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SUMMARY:30th anniversary of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons
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URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/30th-anniversary-of-the-icj-advisory-opinion-on-the-legality-of-the-threat-or-use-of-nuclear-weapons/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T200000
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SUMMARY:‘SMR production at Rolls Royce in Derby’ – East Midlands CND webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join East Midlands CND and guest speaker Dave Cullen from BASIC for a webinar to explain and discuss how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are being produced at Rolls Royce in Derby. \n\n\n\nJoin the meeting directly by clicking here. \n\n\n\nFor any queries please contact nottscnd@gmail.com
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/smr-production-at-rolls-royce-in-derby-east-midlands-cnd-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
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SUMMARY:Independence from America Day
DESCRIPTION:A day of information about what goes on at the base and why we should be concerned – speakers\, music\, stalls and refreshments. \n\n\n\nPROGRAMME (DRAFT) \n\n\n\n3pm Assemble at Kettlesing Millenium Village Hall \n\n\n\n3.10pm Welcome by Hazel Costello\, Chair of MHAC. \n\n\n\n3.15pm What is happening at Menwith Hill? Led by Professor Dave Webb (Chair of Yorkshire CND) \n\n\n\n3.45pm Visit to the Main Gates of Menwith Hill by those who want to go. \n\n\n\n4pm *Reading of the Declaration of Independence from America. \n\n\n\nMoira Hill and Peter Kenyon \n\n\n\nReading of a letter to the Officer Commanding Menwith Hill. \n\n\n\n4.15pm Return to Kettlesing Millennium Village Hall. \n\n\n\n4.30pm Park Against the Dark. Led by Jim Scott. \n\n\n\nPARC Against DARC is the campaign which has set up to oppose the US military building a giant 27 dish DARC radar array in Pembrokeshire in Wales with the stated purpose of militarily dominating space. DARC (Deepspace Advanced Radar Capability) is part of AUKUS and Northrop Grumman have been awarded the contract to build 3 DARC sites globally.DARC poses great risks to health\, environment\, tourism and security.With growing political and public support as well as increasing public awareness the campaign aims to stop the US/MOD’s planning application for DARC in its tracks.Please visit www.parcagainstdarc.com for more information. \n\n\n\n5pm Refreshment Break and opportunity to see the stalls. \n\n\n\n5.30pm What is happening in Space? Led by Carla Ibled \n\n\n\n“Dr Carla Ibled is a Career Development Fellow in International Political Economy at Durham University. Her research on neoliberal networks’ activism has led her to study how these networks have been involved in long-term lobbying campaigns for the commercialisation of outer space. She published a report about this (“Star Wars: Why the Left Should Protect the Status of Space as Humanity’s Commons”) with the British think tank Common Wealth in April 2025.” \n\n\n\n5.50pm Commoners Choir Led by Jane Morland \n\n\n\nA strange yet open and inclusive choir that meets in leeds. We come from all over the place\, and try to act more like a band or a gang than a choir. we sing our own songs\, about the world immediately around us\, about inequality\, hope. \n\n\n\n6.05pm Surveillance matters Led by Martin Schweiger \n\n\n\n6.15pm Open Microphone \n\n\n\n6.30pm Konrad Kinard \n\n\n\nKonrad Kinard (musician\, producer\, performer)  bolted from Texas \, where he was born\, as quickly as he came of age.  He worked and lived in New York before finally escaping the US completely. He has lived and worked in Montreal\, London\, Berlin\, and now Leeds. He has worked with Rhys Chatham\, Arthur Russell\, La La La Human Steps\, Bettina Koester(Malaria)\, Fiona Templeton\, Glenn Branca\, Slash Orchestra\, Zero Ping\, and the Woodentops. He assisted the Belorussian duo\, Naviband\,for the English release of Girl In White. Additionally he has served as a producer for music and performances in Europe and the US. As well\, he has created Sexiland\, a Berlin dance club in the‘90s\, and in the 2000s\, Stranded In Neverland ( SIN Bar) Performance Space\, also in Berlin. In London\, he presented Bisplitters and The Butterfly Lounge. His music is a fusion of Americana\, Experimental\, Folk\, Jazz and Rock\, often engaging in timely topics. His latest album release is just that. War Is Family (Surviving the Cold War and the Unraveling of an Imagined America) is a spoken word and music ‘radio drama/opera’ about growing up in Texas in the Cold War years. Excerpts from this album will be presented. \n\n\n\n7pm Closing Words and thanks
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/independence-from-america-day/
LOCATION:Kettlesing Millenium Village Hall\, Crag Ln\, Kettlesing\, Harrogate\, HG3 2LB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260629T143923Z
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SUMMARY:Report Launch: FROM HARM TO JUSTICE: A Needs-Based Assessment of Nuclear-Affected Communities in Kazakhstan and Policy Pathways for Implementing Articles 6 and 7 of the TPNW
DESCRIPTION:In June 2026\, the Qazaq Nuclear Frontline Coalition (QNFC) published a policy paper “From Harm to Justice: A Needs-Based Assessment of Nuclear-Affected Communities in Kazakhstan and Policy Pathways for Implementing Articles 6 and 7 of the TPNW”. \n\n\n\nThis policy paper is shaped by lived experience\, community knowledge\, and a shared commitment to nuclear justice. It is not a conventional policy paper written solely from institutional or academic distance. Developed with care and responsibility towards every human being\, animal\, ecosystem\, and the Qazaq steppe that has endured the lasting scars of decades of nuclear detonations\, this paper is written with our land\, water\, collective wellbeing\, and future generations in mind. \n\n\n\nAuthored by Aigerim Seitenova and Yerdaulet Rakhmatulla\, co-founders of the Qazaq Nuclear Frontline Coalition (QNFC)\, the рaper examines the devastating humanitarian\, environmental\, and intergenerational consequences of Soviet nuclear detonations in Kazakhstan and explores pathways for implementing Articles 6 and 7 of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on victim assistance and environmental remediation. \n\n\n\nDeveloped on a grassroots basis with limited resources and informed by nuclear-affected community – members from Semey (former Semipalatinsk) and Pavlodar\, this research deliberately departs from conventional models in which external institutions assume primary authorship and direction. The policy paper includes key findings on the needs of affected community members\, drawing on survey findings\, focus groups\, and interviews\, to identify persistent structural gaps relating to healthcare access\, compensation mechanisms\, disability recognition\, environmental remediation\, socio-economic insecurity\, and access to information. It also produces policy recommendations to advance policy proposals directed at the Government of Kazakhstan\, TPNW States Parties\, international organisations\, academia\, civil society organisations\, nuclear-affected communities\, nuclear-armed states\, and states relying on nuclear weapons within their security doctrines. \n\n\n\nThe recommendations seek to strengthen survivor-centred\, participatory\, and rights-based approaches to victim assistance and remediation efforts\, while supporting broader goals relating to accountability\, human security\, and the elimination of nuclear weapons.The event will also feature an opening video from Moruroa e Tatou\, marking the 60th anniversary of the first nuclear detonation in Mā’ohi Nui\, which took place on 2 July 1966.  \n\n\n\nDate: 2 July 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00–13:30 UTC | 5:00–6:30 PM Astana | 2:00–3:30 PM CEST | 8:00–9:30 AM EDST \n\n\n\nFind the meeting in your time zone here. \n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom \n\n\n\nRSVP to join the discussion  \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to the public\, but please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Please note this is an online only event.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/report-launch-from-harm-to-justice-a-needs-based-assessment-of-nuclear-affected-communities-in-kazakhstan-and-policy-pathways-for-implementing-articles-6-and-7-of-the-tpnw/
ORGANIZER;CN="ICAN":MAILTO:info@icanw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T203000
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SUMMARY:Book launch: 'No To Nuclear' (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special book launch with author and founder of the US-based non-profit Beyond Nuclear\, Linda Pentz Gunter. \n\n\n\nLinda is visiting Leeds on her UK tour promoting her new book: ‘No To Nuclear. Why Nuclear Power Destroys Lives\, Derails Climate Progress and Provokes War’. \n\n\n\nNuclear power is everywhere in the news. We are told it’s needed to solve climate change\, to keep electricity bills down and to deliver jobs; even that it’s “green” and “homegrown” energy. Promoters claim the new reactors will be cheaper and safer\, and have solved the radioactive waste problem. But is any of this true? \n\n\n\nIn this new book\, published by Pluto Press in March 2026\, Linda Pentz Gunter debunks the nuclear myths. But she also puts the human face on the story\, looking at the negative impacts of nuclear power and nuclear weapons on human rights\, and the welfare of animals and nature…
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/book-launch-no-to-nuclear/
LOCATION:Imagine Leeds: Climate Action Hub\, 9 Blenheim Ter\, Woodhouse\, Leeds\, LS2 9HZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260622T090544Z
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UID:23820-1782226800-1782232200@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:'85 Seconds to Midnight: A Physicist's Argument Against Rearmament' - Q&A session with author Carlo Rovelli
DESCRIPTION:Join CND for a Q&A session with author and physicist Carlo Rovelli in conversation with Sophie Bolt\, CND General Secretary. \n\n\n\nThe global bestselling author\, philosopher and physicist\, Carlo Rovelli\, is a strong supporter of CND and has written ’85 Seconds to Midnight: A Physicist’s Argument Against Rearmament’ – an urgent intervention against rearmament.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/85-seconds-to-midnight-a-physicists-argument-against-rearmament-qa-session-with-author-carlo-rovelli/
LOCATION:The Green House\, Ethical Property\, 244 – 254 Cambridge Heath Road\, London E2 9DA
ORGANIZER;CN="Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament":MAILTO:enquiries@cnduk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T154903Z
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UID:23805-1782039600-1782673200@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:Calderdale Palestine Week
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URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/palestine-week/
ORGANIZER;CN="Halifax Friends Of Palestine":MAILTO:halifaxfriendsofpalestine.gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T113252Z
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SUMMARY:International Anti-War Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are hurtling towards more wars and greater global instability at an alarming rate. The governments of Europe are responding with massive rearmament programmes and increasing moves towards conscription. Both must be resisted as a matter of urgency. \n\n\n\nThe follow-up conference to the Paris Peace Conference held in October 2025 will be in London on 20 June 2026 and could not come at a more critical moment. \n\n\n\nRead the call/statement about the conference.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/international-anti-war-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102016Z
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SUMMARY:Threads - Leeds screening
DESCRIPTION:Young lovers Ruth and Jimmy decide to get married after Ruth unexpectedly gets pregnant. But their quiet lives in Sheffield\, England\, are threatened when the Soviet Union and United States go to war. After a nuclear attack destroys a NATO base 20 miles from Sheffield\, the town falls into chaos. Ruth and Jimmy are separated as the fallout spreads. Ruth must struggle to survive alone in the post-apocalyptic landscape. \n\n\n\nThreads is an important and understandably devastating response to the (nuclear) state of Britain in the 1980s. It is arguably the bleakest film ever to be broadcast on the BBC and remains as powerful and terrifying as ever. \n\n\n\nBleak Week: Cinema of Despair is presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque and Prince Charles Cinema.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/threads-leeds-screening/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Picture House\, 73 Brudenell Rd\, Leeds\, Yorkshire\, LS6 1JD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T170444Z
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SUMMARY:Bradford Peace Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the first meeting of the Bradford Peace Forum\, a new network of people from across the Bradford District who are campaigning for peace and justice locally\, nationally or globally. \n\n\n\n5.00 – 5.15: Welcome and refreshments \n\n\n\n5.15 – 5.45: Updates from all groups attending \n\n\n\n5.45 – 6.15: The current conflict in DR Congo \n\n\n\n6.15 – 6.55: Know your rights training \n\n\n\n6.55 – 7.00: Date and facilitators for next meeting. WhatsApp group sign up \n\n\n\nThe Peace Forum aims to strengthen the local peace movement through discussion\, networking and sharing information about events. We come from different traditions and backgrounds but are united by our common aim of peace and justice for all. \n\n\n\nThe Forum intends to host an in-person meeting twice a year with a speaker/discussion and the opportunity for groups and individuals to say what they’re currently involved with\, and also a WhatsApp community with an announcements group and a chat group. \n\n\n\nThe first meeting will be facilitated by three members of the Bradford Women in Black group\, and supported by Commonweal. \n\n\n\nLocation: Bradford Mechanics Institute\, Kirkgate\, Bradford\, BD1 1SZ \n\n\n\nBooking is essential. To book a free place please visit the Ticket Tailor link here
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/bradford-peace-forum/
LOCATION:Bradford Mechanics Institute\, Kirkgate\, Bradford\, BD1 1SZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T105530Z
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UID:23771-1781031600-1781037000@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘Welfare not War: End the War on Iran’ – CND webinar
DESCRIPTION:The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is already having serious effects on global energy prices and supply chains. As fuel and transport costs rise\, the cost of living will increase for millions of people\, while governments continue to prioritise military escalation over public welfare. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an urgent discussion on the growing crisis\, the dangers of further conflict and why we must campaign for diplomacy\, peace and investment in people’s needs instead of war. \n\n\n\nWith guest speakers Khem Rogaly\, Common Wealth; Lindsey German\, Stop the War; Dyfrig Jones\, UCU; Nick Dearden\, Global Justice Now; and Sophie Bolt\, CND.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/welfare-not-war-end-the-war-on-iran-cnd-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament":MAILTO:enquiries@cnduk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T112530Z
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UID:23761-1780513200-1780516800@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Environmental Destruction of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Zoom meeting on The Environmental Destruction of Palestine\, with speaker Mazin Qumsiyeh on Wednesday 3rd June 2026\, 7pm. \n\n\n\nMazin Qumsiyeh is a distinguished Palestinian scientist and author\, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University where he teaches. In 2025 he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his unwavering commitment to peace\, nonviolence and environmental sustainability over five decades. His talk will be of interest to all who are concerned with climate justice and justice in Palestine. \n\n\n\nContact countydurhampsc@gmail.com for ZOOM link.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/the-environmental-destruction-of-palestine/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T153640Z
CREATED:20260508T131617Z
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SUMMARY:'Our Planet\, The People\, My Blood'
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a special evening at Showroom Workstation on Tuesday 2nd June at 6pm. \n\n\n\nSYNOPSIS \n\n\n\n“Alan Owen\, a descendant of an Atomic Soldier\, has fought tirelessly for the rights of those affected by Nuclear Weapons Testing around the world. Through global first hand accounts\, we follow Alan on his journey\, as he takes on the UK’s Ministry of Defence\, in a landmark legal battle that seeks recognition and compensation for millions.” \n\n\n\n\n“This outstanding film chronicles a decades-long campaign for the recognition of those who witnessed the first nuclear tests. Recognition must go beyond a medal\, it must include acceptance of the effects of radiation on them and their descendants. The work addressed in this film will\, in the end\, deliver what these people deserve: justice.” \n\n\n\n\n\nSir John Hayes\, CBE MP \n\n\n\n\n\n“Such a thought provoking story and so brilliantly told. If there’s one doc you watch this year\, I highly recommend you make it this!” \n\n\n\n\n\n“Astounding\, devastating\, so necessary. Wonderfully created to help highlight this issue and bring the human element to a beautocratic mess. Full of heart.” \n\n\n\n\n4 STARS – UK film Review \n\n\n\nFor more information please visit: atomicblood.com \n\n\n\nOr contact us at: info@truepfilms.com
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/our-planet-the-people-my-blood/
LOCATION:Showroom\, 15 Paternoster Row\, Sheffield\, Yorkshire\, S1 2BX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T101319Z
CREATED:20260519T101317Z
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UID:23747-1779541200-1779544800@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:York March for Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join York PSC\, York Palestine Assembly & York TUC for this important march & protest.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/york-march-for-palestine/
LOCATION:St Helen’s Square\, York\, Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112350Z
CREATED:20260417T112326Z
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UID:23665-1779364800-1779372000@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘No Nuclear War: Protest the expiry of New START’ – London demo outside US Embassy
DESCRIPTION:Join CND outside the Russian and US Embassies to urge these countries to extend the crucial nuclear treaty\, New START. On Thursday 21st May we will be protesting outside the US Embassy\, with a protest arranged for outside the Russian Embassy on Thursday 30th April. \n\n\n\nBetween them Russia and the US possess over 90% of the world’s nukes. New START\, which put limitations on US and Russian nuclear weapons\, expired on 5 February without a replacement in place. This is a serious and dangerous step backwards for global arms control – there is now no limits at all on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. Amidst all the nuclear dangers in the world right now\, we urge Russian President Putin and US President Trump to negotiate a new agreement\, rather than drive a new nuclear arms race which threatens us all. \n\n\n\nAssemble outside the US Embassy at 12 noon for a protest and rally. \n\n\n\nFor any queries please contact information@cnduk.org or phone the CND office on 020 7700 2393.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/no-nuclear-war-protest-the-expiry-of-new-start-london-demo-outside-us-embassy/
LOCATION:US Embassy\, Nine Elms Lane\, London\, SW11 7US\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T113110Z
CREATED:20260513T113110Z
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UID:23740-1779300000-1779303600@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:Calder Valley CND meeting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join Calder Valley CND for a planning meeting. They will be planning their annual Nagasaki Day event and a trip to Menwith Hill US Spy Base near Harrogate on 4th July\, among other things. \n\n\n\nPlease get in touch for the zoom link: cath@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/calder-valley-cnd-meeting-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T145011Z
CREATED:20260427T145011Z
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UID:23684-1779132600-1779139800@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:The World in Flames - public meeting
DESCRIPTION:War in Gaza\, Iran\, Lebanon\, Ukraine\, Yemen and Sudan. Ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. The kidnapping of the Venezuelan president. Threats to Greenland and Cuba.Why is all this happening? And what can we do about it? \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS \n\n\n\nJamshid Ahmadi (Committee for the Defence of IranianRights) \n\n\n\nWendy Emmett (Communist Party) \n\n\n\nMartin Shweiger (Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign) \n\n\n\nGary McVeigh-Kaye (Cuba Solidarity Campaign) \n\n\n\nFor more info\, contact Dick Hebbert (07866479489)
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/the-world-in-flames-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Clarke Foley Community Centre\, Cunliffe Road\, Ilkley\, LS29 9DZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T150601Z
CREATED:20260505T150601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150601Z
UID:23716-1779130800-1779134400@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nuclear Proliferation\, the Militarization of Culture\, and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Richard Bakewell (Yorkshire CND) will talk about the dangerous drive to war\, the growth in numbers of nuclear weapons and their effects on climate change. WE will then discuss together what actions we might take locally. \n\n\n\nAll welcome
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/nuclear-proliferation-the-militarization-of-culture-and-climate-change/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Labour Club\, Unity House\, 113 Saltergate\, Chesterfield\, S40 1NF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100216Z
CREATED:20260430T100215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T100216Z
UID:23705-1778850000-1778853600@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:International Conscientious Objectors Day
DESCRIPTION:Join peace campaigners in Sheffield for International Conscientious Objectors Day.  \n\n\n\nChoir for Peace will be singing and we will be reading out testimony from COs in various countries\, having a 2 minute silence and laying a wreath of white poppies at the cenotaph.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/international-conscientious-objectors-day/
LOCATION:Barker’s Pool\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield\, S1 4FT
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Creative Action for Peace":MAILTO:scraptridentnow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260508T131124Z
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SUMMARY:'Our Planet\, The People\, My Blood' - Bradford
DESCRIPTION:‘Our Planet\, The People\, My Blood’ – Screening at The Science and Media Museum\, Bradford. With special guest Q&A! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and join us for a special eveing at The Science and Media Museum on Thursday 14th May\, 7pm. \n\n\n\nWith a Q&A at the end with special guests from the film! \n\n\n\nSYNOPSIS \n\n\n\n“Alan Owen\, a descendant of an Atomic Soldier\, has fought tirelessly for the rights of those affected by Nuclear Weapons Testing around the world. Through global first hand accounts\, we follow Alan on his journey\, as he takes on the UK’s Ministry of Defence\, in a landmark legal battle that seeks recognition and compensation for millions.” \n\n\n\n\n“This outstanding film chronicles a decades-long campaign for the recognition of those who witnessed the first nuclear tests. Recognition must go beyond a medal\, it must include acceptance of the effects of radiation on them and their descendants. The work addressed in this film will\, in the end\, deliver what these people deserve: justice.” \n\n\n\n\n\nSir John Hayes\, CBE MP \n\n\n\n\n\n“Such a thought provoking story and so brilliantly told. If there’s one doc you watch this year\, I highly recommend you make it this!” \n\n\n\n\n\n“Astounding\, devastating\, so necessary. Wonderfully created to help highlight this issue and bring the human element to a beautocratic mess. Full of heart.” \n\n\n\n\n4 STARS – UK film Review \n\n\n\nFor more information please visit: atomicblood.com \n\n\n\nOr contact us at: info@truepfilms.com
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/our-planet-the-people-my-blood-bradford/
LOCATION:Pictureville Cinema at National Science and Media Museum\, National Science and Media Museum\, Bradford\, BD1 1NQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103322Z
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SUMMARY:From Bombs to Data Centres: the Face of Nuclear Colonialism (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Dive into hidden stories connecting the UK’s nuclear history and the tech powering our digital world. \n\n\n\nThe Western Shoshone are the indigenous population of the territory in Nevada occupied in the1950s by the US without Shoshone consent for a Nuclear Test Site. This site is where the UK tested (exploded) its Trident missile systems until as recently as 1991. To date\, no formal monitoring of human health has been conducted\, nor any tracking of impacts on local ecosystems. PM Zabarte has new information to share with the international community on the lingering presence of plutonium on Shoshone land\, and evidence of an historic cover-up of radioactive contamination from the test site. Moreover\, there are multinational consortia today proposing a vast nuclear waste dump\, lithium mines\, and nuclear-powered AI data centres on Shoshone and adjoining Native American territories. \n\n\n\nThe historic and contemporary exploitation of indigenous communities\, cultures\, and territories by imperial nations and extractive industries is increasingly a part of public discourse; however\, the story of modern-day nuclear colonialism by the UK upon the Western Shoshone Nation is almost unknown. \n\n\n\nGreenham to Nevada is raising awareness of #UKNuclearColonialism and its ecological and human impacts on the Western Shoshone Nation \n\n\n\nGreenham to Nevada supports independent\, participatory research into the effects of continuing nuclearisation of Western Shoshone and Native American lands \n\n\n\nGreenham to Nevada pursues UK accountability and grassroots solidarity with the Western Shoshone Nation
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/from-bombs-to-data-centres-the-face-of-nuclear-colonialism-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T130633Z
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SUMMARY:With Banners held high - Wakefield
DESCRIPTION:‘With Banners Held High’ returns this May for the general strike 100th anniversary. \n\n\n\nThe parade will assemble at 10.45am at Smyth Street WF1 1ED\, with the parade starting at 11.30am\, finishing at WX by 12.30pm. \n\n\n\nFollowing their parade through the city centre\, join With Banners Held High for an afternoon of speakers and live music! \n\n\n\nYorkshire CND has a stall at this event\, in the undercover venue: Wakefield Exchange (WX)\, Union Street\, Wakefield WF1 3AD. (Some may know this as the old market hall\, which is next to Wakefield Bus Station). \n\n\n\nIf you would like to volunteer at this event\, please get in touch! We are in need of a driver to help bring some equipment (including our banner) to and from the event.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/with-banners-held-high-wakefield/
LOCATION:WX Wakefield\, Union Street\, Wakefield\, WF1 3AD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260306T114321Z
CREATED:20260306T113929Z
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SUMMARY:May Day 2026 - Leeds
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/may-day-2026/
LOCATION:Leeds Art Gallery\, The Headrow\, Leeds\, Yorkshire\, LS1 3AA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T131432Z
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SUMMARY:May Day - Bradford
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of solidarity\, community & collective joyJoin us for a full weekend of May Day celebrations bringing together music\, food\, creativity\, and community power in the spirit of International Workers’ Day. \n\n\n\n11:00 – Club open for drop-offs & stall set-up11:45 – Gather outside with banners & flags12:00 – March through Bradford12:30ish – Solidarity picnic in Centenary Square \n\n\n\n→ free food\, mutual aid\, connection & collective care \n\n\n\nFrom 14:00 onwards as & when people to head back to the club: \n\n\n\n→ music\, art\, poetry→ stalls & hangouts→ members bar (incl. teas\, coffees & sober space) \n\n\n\nRinDIY will also be running during the day / afternoon\, flowing alongside the celebrations.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/may-day-bradford/
LOCATION:1in12\, 21-23 Albion St\, Bradford\, Yorkshire\, BD1 2LY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T112520Z
CREATED:20260417T112519Z
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SUMMARY:‘No Nuclear War: Protest the expiry of New START’ – London demo outside Russian Embassy
DESCRIPTION:Join CND outside the Russian and US Embassies to urge these countries to extend the crucial nuclear treaty\, New START. On Thursday 30th April we will be protesting outside the Russian Embassy\, with a protest to follow outside the US Embassy on Thursday 21st May. \n\n\n\nBetween them Russia and the US possess over 90% of the world’s nukes. New START\, which put limitations on US and Russian nuclear weapons\, expired on 5 February without a replacement in place. This is a serious and dangerous step backwards for global arms control – there is now no limits at all on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. Amidst all the nuclear dangers in the world right now\, we urge Russian President Putin and US President Trump to negotiate a new agreement\, rather than drive a new nuclear arms race which threatens us all. \n\n\n\nAssemble outside the Russian Embassy at 12 noon for a protest and rally. \n\n\n\nFor any queries please contact information@cnduk.org or phone the CND office on 020 7700 2393.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/no-nuclear-war-protest-the-expiry-of-new-start-london-demo-outside-russian-embassy/
LOCATION:Russian Embassy\, 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103939Z
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UID:23660-1777392000-1777404600@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
SUMMARY:GDAMS action AT MENWITH HILL (Tuesday 28th april)
DESCRIPTION:Members of Yorkshire CND will be joining the weekly protest demonstration by the Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign at the Menwith Hill US spy base on 28th April as part of the World Beyond War’s Global Days of Action on Military Spending (https://demilitarize.org/). \n\n\n\nThe protest starts at 6pm but some will arrive at 4pm for a walk around the base before that. \n\n\n\nGrowing world tensions and distrust show clearly that it is time to cut spending on the military not increase it. \n\n\n\nBefore things escalate into a global war – we must remember that in the nuclear age War will costs us the Earth.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/gdams-action-at-menwith-hill-tuesday-28th-april/
LOCATION:NSA Menwith Hill\,  Birstwith\,  Harrogate\, HG3 2RL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260227T162204Z
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SUMMARY:Garforth World Peace Flame Ninth Anniversary Ceremony
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URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/garforth-world-peace-flame-ninth-anniversary-ceremony/
LOCATION:Diamond Jubilee Garden\, Garforth\, Leeds\, LS25 1PX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260227T162021Z
CREATED:20260227T162019Z
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SUMMARY:Garforth Peace Project Fundraising Concert
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URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/garforth-peace-project-fundraising-concert/
LOCATION:Barley Hill Working Men’s Club\, 55 Barley Hill Rd\, Garforth\, Leeds\, LS25 1AU
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T132239Z
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SUMMARY:‘No War on Iran’ – demonstration at Fairford base
DESCRIPTION:Join CND\, Stop the War\, and Fairford Action for a demonstration against the use of UK bases in Trump’s disastrous war on Iran. \n\n\n\nAs the suffering in Iran and Lebanon continues\, the spotlight is on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to allow the US to use British bases\, including Fairford\, to launch attacks. \n\n\n\nRAF Fairford\, from which huge US bombers loaded with 2\,000lb bombs have been carrying out twice-daily bombing raids on Iran\, is central to the US illegal war. Despite government statements\, it can give no guarantee that these raids have not resulted in war crimes. \n\n\n\nJoin us in calling for an end to the war in Iran\, and for Starmer to stop Trump’s use of British bases. Given the fragility of the two-week ceasefire\, this protest couldn’t be more critical. \n\n\n\nAssemble 12 noon at Fairford. More details to be announced shortly. \n\n\n\nTransportLondon: book your ticket herePlease let us know by contacting information@cnduk.org if you are arranging transport from your area \n\n\n\nFor any queries please contact enquiries@cnduk.org or phone the CND office on 020 7700 2393.
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/no-war-on-iran-demonstration-at-fairford-base/
LOCATION:RAF Fairford\, Horcott Rd\, Fairford\, GL7 4DL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260331T103813Z
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SUMMARY:6 Decades Lecture: "Has That Peace Studies Problem Been Dealt With Yet?"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this thought-provoking panel discussion\, hosted by Professor Paul Rogers\, where leading experts will discuss the history of the School of Peace Studies and its role in understanding the conflicts and geopolitical tensions shaping the world today\, from Ukraine to the Middle East.  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 15 April 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 18:00 to 19:30 \n\n\n\nLocation: This is an in-person and online event. Norcroft Centre\, University of Bradford\, Richmond Rd\, Bradford BD7 1DP \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent description \n\n\n\nIn 1984\, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher reportedly questioned whether the UK’s first School of Peace Studies was a serious academic institution or a potentially destabilising campaign group calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons\, asking: “Has that Peace Studies problem been dealt with yet?”.   \n\n\n\nSteeped in history and founded with support from figures including Harold Wilson\, J.B. Priestley and the Quakers\, Bradford’s Peace Studies department has gone on to help shape global thinking on conflict and security. Over the past five decades it has contributed expertise to the UK Government\, United Nations Peacekeeping and NATO\, and engaged directly with peacebuilding efforts in conflicts including Israel-Palestine\, the Balkans and Iraq.  \n\n\n\nAt a time of renewed geopolitical tensions\, protracted wars\, climate-related insecurity and deepening global divisions\, the work of Peace Studies is more vital now than ever in helping us understand and navigate what is happening\, possible next steps and what it means for communities locally and globally.    
URL:https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/6-decades-lecture-has-that-peace-studies-problem-been-dealt-with-yet/
LOCATION:University of Bradford
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