I’m still angry, angrier with every day that goes by with the reasons for where we are, the madness of it all and the damage it will wreak on me, my family and the generations to come. I work for a multinational company, selling its wares to Europe and 40 other countries around the world. … More Why Brexit would be so damaging – do the maths!
Remember, remember! The theme of this month’s Pulse of Europe on Sunday, 5th November is ‘Bonfire to Brexit”. We will gather for short speeches at Bath Abbey Churchyard at 2 PM, then march through Bath. We’ll finish at the Friends Meeting House on York Street for tea and cake from 3 – 5 PM. Bring appropriate … More Pulse of Europe, Sunday 5th November, meet at 2 PM at Bath Abbey Churchyard
SEED Bath is a new network of groups campaigning locally on Social, Environmental, Ethical and Democratic issues. Its aim is to communicate ideas and events of common interest. It is hosting an afternoon talk and panel discussion in central Bath in November. Is it time for a fairer voting system: one where we can vote … More Proportional Representation, Saturday 18 November, 2 – 4:30 pm, Friends Meeting House, York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG
A number of our group spend considerable time on the streets of Bath, leafleting commuters and passers-by or speaking to people at our street stall. More often than not, our experiences are positive. We’ve had people thank us, even hug us, and have thought-provoking, enlightening conversations with us. Only a minority of encounters turn nasty. Such … More Dear Mr Angry-Brexiter-in-the-Street
Join Make Votes Matter Chippenham for this public debate on the state of British democracy! Is our First Past the Post voting system fit for purpose, or is Proportional Representation desperately needed? Thursday, October 26, 2017, 7:30 – 9:00pm, Neeld Hall, High St, Chippenham, England, SN15 3ER Hear both sides of the argument from prominent speakers, and put your questions … More Make Votes Matter – Chippenham Debate: Is our electoral system fit for the 21st Century? Thursday, October 26, 7:30 – 9:00pm, Neeld Hall, High St, Chippenham, SN15 3ER
Join us for a stimulating and thought-provoking evening with two excellent speakers. Ian Dunt is editor of politics.co.uk. Celia Brayfield is an author and journalist. She is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. This year Ian published his book Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now? Based on discussions with leading experts in politics, … More Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now? Ian Dunt in conversation with Celia Brayfield, Wednesday 15th November, 7:30 – 9 PM, Church of St Michael with St Paul, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LJ
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