Peace Hub closed Tues 29th Sept
The Hub will be closed for one day on Tuesday 29th September, to allow our coordinator to attend a family funeral. We’ll be back open as normal from Wednesday 30th September. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Tyseley: Refuse, Rethink, Recycle
On 21st September, a group of 6 people walked from Birmingham City Centre to Tyseley Incinerator, with a second grouo of 6 making the reverse journey. Although coronavirus restictions limited the number who could participate, each person represented the many members of a community organisation concerned about the incinerator: Peace Hub, Jai Jagat 2020 UK, […]
Join us & Medaille Trust to help combat modern slavery
We’re delighted to announce that our new theme for September & October 2020 is: Refuge & Freedom: How can we work together to combat modern slavery? For the next two months, we’re partnering with Medaille Trust, for our first peace & social justice theme since reopening. It’s a tough subject to talk about, but modern […]
Peace Hub Reopened as of 8th September
We’re pleased to announce that since 8th September 2020, we’ve reopened our doors to the public! We’re be open for you to drop in during our normal hours: 11am-5pm Tues, Weds, Thurs. Having face-to-face conversations about peace & social justice is at the heart of what we do at the Hub, so after nearly 6 […]
Catch up with Fair Tax Councils
Over 30 people participated in an online event on Fair Tax Councils on 27th June 2020, organised by Central England Quakers Peace Committee and Peace Hub. John Sheldon chaired the event and introduced our speakers. David Haslam (Church Action for Tax Justice) set the context on tax justice and inequality in the UK and worldwide. […]
How can we make our economy work for everyone?
We’re pleased to announce our online theme at the Hub for June, July & August 2020, will be: Think Global, Act Local, Get Equal By thinking global we can take on international tax-avoiders and support a more ethical approach to banking around the world By acting local we can make sure the benefits of the […]
Peace Hub Temporarily Closed (Update)
Peace Hub is temporarily closed, to help reduce the spread of Covid-19. An update on Peace Hub’s temporary closure: the Hub building will remain closed to the public until at least September 2020. You can continue to join in with our peace & justice themes online. We’re sorry to be keeping our doors closed to […]
Peace Hub back open for 2020!
We’re pleased to be back open for 2020, after our extended seasonal break. Peace Hub has an exciting programme of themes for the coming year, all exploring how we can start building a more peaceful community here in Birmingham – and how we can contribute to building justice around the world. To start the year, […]
Take action: Patricia’s Story
Photo by Caroline Bennett, Amazon Watch. Our current theme Safe & Sound is all about rethinking security. Patricia Gualinga and the Mujeres Amazonicas are standing up for a peaceful and just idea of security – read their story and find out how you can take action: Patricia Gualinga is an indigenous leader of the Kichwa […]
Catch up: Safety in Numbers?
On Saturday 2nd November 2019, around 20 people came together in Birmingham to explore the question: ‘how can we rethink security for a more just & peaceful world?’ It seemed fitting for Peace Hub’s 5th anniversary to look at a topic bringing together many of themes that we’ve looked at over the years, including the […]