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July 24 sees the return of the Bristol Wine & Food Fair, offering exquisite wine and food tasting, as well as the newly added International Dining Area & a children’s cookery competition.
musical infusion Get sucked in by the infectious energy of Django Reinhardt as music
makers Evan Christopher, David Blenkhorn, Dave Kelbie and Sebastien Girardot interpret and recreate the rhythms of the legendary jazz musician in their acclaimed performance Django A La Creole. For one night only, at Wiltshire Music Centre on July 10.
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Many activists from the South West travelled to Copenhagen in December 2009 to take part in peaceful protests surrounding the climate talks. Two activists from elsewhere in the world now stand accused of terrorism-related offences allegedly committed during this time. Australian Natasha Verco and American Noah Weiss were both involved in non-violent direct action in Copenhagen as part of the Climate Justice Action Network. Both were arrested and held without charge for three weeks in Denmark, and now face charges of organising violence, organising public disorder, significant damage to property, and organising disorder. If convicted, they face up to 12 years in prison. Their trial continues in August. Messages of solidarity and messages to the Danish Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs can be sent through the Climate Justice Action website.
A ‘Manifesto for Motherhood’ is what Amnesty and a coalition of organisations are asking for. Join their call for improved care, information and services for women of reproductive age everywhere. Email our leaders! (Talking of Amnesty, their Annual Garden Party will take place in Bristol on Sunday August 8 this year at Goldney Hall, Bristol, 1pm-5.30pm £5/under 16s free!)
Tree Aid is organising a 130km Cycle Challenge around the Avon Cycleway on June 19. Participants aim to raise at least £100 each to buy a bike for an African family. 8.30am start, Cleve Rugby Club, Mangotsfield, Bristol. POWER2010 is a people-powered, grassroots campaign calling for parliamentary reform in the UK. Find events/protests in your area.
eccentric poetry for all vintage thrills If it’s traditional,
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The eccentric & smile-inducing poet, Murray Lachlan Young, presents his own work: ‘Modern Cautionary Tales For Children’ on July 17 at The Egg, at Bath Theatre Royal. Will appeal to kids and adults alike: bring wigs and pigs’ noses!
family fun you’re after, look no further than Carters Steam Fair. The Carter family spend winter creating and maintaining beautiful, charismatic fair attractions that they showcase during the rest of the year. Seafront Lawns, Weston Super Mare. August 1-30
Buddha-full A collection of sacred
out and proud There’s a full week of activities lined up for Bristol’s first proper Pride
nature with a ‘Pick and Cook’ course centred around foraging, cooking and eating good, seasonal grub! Create an edible masterpiece from the gifts of the garden and enjoy it with wine or cider at the end of the day. Aug 14 near Cardiff.
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Food Inc Exposé of the American fast food industry.
The Turning Point: A Return To Community Get excited about living in low impact communities Capitalism: A Love Story Michael Moore’s insightful history of capitalism The Journey Inspiring stories from around the world ‘Money As Debt’ series
Buddhist relics is touring the world, aiming to inspire people of all spiritual traditions and paths. The collection includes relics relating to the Buddha and his closest disciples, and various Buddhist masters. At Bath Guildhall from August 20-22
did you know? Dharma Day, which takes place on July 26, is an important day in the Buddhist calendar marking the beginning of the teachings of Buddha. Soon after his Enlightenment Buddha went to his former disciples to
event in years from August 14. A huge celebration of the best that the area’s LGBT community has to offer, Pride Bristol 2010 includes film screenings, live perfomance, art exhibitions and more, and will culminate in a march through the city and massive party in Bristol’s historic Castle Park on August 22. To find out more about what’s happening, or to offer your services to the band of volunteers steering the event, check out share his experience with them. Dharma Day celebrates this event, recognising it as the start of the Buddhist religion. The first teaching to Buddha’s disciples is known as The First Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma. In early Buddhism, the period around Dharma Day (the eighth lunar month in the traditional Indian calendar)
marked the beginning of the monsoon season. Buddha and his followers would give up their nomadic lifestyle for three months, sheltering and meditating together until the rains were over. They would then resume their travelling, passing on his Buddha’s teachings to all who listened. Today, Dharma day is used as an opportunity to express
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gratitude that Buddha and other teachers have shared their enlightenment with others. It is usually celebrated with readings from Buddhist scriptures, often in a temple, Buddhist centre or monastery in the presence of monks or nuns.
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