Chester World Development Forum

Monday 19th Feb - Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2018-02-19 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF

Fri 9th Feb - CAFOD talk, Tackling Hunger & Malnutrition in Zimbabwe
2018-02-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Our Lady’s Parish Centre, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BY
Livison Chipatiso is the Programme Officer from the CAFOD office in Harare. He will be speaking about CAFOD projects tackling hunger and malnutrition in Zimbabwe and will be sharing his personal stories of the need faced by families and the impact the projects are having on the whole community.
Tea and coffee will be available from 7pm and the talk will start at 7.30pm. All welcome, Do join us if you can. (NB there is a large car park at the Centre)

Sun 28th Jan - Not the Daily Mail - Refugees Welcome here!
2018-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY
Chester Cathedral Public Workshop.
There is a huge humanitarian crisis affecting many countries
across the world today, none more so than Syria.
Come and learn about the work going on locally to support refugees both
in Chester and internationally with speakers from Jacob’s Ladder (the
cathedral awareness-raising group), P3 (providing housing support),
CHAWREC (providing language and social support), and SHARE (working
both locally and internationally).
Find out how you can get involved.

Sat 27th Jan – Silent vigil: Stop Weapons Sales to Saudi
2018-01-27 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Chester CND invite you to join them in a silent vigil to highlight the plight of the people of Yemen and UK involvement. Wear black if possible and come along for as long as you can manage. chestercnd@gmail.com

Fri 26th Jan - CWDF Forum meets Chris Matheson MP
2018-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
An informal meeting with Chester MP Chris Matheson. This is being arranged in association with the University’s International Development Society. (This is the session originally scheduled for 3rd October 2017.)

Sun 21st Jan – Ecumenical Service, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2018-01-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY
The preacher for this year’s annual Ecumenical Service arranged by Churches Together in Cheshire will be the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu.

Sun 21st Jan – World Religion Day
2018-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
The Baha’i Community of Chester invite you to join us to celebrate World Religion Day. The programme will start with readings, prayers, reflections and music. This will be followed by refreshments and socialising. Further information from Helen Longmuir at here_comes_freedom@hotmail.com

Thurs 18th Jan – Play “The Lynching”
2018-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Friends Meeting House, Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, behind Central Library,, Manchester, M2 5NS
Suspended from the Labour Party and vilified with fake accusations of antisemitism, Jackie Walker tells the story of her extraordinary activist parents and her own struggles fighting racism in the UK. How did a black, lifelong anti-racist and supporter of Jeremy Corbyn end up suspended from the Labour Party?
Admission Free. Suggested Donation £10 waged/£5 unwaged . contact@psc-manchester.org.uk to reserve.
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Tues 9th Jan - CWDF Forum
2018-01-09 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
Sarah Rowe, Campaigns Strategy Lead with Christian Aid will talk on their key campaign themes for 2018: Climate Change, and Displacement – which will highlight the concerns of the growing numbers of people who are displaced within their own country borders. 01244 350323.

Tues 28th Nov - CAFOD Coffee Morning
2017-11-28 10:30 - 12:30 | 71 Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1AW
A social occasion and fund-raiser for CAFOD, held at the home of Liz Aiello. The Coffee Morning will also include sale of World Gifts.

Sat 25th Nov - Silent vigil: Stop Weapons Sales to Saudi
2017-11-25 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Chester CND invite you to join them in a silent vigil to highlight the plight of the people of Yemen and UK involvement. Wear black if possible and come along for as long as you can manage. More info from chestercnd@gmail.com

Sat 25th Nov - Fair Trade Christmas Fair
2017-11-25 10:30 - 15:30 | Stockport Guildhall, 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA
Over 20 Fair Trade stalls with original gifts and foods from around the developing world. Entrance 50p. www.stockport-fairtrade.org.uk

Sat 25th Nov - Autumn Craft Fair
2017-11-25 10:30 - 15:30 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
A Craft Fair with free children’s activities and refreshments. Come and find Christmas presents with a difference and help change the world! The Fair is raising money for Chanasa in Malawi and Chifundo in the UK who aim to empower girls and women through funding their higher and vocational education and through income generation.
Admission £1, or £10 for stallholders who wish to raise money for their own charity (must book in advance). There is also a Flower Workshop 2-3.00pm, cost £5. Here is the booking form for stallholders: Craft Fair 2017 Form for stall holders
For further information phone Susan, 01244 381490 or chair@chanasachifundomalawi.org

Fri 24th Nov - "The Bundle": an Asylum Seeker's Story
2017-11-24 19:30 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Creative Space, St Mary's Hill, Chester, CH1 2DW
This is a performance by Journeymen Theatre, based on the real story of a woman and her children removed from Russia and subjected to a life of servitude followed by a bid to escape to the UK. The Bundle has been commissioned by the Quaker Asylum Seeker and Refugee Network. The evening is hosted by Chester & Wrexham Amnesty International Group. No charge but donations welcomed.
www.amnesty.org.uk/groups/chester-and-wrexham amnesty.chester.wrexham@gmail.com

Sat 18th Nov - "United Against Fracking"
2017-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Civic Square, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BG
A public gathering to learn more about opposing fracking in the local area. Enjoy live music and stalls. Hear from key speakers including local MPs Justin Madders, Chris Matheson and Mike Amesbury, and Rebecca Long-Bailey MP Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Wed 15th Nov - Interfaith Forum Open Mic evening
2017-11-15 17:45 - 19:45 | Cheshire West & Cheshire Council, HQ Building, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
You are invited to this Interfaith Week Celebration, an Open Mic evening on the theme
“Love Thy … Self?
How would the world look if we were more compassionate towards ourselves?
Please email westcheshireinterfaith@gmail.com if you would like to attend. (Please email by 7th November if you would like to speak for up to 10 minutes on this subject and share your point of view, religious or not.)

Tues 14th Nov - CWDF Forum
2017-11-14 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
Our regular bi-monthly meeting at The Unity Centre. Speaker Colin Watson, with clear and well-informed thoughts on the topic of shale gas: “Fracking, not here – not anywhere!” 01244 350323

Thurs 9th Nov - "The Bible in a Day"
2017-11-09 08:00 - 20:30 | The Refectory, Chester Cathedral, Chester, CH1 2HU
This is a fund-raising activity for Christian Aid, with local schools and churches signed up to provide readers who between them will read through the entire “Book of Books”, the version of the bible for young people written a few years ago by Trevor Dennis, then Vice dean of Chester Cathedral and now Chair of the Chester Christian Aid Committee. Each organisation has agreed to raise at least £100 for Christian Aid. Visitors are very welcome to come along at any time during the day to hear some of the readings – and donations to Christian Aid’s work will be gratefully received. 01244 638441.

Sat 4th Nov - National Demonstration "Make it Right for Palestine"
2017-11-04 | Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 6LF
Assemble at 12 noon, Grosvenor Square, W1K 6LF.
For the past 100 years Palestinian rights have been disregarded. At the centenary of the Balfour Declaration – 2nd November – which built the path for their dispossession, we are demanding justice and equal rights for Palestinians now. Join the national demonstration to call on the government to make it right for Palestine. www.palestinecampaign.org
If you are planning to go to London for this important event please could you let Katy Rowe know as it would be good for the Chester Friends of Palestine group to march together with their banner: chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com
Liverpool Friends of Palestine have organised a coach which is leaving from Hardman Street in Liverpool at 7am on 4th November and returning from London at 5pm. If still available, places can be booked by calling 0151 708 7270, cost £25 (waged) £10 (unwaged).

Fri 3rd Nov - Global Justice Now: annual members' gathering
2017-11-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Casa Bar, The Initiative Factory, 29 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ
An opportunity for members and supporters of Global Justice Now to meet up for campaign updates and to meet other members and staff, including head of policy Dorothy Guerrero. RSVP to 020 7820 4900.

Sat 28th Oct - Silent Vigil: Stop Weapons Sales to Saudi
2017-10-28 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Chester CND will be holding a ‘Stop Weapons Sales to Saudi – Silent Vigil’ on Saturday 28th October, 12.30 until 1.30 pm, The Cross, Chester. You would be welcome to join them for the whole hour or part of. Black dress invited. More info from chestercnd@gmail.com

22-29 Oct - One World Week: "Good Neighbours, My World Depends on Us"
2017-10-22 - 2017-10-29 | Various venues
Resources relating to the theme for this year’s Annual OWW are downloadable from www.oneworldweek.org/theme

Sat 21st Oct - Britain and Palestine 1917-2017, 100 years of broken promises
2017-10-21 10:00 - 16:15 | Quaker Meeting House, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

Fri 20th Oct - The Balfour Project
2017-10-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Binks Building, University’s Parkgate Road Campus, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
A special meeting to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. The Balfour Declaration was the British Government statement of support for the Zionist movement and paved the way for the formation of the state of Israel – and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
We will be showing a short film produced by the Balfour Project which gives background information. Then David Cronin, a journalist and author who has researched the history of Palestine will speak to us. David has recently published a book, ‘Balfour’s Shadow’ on this topic. We are fortunate to have David in Chester and we are hoping for a good turn, out so please come and bring a friend!
7.30pm – 9.30pm, Room 011, Binks Building, University of Chester Parkgate Road Campus, CH1 4BJ
Katy Rowe, chesterfriendsofpalestine@hotmail.com

Fri 20th Oct - Film Night "The Bentley Effect"
2017-10-20 19:15 - 21:00 | St Columba’s Hall, Newhall Road, Chester CH2 1SA
FILM NIGHT:
On Friday 20th October at St Columba’s Church Hall there will be a screening of The Bentley Effect. A short film about how a group of local people came together to defeat the State and the Gas Industry in Australia. The film is humorous and heartwarming. 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Admission free.

Fri 13th Oct - Upton Churches Together Quiz Evening
2017-10-13 07:30 - 21:30 | St Columba’s Hall, Newhall Road, Chester CH2 1SA
An annual event – a social evening with all proceeds going to CAFOD and Christian Aid. Admission £1 per head on the door. Come as a team of six, or join up with a team on the night. Light refreshments, teas coffee,, but bring your own wine and glasses. 01244 350323.

Tues 10th Oct - Entrepreneurship and the Thunder Dragon
2017-10-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
Challenges of doing business in Bhutan
A lecture by William Tacon about his work with the Loden Foundation – an organisation which promotes development through education, learning and entrepreneurship in Bhutan. William is a mentor and monitor who supports employment opportunities through the creation of new ethical and sustainable businesses.. Event arranged by the Geography & International Development Department in association with CWDF.

Fri 6th Oct - "International Trade for the Common Good?"
2017-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Graham Road, West Kirby, CH48 5DF
Dorothy Guerrero, Head of Policy at Global Justice Now, will give this talk, arranged by the Wirral Trade Justice Group. The evening starts with a very brief AGM to which all are invited. There will also be light refreshments and a stall of fairly traded products. Further information jill.loach@btinternet.com

Tues 3rd Oct - POSTPONED! [CWDF Forum meets Chris Matheson MP]
2017-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED – MP HAS TO BE IN LONDON THAT DAY – A NEW DATE WILL BE ARRANGED AND NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
This will be an informal meeting with Chris Matheson, the re-elected Chester MP, 4 months after the 2017 General Election. This will be held during the parliamentary recess, and be a good opportunity for a Q&A session on a range of development issues in these very unpredictable times. Being arranged in association with the University’s International Development Society.

Sat 30th Sept - "Stop Arming Saudi - Silent Vigil"
2017-09-30 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Chester CND will be holding this Silent Vigil on Saturday 30th September, 12.30 until 1.30 pm, The Cross, Chester. You would be welcome to join them for the whole hour or part of. Black dress invited. More info from chestercnd@gmail.com
