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Email News from The Fellowship of Reconciliation,
England. July 2010. Issue 51.
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Drone Wars - A one day event in
London from FoRE.
Turning
the Tide - a one day workshop to explore tools for radical
change
International Peacemakers'
Fund - Support Practical Peacemaking Today
Calling
new supporters
Trident Ploughshares Summer
Gathering
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// Drone Wars //
This is a
conference organised by the Fellowship of Reconciliation, England, on September
18th in London. It will explore the growing use of armed,
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), otherwise known as drones. Drones are remote
controlled, unmanned aircraft that fire missiles at the touch of a joystick.
With operators safely located in trailers 8,000 miles away from the combat,
drones offer the illusion of warfare that is clean, tidy and safe. But does this
‘play station mentality’ make killing more permissible and likely?
Armed
drones are used by Britain, US and others at great human cost and often in
breach of humanitarian law. Used in war and for targeted killings this
technology is being used by the UK with little public debate.
As well as
information about drones, there will be workshops on Britain’s arms industry and
drones, the use of surveillance drones in the UK, Israel’s use of drones in Gaza
and elsewhere, international law and drone war, the future of robotic weapons,
local campaigning and more. Join other peace activists and researchers to
investigate how to down the drones.
Date:
Saturday 18th September 2010,
10am – 4pm, Venue:
University
of London Union, Malet Street.
Cost:
(which includes buffet lunch) £10.00/£6.00 conc.
For more information and to register, contact
Mary at Fellowship of Reconciliation www.for.org.uk, telephone 01865 250781, mary AT for.org.uk (replace AT with @).
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// Turning the Tide
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A one-day workshop to explore tools for
radical change.
HOSTED BY NORTHAMPTON
QUAKERS
Use nonviolence to be more effective in
overcoming oppression and creating a more just and peaceful society. Develop new
perspectives and fresh ideas on the nature of power and how to challenge it when
necessary. Local campaigners share practical ideas for more effective campaigns.
What works? How and why?
Saturday 13 November 2010, 10 am to 4 pm,
Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street, Northampton NN1 3AS (Opposite Marks
& Spencer side entrance)
Turning the Tide is the name for a Quaker
initiative bringing together active campaigners from a variety of organisations
to develop new relationships while exploring nonviolent ways to effect the
change we wish to see in the world.
Turning the Tide takes its inspiration and
learning from effective nonviolent movements including those of Mohandas Gandhi,
Martin Luther King, Dorothy Day, Greenham Women, environmental and economic
justice movements, land rights nonviolent activists and many
more.
Kate
Scott, 01604 786432. katescott@btinternet.com
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// International Peacemakers Fund - Support Practical
Peacemaking Today //
Give the gift of peace
to a community caught in a cycle of conflict today. By donating to the International Peacemakers Fund you enable
grass-roots peacemakers to change the lives of those around them.
The peacemakers are
carefully selected, and all use non-violent methods to address the root cause of
the conflict, promote dialogue and build reconciliation. Often the peace
builders find they are working amidst political and social upheaval, and
struggle with making the most of extremely limited financial resources. For them
the IPF is a crucial life-line.
This fund is unique.
Every penny you donate goes directly to support peacemakers. FoR and a Trust
provide the funds for administration and fundraising, it is donations like yours
that create the funds we distribute.
Donate
today or email John to request a
pack to hold a collection at your church
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// Calling new supporters //
FoRE is a
membership organisation open to anyone who, having read the 1914
Basis of the Fellowship,
is in general agreement with it and wishes to become a member. Members are asked
to pay an annual subscription but there is no fixed fee; rather we ask members
to pay what they feel they can afford.
Members are...
the first to hear when we've got a new campaign, the first to know
about new resources or books, the first to know about events we are putting on
anywhere in England, entitled to vote at the FoRE Annual Council, able to stand
for election to the FoRE Board of Trustees, so that they can have an influence
on our policy, entitled to receive our magazine Building
Peace by Peace, and/or newsletter: PeaceLinks,
entitled to contribute articles for publication (after approval) in our
magazines.
Supporters
If you are in sympathy with FoRE and its work but do
not wish to agree to the Basis, you can still become a supporter. Supporters are not entitled to vote at
FoRE's Annual Council, nor stand for election, but are entitled to the other
benefits listed above. We have
a new online form for
signing up either to be a member or a supporter. New members and supporters receive a
welcome pack in the post; you can choose what is included in the welcome pack
and what you sign up to receive when you fill out the form.
If you’d prefer to
maintain a link with us informally, you can still be a donor to our
funds. Giving is one of
the most valuable ways to stand with us and support our work today.
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// Trident Ploughshares Summer
Gathering //
2nd to 6th September 2010,
Church of St John and St Stephen 121 - 147 Orts Road, Reading, RG1
3JN
A chance for experienced and
new activists to come together to plot the end of those nasty nukes. Workshops.
Discussions. Networking and outreach. Nonviolent Direct Action Training. Trips
to the Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment.
www.tridentploughshares.org 0845 45 88 361
tpgathering@yahoo.com
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about? Email us at office AT for.org.uk or call 01865 250781. The
format of these emails has been changed to enable a wider range of email readers
to read the text coherently. As such, pictures are nolonger included. We reserve
the right to determine the content of each email news letter.
The Fellowship of
Reconciliation
England
Peace House, 19
Paradise St. Oxford OX1 1LD
www.for.org.uk
Fellowship of Reconciliation, England, is Registered Charity Number
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constitute any part of an offer or contract. Computer viruses can be transmitted
by e-mail. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the
presence of viruses. FoRE accepts no liability for any damage caused by any
virus transmitted by this
e-mail. -- Hands, bowed || Trevor Barton, MA Centre
Administrator for Peace House A new centre for peace and justice work in
Oxford "Enabling the practical development of peace and justice within, and
between, individuals, groups, societies, cultures, and nations" www.for.org.uk/centreforpeace------------------------- There
is no way to peace. Peace is the Way. Become a member or supporter
today: http://www.for.org.uk/givesupport/------------------------- The
Fellowship of Reconciliation, England Peace House 19 Paradise
Street Oxford OX1 1LD www.for.org.uk+44 (0)1865 250781 07786
843705 (out of office hours)
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E-Newsletter June 2010
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// Protest in Aberporth // |
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Members
of The Fellowship of Reconciliation, Wales will hold a meeting outside the
Drones centre at Parc Aberporth on Saturday 26 June at 11.00am. The members want
to raise awareness of the fact that these drones fly over the countryside from
Aberporth to the Eppynt mountain to practice and test these unmanned aircraft.
Flying these unmanned aircraft is an accident waiting to happen over our
countryside . They were used by the military to bomb the people of Afghanistan
and Gaza.
We believe as a Fellowship that the use of these drones is
immoral and more likely to kill innocent people because they are controlled
remotely far from the theatre of war by soldiers who cannot feel the effect of
the bombing on their video “game console” screens.
The meeting will be
led by the President of the Fellowship, The Reverend Guto Prys ap Gwynfor
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(To
keep up-to-date with FoR England’s Drones Campaign, see www.for.org.uk/act/campaign/ |
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www.peacenewscamp.info
Join
people from across the broad spectrum of the British peace movement for five
days of exploration, celebration and empowerment!
This
year's themes include: feminism and peace; sharing our skills; challenging the
military; engaging with other movements; radicalising our lives; and debating
nonviolence.
Plus over 40 workshops, including sessions on: 'What can
people do, where they live, to change the world?' with the Haringey Solidarity
Group (www.haringey.org.uk),
'Drone warfare' with Chris Cole (tbc), 'How can we stop the war in Afghanistan'
with Gabriel Carlyle, Radical Climate Activism with Thames Valley Climate Action
(http://tvca.ox4.org).
The
Camp will be located in a lovely field belonging to farmer Adam Twine at
Westmill Farm, Watchfield. The farm is on the B4508. It is about 5 miles outside
of Faringdon and about 8 miles from Swindon, SN6 8TH . See
map for
the location of the farm.
The Camp costs £15 - £60 depending on income.
Food (3 meals a day and drinks) will cost £6 - £10 a day for adults, depending
on income. Payment can be made by cheque, online or by phone. More info
at www.peacenewscamp.info. BOOK
YOUR PLACE TODAY: http://tinyurl.com/ye9o4r5
Web-site: www.peacenewscamp.info
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/334b54z |
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//
In Closing //
FoR England has a new
website!
It has a new look and feel, new sections encouraging action for
peace, and pages on using our new hire venue and centre for peace and
justice work - Peace
House. For the first time on our website it also lists ALL the
resources we recommend, resell, or publish ourselves. We’d love to hear what you
think! (The site was a donation to the charity.)
Chris Cole steps down as Director
After 7 years, Chris Cole is stepping down as Director of The
Fellowship of Reconciliation, England. Chris oversaw growth and development of
the charity from one staff to five, and its move from rural Clopton to central
Oxford.
With growth came more administrative work and less time in direct
campaigning. Chris leaves us to pursue his passions of writing and campaigning
in a freelance setting, and you can reach him at chris
AT fig tree.org.uk. Messages intended for FoR England should still be sent to office AT
for.org.uk, or director AT for.org.uk. (Replace AT with @). |
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The
2010 Annual Council of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, which will take place on
Saturday 8th May at Peace House, Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford
and will
include the Annual General Meeting of the Fellowship. The day will begin with
registration and coffee from 10.30am followed by opening worship at 10.45am
We are
delighted that Professor Mary Grey, from INSPIRE,: The
Centre for Initiatives in Spirituality and Reconciliation will
be our keynote speaker.
Mary will be speaking on ‘With a Reconciling Heart: The Spirituality of Reconciliation’.
To book
a place or for more details please contact office@for.org.uk
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Joe
Glenton, the British Solider who was recently jailed for nine months following a
Court Martial for refusing to return to fight in Afghanistan is currently in
Colchester Prison. There are a number of reports that Joe is being subject to
cruel treatment by the army prison staff.
You may
like to write to Joe to offer him a word of support: Lance Corporal Joe
Glenton
Military Corrective Training Berechurch Hall Camp
Colchester CO2
9NU, UK |
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FoR is
beginning a weekly event at its new HQ in Central Oxford called ‘Silence in the
City’. It is an opportunity to come together for silent prayer, mediation and
reflection. So if you live in Oxford or happen to be in the area on a Thursday
lunchtime, do join us.
Starts from Thursday April 29th from 1.15pm. For more information
contact silence@for.org.uk |
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challenging the false and demonstrating truth; and discover community
as the bedrock for sustaining your activism in the long-haul.
Date:
Saturday 15th May
2010 Time: 09.30 –
16.00 (with additional pub visit afterwards)
Location:
Brunswick Parish Church, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9YX
Cost:
FREE!
It is however essential that you book so that we have a good idea of
numbers for catering and planning. Please email info@peaceschool.org.uk if you are planning on coming along, and we’ll look forward to
seeing you there! |
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Amidst
all the noise and misinformation surrounding the signing of the new START
Agreement and the up-coming NPT conference, our friend Frida Berrigan writes
“To cut through the verbiage of treaties and agreements and summits,
and move people from fear to action, we need to focus on three concepts. The
United States is the biggest problem when it comes to nuclear weapons. We need a
new treaty to replace the NPT. And no nukes means no nuclear
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Peace by Peace magazine published |
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FoR has just published the latest issue of ‘Peace by Peace
magazine. Contents include:
· Professor Ellen Davis of Duke University reflects on Jeremiah and
reconciliation;
· Human Security vs. Military Security: The upcoming military spending
debate
· New Peace Resources reviewed
· An update on the International Peacemakers Fund
· And much more! Download it
here or email us for a copy in the
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International Peacemakers Fund |
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Part One of the Welsh biography of GEORGE M.LL.DAVIES, Christian
pacifist & former Assistant General Secretary of 'British FOR' at its
inception, is now available in English to download from the FOR Wales website -
www.cymdeithasycymod.org.uk. Click on 'adnoddau' (resources) & access
Lulu.com |
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Questions or comments? Email us at office@for.org.uk or call 01865
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Fellowship of Reconciliation, England
Peace House, 19 Paradise St. Oxford OX1 1LD
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