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SUMMARY:Stop Trident\, Start at Barrow - 22nd March 2025
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 22nd March\, we will be travelling to Barrow to join the national march on the BAE Systems shipyards called by national CND. \nTrident is an immoral weapon of mass destruction. Each of the 4 Dreadnought class submarines being built in Barrow would have the capacity to carry multiple nuclear warheads\, each with 30 times the destructive power of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in August 1945. \nBarrow and its hinterland need diverse economic development providing secure employment for future generations\, not dependence on a single arms manufacturer like BAE Systems. The area needs investment in sustainable industries making better use of its skilled workers and heritage. \nTrident will cost hundreds of billions. In 2016\, it’s estimated lifetime cost was already £205\,000\,000\,0000. These are billions that could be spent on developing industries\, jobs and services needed to sustain towns like Barrow in the long-term and to free them from dependence on weapons production. \nBarrow’s role in the Trident programme makes it an obvious military target. Indeed\, we know from the North West Evening Mail (15th August 2024) that the Russian military has already rehearsed a scenario in which Barrow’s shipyard would be the main target in a nuclear attack on the UK. \nAccidents involving the meltdown of working nuclear-powered engines in the dock would result in the release of highly radioactive iodine\, leaving anyone exposed – especially children and unborn babies – at high risk of developing thyroid cancers. (Stable iodine tablets taken soon enough afterwards may counter this risk\, but\, the World Health Organisation tells us that they would “not protect against any other radioactive substances that may be released in the environment.”) \nIt is imperative that we make this demonstration as big as possible\, marking a new moment in bringing forth a campaign for justice\, peace and diversification. \nPlease arrive to Chorlton Street coach station in Central Manchester at 9.15am sharp. The coach will be setting off swiftly. Bring water and some lunch.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/stop-trident-start-at-barrow-22nd-march-2025/
LOCATION:Chorlton Coach Station\, Chorlton Coach Station\, Manchester\, M1 3JF
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Peace Not Weapons: The case for jobs diversification in Barrow 
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the upcoming Barrow demo will be the first National CND demo there since the 90s? \nJoin us for this webinar to discuss Barrow’s role in Britain’s nuclear weapons system\, and the case for jobs diversification in Barrow. This webinar forms part of the build up to a demonstration at the shipyard on March 22nd. Taking place on Wednesday 5th March @ 6pm via Zoom\, this webinar will feature guest speakers such as Khem Rogaly\, Common Wealth thinktank; Daniel Whittall\, Calderdale TUC; and Steve Schofield\, Independent Researcher. \nRegister here.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/webinar-peace-not-weapons-the-case-for-jobs-diversification-in-barrow/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND and Yorkshire CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T133000
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SUMMARY:Trailblazers: International Women's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:An exciting day designed to celebrate and learn about some of the forgotten heroines of Manchester\, including the annual Margaret Ashton lecture. This year\, Dr Charlotte Wildman of the University of Manchester celebrates the life of Shena Simon (1883 – 1972)\, a feminist pioneer in education\, housing and women’s rights. \nJoin us to celebrate Shena’s incredible achievements in the city of Manchester\, including stalls from some of our fantastic community partners\, a mini-exhibition on Shena’s life\, and a wonderful display of banners and craftwork from the Trailblazers! stitching group. \nA tour of the Mechanics Institute building\, famous for its own radical history\, will run at 1.30pm. Places for the tour is strictly limited\, and will be filled on a first come\, first served basis. \nComplementary teas and coffees will run throughout the day.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/trailblazers-international-womens-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Mechanics Institute\, 103 Princess Street\, Manchester\, M1 6DD
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Corbyn: In Conversation with Myriam François and Prof. Marion Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeremy Corbyn\, Myriam François & Prof. Marion Roberts for a special conversation\, focusing on the global arms trade\, the ongoing situation in Gaza and the release of the book\, Monstrous Anger of the Guns: How the Global Arms Trade is Ruining the World and What We Can Do About It. \nA 3-course meal will be provided during the evening. If you have any dietary requirements\, please email us prior to the event at info@thecorbynproject.com \nAll money raised to be donated to humanitarian aid for Gaza.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/jeremy-corbyn-in-conversation-with-myriam-francois-and-prof-marion-roberts/
LOCATION:CASTLEMERE BANQUETING HALL\, 8 CASTLEMERE STREET\, ROCHDALE\, OL11 3SW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Work for Peace Annual General Meeting - 25th January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Greater Manchester & District CND will be hosting our 2025 Annual General Meeting\, featuring Philip Gilligan (Coordinator of South Lakeland and Lancaster District CND and activist against BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness) to discuss why we will be marching against BAE Systems on Saturday March 22nd. We will also be carrying out our democratic duties as an organisation\, discussing motions and nominating officers and members of the GM&D CND Co-ordinating Group. We endeavour to have as broad a representation of experience and interest as possible in our organisation\, so do please consider standing for election at our AGM. \nThe AGM will take place on Saturday 25th January in Friends’ Meeting House (6 Mount St\, M2 5NS). The deadline for nominations\, motions and group reports is 6th January 2025. Please send to gmdcnd@gn.apc.org. The public meeting will begin at 2pm and the AGM will start at 3pm. \nAnybody who is a member of CND can attend the AGM. If you are not\, feel free to join the organisation\, or you can attend as a non-voting observer. We encourage anyone who is interested to stand for Co-ord and the associated roles. GM&D CND is a democratic organisation and we want as much experience as possible reflected in our leading bodies. \nSee you there!
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/work-for-peace-annual-general-meeting-25th-january-2025/
LOCATION:Central Manchester Quaker Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T150000
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SUMMARY:Missiles Out of Ukraine - Peace Now! Rally on Sat 7th Dec
DESCRIPTION:By allowing Ukraine to fire long range missiles into Russian territory\, the US and UK governments are recklessly escalating the war and bringing us to the brink of an all-out\, and possibly nuclear\, conflict. \nHundreds of thousands of people have already died in this bloody and unwinnable war. \nStop the War Coalition and CND have called a day of action to demand that the UK government withdraws its missiles from Ukraine and pushes for immediate peace talks. \nJoin us in St Peters Square\, Manchester for a rally and leafletting session on Saturday 7th December @ 3pm.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/missiles-out-of-ukraine-peace-now-rally-on-sat-7th-dec/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Square\, St. Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M1 5AN\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241130T160000
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SUMMARY:Peace and Craft Fair 2024 - Saturday 30th November
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday 30th November at the Birch Community Centre for live music\, a peace face\, plenty of jolly company\, and stalls selling artisan jewellery\, handmade felt critters\, calligraphy\, gorgeous glassware and olive oil from Palestine\, books\, bookmarks\, scrummy homemade cakes\, second hand CDs\, peace and green-friendly merchandise\, and lots more! Entry is free and the centre is fully accessible. \nWe have some spaces left for stalls so please get in touch with us on gmdcnd@gn.apc.org if you would like to book one\, and if you want to help promote the event\, then drop us an email and we can get some leaflets your way\, especially if you live near the community centre or in the Witherton area. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/peace-and-craft-fair-2024-saturday-30th-november/
LOCATION:Birch Community Centre\, Brighton Grove\, Manchester\, M14 5JT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241123T160000
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SUMMARY:Northern Peace Gathering (Autumn Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Greater Manchester & District CND and Yorkshire CND are hosting a gathering open to all Northern CND and peace groups. This is an opportunity to come together\, share skills and knowledge\, & discuss the challenges facing peace campaigners. \nTopics for discussion: \n\nTaking the fear out of direct action\nStop US nukes coming to Britain\nDon’t make bombs\, make the future!\n\nSome light freshments will be provided\, and we encourage attendees to bring a small vegetarian/vegan meal for the potluck. We also courage you to bring gluten-free items and list any allergens if bringing something for the potluck! \nGuest speakers TBC. \nBOOKING IS ESSENTIAL DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/northern-peace-gathering-autumn-edition/
LOCATION:East Street Arts\, St Mary's Lane\, Leeds\, LS9 7EH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND and Yorkshire CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T080000
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SUMMARY:Stop US nukes – national demonstration at Lakenheath - 2nd November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nCND is organising the next national demonstration at RAF Lakenheath in protest against US nuclear weapons returning to the base. \nSince April 2022\, there has been growing evidence that the US intends to use RAF Lakenheath as a major part of NATO’s nuclear weapons infrastructure in Europe. US budget documents show that the base’s weapons storage silos are being upgraded to store the new B61-12 guided nuclear bomb\, and new dormitory buildings are being built to house additional military personnel needed for any potential nuclear weapons mission. Washington also intends to double the amount of nuclear-capable F-35 aircraft it has stationed at Lakenheath to 54\, as part of efforts to increase its military presence in Europe. \nCND supporters have repeatedly protested at RAF Lakenheath and across the country since we first heard the news\, with recent actions including a peace camp and a day of action. We are also legally challenging development works at the base. \nUS nuclear weapons coming to Britain make us all a target in any nuclear war. This is a national issue – we want everyone to understand what a nuclear attack would mean for them. \nIf you would like to join GMD CND in travelling down to the demonstration\, let us know by sending us an email on gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/stop-us-nukes-national-demonstration-at-lakenheath-2nd-november-2024/
LOCATION:RAF Lakenheath\, Chester St\, Lakenheath\, IP27 9PS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T170000
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SUMMARY:‘A new agenda for peace and justice: its time is now’ – CND conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of analysis\, debate\, and planning for action – more information to follow. \nThe conference will be followed by a reception marking Kate Hudson’s retirement as General Secretary.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/a-new-agenda-for-peace-and-justice-its-time-is-now-cnd-conference/
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SUMMARY:CND AGM and Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to welcoming CND members to the 2024 national AGM and Policy Conference\, taking place online on Saturday 5 October\, where you decide the direction and leadership of CND for the year ahead. \nAt the AGM we review what CND has done centrally in the past year and review the budget for the coming year. At the Policy Conference\, we debate and decide on the pressing matters facing the campaign and how we should respond to developments in Britain and the world\, which in turn sets the agenda for the work of the CND staff in the year ahead. \nClick here for more information \nAttendance is free of charge\, but registration is essential. \n \nFor any queries please contact the national CND office on 020 7700 2393 or email conference@cnduk.org
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/cnd-agm-and-policy-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241003T210000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of 'Threads' and Q&A with Guest Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Forty years ago in 1984\, Mick Jackson’s devastatingly honest account of the effect of nuclear war rocked cinema and television screens. Centering on the city of Sheffield and the travails of two families trying to navigate the impact of a nuclear attack\, Threads details the social\, environmental\, medical and political consequences of nuclear war. Winner of four BAFTA awards and honoured as a masterpiece by film critics at the time and posthumously\, Threads is more relevant than ever. \nIn January 1984\, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock – a symbol that represents the likelihood of a human-made global catastrophe – to three minutes to midnight. Today\, in 2024\, the clock sits at 90 seconds to midnight. Whilst large majorities of the world\, in particular the states of the Global South\, have been determinedly pushing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons\, the planet’s most powerful states have been fanning the flames of nuclear conflagration. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw Putin threaten the use of nuclear weapons\, and Israel’s genocidal war in Palestine was accompanied by the threat of dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza. \nThreads isn’t simply a reminder of a bygone world\, it is a vision of the world we desperately need to avoid. We live in alarming and perilous times and it is increasingly vital that those of us who value peace and social justice come together to work out how we can change it. Join us for a film screening\, good vibes and a conversation on how we change the world. \nThere will be refreshments.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/film-screening-of-threads-and-qa-with-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Cross Street Chapel\, Cross Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 1NL\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T150000
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SUMMARY:National March to Labour's Conference: End the Genocide in Gaza – Stop Arming Israel
DESCRIPTION:Sat 21 Sept – 12pm \nLiverpool – St. George’s Plateau (Outside Lime Street Station) \n11 months in and Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues to accelerate. Schools and hospitals are still being continually struck by Israeli attacks and a Lancet study has estimated that the true overall death toll may be as high as 180\,000. Despite a change of government\, the British state is still supporting these war crimes taking place on a daily basis. \nLabour’s decision to reinstate funding for UNWRA and the abandonment of a proposal to block the ICC’s warrants against Netanyahu are victories for our movement. Now\, we call on them to suspend all arms sales to the apartheid Israeli state. \nJoin the protest in Liverpool at Labour Party Conference to call on our government to push for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and immediately end its support for apartheid Israel’s genocide. If you plan on attending\, get in touch with GMD CND!
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/3972/
LOCATION:Liverpool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T150000
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SUMMARY:BAE Systems\, Stop Arming Israel - North West Regional Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Greater Manchester & District CND is supporting the upcoming ‘BAE Systems – Stop Arming Israel’ North West regional demonstration. The BAE Systems factory in Blackburn manufactures essential components for the F-16 and F-35 fighter jets currently complicit in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. The F-35s in particular are stationed at RAF Lakenheath\, the same location the US plans to site deadly B61-12 nuclear bombs in Britain. It is vital that the peace movement opposes the military-industrial complex at all parts of supply and deliverance. In this spirit\, we encourage you to spread the word via your local peace\, community and campaigning groups. There will be transport organised from Manchester. If you would like to join this transport\, get in touch with the office on gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/bae-systems-stop-arming-israel-north-west-regional-demonstration/
LOCATION:BAE Systems\, Myerscough Smithy Road\, Blackburn\, BB2 7LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240724T133753Z
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SUMMARY:Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki! No US Nukes in Britain! UK Join the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty!
DESCRIPTION:Glossop Peace Group will hold a Vigil in Norfolk Square at 10.30am on Saturday August 10th
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/remember-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-no-us-nukes-in-britain-uk-join-the-un-nuclear-ban-treaty/
LOCATION:Norfolk Square\, Norfolk Square\, Glossop\, Derbyshire\, SK13 8BR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240809T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T133343Z
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SUMMARY:Nagasaki Commemorative Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Lord Mayor of Manchester and Vice-President of Mayors for Peace\, Council Paul Andrews\, at this event in the world’s first declared nuclear free city. \nSee map for directions.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/nagasaki-commemorative-event/
LOCATION:Western Pleasure Grounds (next to the Farm Centre)\, Heaton Park\, Middleton Rd\, Manchester\, M25 2SW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240725T081516Z
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SUMMARY:Rochdale and Littleborough Hiroshima & Nagasaki Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/rochdale-and-littleborough-hiroshima-nagasaki-commemoration/
LOCATION:Hollingworth Lake\, Hollingworth Lake\, Littleborough\, OL15\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240806T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima Commemorative Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Lord Mayor of Manchester and Vice-President of Mayors for Peace\, Council Paul Andrews\, at this event in the world’s first declared nuclear free city. \nSee map for directions.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/hiroshima-commemorative-event/
LOCATION:Lincoln Square Peace Garden\, Manchester\, M2 5HX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240704T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240704T170000
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SUMMARY:Menwith Hill: Independence from America 2024
DESCRIPTION:On 4th July\, the Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign (MHAC) is organising a protest outside the Menwith Hill military spy base as a part of their Independence Day commemorations. \nMHAC is exactly what its title says it is\, a campaign to make the activities carried out at the Menwith Hill base accountable to the UK Government and to the local people. Surveillance information gathered and processed at Menwith Hill is used in many ways\, most of which are kept in secret. Some of the gathered data is used to provide targeting information for military drones. People are being killed either because they are the target or more often because they were simply in the vicinity for a drone strike. Supporters of MHAC believe these extra judicial executions are wrong. MHAC holds weekly peaceful demonstrations\, undertakes research to provide the evidence on which to campaign\, publishes a newsletter and maintains a website. \nIn solidarity with our peace movement allies at MHAC and in response to the news\, highlighted by Yorkshire CND’s Dave Webb\, that Menwith Hill is one of the sites where information is passed onto US intelligence services and then used by the Israeli Defence Forces to target the Gazan population\, campaigners from GMD CND will be driving down in cars on 4th July. If you are interested in attending\, please get in touch with GMD CND office on gmdcnd@gn.apc.org and we will see if we can twin you with other drivers. If you are planning on driving down yourself\, then let us know and I’m sure we’ll be able to fill some spaces in your vehicle.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/menwith-hill-independence-from-america-2024/
LOCATION:RAF Menwith Hill\, Harrogate\, HG3 2RF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
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SUMMARY:Palestine\, Militarism and The Race To War: An Election Special
DESCRIPTION:Public meeting hosted by Greater Manchester Stop the War Coalition\, Greater Manchester and District CND\,  Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine and Manchester Palestine Assembly. \nWith a general election just weeks away\, the Palestine movement has already had a huge impact with many pro-Palestine independent candidates standing. Instead of pledging the end of arms sales to Israel\, both the Tories and Labour are pursuing a warmonger’s agenda\, pledging billions more in ‘defence’ spending. \nJoin us to discuss the situation in Gaza\, the impact of the general election\, where the Palestine movement goes from here\, and how solidarity with Gaza is key to defeating the militarism of the UK and US governments. \nSpeakers: \nShabbir Lakha  – Stop the War Coalition National Officer \nJenny Clegg –   CND International Advisory Group and National Council \nNorma Turner –   Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine Chair \nSamira Ali –   Student Activist \nThe tickets are free but if you can\, please make a donation to help with the costs of the room hire etc. that would be much appreciated. Register here. \nThe event will take place at the Mechanics Institute\, 103 Princess Street\, Manchester\, M1 6DD (view map) on Sunday 30th June 2024 at 2:00PM.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/palestine-militarism-and-the-race-to-war-an-election-special/
LOCATION:Mechanics Institute\, 103 Princess Street\, Manchester\, M1 6DD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240619T125833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T155356Z
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting: Campaigning For Peace and Opposing the Arms Trade in Cumbria
DESCRIPTION:An open meeting to discuss how people in Cumbria are campaigning for peace in Israel/Palestine and the role of Cumbrian businesses in arming Israel Speakers include: \nBen Soffa\, Secretary of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign \nKirsten Bayes\, Campaign Against the Arms Trade South Lakeland and Lancaster District Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Carlisle and District Palestine Solidarity Group \nAnd more… \nSign the petition calling on Technical Fibre Products\, a subsidiary of James Cropper PLC\, Burneside\, producing parts for F35 warplanes\, which are being used by Israel in their war on Gaza.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/public-meeting-campaigning-for-peace-and-opposing-the-arms-trade-in-cumbria/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Kendal\, Friends Meeting House\, Kendal\, LA9 4BH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240606T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240403T122948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T094847Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Picture - challenges and opportunities facing the peace movement (and how can Peace News help?)
DESCRIPTION:Peace News\, founded in 1936\, is going through a big rethink at the moment. As part of that\, we’re talking to activists around the country about the big trends facing us\, the opportunities and the challenges\, especially for the peace movement. This is an opportunity to take a step back from our day-to-day campaigning\, to look at the big picture together\, and think about our future and what we need to put in place to win the changes the world needs. \nThis discussion meeting with Milan Rai\, editor of Peace News\, will go ahead on Thursday June 6\, 2024 from 14.00 to 16.00 at Central Manchester Quaker Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester M2 5NS\, room G4. The event is free to attend but we are limited to 20 people maximum. If you would like to attend\, please get in touch with GMD CND office on gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/the-big-picture-challenges-and-opportunities-facing-the-peace-movement-and-how-can-peace-news-help/
LOCATION:Central Manchester Quaker Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240405T114548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T095729Z
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SUMMARY:Conscientious Objectors Day: It's Your Right to Refuse to Fight
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, 15th May marks International Conscientious Objection Day (CO day) – a day to celebrate those who have\, and those who continue\, to resist war\, especially by refusing to be part of military structures. In our moment\, of war and genocide\, it is essential we defend the right of people to conscientiously object. \nJoin us in Manchester Peace Gardens to be a part of the international mobilisations.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/conscientious-objectors-day-its-your-right-to-refuse-to-fight/
LOCATION:Manchester Peace Gardens\, Lincoln Square\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 5LN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240418T121116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T121116Z
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SUMMARY:Stop US Nukes Coming To Britain - Lakenheath Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:US nuclear weapons are coming to Britain. They’re putting us all on the nuclear front line. \nOpinion polls show that the majority of the public does not want the weapons coming here: let’s come together to show the government that these bombs are not welcome. \nUS nuclear weapons coming to Britain would mean we become a further part of the US war machine\, making us all a target in any nuclear war. The UK government can stop this from happening. If we show enough public resistance\, we can press them to reject these plans and prevent these terrible weapons from making us a target. \nCND has called a Day of Action for Saturday 11 May and we will be holding an information stall in response\, trying to spread the word amongst the Greater Manchester public. \nOn the day\, we’ll be collecting signatures of support for our campaign\, from the public\, to hand in to 10 Downing Street at a later date – order your hand-in cards here to make sure your area is represented. \nJoin us from 11.30am-1.30pm in St. Peter’s Square\, M1 5AN.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/stop-us-nukes-coming-to-britain-lakenheath-day-of-action/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Square\, St. Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M1 5AN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240403T122436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T122545Z
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SUMMARY:For A Nuclear Free Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Join the inaugural meeting of the Central Manchester Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament branch for a discussion on how we achieve peace and nuclear disarmament across the Middle East. \nThe global mass movement for peace that has arisen in response to the genocidal war on Gaza has seen millions protest\, stage sit-ins and march in defence of peace. In Britain\, CND has played a major part in these mobilisations\, alongside dozens of other organisations. \nWe will be joined by Kate Hudson\, the General Secretary of CND\, who will lead us off with some words. There will also be food and refreshments. Register here.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/for-a-nuclear-free-middle-east/
LOCATION:Cross Street Chapel\, Cross Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 1NL\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155000
CREATED:20240403T122031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T122031Z
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SUMMARY:Northern CND & Peace Groups Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Greater Manchester & District CND and Yorkshire CND will be hosting a gathering open to all Northern CND and peace groups to come together\, share skills and knowledge\, and discuss the challenges facing peace campaigners. As well as sessions discussing our organising priorities\, we will also be providing vegetarian food and refreshments. We will be joined by Sara Medi Jones from the national CND office. \nTimetable and speakers to be announced soon. Register here.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/northern-cnd-peace-groups-gathering/
LOCATION:Cross Street Chapel\, Cross Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 1NL\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND and Yorkshire CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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