We know of three Quaker events for Consientious Objectors Day on 15 May; one in Manchester and two in London. If you are running an event please add very brief details to the comments below (location and time at the top please). London - Central: At noon, in Tavistock Square WC1, the First World War Peace Forum invites all to the International Conscientious Objectors’ Day ceremony. Descendants of more than fifty COs will honour their relatives, some of whom opposed the war for political reasons. Local schoolchildren will sing peace songs. Speakers include Mary Dobbing who took part in the women’s peace delegation which visited Afghan Peace volunteers in Kabul. Other speeches will remember COs, the anti-war movement in Germany and women war resisters. All welcome. London - Tottenham: Tottenham Quakers will be holding a Vigil on Thursday 15th May, to commemorate International Conscientious Objectors’ day. The vigil will involve silent recollection in the Quaker tradition, interspersed with readings of texts and poems. 6.30 to 7.30 pm. Location and travel: quaker.org.uk/tottenham All are welcome irrespective of creed. Tea and light refreshments will be offered after the Vigil. Manchester: A Different kind of Hero: Remember Conscientious Objectors from the First World War Join us to celebrate their stories and their significance to our Region. Bring poems and songs. May 15 5.00 – 6.00. Fennell Street, between the Cathedral and the river – a potential site for the new Peace Gardens AND join us to prepare for the event – at Nexus Café on Dale Street, behind and underneath Methodist Central Hall - May 14th 5.15 – 6.30 pm Craft skills and stories of COs needed. Text us to let us know if you want to be part of this activity 07796078310.
Posted on: Sun, 11 May 2014 08:25:19 +0000
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