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Yer Tea's Oot
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- Published on Friday, 03 August 2018 10:07
An entertaining event on a very serious subject is taking place on Wednesday 15th August 2018 at 7:20pm in the Stand New Town Theatre at 96 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DH.
Yer Tea's Oot is an evening of entertainment for nuclear disarmament and will have some comedy, music and a premiere of the latest short film starring renowned Scottish actor David Hayman.
Tickets for this event are £14 - however if you are going with your pal or partner - a two for one ticket price offer is available.
Tickets are likely to be in big demand - so here is information about the various ways you can go about getting tickets for Yer Tea's Oot.
1. Booking online: https://bit.ly/2LYIlJ2
2. By phoning: 0131 558 9005
3. In person: New Town Centre at 96 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DH
If you want to take advantage of the two tickets for one offer you can only do so going online.
When you go online to buy ticket enter code: CND2018
Scottish CND are very please this event is taking place and we would ask our members and supports and people from other progressive organisations to support this event.
If you cannot manage to attend the event - donations to the cost of the production can be made. More details on how to do this can be obtained by phoning or texting Arthur West on 07826127759.
Also please feel free to share details of this event to people in your networks.
Mid Summer Bulletin
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- Published on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 11:00
Sink the Glasgow Arms Fair Coalition
Scottish CND took part in the Sink the Glasgow Arms Fair Coalition against the Undersea Defence Technology Arms conference recently held in Glasgow. We were very interested in the recent remarks by senior councillor David MacDonald who indicated that there will be no further arms fair type events held in Glasgow.
It is our understanding that council officers are working on a policy which will ensure that a ban on arms trade events becomes one of the council's official policies. Scottish CND are in the process of asking for an update on the progress which has been made in the development of the proposed policy.
Trident Security
In an article in the Sunday Herald on 15th July 2018 and also in the Ferret distinguished journalist Rob Edwards highlights the refusal by the Ministry of Defence to reveal official safety ratings for the Trident nuclear weapons system and nuclear powered submarines.
One of our Glasgow-based members also had a letter in the Sunday Herald on 22nd July 2018 reinforcing the points made by Rob Edwards in the article.
Street Stalls
Scottish CND also have a number of street stalls coming up in various towns and cities up and down the country. Details of these stalls coming soon to members and supporters.
Make a special donation for the rally on the 22 Sep
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 July 2018 13:51
To make a special donation please visit the crowdfunding page here or send a cheque to Scottish CND
Join the events at the Youth Peace Academy
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 July 2018 13:48
Events at the Youth Peace Academy open to all members & supporters +
Press/Photo calls times
You might be aware of you 3 day Youth Peace Academy. Applications are not officially closed, but we might be able to make some space for last minute registrations.
We have a number of events open to our members and supporters. While these are free (voluntary donations encouraged) we require booking. Do get in touch if you want to join any of these great parts of the academy.
Speech from Hiroshima Survivor Mr. IESHIMA Masashi
Fri 27th, 4.30 pm, University of Strathclyde Students’ Association, 90 John Street, Glasgow, G1 1JH, Vertigo Room (level 8)
Social gathering with Live Ceilidh by The McHart Ceilidh Band (finger buffet provided, drinks available at the bar)
Sat 28th, 7 pm, 35 Avenuepark St, Glasgow G20 8TS
Bus tour of the Faslane Peace Camp & Faslane Base with workshops on non violent direct action & convoys.
Sunday, 29th of July, 10 am - 3 pm
Leaving from SYHA Glasgow Youth Hostel, 7-8 Park Terrace, Glasgow, G3 6BY at 10 am, returning to Glasgow City Centre at 3 pm.
Please get in touch by email or phone (0141 3571529) if you want to book your space at any of these events!
If you want to help out as a volunteer at the academy do get in touch to let us know availability. Limited free beds available at the hostel, if any of you need accommodation. Volunteers might also get the chance to take part in some of the training and events.
Press/Photo calls times
Friday 27th of July
Testimony from Hiroshima survivor 4.30 pm, Glasgow (University of Strathclyde Students’ Association) with time for press interviews 2.30 - 4.15 pm
Mugstock festival Hiroshima speaker plus human peace logo formation, 8 pm (Mugdock Country Park). Journalists willing to cover this will have to contact Alan Govan (festival director) to arrange entrance. He can be reached at 07821077416, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday 29th of July
Buss trip to Faslane Base & Faslane Peace Camp
Photo call with all academy participants, 11 am, outside the peace camp
For more details visit http://www.peaceeducationscotland.org/peace-academy/
Contact:
Peace Education Scotland
Flavia Tudoreanu, 0141 3571529, 0740 5349615, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Arthur West, 07826127759
MugStock Festival
Alan Govan, festival director, 07821077416, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Photos of MugStock Festival:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V-RY7DNkVRVO4tXCYHLgpKVa6-69xxEr?usp=sharing
New Report: Defence Diversification
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- Published on Monday, 02 July 2018 09:00
Nuclear Education Trust report
Case studies reveal path to protect jobs if Trident is scrapped
Defence Diversification: International learning for Trident jobs
The case for the economic benefit which would result from Trident being scrapped - which maybe of interest to Scottish CND members and supporters.
statement on the US - North Korea summit
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- Published on Friday, 15 June 2018 14:29
Scottish CND have given a cautious welcome to the outcome of US - North Korea peace summit
Arthur West chair of Scottish CND said-
Some of the actions which were mentioned at the summit are very much steps in the right direction
For example the remarks by President Trump that he will halt military exercises that include flying nuclear capable bombers close to the border of North Korea is welcome .
There is also some encouragement in the remarks of the North Korean President about destroying his nuclear test centres.
Arthur West added -
This summit took place in a very tense atmosphere and at a time of increasing militarisation of our world.
At such a tense and difficult time - it is to be hoped that this summit will help reduce the risk of nuclear war in our world.
CAUTIOUS WELCOME FOR SCOTGOV PROMISE TO REVIEW SCOTTISH READINESS TO RESPOND TO NUCLEAR WEAPON CONVOYS EMERGENCIES
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- Published on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 08:54
NUCLEAR WEAPON CONVOYS: CAUTIOUS WELCOME FOR SCOTGOV PROMISE TO REVIEW SCOTTISH READINESS TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES
Scottish CND has today given a cautious welcome to the promise given by the Scottish government to the resilience work of Police Scotland and the SFRS in the light of concerns about the readiness of the civil authorities in Scotland to respond effectively to any serious incident involving the road convoys which transport nuclear warheads to and from Burghfield and Coulport.
The concerns about public safety were highlighted in the 2016 Nukewatch Report “Unready Scotland”(http://www.nukewatch.org.uk/?p=683), based on a survey of affected local councils by Mark Ruskell MSP which revealed a serious failure on their part to comply with their duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
The promise came first from Minister for Community Affairs Annabelle Ewing at the close of a debate on the issue in the Scottish Parliament earlier this month and has been confirmed by Deputy First Minister John Swinney in his reply to SCND's recent letter, which had asked that the government accede to the Nukewatch request for a review.
SCND Chair Arthur West said:
“ We are pleased that the Scottish Government has decided to conduct a review - this is a significant step forward. Our caution is prompted by two considerations.
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