to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development in New York in 2008 and 2009.
Contact: Les Ashworth on 01661 842 675 or les.ashworth@virgin.net
14 November
UNA LONDON & SOUTH-EAST REGION
UNA London & South-East Region will hold its annual general meeting at 1.30pm at the Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. Space is limited, so please make sure you book your place in advance using the following details.
Contact: Wendy Higgs on wendy-higgs@hotmail.co.uk or 07751 297291 or 0208 318 1050
15 November
UNA CORNWALL
UNA Cornwall together with Truro Cathedral will hold an inter-faith celebration between 2pm and 4pm at The Chapter House, Truro Cathedral, 14 St Mary’s Street, Truro TR1 2AF.
Contact: the Branch Secretary on 01726 67117
16 November
UNA BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH
In the run-up to the Copenhagen climate change summit, UNA Blackheath & Greenwich will be screening the film ‘The Age of Stupid’ with refreshments, followed by a discussion on climate change. This event will take place at 7.30pm at The Old Bakehouse, Bennett Park, Blackheath (opposite the station). All welcome.
Contact: Neville Grant on 020 8858 8489
16 November
UNA MERTON
UNA Merton will hold a series of discussions on ‘A stronger UN for a better world – focus on disarmament’. This session will focus on campaigns and coalitions. This event will take place from 7.30pm to 9pm at Flat 11, Wilberforce House, 119 Worple Road, London SW20 8ET.
Contact: Alison Williams on 020 8944 0574 or alisonwilliams36@tiscali.co.uk
18 November
UNA CORNWALL
UNA Cornwall has organised transport to take members to The Caradon Lecture on Pakistan at the University of Plymouth. The minibus will pick up members at approximately 6pm at Lostwithiel main carpark and is scheduled to return around 11pm. To book a seat or if you are travelling separately, please contact UNA Cornwall’s branch secretary.
Contact: the Branch Secretary on 01726 67117
19 November
UNA WESTMINSTER
UNA Westminster will hold its annual ‘We The Peoples' film festival at various locations across London including the British Film Institute (BFI). The theme this year is promoting the three pillars of freedom - the freedom form want, fredom from fear and freedom to live in dignity. The festival features contributions from development agencies, UN agencies, international filmmakers, policy makers and think tanks. An unmissable event for those who want to find out more about the United Nations and international development.
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20 November
UNA GLOUCESTERSHIRE RURAL
The branch will host an address by David Drew MP entitled 'The United Nations - trying to secure peace in a violent world' followed by a Q&A session. This event will take place at 2pm at the Thomas Keble School, Eastcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 7DY.
Contact: Chris Dickenson on 01242 870260 or grb.una-uk@live.com
21 November
UNA HARPENDEN
UNA Harpenden will be holding an evening of operatic highlights to be performed by the St Albans Chamber Opera in the Great Drawing Room, Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ. The event will start at 8pm and tickets, priced £17.50, can be obtained from Suheil Shahryar.
Contact: Suheil Shahryar on 01582 713550 or suheil.shahryar@btinternet.com
21 November
UNA BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH
UNA Blackheath & Greenwich together with 'Greenwich Social Network' will hold a series of meetings with refugees from 10.30am to 1pm at The Boys Brigade Hall, Reynolds Place, SE3 7TH near the British Oak.
Contact: 020 8318 1050
21 November
UNA LYMINGTON
UNA Lymington will be holding a meeting on 'The credit crunch and the UN' with speaker the Rt Hon. Vince Cable MP (deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats). This event will take place from 2pm to 4pm at Lymington Community Centre, New Street, Lymington, Hants SO41 9BQ.
Contact: Patricia de Mowbray on Patricia@radioactive.org.uk
23-30 November
UNA WESTMINSTER
UNA Westminster will hold its annual ‘We The Peoples' film festival at various locations across London, including the British Film Institute (BFI). The theme this year is promoting the three pillars of freedom - the freedom form want, fredom from fear and freedom to live in dignity. The festival features contributions from development agencies, UN agencies, international filmmakers, policy makers and think tanks. An unmissable event for those who want to find out more about the United Nations and international development.
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23 November
UNA MERTON
UNA Merton will hold a series of discussions on ‘A stronger UN for a better world – focus on disarmament’. This session will focus on giving an overview on nuclear issues. This event will take place from 7.30pm to 9pm at Flat 11, Wilberforce House, 119 Worple Road, London SW20 8ET.
Contact: Alison Williams on 020 8944 0574 or alisonwilliams36@tiscali.co.uk
24 November
UNA SOUTH EAST BERKSHIRE
UNA South East Berkshire and partner Wokingham Green Care Farm Initiative are holding a talk entitled ‘Food security for the 21st century – why Britain needs a plan’ with speaker Patrick Holden, Director of the Soil Association. This event will take place from 6.30pm to 9pm at the Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS. Tickets, including refreshments, are available from the Town Hall Information Centre Wokingham.
Contact: Olwen Fordham on 01344 421 912
24 November
UNA WESTMINSTER
UNA Westminster will hold its annual general meeting followed by a public lecture entitled ‘Women, peace and research global monitoring checklist, with special reference to Nepal and Northern Ireland’. The meeting will be chaired by Lord Dholakia and speakers will include Charlotte Onslow, Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS); Lesley Abdela, Shevolution; and Irene Miskimmon, Northern Ireland Women's European Platform. This event will take place between 7pm and 9pm in Committee Room 3, House of Lords, Westminster, London SW1A 0PW.
Contact: Catherine Pluygers on catherinepluygers@hotmail.com
25 November
UNA SAFFRON WALDEN & DISTRICT
The branch will hold a lunchtime meeting with a talk by Stephen Willoughby entitled ‘The Challenge of Global Warming’. This event will take place from 1pm at the Friends Meeting House, 69 High Street CB10 1AA. Lunch will be available at 12.30pm upon request. To request lunch, please contact: Judith Effer on 01799 523 010.
Contact for all other information: Francis Deutsch on francis.deutsch@ntlworld.com
26 November
UNA EXETER & DISTRICT
The branch will host a public event on international affairs with chair Susan Matthew, formerly Principal Officer in the UN Peacekeeping Department, and a distinguished panel to discuss questions raised by local voluntary groups and members of the public. This event will take place from 7pm at the Central Library, Castle St Exeter EX4 3PQ.
Contact: Noel Harrower on 01935 271 731 or n.harrower@btinternet.com
26 November
UNA SHROPSHIRE
UNA Shropshire will host a talk by Tristan Price of Aberystwyth University entitled ‘Latest moves on non-proliferation’. The presentation will be followed by question and answer session and a short annual general meeting. This event will take place at 7pm at Methodist Hall, Watling Street South, Church Stretton, SY6 7BG.
Contact: Ruth Davies at 1 Central Avenue, Church Stretton SY6 6EE or on 01694 724 304
30 November
UNA NOTTINGHAM
The branch is organising a Model UN Security Council at Ashby School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DT.
Contact: Farnoosh Shahrokhshahi on farnoosh@hotmail.co.uk
30 November
UNA MERTON
UNA Merton will hold a series of discussions on ‘A stronger UN for a better world – focus on disarmament’. This session will focus on the draft nuclear convention. This event will take place from 7.30pm to 9pm at Flat 11, Wilberforce House, 119 Worple Road, London SW20 8ET.
Contact: Alison Williams on 020 8944 0574 or alisonwilliams36@tiscali.co.uk
DECEMBER
5 December
UNA CORNWALL
UNA Cornwall will host a pre-Christmas social and talk by Elizabeth Steadman entitled ‘China's children’. The event will take place from 3pm to 5pm at Elizabeth Steadman’s home at 2 Street Grace's Court, Probus.
Contact: the Branch Secretary on 01726 671 17
6 December
UNA SUNDERLAND
UNA Sunderland will hold its 21st annual vigil for human rights at 4pm at the Sunderland Minster High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3ET.
Contact: Ken Kay on 01913 886058 or kkay1@btinternet.com
8 December
UNA BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH
UNA Blackheath & Greenwich will hold a Christmas ‘Bring and Buy sale’ from 7pm to 9pm at 13 Glenluce Road, Westcombe Park, Blackheath SE3 7SD (near Westcombe Park Station/Blackheath Standard). Mince pies, fellowship, bargains and much more! All welcome. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.
Contact: Neville Grant on 0208 858 8489
12 December
UNA BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH
UNA Blackheath & Greenwich together with 'Greenwich Social Network' will hold a series of meetings with refugees from 10.30am to 1pm at The Boys Brigade Hall, Reynolds Place, SE3 7TH near the British Oak.
Contact: 020 8318 1050
