10am to 4.30pm
Southville Centre, Bristol.
The acclaimed Palestinian singer Reem Kelani will be leading a full day’s workshop, which will introduce the techniques of singing traditional Arab music. Reem travelled through the Middle East recording traditional songs. Reem has over many years been an important contributor on the radio networks to many aspects of cultural traditions of the Arab world. For more information see www.reemkelani.com/ read full story / add a comment

Wonderful Palestinian Dinner
Special Guest Speakers
Oriental Dancers
Dabka Dancing
Bar available
Campaign Stalls
Fund-raising Raffle read full story / add a comment

This is what this this weeks reflexologists Rebecca Dawson and George Rose had to say about it : "Time to relax, rebalance and and restore the spirit. Reflexology is a healing art that works with the bodies natural energies, by massaging and stimulating different points on the feet/hands to create a feeling of well-being and balance.Specific points on the feet/hands relate to the different organs and body parts, offering opportunities to treat a multitude of ailments through a very relaxing and non invasive massage. Come and experience the pleasures and learn some top tricks to good health." read full story / add a comment

(and if it's raining or chilly - we have umbrellas and hot tea!) read full story / add a comment

Picket at Trinity road police station - where migrants in Bristol are forced to 'sign on'.

(and if it's raining or chilly - we have umbrellas and hot tea!) read full story / add a comment

13 NOV 2009, 7pm, Arnolfini auditorium, FREE
On the first leg of their UK campaign tour, as part of the C Words season, powerful speakers Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, Heather Milton-Lightening and Melina Laboucan-Massimo of the Athabascan Chipewyan, Lubicon Cree and other indigenous communities tell it how it is. Also specifically, what we in Britain can do about this ongoing monstrous abuse of human rights and the environment. read full story / add a comment

A spark of fun in the heart of winter with dance, African drumming, meditation, holistic therapies, kids area, stalls, fire spinners, cafe and much more! Easton Community Centre Saturday 5th December 11am - 5.30pm Adults £3 Children (under 13) FREE.
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What is the state of the economic crisis?
Discussion led by Pete Wearden read full story / add a comment

Every year the Bristol branch of the National Union of Journalists aims to bring top-level media debate to Bristol through the Benn Lecture. Started in 2006 with Tony Benn, the Arnolfini series has also included acclaimed journalists Andrew Gilligan and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown. read full story / add a comment

Guest speaker Isaac Marín from COSPACC, Colombia introduces and explores the situation on the ground in Casanare. The leader of this grass-roots organisation looks at the social and enviromental effects of BP in the region. Yasmine Brien (Rising Tide) re-contextualises climate change and global energy politics in terms of climate justice, including a look at so called “green” solutions such as biofuels. read full story / add a comment

Regular bi-monthly workday at Royate Hill Community Orchard and allotment
Saturday 7th November
11am-4pm (drop-in)
map:
http://www.kebelecoop.org/images/flyer_permaculture_may...8.pdf
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To buy, or not to buy...

Saturday November 28th is Buy Nothing Day (UK). It's a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. The rules are simple, for 24 hours you will detox from shopping and anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending!

Shop Less Live More Everything we buy has an impact on the environment. Buy Nothing Day highlights the environmental and ethical consequences of shopping. The developed countries - only 20% of the world population are consuming over 80% of the earth's natural resources, causing a disproportionate level of environmental damage and an unfair distribution of wealth.

As consumers we need to question the products we buy and challenge the companies who produce them. What are the true risks to the environment and developing countries? The argument is infinite - while it continues we should be looking for simple solutions and Buy Nothing Day is a good place to start. read full story / add a comment

Sat 7th and Sun 8th Nov: Immerse yourself in issues around race, climate and justice with African Writers Abroad, Virtual Migrants, and Remember Saro-Wiwa; 2 writing workshops, two performances, and discussion on race, climate and resource justice. read full story / add a comment

A two part preparatory gathering for activists going to take part in the protests at the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit. read full story / add a comment

Come and practise your crochet on some bits of knitting. You can use doubles and crab stitch to edge or join anything especially stretchy things. Please bring a crochet hook that you like using, but not too big (between 2-5mm) and a jumper you want to change into a cardigan, if you have one. I'll have some of my scrap yarn for people who don't have any. Beginners can learn the basics without having to do that difficult first row. Improvers can ask questions, learn and share techniques, or make a new universe entirely out of crochet, depending on your level.
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Bristol ABC prisoner support group letter-writing night. On Wednesday 11 November, 7 to 9pm, at Kebele social centre, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton BS5 6JY.

An invitation to all those interested in supporting political activists locked up in the UK and abroad, and to all those interested in exploring alternatives to prison.
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African and Caribbean Young Enterprise (ACYE) Bristol presents
Young Black Business, an event to inspire change through enterprise.

A groundbreaking business initiative for Bristol’s young black entrepreneurs launches as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Pierian Centre on November 18th between 1.30pm and 5.30pm.

Young Black Business 2009 (www.youngblackbusiness.ning.com)
Is a free event for aspring entrepreneurs to network and find out about business support, work experience and social networking .
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Thursday 12 November 6 – 8pm, Arnolfini Bookshop.

Please join us for the launch of the All I Want For Christmas Cards 2009 project in support of ‘Young Bristol’.

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The collective behind the relatively successful Bristol anarchist bookfairs of 2008 & 2009 returns after a short break.

We have a collective meeting on 10 November 2009, 7.30pm, at Kebele social centre, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton BS5 6JY. A main part of the agenda will be spent looking at an organisational timeline for putting on a bookfair.
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SOME RAW BUSINESS : Feat – Cept, Cyclops, Dscreet, Gold Peg, LL Brainwash, Rowdy, Sweet Toof and Tek 33

The Emporium 37 Stokes Croft Bristol BS1 3PY

Opening Night – Nov 5th, 6- 10 pm then open daily 12 – 7pm till Nov 9th read full story / add a comment