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War Starts Here
For four days in September, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI. One of the largest arms fairs in the world, ‘Defence & Security Equipment International’ will feature exhibitors selling weapons from machine guns to tanks. A whole range of buyers will also be there…
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Happy Easter from Peace Hub
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Easter period. Our co-ordinator will be on leave from today (Weds 9th April) and will be back to pick up any communications from Thurs 24th April.
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Defend the Right to Speak out
A police raid on a Quaker Meeting House reminds us of the importance of freedom of assembly and expression. On 27 March 2025, more than 20 uniformed police, some equipped with tasers, forced entry into Westminster Quaker Meeting House, in central London. Officers broke open the door without warning, arresting six young people who had…
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Changemakers: Going Deeper
A reminder that in two weeks time, you’re invited to this event to connect, share ideas and get inspired. Please consider signing up, and sharing with others who may be interested. Then read on for opportunities to go deeper into building community and making change. Changemakers Forum 6:30 for 7pm, Thurs 3rd April 2025at Priory…
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How can we become effective Changemakers?
On Thursday 3rd April, we hosted a Changemakers Forum – but what was it all about? Together with the Ella Baker School of Organising, we introduced a new book Changemakers, radical strategies for social justice organising. The authors, Jane Holgate and John Page, each have over 40 years’ experience of being involved in different social…
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Thanks for joining our anniversary!
Thanks to everyone who joined our 10th Anniversary Relaunch last week 🎉 On Weds 26th Feb 2025 over 35 people gathered at Priory Rooms, Birmingham to celebrate 10 years of encouraging action for peace, and to share ideas about building peace together as Peace Hub begins our new way of working. Tea, cake, reflections and…
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Happy New Year from Peace Hub
At Peace Hub we hope that you had a happy and peaceful time over the festive period, and that the new year has begun well for you. For us, 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter, as we start bringing our work encouraging action for peace out into Birmingham’s communities. We have two exciting…
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10 Years of Peace Hub!
Looking back at a decade of Encouraging Action for Peace, and to exciting changes starting in January 2025. A big thank you November 2024 marked 10 years since Peace Hub first opened our doors to the public. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey…
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Join us in Telford tomorrow
Peace Hub will be closed tomorrow (Weds 20th Nov) as we join in witness against the Telford arms fair – join us! We will be gathering alongside Quakers, CAAT, Extinction Rebellion, Palestine Solidarity and others in non-violent protest, starting at 11am, with a programme throughout the day until 4pm, including street theatre, drumming, speakers and…
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Remembrance for Peace
As Remembrance Sunday (10th November) and Armistice Day (Mon 11th Nov) approach, we’re thinking about how to use this time to remember for peace, and say ‘never again’. At Peace Hub, we’re selling white poppies to remember all victims of war, challenge militarism and promote a culture of peace. Pop in to get one for…