CPSC Weekly update - 20 November 2024

Lots of events are coming up which we hope you will support . A number of these will be on Friday 29 November the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Please note that the Norman Finklestein talk on the 29th has sold out. The silent auction for the 'Taste of Palestine Supper' is now open for people to put in bids. The link is below .Tickets still available for the event too on Sunday.

Not so good news this week - Trinity College announced it was backtracking on divestment Trinity backtracks on divestment | Varsity So a rally was held on Sunday outside the college to protest .

1. National PSC Events

The next national March will be on Saturday 30 November

There is a lobby of parliament on Wednesday 27 November .

Further details on all National activities on the following link: https://palestinecampaign.org/

2. Local Events

Regular weekly Cambridge PSC stall outside the Guildhall, Market Square Cambridge

Come and meet us, get information and buy Palestinian products. We have lots of new stock including t-shirts , ceramics, books, Zaytoun products.

Saturdays

11.30-1.30pm (Weather dependent )

NB :This week we will be there slightly later at 12.30pm to link up with the book signing and public appearance by the satirist Tadhg at 2pm

Peaceful assembly with flags and placards, Saffron Walden

Every Saturday

12-1pm

Everyone welcome

This week the satirist Tadhg will be making an appearance at the assembly at midday

Health workers 4 Palestine - Vigil for Palestine

Friday 22 November

6-7pm

Addenbrookes roundabout Cambridge

Cambourne Vigil for Palestine

Friday 22 November

4-5pm

Cambourne Square near Morrisons

Taste of Palestine Christmas Supper (Organised by Cambridge Artists for Palestine , supported by CPSC).

at The Cambridge Junction

Sunday 24 November

An immersive evening celebrating the rich culture of Palestine through festive flavours, music, and storytelling. Experience the season from a unique perspective as we honour and amplify the often-silenced voices of Christian Palestinians, especially poignant in a year where Bethlehem remains without Christmas celebrations. Let’s come together to savour, reflect, and stand in solidarity to make this holiday season one of unity, compassion, and awareness.

We have a plethora of performers for the evening some of them are: Shahd I Karaeen Palestinian Spoken Word Artist and author, Rania Kurdi ,Jordanian Singer and Actress, Amy Abelnoor, Lebanese Spoken Word Performer and Writer ,G A R Z Palestinian/Egyptian Rapper ,Habibi Dabke Troop From Gaza and Levant Region

Ticket information : https://www.junction.co.uk/events/taste-of-palestine-christmas-supper/

Silent Auction Now Open! 🎄https://app.galabid.com/palchritstmassupper/items

A Journey from Oppression to Empowerment with Shahd I Karaeen( organised by Cambridge University )

Monday 25th November

1-3pm

Little Hall , Sidgwick Site

Bearing Witness to the Scholasticide lecture ( Faculty of education and Centre for Lebanese studies )

Tuesday 26 November

1-2 pm

Faculty of education

Details / booking information https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scholasticide-the-destruction-of-gazas-high

Children's Mental Health in Palestine - International Art Exhibition and talk

Tuesday 26 November

5-6.30pm

Faculty of Education

https://forms.gle/YZJnDSwjTu5aUmnG8 

https://reimaginingchildhoodstudies.com/letters-for-palestinian-childhoods/ 

Workplace day of Action For Palestine ( organised by Cambridge STW and supported by CPSC )

Thursday 28 November

Cam STW will leaflet outside Cambridge Train station from 8am to 9:30am

Please join us to keep the Palestine struggle in people's minds and inform through our leaflets.

Norman Finklestein- 'Gaza's Struggle . Hope Amidst Despair' ( Organised by Cambridge 4 Palestine , CPSC and Cambridge Artists )

NOW SOLD OUT

London Palestine Film Festival Presents ' From Ground Zero'

Friday 29 November

8pm

St Johns College

Booking information : https://fixr.co/event/from-ground-zero-uk-premiere-sjcph-x-cpsc-tickets-339105489

Cambridge Families Create for for Palestine- a family and craft event

Saturday 7th December.

10.30-1.30pm

Friends Meeting House, Cambridge.

Xmas party for Palestine - organised by North Herts PSC group

Saturday 14 December

7.30pm

Stevenage

Ticket information :https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/xmas-party-for-palestine-tickets-1048300804927?aff=oddtdtcreator