Tues 18th – Sun 23rd Jun – Refugee Week in Chester Refugee Week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. In the UK, Refugee Week is a nationwide programme … Continue reading
Chester Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre – Admission Free Talk by Jonathon Ellis, Vice-Chair of the national City of Sanctuary Group and opportunity to meet with representatives of the Chester group. Hear personal refugee stories. This is one of a series … Continue reading
This is a presentation by Jose Batista Afonso, about his work in Brazil as a land rights lawyer and human rights defender. He is in the UK following a visit to Brussels. He has worked on human rights abuses and … Continue reading
Unity Centre Cuppin Street, Chester – Admission Free Come and join the community at Unity Centre for a celebration of food made by local re-settled families, in association with Cheshire Halton and Warrington Race and Equality Centre (CHAWREC). One of … Continue reading
Chester Cathedral – Admission Free 23rd June 10am & 11:30am Morning services with speaker Nadine Daniel, national refugee welcome co-ordinator for the Church of England. Part of a series of events marking Refugee Week 2019: Refugee Week Chester 2019
Storyhouse Chester Britain on Film: “Welcome to Britain” – Collection of archive films looking back at a century of immigration to the UK. The film showing will be introduced by Chester City of Sanctuary group. Booking in person at Storyhouse … Continue reading
The Climate Coalition of 120 organisations, including CAFOD and Christian Aid, is organising a mass lobby of Parliament to connect the poor to the powerful by sharing our concerns on climate change with leaders who can make a difference. Politicians … Continue reading
At this meeting of Friends of Palestine Andrew Herbert will be giving a talk on his recent visit to the West Bank. Further information: Jane Marshall at chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com
Meet at 10.30 am outside HSBC, near the Eastgate clock. Further information chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com
Our final Forum meeting before the summer break. We will have a talk by Linda & Stewart Shuttleworth on the theme ‘The psychology of apathy about climate change...and what to do about it!’ They will explain some of the psychological … Continue reading
Film, Bar, Food, Good Company! Come and enjoy an uplifting film, bring and share food, purchase drinks from a proper pub bar with beer on handpumps and tea and coffee; and enjoy the company of others who share your commitment … Continue reading
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Bandstand, The Groves Chester A gathering to remember all those who died and suffered as a result of the atomic bombs dropped in 1945, in the firm belief that it must never happen again. … Continue reading
