Text Fwd: [nousbases] Waihopai Domebusters To Speak At Peace Workshops, 27-29 March

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[nousbases] Waihopai Domebusters To Speak At Peace Workshops, 27-29 March

A reminder that the deadline for registration for the 2009 National Peace Workshops is Tuesday, 24 March - more information is below and online at http://www.converge.org , http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/npw09.htm. This message includes an update on car pooling to the Peace Workshops from Auckland and Wellington.

National Peace Workshops 2009
'Promoting peace through active non-violent resistance'
From 27 to 29 March 2009, in Whanganui

Programme: workshops and participatory discussion with contributors who have experience of community and individual non-violent resistance, and / or of non-violent direct action here and overseas - including the Waihopai Ploughshares team (a rare opportunity to hear Peter, Adi and Sam share their experiences), contributors involved with the Alternatives to Violence Project in Jordan, the West Papua 'land of peace' campaign, and more! The programme also includes campaign updates from a range of peace and related groups.

Venue: the 2009 Peace Workshops are at the Quaker Settlement on the northern outskirts of Whanganui, a place noted for its quiet peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful yet simple award-winning facilities. It is on a 20 acre site with a range of accommodation options, a swimming pool, areas of forest and native trees, a pond which has been developed as a Garden of Peace for quiet retreat and contemplation, and a walk around the boundary of the site with
scenic views.

Registration and cost: there are a variety of cost options for participants ranging from $20 to $160 per adult, with special rates for children. The low income and child rates are below cost, but if these reduced rates are beyond your means please let us know. The registration form is at http://www.converge.org, http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/npw09reg.pdf and the deadline for registration is Tuesday, 24 March. Details of how to get to the Settlement will be sent when you register.

Update on car pooling: there are seats available in cars travelling from Wellington to the Peace Workshops. Help is needed with transport from Auckland to Whanganui (on Friday, 27th) and back (on Sunday, 29th) - if you can assist with this, please email pma@xtra.co.nz as soon as possible.

More information, the registration form, accommodation and travel options are available at http://www.converge, http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/npw09.htm or from Peace Movement Aotearoa email pma@xtra.co.nz

The 2009 National Peace Workshops are co-sponsored by the Alternatives to Violence Project Aotearoa, Anti-Bases Campaign, Indonesia Human Rights Committee, National Consultative Committee on Disarmament, Pax Christi, Peace Foundation, Peace Foundation Wellington office, Peace Movement Aotearoa, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Aotearoa section and Tamaki Makaurau branch)