May Day Weekend: 

4 - 5 May

Peace For Palestine


 

FRIDAY 3 MAY


Art Exhibition Preview:  "Oppression", paintings by Yvette Ribot-Smith.  1900 - 2100 hrs. Free


 At 1930 hrs, there will be a discussion lead by Yvette on  “POLITICAL ART  - the role, responsibilities

 and censorship of political art "


“My intention in my art work is to create a space for empathy; a vehicle for connection and solidarity. The aim is to pay tribute to the people whose stories need to be remembered in an atmosphere of respect and humility”

Yvette Ribot-Smith

 

The exhibition will run until 30 May and can be viewed anytime the club is open which will always be the case on  Friday evenings.

         

     


     SATURDAY 4 MAY

 

Rally in the Club in Support of Palestine. 1400 - 1700 hrs. Free. An invited panel of speakers followed by  workshops on how  individuals and groups can respond.   


Speakers: 


Sue Piper -   External link opens in new tab or windowThe Hands Up Project

A charity trust which, through its network of volunteers,

connects children around the world with young people

in Palestine.



       

   Marlous Veldt -     External link opens in new tab or windowEthical Consumer

An Ethical Consumer Research Association Ltd is a British not-for-profit publisher, research, political, and campaign organisation which publishes information on the social, ethical and environmental behaviour of companies and governments and issues around trade justice and ethical consumption



Bernard Regan -  External link opens in new tab or windowPalestine Solidarity Campaign

                                   (Trade Union Group)

PSC brings people from all walks of life together to campaign for Palestinian rights and freedom.

PSC recognises the importance of working with trade unions which have a long history of supporting international causes such as the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa.


Robert Lizar - External link opens in new tab or windowJewish Voice for Labour

"To be a Jew means always being with the oppressed,

never with the oppressors.”






 Screening of 1984 (Mohammad Bakri)   1770 - 1900 hrs.  Free. 


1948: Creation & Catastrophe is the story of the establishment of Israel as seen through the eyes of the people who lived it. Rather than being a history lesson, this documentary is a primer for the present. It is simply not possible to make sense of what is happening in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today without an understanding of 1948.
   
                                                                                                         



Benefit. 2000 hrs. 

£10 OTD or £8 ADV  from the club from Glossop Community Bookshop or Wegottickets.  Raffle and speaker and speaker with Gerry O'Gorman and .  In aid of External link opens in new tab or windowMedical Aid for Palestinians.


 

         


     

Gerry  O'Gorman

An activist, humourist, singer- song writer

........   with  a sardonic eye and ear.











Tony Harper

A  singer/songwriter with an Americana / Folk feel focusing on contemporary and traditional songs of resistance.










SUNDAY 5 APRIL


Family Day on Palestine.  1400 - 1700 hrs.

Entry by Donation with surplus going to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
                                               




 *  Palestinian Food
Buffet provided by Gioia Cafe in New Mills
Entry by donation (£5 suggested)
 
                          

* Having a go at Palestinian Embroidery

Led by Aysha Yilmaz.

Embroidery is an important part of Palestinian culture with every design having a meaning. Beginners welcome. All materials provided.

Entry by donation (£5 - £10 suggested)

To  be certain of a place,  it is recommended that you email to reserve a place.


         


* Messages and poems to send to children of Gaza

The Hands Up Project links young people across the world with those in Palestine. 

 Children will be invited to read poems  and/or messages to send by video (Free).

This session will be coordinated by Susan Piper who volunteers with the project.






* Colouring in designs and art from Palestine

For younger children or those adults who love colouring in, we have a range of designs on photographic paper and alcohol ink pens for that glossy look.