Chester World Development Forum

Mon 18th Jun - Film showing "The Human Flow"
2018-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | 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

Mon 14th May - Fairtrade Steering Group Open Meeting
2018-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Nicholas House, 1 Blackfriars, Chester, CH1 2NU
This is an important meeting at which the future running of the group and the scope of its activities will be up for discussion. This comes at an important time because, among other issues, the Council’s accreditation as a Fairtrade Borough comes up for renewal at the end of this year. Contact rachelcross789@gmail.com

Sun 13th May - Start of Christian Aid Week
2018-05-13 - 2018-05-19
During Christian Aid Week, people come together from all walks of life to step out in support of the world’s poorest communities.
For more than 60 years, CA’s amazing supporters have organised thousands of fabulous Christian Aid Week events. From holding house-to-house collections, sponsored walks and church collections, to taking part in Big Brekkies, abseils and quiz nights, this support makes CA’s work possible.
For resources see www.christianaid.org.uk/christian-aid-week

Tues 8th May - CWDF meeting: talk and AGM
2018-05-08 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
Traditionally, the May meeting is CWDF’s AGM, with the opportunity of reviewing the previous 12 months and appointing Chair and Committee members to take activities forward.
Prior to the AGM business Gill Miller will give a talk: ‘Does aid work? And could it do better?‘
01244 350323.

Sat 28th April – Stop Arming Saudi Silent Vigil
2018-04-28 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Chester CND are holding this silent vigil at Chester Cross 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 This will be their 12th vigil.

Sat 28th Apr - Coffee Morning for Fashion Revolution Week
2018-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Come and enjoy our Coffee Morning, held in support of Fashion Revolution Week. Fashion Revolution is a not-for-profit global movement which campaigns for systemic reform of the fashion industry with a focus on the need for greater transparency in the fashion supply chain.
We will have Chanasa products from Malawi, plus cakes and preserves on sale. Proceeds will be used to empower girls and women in Malawi through the creation of sustainable fairtrade textile products and by funding their education.

Wed 25th Apr - Chester Friends of Palestine AGM
2018-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
CFP will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th April in Room 204 of the University Riverside Building in Castle Drive. Please come at 7 for light refreshments; the meeting will start promptly at 7.15 pm. If you are interested in joining the committee please will you let Katy know before 23rd April.
After the business part of the meeting, the guest speaker is Muayyad El-Waheidi. Muayyad came from Gaza to study for his PhD 3 years ago and he has stories to share.

Wed 11th Apr - "Time for Tea?" Fairtrade event
2018-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
This is an invitation from Chester Fairtrading to drop in for tea and cake to help them raise money in support of Traidcraft Exchange’s “Hidden Entrepreneur” Appeal. Monies raised will help people in some of the world’s poorest countries, particularly women, develop skills to build businesses, make a profit, feed their families and educate their children. The cause will benefit from the UK Governement’s Match Funding Scheme.
Further information 01244 679270

Tues 10th Apr - "Aiming High" CAMCC Celebratory Event
2018-04-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Riverside Innovation Centre, Riverside Campus, Castle Street, Chester, CH1 5SL
A celebratory event to acknowledge Chester’s first BME Lord Mayor—Razia Daniels and
encourage people from BME communities to pursue public and political roles and focus on community participation in all its forms. Speakers to be followed by refreshments, food and networking opportunities.
RSVP Abdun Noor, 07900 193783 or noor.chester@gmail.com

Thurs 5th Apr - Talk on the Christian Aid exhibition "Uprooted"
2018-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | The Refectory, Chester Cathedral, Chester, CH1 2HU
This talk by Christian Aid volunteer John Griffith will be given in connection with the photo exhibition “Uprooted” which is on view in the Cathedral Cloisters from 27th March to 8th April. This tells the stories of displaced people in Nigeria, Kenya and Iraq, inviting us to discover more about the global crisis of displacement and how we can respond.
The talk will take place at 7.00pm in the Cathedral Refectory, all welcome

Sat 31st Mar - Stop Arming Saudi Silent Vigil
2018-03-31 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Stop Arming Saudi Silent Vigil
Chester CND are holding a silent vigil on Saturday 31st March, 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

Tues 27th Mar - Sun 8th Apr - "Uprooted" Christian Aid Photo Exhibition
2018-03-27 - 2018-04-08 | Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY
‘UPROOTED‘ is a moving photo exhibition produced by Christian Aid, to be shown in Chester Cathedral Cloisters from Tuesday 27th March until Sunday 8th April. The exhibition tells the stories of displaced people in Nigeria, Kenya and Iraq and invites us to discover more about the global crisis of displacement and how we can respond.
In connection with the exhibition, Christian Aid volunteer, John Griffith, will be giving a talk in the Cathedral Refectory on Thursday 5th April at 7 pm. All welcome.
See www.christianaid.org.uk/campaigns/uprooted-overlooked

Tues 20th Mar - Chester Friends of Palestine Special Meeting
2018-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Room 204, Riverside Building, University of Chester, Castle Drive, Chester, CH1 1SL
You are invited you to this meeting next Tuesday evening when we have a special guest, Abdelfattah Abusrour, who is visiting the university at the moment. He comes from Aida Camp in Bethlehem and is the founder of Alrowwad, an independent community based organisation which works to empower women and children through creative and non-violent means. Alrowwad is known for its philosophy of ‘Beautiful Resistance’ through the the arts.
Please join us next Tuesday, 20th March at 7 pm in Room 204 of the Riverside Building of the University in Castle Drive.
Please also note that this meeting will replace our usual monthly meeting on the last Wednesday of the month and so we will not meet again after next Tuesday until 25th April when we will hold our AGM.
Best wishes, Katy Rowe, Chester Friends of Palestine.

Mon 19th Mar - Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2018-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF

Fri 16th Mar - CAFOD Quiz Night
2018-03-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Our Lady’s Parish Centre, 2a Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BY
CAFOD Quiz Night 7.30pm in Our Lady’s Parish Centre, Ellesmere Port Town Centre, with Fairtrade refreshments provided at the interval. Entry fee £3.00 for adults £1 for children.
All money raised will go to CAFOD’s Connect 2 Ethiopia project.
More details: contact Tony Walsh on 0151 355 6419

Tues 13th Mar - CWDF Forum
2018-03-13 18:45 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
The Forum’s second regular meeting of 2018. The speaker will be Mike Johnson, Chair of the Chester & Wrexham Group of Amnesty International. Mike will give a presentation about the activities of the local group and how these tie in with the ongoing campaigns of AI at national and international levels.
Further information 01244 350323.

Tues 13th Mar - Accra: City for People or Profit? - TALK NOW CANCELLED
2018-03-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
NB: This talk is now CANCELLED in light of industrial action at Manchester
Dr Tom Gillespie of the Global Development Institute of the University of Manchester will talk about his research work, considering solutions to the homeless crisis in the Ghanaian capital. Talk arranged by International Development Studies, visitors welcome.

Mon 12th Mar - Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2018-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF

Sat 10th Mar –Fairtrade Family Fun day at Storyhouse, Chester
2018-03-10 10:30 - 15:00 | Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
Cheshire West and Chester Fairtrade Steering Group are organising this Fairtrade Funday at Storyhouse in Chester as part of Fairtrade Fortnight 2018. It will be a family event with art activities, tastings and samples, literature to take away, photo matching activities, plus a storytelling session in the Storyhouse den area . Volunteer helpers will be needed! Further information: heather@cheshiredec.org

Tues 6th March – Fairtrade Producer visit to Chester
2018-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
Plans are underway for the Fairtrade Steering Group to host a visit by Marcial Quinteros, a banana producer from Panama. The day will include a talk/presentation at Wesley Church Centre, to be followed by a visit to the Fairtrade shop at Wesley and to And Albert, and in the afternoon a school visit and visit to the University (talk and sampling at 5.00pm in the University Chapel).

Mon 5th Mar - Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2018-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF

Wed 28th Feb - Film "I Am Not A Witch"
2018-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
This film showing is part of the 32nd Chester International Film festival.
In a remote Zambian village, an 8 year-old girl is accused of being a witch following an accident. She is found guilty and sent to a’ witch camp’. Writer-director Rungano Nyoni, born in Zambia and part-raised in Wales, was inspired by real-life reports of witchcraft accusations in Zambia.
The film will be introduced by Prof Claire Griffiths, Chair of Area Studies, University of Chester.
Click image for further information about the film.
https://www.storyhouse.com/event/i-am-not-a-witch

Mon 26th Feb - Film "In Between"
2018-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR
This film showing is part of the 32nd Chester International Film festival
Three Palestinian women live in an apartment in Tel Aviv. Very much differing in their outlooks, they all suffer from belonging neither to traditional Arab society nor to secularised western society: they are “in between”.

Mon 26th Feb - Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2018-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Quaker Meeting House Chester, Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF

Fairtrade Fortnight 2018
2018-02-26 - 2018-03-11 | Various venues
The 2018 theme and resources for this annual celebration of the ideals and practical benefits of “Fairtrade” will be announced soon. See www.fairtrade.org
Watch out for local events facilitated by the Fairtrade Steering Group

Sat 24th Feb - Stop Arming Saudi, Silent Vigil
2018-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 | The Cross, Chester, United Kingdom
Stop Arming Saudi Silent Vigil
Chester CND are holding a silent vigil on the Saturday 24th February, 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
