Brummies for Peace

For three days in November 2024, the weapons industry plans to set up shop in Telford at an arms fair called SDSC. The arms fair left the 3 Counties Showground in Malvern and changed its name to ‘SDSC’ after widespread protest.

They came to Telford International Centre (just north-west of Birmingham) last November instead – and plan to return. We will be supporting non-violent protest on Wednesday 20th November to say ‘no to weapons’ and ‘yes to peace’.

How can we respond to force with love?  Would you be prepared to?

The weapons sold at these fairs have devastating impacts on people’s lives. Civilians in Yemen have targeted by British weapons, sold to the UK’s biggest arms customer Saudi Arabia.  Despite some arms sales being suspended, parts for fighter jets used to target Gaza are still able to be sold to Israel.

With relentless negative news, how can we avoid hardening our hearts?
How can we overcome apathy?

As well as highlighting the terrible impacts of the arms trade, we’ll be exploring the alternatives – ways that we can build peace and security, and provide jobs for those currently employed in arms.  Join us in saying ‘Brummies for Peace!’

Pop into Peace Hub, until the end of 2024 to:

  • Find out more & have your say;
  • Read personal stories of people affected by the arms trade;
  • Add a message to a peace dove, which will be taken to Telford in November.

Photo: Peace pilgrims who walked to Telford in September to begin spreading the message of peace.

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