YORKSHIRE CND - EVENTS/MEETINGS

June 14-15
World Development Movement Conference - Bradford
 University of Bradford, 14 - 15 June 2003

 Exciting debate on trade, debt and globalisation plus the opportunity to sharpen your campaigning skills to Scale up for Trade Justice.

Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University; Roderick Abbott, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organisation; Hilary Wainwright, Red Pepper; and Mariama Williams, International Gender and Trade Network will be among speakers at WDM's 'Whose Rules Rule? Conference.

Also debate, seminars, workshops and Campaigners' Convention.
All events are free.

For more information or to book see www.wdm.org.uk
 or freephone 0800 328 2153.

 

June 14-15
Close Menwith Hill US War Base!

Women’s protest and peace camp
Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 June

Britain is a crucial ally to US war drive. Thousands of British troops fought in the war on Iraq, B52 bombers flew from RAF Fairford and Menwith Hill spybase provide critical surveillance information for fighter pilots. Thousands of innocent Iraqis were killed.

The British Government is allowing bases Fylingdales and Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire to be used by the US as part of a National Missile Defence System. National Missile Defence would allow the US to launch a nuclear attack on another country, without fear of retaliation. The system is central to the US agenda of escalating military aggression against other countries. The US war drive and its NMD programme is leading to a global arms race and exacerbating instability.

Women have consistently played a leading role in opposing the US war drive and the threat of nuclear weapons.

This peace camp follows the successful women’s protest in December 2002 at the base. This weekend camp will include a tour around the base, anti-war discussions and a march and protest at the base.

All women are encouraged to come along. Please bring banners, placards, drums, etc. You need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, warm clothes and a contribution to the food is welcome!

Transport details:

Menwith Hill is 7 miles west of Harrogate on the A59 Harrogate to Skipton Road.

Nearest train station is Harrogate. Minibus will be available from Harrogate train station.

For details contact Helen John on 01943 468 593 or e-mail helenmenwith@yahoo.co.uk

Transport from London:

Meet at Holloway tube station at 9.00am Saturday 14th June. Transport will return about 9.00pm Sunday evening. For further details on transport cost and to book your seat please call Sophie Bolt, London Region CND on 07930 235791.

 

June 26
Public meeting on Fylingdales
at Thornton-le-Dale Village Hall is scheduled for
Thursday, June 26th at 7pm

A public meeting over the upgrading of the Yorkshire RAF base for use in the
controversial US "son of star wars" missile defence system will be addressed by Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram.

The Government plans to upgrade RAF Fylingdales betwen Pickering and Whitby on the North Yorks Moors.

July 4
Declare Independence from America at Menwith Hill

CAAB protest

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September 13
DAY OF DANCE

Saltaire
 
contact Yorkshire CND for information