Sun 23rd Jun - Chester Cathedral Morning Services
2019-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY
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

Sun 23rd Jun - Britain on Film "Welcome to Britain"
2019-06-23 15:15 - 17:00 | Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
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 or at www.storyhouse.com/event/welcome-to-britain
The final event in the series marking Refugee Week 2019: Refugee Week Chester 2019

Wed 26th Jun - Climate Change Lobby, Westminster
2019-06-26 | Westminster
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 will only increase their ambition if they see that we care. They will act if their constituents tell them that they want change. Further information:
www.theclimatecoalition.org/thetimeisnow
www.christianaid.org.uk/campaigns/climate-change/join-climate-lobby
https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Climate/Climate-lobby
CAFOD is running a pilgrimage coach from St Clare’s Church on the day for £25 return. Alternatively, a number are going on the 8.55am train from Chester .
E-mail Bridget Fenwick bfenwick@cafod.org.uk to find out more.

Wed 26th June - Chester Friends of Palestine
2019-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
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

Sat 6th Jul - Street campaigning in Chester City Centre
2019-07-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Outside HSBC Chester, 45 Eastgate Street, Chester, CH1 1LR
Meet at 10.30 am outside HSBC, near the Eastgate clock.

Further information chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com

Tues 9th July – CWDF Forum: Climate Change Apathy?
2019-07-09 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
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 understanding of apathy and inaction in the face of climate change – with the talk leading into some discussion and development of ideas about actions.

Wed 31st Jul - Chester Friends of Palestine: Summer Social
2019-07-31 19:30 - 22:00 | St Werburgh’s Parish Centre, 26 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DZ
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 to justice for Palestinians.
The film: Balls, Barriers and Bulldozers – A journey into women’s football in Palestine
This is a 40 minute documentary film which follows players from the Easton Cowgirls and Republica Internationale football teams as they travelled to Palestine in October 2014.
PLEASE let us know if you are coming, how many people you are bringing, and if you are able to bring a dish to share – so that we have an idea of numbers
ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Tues 6th Aug - Hiroshima & Nagasaki Flower Memorial
2019-08-06 20:00 - 21:00 | The Bandstand, The Groves, Chester
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. All are welcome to meet at the Bandstand for readings, a period of silent reflection and the dropping of flowers on the river. Bring white flowers if you wish. Organised by Chester CND. chestercnd@gmail.com

Sat 17th Aug - Football Match for Palestine
2019-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Chester Catholic High School, Old Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7HS
2.00pm Chester Catholic High School, Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7HS

Organised by Chester Friends of Palestine chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com

Wed 21st Aug - Can you solve "Climate Change" from your sofa?
2019-08-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Custom House, Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LB
Discussion hosted by Chester & District Friends of the Earth.
Further information chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk
19:30-21:30, Custom House, 65 – 67 Watergate Street, Chester CH1 2LB

Tues 10th Sept - CWDF Forum
2019-09-10 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
6.45pm – 9.00pm The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
The first Forum meeting of the 2019-20 season. Theme: “The Role of Wetlands in Climate Change” – talk by Dr Christian Dunn (local resident, specialist in Wetland Science and Conservation at the University of Bangor), with Andy Scargill giving a local perspective on the wetland project at Countess of Chester Country Park.
NB: this is a change of programme from that previously advertised. Photographer Jim Holmes will now give his talk at a future date.

Wed 18th Sept - Can you solve Climate Change from your sofa?
2019-09-18 19:30 - 21:00 | The Custom House, Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LB
Open session arranged by Friends of the Earth, Chester & District. Meet upstairs at The Custom House pub.

Fri 20th Sept - Global Climate Strike: Chester event
2019-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Chester Town Hall Square, Northgate Street, Chester, United Kingdom
Local rally 11am – 2pm – Chester Town Hall Square.
Adults invited to show support for the latest school student strike.
Further information https://www.facebook.com/events/883731235337252/
Christian Aid information: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/campaigns/climate-change/christian-aid-position-global-climate-strikes
Further information also from chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk

Wed 25th Sept - Chester Friends of Palestine
2019-09-25 19:15 - 21:15 | Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
Monthly meeting 7.15 – 9.15 pm Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
Further information: Jane Marshall at chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com

Mon 30th Sept - A Chocolate Evening with Chester Quakers
2019-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
The evening will be a mix of Quaker history and beliefs, current ethical business practices – and the pleasure of eating chocolate!
If you would like to attend, please register (free of charge) on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-chocolate-evening-to-celebrate-quaker-weektickets-65640306925
Contact: Diane Williams, djw0417@btinternet.com

Sat 5th Oct - Chester Friends of Palestine Street Stall
2019-10-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Eastgate Clock, Chester
10.30 – 12.30 The monthly campaign stall, held 1st Saturday of the month.
Meet below Eastgate Clock outside HSBC, Eastgate St. Chester CH1 1LR ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Fri 11th Oct - Quiz Evening
2019-10-11 19:30 - 22:00 | St Columba’s Hall, Plas Newton, Chester, CH2 1SA
An annual Quiz Night, arranged in conjunction with Churches Together in Upton. Admission on the door; £2, nibbles provided, teas and coffees served, bring your own wine. Quiz arranged for teams of 4 to 6 – either pre-arranged or made up on the night – so if you are “unattached” do please come along! Not too serious, always a very enjoyable evening.
Proceeds to CAFOD and Christian Aid.
bernard.payne691@btinternet.com

Sun 13th Oct - "Singing for Justice, Singing for Peace"
2019-10-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Church, Caldy Valley Road, Chester, CH3 5PR
A Christian Aid United Service. Offerings for Christian Aid. katyrowe@gmail.com

Wed 16th Oct - An evening of Climate Action
2019-10-16 18:45 - 21:00 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
. 6:45pm – Coffee & Chat
7.00 – Keep Positive (Mark Thompson) & Kick off Climate Action Campaign
Further information: chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/keep-positive-lets-kick-off-climate-action-tickets-71123679841

Thurs 17th Oct - "Far from the Home I Love" - Special concert in aid of Chester City of Sanctuary
2019-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
Acclaimed international pianist Margaret Fingerhaut has devised a very special concert that she is performing across the UK to raise awareness of refugee needs as well as to raise funds for City of Sanctuary refugee groups. The programme will feature the music and stories of some of the many composers who were themselves refugees or migrants. Tickets £12 available via www.margaretfingerhaut.co.uk/chester

Wed 23rd Oct - Second Climate Action event
2019-10-23 18:45 - 21:00 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
6:45pm – Coffee & Chat
7:00 – The psychology of apathy about climate change & climate action (Linda & Stewart Shuttleworth) & Climate Action Ideas.
Further information: chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/second-climate-action-event-tickets-71587725815

Wed 30th Oct - Film "From Balfour to Banksy"
2019-10-30 19:15 - 21:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
7.15pm Wesley Church Centre, St John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
This film is an attempt to support the goals of peace and reconciliation in Israel and Palestine. Reconciliation is impossible unless both sides face reality. This film looks at the losers in Palestine a century after Britain’s ‘Balfour Declaration’. And, 50 years after the end of the 1967 war, it records some of the realities of life for millions of contemporary Palestinians who still live in a military zone – who live behind a wall, in limited and stressful conditions, and with seriously compromised human rights.
Film showing organised by Chester Friends of Palestine. Retiring collection. chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com

Fri 1st Nov - Day 1, Chester Palestine Conference NB: Venue change
2019-11-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AP
A 2-day conference on the theme “Palestine: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”. This year’s Chester Palestine conference is entirely FREE! Just to turn up and at 9am you will be fully updated by experts from the UK and abroad on the current situation of the Palestinian people.

The venue for day one, Friday 1st November, 9 am – 5 pm is Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road , CH2 3AP. There is ample parking.
The venue for day two, Saturday the 2nd November 9 am- 5pm is St. Michael’s Church, Devon Rd, Newton, CH2 2PX

Full details are available on the website www.interfaithforpalestine.org.uk

Sat 2nd Nov - Day 2, Chester Palestine Conference 2019 NB Change of venue
2019-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Church, Devon Road, Newton, CH2 2PX

Tues 12th Nov - CWDF Forum
2019-11-12 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
6.45pm – 9.00pm The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
Our second Forum meeting of the 2019-20 season.
Speaker Natalia Jancewicz of Transition Chester on the theme “Degrowth” – economic development along ecological lines. The current economic model is based on continual, endless growth, which is not possible in a world of finite resources. Degrowth looks at democratically led solutions to achieve environmental sustainability, social justice and wellbeing, which will include putting value on improving our “green” assets.

Sat 16th Nov - Christmas Craft Fair in aid of Chifundo UK
2019-11-16 10:30 - 15:30 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Come and find Christmas presents with a difference and help change the world! Fair Trade Products, Cards, Jewellery, Traidcraft Gifts, Chifundo Fashion Bags. Refreshments.
FREE Admission. For more information contact Susan 01244 381490 chair@chanasachifundomalawi.org
In aid of Chifundo UK Empowering girls and women in Malawi www.chanasachifundomalawi.org

Thurs 21st Nov - Zohar Palestinian Paintings
2019-11-21 09:00 - 19:00 | Kingsway Campus, University of Chester, Kingsway, Chester, CH2 2LB
You are invited to view this display of paintings by the Palestinian artist Zohar: “These paintings which I did in the last three years, are my way, as an Artist, to awaken the conscious of people to the endless suffering of the Palestinians.” There will be a Public Lecture at the venue on Thursday 21st November, 4-5pm.
The exhibition is open 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays until 28th November.

Sat 23rd Nov - Sustainable Chester Winter Fair
2019-11-23 11:00 - 16:30 | St Mary’s Creative Space, Saint Mary's Hill, Chester, CH1 2DW
Friends of the Earth are hosting their second Winter Fair, now under their new organisation Eco Communities. This is a new venue: St Mary’s Creative Space, an inspiring venue. As with the Summer event there will be a range of stalls, crafts and entertainment throughout the day – plus the opportunity to learn more about the scope of Eco Communities.
CWDF will have a stall at the Fair, alongside Chester Fairtrade.
More information about this and other events here: https://www.facebook.com/FOEchester/

Wed 27th Nov – Chester Friends of Palestine Monthly Meeting
2019-11-27 19:15 - 21:00 | Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
The monthly business agends will be preceded by a talk ‘Banksy and Bethlehem’ by Andrew Firman who stayed for a week at the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem earlier this year. He will show pictures of Banksy artworks and talk about their significance for the Palestine debate.
The agenda will also include a brief discussion of CFOP’s recently-prepared Code of Conduct.
Further information ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Wed 27th Nov - The Centre for Alternative Technology and the era of Climate Change
2019-11-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
This is a joint meeting of CWDF with the University’s Department of Geography and International Development.
Speaker Dr Jane Fisher, local Chester resident who is a senior lecturer on the staff at CAT. This is an excellent opportunity for a mixed audience to gain insights into the long-established work at CAT in Machynlleth, and how their programmes may be evolving in response to climate change initiatives, global and local.
