Chester World Development Forum

Fri 12th Oct – Quiz Evening
2018-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | St Columba’s Hall, Newhall Road, Plas Newton, Chester, CH2 1SA
This Quize Evening is an annual event organised by Churches Together as a fund raiser for CAFOD and Christian Aid. £2 per head entry, including light refreshments. Make up teams of 6 on the night. Bring own wine (and glasses). Contact 01244 350323.

Sat 6th Oct – Chester Friends of Palestine, street campaigning
2018-10-06
Further details to follow. ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Fri 5th Oct - And the Beat Goes On……
2018-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start. Chester Quaker Meeting House, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester CH1 3LF
A short drama performed by The Journeyman Theatre Company, charting over 300 years of Quaker Nonviolent Direct Action, from the early Abolitionists, through Quakers living in Nazi Germany and Jean Zaru in Palestine to Trident Ploughshares in the 21st century.
Admission free. Tel: 01244 316554

Sat 29th Sept - Jubilee Debt Campaign National Event
2018-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | The Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS
Join The Jubilee Debt Campaign for their national event in Birmingham on 29th September to celebrate 20 years since their Jubilee 2000 campaign. You can expect a workshop about debt issues in 2018, rousing speeches, a city-centre stunt, catching up with old friends or making new ones, and food and refreshments and films. You can come for a couple of hours or the whole day.
For full details see https://jubileedebt.org.uk/blog/event-invite-20th-anniversary-event-in-birmingham

Wed 26th Sept – Chester Friends of Palestine group meeting
2018-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
Huda Ammori, Campaigns Officer for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, will speak about current PSC campaigns including ‘Stop Arming Israel.’ Further details ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Sun 23rd Sept – Talk on the life of Abdu’l-Baha
2018-09-23 15:00 - 16:00 | The Chapel, Gladstone’s Library, Church Lane, Hawarden, CH5 3DF
Abdu’l-Baha (1844-1921) was the son of the founder of the Baha’i Faith, also Knight of the Realm, entrepreneur, agriculture pioneer, humanitarian and promoter of peace and unity.

Tues 11th Sept - CWDF Forum
2018-09-11 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
The first of our bi-monthly meetings following the summer break. Stephen Maund will be giving us the latest news of his development projects in Malawi underpinned by a microloan system. Neil Gibbons will be there to provide an update on the “Chester, City of Sanctuary” proposals.
Not least, this meeting will be a good opportunity for the exchange of news and ideas of Forum members’ events and activities being planned for the coming months.

Sat 1st Sept - Chester Friends of Palestine, street campaigning
2018-09-01
Further information: ChesterFriendsofPalestine@hotmail.com

Sat 25th Aug - "Stop Arming Saudi" Silent Vigil
2018-08-25 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Chester CND are holding this silent vigil at The Cross, Chester to highlight the plight of the people of Yemen and UK arms sales to Saudi. Black dress is invited and you are welcome to join in for as long as you can manage. More information from chestercnd@gmail.com

Mon 6th Aug - Hiroshima & Nagasaki Flower Memorial
2018-08-06 20:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Thurs 2nd Aug - Meet Linda & Romy Tiongco
2018-08-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Each Year, when Romy & Linda Tiongco return to the UK for a few weeks, they have valued the times when they have met up again with people from the Chester area to share what they have been doing in Damulog and other areas of Mindanao in the Philippines. We have been inspired by the account of their work amongst the people of Mindanao whom they have helped to work their way to a more prosperous life, often supported by the monies raised through MuCAARD-UK.
It will be good to welcome you on 2nd August if you are able to come.

Sun July 29th - Linda & Romy Tiongco "At Home"
2018-07-29 15:00 - 17:00
At 3pm. Linda & Romy will be speaking about their charity MuCAARD working with Muslims and Christians in Mindanao in the Philippines, on health and land redemption projects. Email lindationgco@yahoo.co.uk for the Tiongco’s address (Frodsham).

Fri 27th Jul - "Impressions of Iran"
2018-07-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Bishop Lloyd’s Palace, Bishop Lloyd’s Palace 51/53 Watergate Row, CHESTER, CH1 2LE
During the last fortnight of April 2018 a group of mainly Civic Trust members toured Central Iran, a journey planned by Christine Russell – though she herself was not allowed a visa. “Impressions of Iran” will be an illustrated talk tracing the journey through the timelines of Iranian history, and what was seen – archaeology and architecture, Paradise gardens and poets, Iran under the Ayatollahs.
A strictly limited number of tickets at £7.50 are available for non-members of the Civic Trust. If interested please contact the Civic Trust office, 01244 318415.

Tues 10th Jul - CWDF meeting - "Plan B!"
2018-07-10 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
This will be the last of the Forum’s regular bi-monthly meetings before the summer break. Our speaker was to have been Helen Tandy (Chester Friends of the Earth) on the topic of ethical investment and divestment.
Helen is indisposed, so our meeting will look again at some of the interesting issues that surfaced at our 25-year celebration, and at the recent suggestions for “Chester City of Sanctuary”.

Sat 30th June - "Stop Arming Saudi" Silent Vigil
2018-06-30 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester
Chester CND are holding this silent vigil, 12.30 until 1.30 pm at The Cross, Chester to highlight the plight of the people of Yemen and UK arms sales to Saudi. Black dress is invited and CWDF members are welcome to join in for as long as they can manage.
More info from chestercnd@gmail.com

Sat 30th June - Sun 8th July - Climate Coalition’s “Speak Up” Week of Action
2018-06-30 - 2018-07-08 | Various venues
The Speak Up Week is all about having a climate heart-to-heart with your MP, and encouraging them to be a champion for climate solutions. Whether this is your first time talking about climate change or you’re on first name terms with your MP, the Speak Up Week is for everyone. It’s for your church group, local school, and birdwatching group. It’s also for your Women’s Institute group and local National Trust property managers. It’s simple to get started—all you need is a whole lot of love for the things you want to protect from climate change! www.theclimatecoalition.org/speak-up-week-resources

Sun 24th June - Wirral Coastal Walk
2018-06-24 | Start at Seacombe Ferry, coastal walk to Thurstaston Country Park
This is to remind everybody about the Wirral Coastal Walk, which is taking place on Sunday 24th June. This is an organised sponsored walk around the tip of the Wirral Penninsula, in which CAFOD and many other charities take part. (See www.wirralcoastalwalk.org for background information about the overall event organised by North Wirral Rotary.)
In the past fifteen years, CAFOD walkers have raised over £182,000.00 to support our work with some of the poorest communities around the world. This year, proceeds from the walk will go to CAFOD’s general emergency response fund. Money raised through sponsorship can also be increased through Gift Aid for those who are UK tax payers.
The walk can be of varying length – 4, 10 or 15 miles – and is mainly flat, making it suitable for the very young as well as the not so young! There are toilets en route and parking is available at Seacombe Ferry. Registration of walkers on the day takes place from 8.30am to 10.30am, also at Seacombe Ferry, and there is a registration fee of £5.00 per walker. The money raised by the walk will be presented to CAFOD at a charity evening to be held at St Werburgh’s Church Hall, Birkenhead, on Friday 28th September.
Since the walk is organised by an outside body, it is not an opportunity for CAFOD’s ‘Share the Journey’ campaign walks. It is purely a fundraising event, always enjoyed by those who take part, and I do hope you will consider joining it.
For further information and sponsorship packs, please ring 0151 632 5504 or 01244 677594.
With very best wishes,
Katie Hallows, Community Participation Coordinator

Sat 23rd June - Eid event: "Bring and Share Get Together"
2018-06-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Binks Building, University’s Parkgate Road Campus, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
This year’s Eid (end of Ramadan event) will be held to coincide with the Great Get Together weekend in memory of Jo Cox, former MP for Batley and Spen.
Everyone is welcome to join us for a “Bring and Share Get Together” at the
University of Chester, Binks Building.
Please come along with your family and friends and if you could pass it on to all your networks it would be most appreciated.

Sat 23rd June - "Picnic in the Park"
2018-06-23 12:00 - 17:00 | The Pavilion, Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester
“Picnic in the Park” part of the Great Weekend for Chester – with the Mid-Summer Watch, Chester Live and hopefully some other Great Get Together events.
The Picnic is aiming to provide an opportunity for people of different world views to talk – a mixture of entertainment, activities and picnics – with a platform for organisations and individuals whose work helps tackle loneliness and social isolation.
… picnic blankets you can borrow … bring yourselves, some food and drink if you wish … relax, meet people, enjoy the park … entertainments … activities
Further information from Peter Gaskin, GGTChester@gmail.com or 07817 364277

Fri 22nd Jun - CWDF 25-year Celebratory Event
2018-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AP
A Celebratory Social Evening, marking the 25 years of CWDF’s activities and campaigning. An informal occasion giving Forum members and friends the chance to socialise, to recall some of the highlights of the 25 years – and to picture where we might go over the next 25! With wine and light refreshments. RSVP please to Ann McCarthy 01244 375606 or email mccarthyj@talktalk.net

Thurs 21st June - Dance Theatre "Take Refuge Under My Shade"
2018-06-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
A dance performance by Claire Henderson Davis & Bettina Carpi, which follows the interweaving stories of three pregnant women. An exploration of loss, endurance and new beginnings.
Performances at 1.00pm and 7.30pm. The evening performance will be followed by Q&A

Book tickets at www.storyhouse.com
Part of the programme of events for Refugee Week in Chester

Wed 20th June - Music & Meditations on Refuge
2018-06-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Chapter House, Chester Cathedral
Part of the Chester programme of events for Refugee Week. Free entry – generous donations welcome
This is a reflective hour of music and meditations on the theme of refuge with members of Chester Cathedral Choir, Middle Eastern percussionist Arian Sadr and Mina Salama, an Egyptian player of the Oud and other Middle Eastern instruments. The event is hosted by Jacob’s Ladder, the Cathedral awareness-raising group on refugee issues.

Wed 20th June - "Celebrating Refuge"
2018-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
Part of the Chester programme of events for Refugee Week
Come and join this community celebration with Middle Eastern food and music by Mina Salama, an Egyptian player of the Oud and other Middle Eastern instruments.

Tues 19th June - "Make Refuge"
2018-06-19 13:30 - 18:30 | Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY
Part of the Chester programme of events for Refugee Week. Free entry generous donations welcome.
This is a chance for the general public (all ages) to respond through art making to the exhibition of refugee art, and to the Amnesty International I Welcome exhibition about refugees & asylum seekers. On 19 June, three local artists will facilitate this process: Rachel Roberts, Sophia Leadill and Clare Thompson. Come and take part – no artistic experience necessary.
Further information about I Welcome at www.amnesty.org.uk/i-welcome-photo-exhibition-0

Tues 19th - Mon 25th June - "Objects Left and Objects Taken"
2018-06-19 08:00 - 2018-06-25 17:00 | Chester Cathedral Cloisters
Part of the Chester programme of events for Refugee Week. Free entry – generous donations welcome
This exhibition is the fruit of an art making process with recently arrived (mainly Syrian) refugees who have settled in Chester and Ellesmere Port, exploring the theme of ‘Objects Left & Objects Taken’. The process was led by artist and art psychotherapist Rachel Roberts. The exhibition is curated by Lucy Newman Cleeve, Director of Man & Eve Projects.

Mon 18th Jun - Film showing "The Human Flow"
2018-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
As part of Chester Refugee Week, Chester & Wrexham Amnesty Group have organised a showing of the film ‘The Human Flow’ produced by Ai Weiwei. Filmed in 23 countries over the course of a year, the film captures the condition of today’s more than 65 million forcibly displaced individuals who have fled homes in search of new lives.
When? Monday 18th June 2018 at 18.00
Where? At Storyhouse, Chester CH1 2AR
Tickets and further information available at https://www.storyhouse.com/event/human-flow

Sat 16th Jun - Sun 24th Jun – Refugee Week
2018-06-16 - 2018-06-24 | Various venues
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 of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities. http://refugeeweek.org.uk
See leaflet for details of a number of Chester events: Refugee Week 2018 leaflet

Thurs 7th June - Fair Trade Fashion Show
2018-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Church, Caldy Valley Road, Chester, CH3 5PR
An Illustrated Talk with Fashion Show, Sale of Products, and refreshments. In aid of Chifundo UK – a charity that supports a women’s enterprise in Malawi.

Tues 12th June - An Evening with Five Talents
2018-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Chapter House, Chester Cathedral
An evening hosted by Five Talents in the cathedral’s Chapter House to celebrate the link between Chester Diocese and the diocese of Aru and Boga in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Five Talents works with a network of local partners and churches to enable the rural poor in East Africa to establish small businesses. They set up village savings and loans groups, and train members in financial literacy and business skills. Five Talents’ members gain, often for the very first time, a safe place to save, access to small loans, and the skills to use them well.
There will be speakers from DRC, as well as presentations on the work of Five Talents and refreshments.
All are welcome, entry free. For further details please contact Ken Lewis on 01244 335353.

Sat 26th May - Stop Arming Saudi Silent Vigil
2018-05-26 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Stop Arming Saudi Silent Vigil
Chester CND are holding a silent vigil on Saturday 26th May, 12.30 until 1.30 pm at The Cross, Chester to highlight the plight of the people of Yemen and UK arms sales to Saudi. Black dress is invited and you are welcome to join in for as long as you can manage.
More info from chestercnd@gmail.com
