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Peace training - Introduction to Election Observation - by International Alert

Date: 
10 Oct 09 - 11 Nov 09

This two day course prepares participants for short-term election observation missions, providing an insight into the nature of the work and developing the key skills needed. It will encourage observers’ ability to work as part of a team and deal with the challenges of a mission environment. The second day of the course involves an assessed simulation. Participants will be observed by experienced election observers who will assess their skills against the requirements to be an STO.

Building with Straw Bales at Twin Oaks

Date: 
23 Oct 09 - 25 Oct 09
Expert instructors Steve Kemble and Mollie Curry (both of MudStrawLove) will present hands-on experience and classroom learning on straw bale construction and earthen plaster application. We’ll also discuss the wider perspectives of natural building and green design. Come away with a solid introduction to the basics of straw bale building construction, earth plaster application and passive solar design. The weekend also includes a round table discussion on natural building and communal living, and tours of the Acorn and Twin Oaks intentional communities.

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Christian Aid drumming at Treasury

Christian Aid needs you, your friends and some drums to show the government that we haven't gone away. They want the UK government to cut funding to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank until they stop forcing damaging free-trade policies on poor countries.

National Day of Climate Action (preparation)

In preparation for International Demonstrations on the 4th November the Campaign against Climate Change has announced a nation day of action.This is to raise the profile of the local campaign but to also make people aware of the issues and the goals of the November the 4th demonstration.

Stop ArmingIsrael

In July 2006, as Israel launched a horrendous attack on Southern Lebanon, various organisations and individual campaigners came together to launch Stop Arming Israel.Speakers:Jeff Halper, Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions

Labour conference demo

  • No Trident Replacement
  • End the Occupation of Iraq
  • Don't attack Iran