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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160714T123000
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SUMMARY:Thurs 14th Jul - Chester Bee Summit
DESCRIPTION:Chester & District Friends of the Earth\, working along with Chester Zoo’s Wildlife Connections programme\, invites you to the Chester Bee Summit. \nThey are bringing together local organisations and people with an interest in bees and their conservation. This Summit is a unique opportunity for informal discussion of ongoing and planned bee / pollinator conservation activities in the region\, both small and large scale. They’ll also discuss the potential for greater collaboration and action across the region. \nFree event\, but please use the Eventbrite link to register your interest: Bee Summit
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/thurs-14th-jul-chester-bee-summit/
LOCATION:Mottershead Suite\, Cedar House\, Chester Zoo\, Chester
ORGANIZER;CN="Chester & District Friends of the Earth":MAILTO:foe.chester@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160712T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
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SUMMARY:Tues 12th July - CWDF Forum meeting\, speaker from Action Aid
DESCRIPTION:Our regular bi-monthly meeting at The Unity Centre. For this meeting we welcome Natasha Adams\, Tax Justice Campaign Manager for Action Aid\, to provide an update on the tax justice campaign as well as other priority campaigns and topical issues – such as the impact of the EU Referendum vote. \nNatasha has recently visited Malawi and has been working closely with the Action Aid office there on the Tax Justice campaign.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/tues-12th-july-cwdf-forum-meeting/
LOCATION:The Unity Centre\, Cuppin Street\, Chester\, CH1 2BN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160711
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160707T145321Z
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SUMMARY:Sat 9th & Sun 10th Jul - Exhibition of Quaker Service
DESCRIPTION:This forthcoming weekend Chester Quakers are hosting a free exhibition showing the work Quaker Conscientious Objectors undertook during WWI and WWII.  For religious\, moral …. fraternal reasons some refused to carry arms but served in other ways. Stories we do not hear in the ‘mainstream’ will be told. \nThe Activity Zone\, Grosvenor Park: \n\nSaturday  9th July 10.30am – 6.30pm\nSunday 10th July 11.00am – 6.30pm
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/sat-9th-sun-10th-jul-exhibition-of-quaker-service/
LOCATION:Activity Zone\, Grosvenor Park\, Grosvenor Park Road\, Chester\, CH1 1QQ
ORGANIZER;CN="Chester Quakers":MAILTO:djw0417@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160701T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160701T223000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160509T142938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T143031Z
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SUMMARY:Fri 1st July - Friends of the Earth Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Earth Quiz Night \n7:00pm- Upstairs at the Custom House\, Watergate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2LB.\nQuiz and Raffle. Bring your friends. Tickets £3.00 on the night. chesterfoe@hotmail.co.uk
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/fri-1st-july-friends-of-the-earth-quiz-night/
LOCATION:The Custom House\, Watergate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2LB
ORGANIZER;CN="Chester & District Friends of the Earth":MAILTO:foe.chester@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160624T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160603T151119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T151422Z
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SUMMARY:Fri 24th Jun - "Oh What Love" - orphan family choir from Uganda
DESCRIPTION:As part of a national tour\, this choir comes to Chester on Friday 24th June\, with a concert at The Festival Church\, Queen Street. \nFree entry\, but phone 01244 321193 to book your place.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/fri-24th-jun-oh-what-love-orphan-family-choir-from-uganda/
LOCATION:Festival Church\, Queen Street\, Chester\, CH1 3LG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160613
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160513T094007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160513T100849Z
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SUMMARY:Sun 12th Jun - Wirral Coastal Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wirral Coastal Walk \nCome and enjoy the sun (hopefully) and the beautiful views whilst walking from Seacombe Ferry to Thurstaston Country Park Visitor Centre and raise funds\, at the same time\, for CAFOD’s Syria Crisis appeal. Sunday June 12th. For more information contact 0151 632 5504/ 0151 647 9124. \nForum member Sue Bownas will be walking – please contact her on 01244 679270 if you would like to sponsor her. \nThis CAFOD venture is associated with the long-established annual Wirral Coastal Walk\, arranged by the North Wirral Rotary Club. Further information can be found at   www.wirralcoastalwalk.org
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/sun-12th-jun-wirral-coastal-walk/
LOCATION:Start at Seacombe Ferry\, coastal walk to Thurstaston Country Park
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160526T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160526T213000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160422T103832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160507T103734Z
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SUMMARY:Thurs 26th May - Should the UK leave the European Union?
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 23rd June\, voters in the UK will be asked to decide whether to remain a member of the EU or leave. \nAs this is such an important vote\, the University of Chester\, in association with Chester Debating Society\, will be holding an open to the public debate to try and inform as many people as possible. \nSpeaking in favour of remaining in the EU\, is former Liberal Democrat MEP\, Chris Davies.\nArguing for Britain to leave the EU is UKIPs Steven Woolfe\, current MEP for the North West. \nThis debate is open to all students and members of the public. So if you’re still undecided\, or want to come and put your opinions across\, then come along and take part in this momentous debate! \n 
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/thurs-26th-may-eu-referendum-debate-provisional/
LOCATION:Binks Building\, University’s Parkgate Road Campus\, Parkgate Road\, Chester\, CH1 4BJ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160525T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
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SUMMARY:Wed 25th May - "Palestine - a people betrayed" Chester Friends of Palestine meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Meeting will be on Wednesday 25th May in the University Riverside Building in Castle Drive at 7.15 pm (post code CH1 1SL). Kathy Brooks from Manchester PSC\, Northern Women for Palestine and Saddleworth Women’s Scholarship Fund is coming to give a talk;  ‘Palestine-a people betrayed’.\n\nKathy has sent a brief summary of her talk; \n‘From the birth of political Zionism in the late 19th Century to the current time\, successive world powers have betrayed the Palestinian people. Examining the events of the first half of the last century Kathy will detail how decisions taken by Britain\, the USA and the UN (heavily influenced by the Zionist lobby) led to the creation of the state of Israel\, the dispossession of the Palestinian people\, and the ongoing Nakba (catastrophe).’ \nKathy will also be showing a short film and there will be time for discussion. \nHope you will be able to come. \nKaty Rowe\nSecretary
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/wed-25th-may-palestine-a-people-betrayed-chester-friends-of-palestine-meeting/
LOCATION:Room 204\, Riverside Building\, University of Chester\, Castle Drive\, Chester\, CH1 1SL
ORGANIZER;CN="Chester Friends of Palestine":MAILTO:chester4palestine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160523T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160523T181500
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
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SUMMARY:Mon 23rd May - Open Mic event\, West Cheshire Interfaith Forum
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to our first ever OPEN MIC. \nListen Learn Enjoy \nThe aim of the evening is to present brief information on the viewpoint held by different faiths and non faith regarding various key themes and topics.  The theme of the night will be: GOD? \nLight refreshments included.\n\nPlease register your interest at : westcheshireinterfaith@gmail.com \nLooking forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/mon-23rd-may-open-mic-event-west-cheshire-interfaith-forum/
LOCATION:Quaker Meeting House Chester\, Union Walk\, Frodsham Street\, Chester\, CH1 3LF
ORGANIZER;CN="West Cheshire Interfaith Forum":MAILTO:westcheshireinterfaith@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160522T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160507T111802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T082205Z
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SUMMARY:Sun 22nd May - "Garden Lane Big Brekkie"
DESCRIPTION:Building on the example set by Holy Trinity Church Blacon on 14th May\, Garden Lane Uniting Church are arranging this “Big Brekkie”\, raising money in support of the work of Christian Aid.  (N.B. visitors very welcome\, but an advance call to Pat and Peter Linsey would be very helpful for catering purposes: 01244 320562.)
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/sat-21st-may-garden-lane-big-brekkie/
LOCATION:Garden Lane Uniting Church\, 66 Garden Lane\, Chester\, CH1 4EW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160522
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160507T104431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160507T105719Z
UID:165-1463270400-1463875199@www.chesterwdf.org.uk
SUMMARY:15 - 21 May - Christian Aid Week
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Christian Aid Week has the theme ‘Love Every Neighbour’. It features Morsheda who\, with the help of a grant from Christian Aid\, was able to transform her fortunes in flood-hit Bangladesh. \nIn addition to street collections\, local events include “Big Brekkies” – reflecting that the gospel is full of stories about people coming together to share food – an experience that connects us\, breaks down barriers\, and builds relationships.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/15-21-may-christian-aid-week/
LOCATION:Various venues
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160507T110654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160507T111523Z
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SUMMARY:Sat 14th May - "Blacon Big Brekkie"
DESCRIPTION:Foreshadowing Christian Aid Week by just one day\, Holy Trinity Church are arranging this “Big Brekkie”\, raising money in support of the work of Christian Aid – with a really tasty\, sociable event!
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/sat-14th-may-blacon-big-brekkie/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Hall\, Norris Road\, Blacon\, Chester\, CH1 5DZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160510T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160403T171953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160403T171953Z
UID:102-1462905900-1462914000@www.chesterwdf.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tues 10th May - CWDF Forum AGM
DESCRIPTION:As well as the “business part” of our AGM\, in which we review our year and vote in our officers for the next year\, we’ll have a talk by new Forum member Jim Holmes. Jim is a freelance documentary photographer and he’ll be giving us insights into a number of his missions overseas.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/tues-10th-may-cwdf-forum-agm/
LOCATION:The Unity Centre\, Cuppin Street\, Chester\, CH1 2BN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160423T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160413T125258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T125401Z
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SUMMARY:Sat 23rd Apr - "Sing for Syria"
DESCRIPTION:Soundwall are back in concert to raise much needed funds for the work of MSF in Syria Doctors without Borders (Médecins sans Frontieres). Please\, please support this concert. Syria is on its knees and we can help the afflicted there. Helpers to serve teas and coffees are needed.  \nThrough their live performances across the North West\, Soundwall\, founded in 2011 by St Columba’s parishioner Catherine Harrison\, has raised over £12k for charities.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/sat-19th-apr-sing-for-syria/
LOCATION:St Columba’s Hall\, Newhall Road\, Chester CH2 1SA
ORGANIZER;CN="Soundwall":MAILTO:catherine@catherineharrisonarts.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160314
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160306T230645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160306T230924Z
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SUMMARY:Sat-Sun 12-13th Mar - "Fairtrade Fundays"\, Grosvenor Park Chester
DESCRIPTION:Heather Swainston\, Director of CDEC has plans for activities with young people at the newly-developed Activity Zone in Grosvenor Park. More information 01244 347880 or www.cheshiredec.org   Activities will run from 11.00am until 4.00pm each day. \nN.B. Heather will be looking out for volunteer helpers for both of these days.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/sat-sun-12-13th-mar-fairtrade-fundays-grosvenor-park-chester/
LOCATION:Activity Zone\, Grosvenor Park\, Grosvenor Park Road\, Chester\, CH1 1QQ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160311T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160306T225511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160306T231136Z
UID:61-1457724600-1457733600@www.chesterwdf.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fri 11th Mar - "The True Cost of Fashion"\, Eco Fashion Event
DESCRIPTION:“The True Cost of Fashion” – DVD show and discussion\, followed by Fairtrade refreshments and a Mini Fashion Show with sale of clothing and ethical products at the end. This Eco Fashion Event is organised by Chifundo UK. Admission by donations on the night. Proceeds are for Chifundo\, a registered charity that empowers women in Malawi through funding their higher education. www.chifundomalawi.org  Conact Susan Flynn\, 01244 381490.
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/fri-11th-mar-the-true-cost-of-fashion-eco-fashion-event/
LOCATION:St Columba’s Hall\, Newhall Road\, Chester CH2 1SA
ORGANIZER;CN="Chifundo UK":MAILTO:chair@chanasachifundomalawi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160308T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160306T195122Z
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UID:58-1457462700-1457470800@www.chesterwdf.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tues 8th Mar - CWDF Forum Meeting: a Fairtrade Theme
DESCRIPTION:Heather Swainston\, Director of CDEC will be joining us for a talk: “Engaging young people and communities in Fairtrade across Cheshire West and Chester – some success stories and plans for Fairtrade Fortnight 2016″
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/tues-8th-mar-cwdf-forum-meeting-a-fairtrade-theme/
LOCATION:The Unity Centre\, Cuppin Street\, Chester\, CH1 2BN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160229T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T051603
CREATED:20160228T175604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160228T175604Z
UID:49-1456732800-1457888400@www.chesterwdf.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 “Sit down for breakfast\, stand up for farmers!
DESCRIPTION:Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 “Sit down for breakfast\, stand up for farmers!”
URL:https://www.chesterwdf.org.uk/event/fairtrade-fortnight-2016-sit-down-for-breakfast-stand-up-for-farmers/
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