Chester World Development Forum

Sat 3rd Nov – Conference: “Palestine: Reframing the Debate”
2018-11-03 09:30 - 16:00 UTC | St Columba’s Hall, Newhall Road, Plas Newton, Chester, CH2 1SA
This day for Palestine, organised by Stop the War Coalition, Chester, will involve speakers from a wide variety of political, religious, media, academic, social justice, NGO and civil society backgrounds, who help explore ways to promote peace and justice for the Palestinian people.
Ample opportunities for networking and workshops will be included in the programme. Voluntary donation of £10 suggested.
Further information: joseph.oneill777@gmail.com

Tues 13th Nov - CWDF Forum
2018-11-13 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
The second of our Autumn 2018 meetings. Speaker local firefighter Anthony McCarthy on his ongoing work with the project in Nepal, “Classrooms in the Clouds”. www.classroomsintheclouds.org

Sat 17th Nov – Christmas Craft Fair
2018-11-17 10:30 - 15:30 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Craft Fair organised in aid of Chifundo UK, in support of their projects empowering girls and women in Malawi. Free admission. With refreshments. “Come and find Christmas presents with a difference and help change the world”.
If anyone would like to book a stall for only £10 and sell crafts they are welcome. Contact 01244 381490.

Fri 23rd Nov - Chester Friends of Palestine
2018-11-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
At this meeting Chris Matheson MP will be speaking on his recent visit to the West Bank. The meeting will be in Room 301 of Riverside Building. For further information email ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Thurs 29th Nov – “Walk my Journey”
2018-11-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Chester Cathedral Gardens, Chester, CH1 2HU
Presented by Theatre in the Quarter in collaboration with City of Sanctuary, Walk My Journey is a film and live musical event involving over 700 young people. Performed in the gardens of Chester Cathedral, (and incorporating the city’s Lantern Parade) “Walk My Journey” explores the stories of young displaced people from across the world told through the eyes of 6 asylum seekers.
http://chester.cityofsanctuary.org/2018/10/29/walk-my-journey
See also Theatre in the Quarter’s press release: Walk-My-Journey-press-release

Sat 1st Dec - "Write for Rights"
2018-12-01 09:30 - 12:30 | The Kitchen at Storyhouse, Chester, CH1 2AR
The annual ‘Write for Rights’ campaign is the world’s biggest letter-writing event. Chester and Wrexham Amnesty Group are arranging a public event. You have the opportunity of exercising the ‘power of the pen’ by sending a card with a message of hope and support to those facing violence, threats, intimidation and even death.
When? Saturday 1st December 2018: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Where? In the Kitchen at Storyhouse, Chester CH1 2AR

Sun 2nd Dec - Sustainable Chester Winter Fair
2018-12-02 11:00 - 15:30 | INDUSTRY, 1 Overleigh Road, Chester, CH7 7HL
Sun 2nd Dec – Sustainable Chester Winter Fair
11.00am, INDUSTRY, 1 Overleigh Rd, Chester, CH4 7HL
Chester Friends of the Earth would love a good attendance so they can again put on an event like this in the future. Anyone who has a business or organisation with a Sustainable theme please come along. Email chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk for info and to book.
INDUSTRY is a trading name of Gro Space Limited, a not-for-profit Social Enterprise, nurturing and promoting startups and creatives in Chester.

Fri 7th Dec – Film Show & discussion on Fracking
2018-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Westminster Community Centre, Church Road, Ellesmere Port, CCH65 2ER
7.00pm, Westminster Community Centre, Church Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2ER
This event is organised by the Frack Free Dee group in connection with the January 2019 Inquiry into the I Gas proposals for gas well testing at Portside, Ellesmere Port. Further information from outreach.frackfreedee@outlook.com Refreshments provided.

Mon 10th Dec - Film showing "A Cambodian Spring"
2018-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
Human Rights Day
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Chester & Wrexham Amnesty Group have organised a showing of the film ‘A Cambodian Spring’. This film is an intimate and unique portrait of three people caught up in the chaotic development that is shaping modern-day Cambodia.
When? Monday 10th December 2018 at 6pm
Where? At Storyhouse, Chester CH1 2AR
Tickets and further information available at https://www.storyhouse.com/event/a-cambodian-spring

Sat 15th Dec - Chester Friends of Palestine, street campaigning
2018-12-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Eastgate Clock, Chester
Meet up outside HSBC, Eastgate, Chester. Will also be giving out Christmas cards. Further information ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Tues 15th Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry: opening
2019-01-15 | Chester Town Hall Square, Chester
15-18 & 22-23 Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry
10am, Chester Town Hall, Chester, CH1 2HQ
This is the Public Inquiry concerning the Appeal by I Gas into the planning refusal for gas well testing at Portside, Ellesmere Port. The scheme raises broad issues of climate change as well as significant local environmental and amenity concerns. The Frack Free Dee group are presenting evidence opposing the scheme, and hope that as many people as possible come in for an hour or two, or stay with the Inquiry team throughout to support them.
Further information at www.facebook.com/FrackFreeDee

Tues 15th Jan - CWDF Forum
2019-01-15 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
Our first Forum gathering of the New Year. Speaker Helen Tandy on the theme “Ethical Investment/Divestment
NB: This meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in place of our customary 2nd Tuesday

Wed 16th Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry: day 2
2019-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Chester Town Hall Square, Chester

Thurs 17th Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry: day 3
2019-01-17 | Chester Town Hall Square, Chester

Fri 18th Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry: day 4
2019-01-18 | Chester Town Hall Square, Chester

Sun 20th Jan – World Religions Day
2019-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AP
West Cheshire Inter Faith Forum hope you and your friends and family will be able to join us again to celebrate World Religions Day. Please could you prepare a reading on the theme of “Working together to look after our planet” which is a very topical subject! If you know anyone else who would like to make a contribution to the programme in the way of music or singing or a poem, please let us know. This is a community event so all suggestions gratefully received.
3.00pm Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole Chester, CH2 3AU
For more information please contact Helen Longmuir (Chester Baha’i Community): here_comes_freedom@hotmail.com

Tues 22nd Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry: day 5
2019-01-22 | Chester Town Hall Square, Chester
15-18 & 22-23 Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry
10am, Chester Town Hall, Chester, CH1 2HQ
This is the Public Inquiry concerning the Appeal by I Gas into the planning refusal for gas well testing at Portside, Ellesmere Port. The scheme raises broad issues of climate change as well as significant local environmental and amenity concerns. The Frack Free Dee group are presenting evidence opposing the scheme, and hope that as many people as possible come in for an hour or two, or stay with the Inquiry team to support them.
Further information at www.facebook.com/FrackFreeDee

Wed 23rd Jan – I Gas Public Inquiry: closing day
2019-01-23 | Chester Town Hall Square, Chester

Sat 26th Jan – “Stop Arming Saudi” Silent Vigil
2019-01-26 12:00 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
12.30 – 1.30 at The Cross, Chester. All are welcome to join – please wear black if possible. Organised by Chester CND. Further information chestercnd@gmail.com
Unless otherwise advised the Vigil is held on the last Saturday of each month.

Sun 27th Jan - Syrian Stories
2019-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
A unique event where you will have the opportunity to hear from two women – Lamis Muqdad and Yasmin Sofi – who have experienced life as a Syrian refugee.
Both are now settled in Chester and North Wales and now want to share their personal stories in a special conversation with Faith Agaba (Red Cross) who is currently working as a refugee support worker across Merseyside. As well as this Faith has expertise and interest in language and public speaking.
Event free (booking required). This is part of the Storyhouse Festival of Languages, 23-27 January.

Wed 30th Jan - "Hope Over Fear in International Politics"
2019-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
Andrew Lane,
Director of the Quaker Council for European Affairs, Brussels
HOPE OVER FEAR IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
How are European and International Affairs changing, who will be
affected and what can be done to build a more just world?
At the Quaker Meeting House, Union Walk, Frodsham
Street, Chester CH1 3LF
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Doors open at 6.15pm for 7.00 pm start
Refreshments available
Admission free – collection towards costs

Wed 30th Jan – “Walking for Justice: 5000km from Sweden to Palestine”
2019-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
Come and hear Benjamin Ladraa talk about his marathon walk. The 25-year-old Swedish human rights activist set out from Gothenburg in August 2017, to walk to Jerusalem, a journey of almost 5,000 kilometres across 14 countries, walking for almost a year, often for eight or 10 hours a day. Without conscious planning, his walk took him along the same routes used by refugees and migrants seeking safety and stability in Europe – only in reverse. All welcome, Free entry.
Further information ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Sat 2nd Feb - Street campaigning in Chester City Centre
2019-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Eastgate Clock, Chester
Meet at 10.30 am outside HSBC, near the Eastgate clock.
Further information chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com

Sat 9th Feb - Show the Love Craft Event
2019-02-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Just Footprints, The Forum Shopping Centre, Chester, CH1 2BY
Help us make green hearts to highlight the issue of climate change. Working with Chester Devas WI, we want to spread green heart bunting around Chester and make heart brooches to wear. All as part of the ShowTheLove campaign which runs this year from 5th – 24th February. Further information chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk

Tues 12th Feb - 'Eritrea and Human Rights'
2019-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
A lecture by Alex Jackson, Amnesty International Country Coordinator for Eritrea. He offers insights into human rights issues in Eritrea, particularly since the political agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopa.
All staff, students and visitors welcome. For further information contact Gill Miller 07941 629236.
7.30 – 9.00pm, Best Building, University of Chester, Parkgate Road campus
Eritrea talk 12-2-19

Wed 13th Feb – “A New Economy for Climate Justice”
2019-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
A talk by Olivia Hanks, Programme Manager for Economics and Sustainability, Quakers in Britain.
It is now clear that to avoid catastrophic climate change, we must make big changes to our society. But what kind of changes? and how can we avoid repeating the injustices that many face today? Join us to explore how we start to imagine and build an economy where people, communities and ecosystems can flourish.
Free admission but donations welcome to help continue Quakers’Economics and Sustainability work.

Tues 19th Feb – Climate Change – update from “COP 24” Poland
2019-02-19 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
This event is arranged by CWDF in association with Chester Sustainability Forum and Chester & District friends of the Earth. It will include a report back from Catherine Green who attended the climate conference in Katowice as part of the CAFOD delegation. It will also include observations on climate change matters raised at the ongoing I Gas public inquiry, along with a run-down of other local actions and initiatives on climate change awareness, with a view to sharing ideas and resources.

Wed 20th Feb - #ShowTheLove Climate Change Debate
2019-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Custom House, Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LB
7:30-9:30 pm, Custom House, 65 – 67 Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LB
A ShowTheLove event hosted by Chester & District Friends of the Earth and Chester Deva WI. Further information chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk

Sat 23rd Feb - Fair Trade Coffee Morning
2019-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
10.00am to 12.00 noon Hoole United Reformed Church, Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NT
Organised by Chifundo UK. Tickets £1 coffee/tea and biscuits.
Proceeds for women’s tailoring courses in Malawi.

Sat 23rd Feb – “Stop Arming Saudi” Silent Vigil
2019-02-23 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
12.30 – 1.30 at The Cross, Chester. All are welcome to join – please wear black if possible. Organised by Chester CND. Further information chestercnd@gmail.com
Unless otherwise advised, the Vigil is held on the last Saturday of each month.
