Events

EVENT: Inspiring Partnerships for Global Learning & Community Cohesion - GLOBAL THINKING Conference

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The Global Thinking Conference 2010. 

A FREE * conference for teachers, school leadership staff, local authority advisers and community organisations in the East of England.

Friday 9th July.  9.30am - 4pm.  Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.

Find out how education with a global dimension has enhanced teaching and learning within the East of England. Learn how partnerships between schools, local authorities and community based organisations have provided excellent opportunities for global learning and community cohesion. Be inspired and equipped to embed the global dimension within your own teaching and your whole school community.   

Workshop 4

Community Cohesion and the Global Dimension in action, by Inna Da Costa and Kaja Holloway.

Other workshops include:

EVENT: King’s Lynn HANSA Festival. Concert.

Hanseatic Day in Europe.

Member towns celebrate the new Hanseatic League: King's Lynn.

Performances by The King's Lynn Waites (Medieval, Tudor & Renaissance Town Band)

 and young community dancers supported by NEAD.

EVENT: Community Cohesion in Schools, CAPITA Confererence

4th annual Capita Conference, supported by the Department of Education.

NEAD Manager, Kaja Holloway presents Community Cohesion In Schools models.

Booking essential. Tel: 08704001020

Community Cohesion in schools presentation by Kaja Holloway.

Aims & Objectives

“We must make sure community cohesion becomes part of every school’s ethos to celebrate diversity and recognise common values. There’ll be different challenges for different schools but it’s now on the agenda for them all.”
Adrian Gray, Head of Institutional Inspections and Frameworks, Ofsted

With Ofsted examining how schools are contributing to community cohesion as part of their inspection process, it is imperative that school leaders, local authorities and their partners share ideas on how to fulfil their duty to promote community cohesion.

Capita’s 4th National Community Cohesion in Schools Conference looks at current progress and innovative practice enabling schools to meet this criteria and receive outstanding ratings.

This conference will address the following important issues:

• Engaging parents and young people in the community cohesion initiative
• Developing links with the wider community and creating local partnerships 
• Closing the generation gap
• Establishing partnerships with faith communities 
• Keeping young people safe

Delivered through informative plenary sessions and practical case studies, this conference provides an excellent opportunity to assess current strategies and hear best practice on which to benchmark your own provision. Attend this timely event to discover how you can strengthen procedures in community cohesion.

• Hear a Government update on the duty to promote community cohesion in schools as outlined in Ofsted's new inspection framework
• Benefit from practical advice on how to achieve outstanding results for your Ofsted inspections 
• Learn how to deliver safe and cohesive communities
• Identify how you can link with community partners to promote cohesion in your area 
• Find out the key differences between rural and urban communities and how to overcome challenges for achieving cohesion in different settings
• Realise the potential of parents to help deliver the community cohesion agenda
• Take away ideas of working effectively with hard to reach communities

EVENT: Downham Market’s Global Community Carnival: 23rd June

Carnival through the streets of Downham Market, around the Town Hall area.

 Events for parents and pupils such as samba workshops for all ages, presentations of We Are Norfolk's 'Musical Connections' project work and buffets which parents of participating children are invited to watch.

NEAD AGM 2008

Our speaker, Humphrey Moyo, is a World Voice, who has volunteered with NEAD in various ways since 2006.

World Voices are dynamic educators bringing knowledge of their countries, cultures, and of the process of coming to the UK. World Voices are part of a joint learning process, opening up dialogue between points of view.

Humphrey was a Head Teacher in Zimbabwe for 20 years, forced to leave in 2002. Finally granted Refugee status in 2004, he now lives, studies and works in Norwich with ‘limited leave to remain’ until 2011. His story is important. Come and hear it at first hand!

In 2007, Benny Wenda addressed our AGM, highlighting the Free West Papua Campaign.

We Are Norfolk Project Launch and King’s Lynn office open day

Wed. 8 October, 3:30 PM

Members and newcomers are most welcome to the King’s Lynn office for the launch of the WAN Project. We will present an overviews of the project and of other NEAD work, accompanied by refreshments. It’s your chance to meet our new WAN Project Coordinator, Inna Melnyk (pictured above, right, with NEAD Manager Kaja Holloway) and to view our newly-installed Resources Centre.

Guerrilla Peacefair

Thu. 15 May, 7:30 PM

The world is changing, how do you feel about it? The Guerrilla Peacefair is a conscious community event. You are invited to engage with cutting-edge musical and visual artists, controversial film, community-strengthening organisations and mindful discussion.

Music includes I am error, conscious alternative rock band, the imaginative True Adventures, and local hip-hop Deftex MC The Anthropologist.

Film clips include excerpts from Zeitgeist, What The Bleep Do We Know, Human Givens and End Game.

Speakers include a representative of NEAD (to which all proceeds will go), democratic education promoter Michael Newman, Neil Kramer, a speaker on human consciousness and the nature of reality, amongst other things.

There will also be communal activities, a live painting experience and stands from local organisations and charities, and the chance for people to air their views with freedom and honesty in the discussion area.

You are all invited to come and engage.

For more information please visit the Guerrilla Peacefair on MySpace.

Big Sky Concert In Aid of NEAD

8 March 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Big Sky Choir will be performing on Saturday 8 March 2008, in aid of NEAD. The concert, also featuring Lizzy Smith & Piers Gurney Ratcliff, takes place at The Citadel, St Giles Street, Norwich, starting at 8:00 PM.

Tickets are available from Prelude Records, 25B St Giles Street, Norwich (telephone 01603 628319).

Customer Evening @ The World Shop

13 December 2007, 6 PM – 8:00 PM

You are invited to our Customer Evening, on Thursday 13th December, 6.00 PM to 8.00 PM. We will offer a glass of wine, and 10% off all marked prices to tempt people in to help us clear the shop! Everyone is welcome.

Although we are sad to see the end of The World Shop, we feel it has played a valuable role over the last 15 years in publicising fair trade, and now it is time for us to hand over the reins to other outlets.

Come and join us to celebrate the achievements of The World Shop, do some Christmas shopping, and at the same time help NEAD to recoup costs, ready for future projects!

NEAD AGM with guest speaker Benny Wenda

4 October 2007, 7 PM for 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Speaking in Norwich at our AGM on Thursday 4 October 2007 will be Benny Wenda from the Koteka Tribal Assembly & the Free West Papua Campaign.

Benny Wenda is currently in exile in the UK having been arrested and tortured for his peaceful campaigning for the freedom of his people.

The event is part of Norfolk Black History Month 2007.

Come and hear about NEAD’s year and how you can get involved in our upcoming development education work.

Black History Month 2007

28 September through October to 9 November 2007

Asylum Monologues

21 June 2007, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Fair Trade in Norfolk AGM 2007

19 June 2007, 7 PM – 9 PM

Refugee Week 2007

18 – 24 June 2007

No-one chooses to be a refugee in a strange land, but sometimes people are forced to flee their homes because of war or the risk of persecution. Many face torture, imprisonment and even death. Most refugees are unable to choose their destination country. They hope to return to their home country in the future.

Refugee Week celebrates the enormous contribution that Refugees and Asylum Seekers make to the UK. This year’s activities for Refugee Week in Norfolk are being coordinated by John Thompson on behalf of the Norwich Asylum Seeker and Refugee Forum (NASREF) along with a range of partners. Be sure to check out the programme of events and activities.

Big Sky Concert

21 April 2007, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

The Big Sky Choir will be performing on Saturday 21 April 2007, with proceeds going to NEAD. The concert, also featuring Lizzy Smith & Piers Gurney Ratcliff, will take place at the Corn Hall, Diss, Norfolk, at 8:00 PM.

Tickets cost £7.00 (under 16s half price) and are available from:

• The World Shop in Norwich
• Diss Town Council
• Angel Café & Natural Foodstore, Diss.

NEAD AGM 2006

Wednesday 11th October 2006, 7 – 8 PM

This year’s event will provide an opportunity to meet NEAD staff, trustees and volunteers and find out first hand about the work we do across Norfolk and the Eastern region. Learn about the projects and services we have delivered over the past twelve months and hear of our plans for the coming year.

Entry is free, and refreshments will be provided from 6:30 PM onwards.

Black History Season

18 September – 9 November 2006

Zimbabwean Anna Mudeka set up Tambai Promotions in 2001 to promote music from other cultures through the Arts. The name tambai derives from the Shona word meaning to dance.

This year Tambai Promotions has brought together a unique and truly eclectic troupe of musicians and performers, who tour educational establishments around the East of England. Each artist is dedicated to perpetuating access to rich cultures and traditions, through fun and educational workshops and performances.

More information is available about the new workshops and performances being promoted by Tambai Promotions for a Black History Season, from 18th September to 12th November 2006 (PDF file).

For more information about Black History Month which takes place in October, see Norfolk Black History Month website.

Black History Month 2006

18 September – 9 November 2006

Black History Month (BHM) is held every October in Britain to promote knowledge of Black history and experience. Although this is only the fourth year that BHM has been celebrated in Norfolk there are more than 50 events planned.

BHM provides an opportunity to share knowledge of our common human ancestry in Africa and of the continuous presence of Black people in Britain for at least 500 years. We should be aware of people such as Mary Seacole, a Black nurse in the Crimea at the same time as Florence Nightingale and, in her time, also famous and fêted. Locally, it should be well known that the first Black British circus owner, Pablo Fanque, was born in Norwich in 1798 and that Britain’s first Black Mayor, Allen Minns, was elected in Thetford in 1904.

Look out for a full programme of theatre, dance, film, visual arts, seminars, poetry and music being promoted by Norfolk Education and Action for Development (NEAD) and Norwich and Norfolk Racial Equality Council (NNREC). Visit the website for full details and up-to-date listings: http://www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk.

If you would like to get involved in helping with BHM contact Finbarr at NEAD on 01603 610993.

Fair Trade in Norfolk AGM 2006

Nick Saltmarsh, East Anglian Food Link, will explore the links between Fairtrade and supporting local farmers; fair trading and working conditions are important for producers and food industry workers in the developed as well as the developing world. Our buying choices have a real impact yet the labelling of food provides little guidance on socially responsible purchasing when it comes to products from the UK and the rest of the developed world. How can we help create fairer conditions for all food workers?

Nigel Dowdney from the Localise IT campaign will be talking from the point of view of an independent retailer at the receiving end of Tesco's aggressive expansion; who as a result has started a campaign in partnership with several other organisations in order to try and further the important message of Local Business, Local Profit, Local Economy, Local Well-being; or how well do you utilise your pound coin for your own benefit?

Fairly traded refreshments will be available on the night.

NB: Please respond to Finbarr Carter (on 01603 610993) as to whether you can or can't make it so they can plan accordingly.

Rebel Lion + Klunk + Zumba + Def Tex + Lark + José Ferrera Mulen

11 March 2005, 7 PM – 1 AM

First I-ites + Desencadenados + Twizzle + DJs

15 March 2004, 8 PM – 1 AM

Live music upstairs (compered by Theatre of Adventure)

• First I-ites – Roots Reggae Ambassadors
• Desencadenados – Cuban jazz and Arabian Groove
• Twizzle – Modern Folk duo

Middle floor entertainment

• Fairtrade Fairies
• Human Fairtrade Vending Machine

DJs downstairs

• Mike Some Noise (Global Emissions) – world & Nu-jazz breaks
• Spanish Flea (Fuschia Sounds) – Latin Drum & Bass
• Spenny (Soundclash) – African, Latin and Ska
• Yazzie B (Fuschia Sounds) – Asian Overground

Mr Das + Toubab + Klunk + José Ferrera Mulen & Micaela Reyes-Ramirez + DJs

10 November 2003, 8 PM – 1 AM

Live music upstairs

• Mr Das – Soloist Tabla player
• Toubab – All woman band playing West African rhythms
• Klunk – Klezmer & Eastern European Acoustic Folk Music
• José Ferrera Mulen & Micaela Reyes-Ramirez – Klezmer & Cuban percussion and dance

DJs downstairs

• Mike Some Noise (Global Emissions) – world & Nu-jazz breaks
• Spanish Flea (Fuschia Sounds) – Latin Drum & Bass
• Yazzie B (Fuschia Sounds) – Asian Overground