Reading PSC AGM 2013: Thu 21st March 8pm

March 12th, 2013 • Events • No comments

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting as follows:

When? 8pm Thursday 21st March 2013

Where? RISC, Reading (Room 3)

Reading International Solidarity Centre, Room 1, 35 – 39 London Street, Reading RG1 4PS

All national members and regular supporters are welcome to attend.

This is an opportunity to elect officers, and plan future activities for the local branch.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY NATIONAL MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS.

FILM: Five Broken Cameras at our March Meeting

March 3rd, 2013 • Events, Film & Documentary, News • No comments

Winner of audience prizes around the world and nominated for an Oscar, Five Broken Cameras is the story of Bil’in, a West Bank Palestinian village, whose inhabitants have long been mounting a resistance to the occupation and appropriation of their land for a neighbouring Israeli settlements. It is told via the footage of local inhabitant Emad Burnat.

A compelling, stirring and moving document of the collective struggles that daringly meshes the personal essay with political cinema.

When? 8pm Monday 11th March 2013

Where? Room 3, RISC, London Street, Reading , RG1 4PS (above the Global Cafe)

FREE refreshments will be available plus Palestinian food products and handicrafts will be for sale.
Everyone welcome to this FREE event! We look forward to seeing you!

Call our new number 0118 307 0037 or email us with questions.

Miko Peled: The General’s Son at our February Meeting

February 19th, 2013 • Events, Film & Documentary, News • No comments

Join us for a filmed lecture with Miko Peled, son of a famous Israeli General introducing and talking about his recent amazing book, that chronicles the opening of his eyes to the injustices endured by Palestinians and his personal journey for the struggle for justice.

When? 8pm Thursday 21st February 2013

Where? Room 3, RISC, London Street, Reading , RG1 4PS (above the Global Cafe)

FREE refreshments will be available plus Palestinian food products and handicrafts will be for sale.
Everyone welcome to this FREE event! We look forward to seeing you!

Call our new number 0118 307 0037 or email us with questions.

Gaza Demo in READING! THIS SATURDAY!

November 23rd, 2012 • News • No comments

LOCAL READING Demonstration

End the siege now!

An opportunity for those who cannot attend London Demo but wish to support Gaza.

2-5pm
Opposite H&M/River Island, Broad St, Reading

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE….

If you can, please get in touch via: our website, by email info@readingpsc.org.uk or call 0118 307 0037

Gaza National Demo: Travel With Us From Reading!

November 20th, 2012 • News • No comments

National Demonstration

End the siege now!

Travel with us from Reading!

Meet-up BY 11am at Information Stand at Reading Station
Contact phone number on the day: 07702 456034
We’ll travel together and assemble at 12 noon at Downing Street
Joining our fellow supporters for the march to the Israeli Embassy in Kensington

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE….

Organised by: Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War Coalition, CND, British Muslim Initiative, Palestinian Forum in Britain

Supported by: The national trade unions PCS, RMT, and FBU; Jews for Justice for Palestinians, Friends of Al-Aqsa, Islamic Forum Europe, Association of Palestinian Communities, Amos Trust, Pax Christi, GUPS UK, Lib Dem Friends of Palestine, Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers, Midlands Palestinian Community Association, Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Boycott Israel Network(BIN), War on Want, Zaytoun

CAN YOU HELP WITH FUTURE ACTIONS?

Help with Stalls midweek and weekends?
Help with MAP and other fundraising?
Availability for Demos in London and Reading?

If you can, please get in touch via: our website, by email info@readingpsc.org.uk or call 0118 307 0037

LIVE News Stream from Gaza: Operation Pillar of Cloud

November 14th, 2012 • News • 2 comments

Wed Nov 14: Operation Pillar of Cloud, the bombardment Gaza, has begun.

Harry Fear, who spoke at Reading PSC’s September meeting, is LIVE streaming news from Gaza With minute-by-minute.

Resources

MAP Gaza in Crisis Appeal
List of demonstrations around the world
‘Time for Palestine’ UN vote petition
Write to your MP (use this link to get their name and address)
Download letter (pdf) for MPs in and around Reading: Dr Phillip Lee MP (Bracknell), Mr Robert Wilson MP (Reading East), Mr Alok Sharma MP (Reading West), Mr John Redwood MP (Wokingham)
Our Nov 17th ‘Gaza Facts’ flyer (pdf)

PSC’s Annual Lobby of Parliament: 28 November

November 6th, 2012 • News • No comments

We are asking everyone to get involved in lobbying their MPs. There are 650 MPs and we want as many of them as possible to be lobbied directly by their constituents. Let’s make sure they know that Palestine is one of the biggest issues for our Government and Parliament.

Find out more at the PSC website…

This lobby will focus on the need for UK and EU policy to support the implementation of international law by:

Ending UK support for the occupation and settlements: the UK and EU have failed to stop settlements from benefiting from EU benefits. The EU also funds Palestinian welfare because of the impact of the occupation; these costs should be borne by the occupier. The government should be implementing policies which will lead to the dismantling of all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Action against Israel’s forced expulsions of Palestinians from their lands and homes: The UK and EU must develop robust policies in response to breaches of international law and human rights, to ensure Israel stops committing further violations.
Insisting on the rights of all Palestinian prisoners under international law.
Action to protect child prisoners: the UK Government must press Israel to meet its international obligations on the treatment of Palestinian children.

Action not words

As more and more of us become aware of the injustices against Palestinians denied their basic rights, the situation is becoming even more desperate on the ground.

It has never been more important for us to make our elected representatives aware of the growing and unstoppable pressure for peace and justice.

Our government should be playing a leading role in implementing policies to ensure that Israel ends its illegal occupation and respect Palestinian human rights and international law.

FILM: Hard Crossings at our November Meeting

November 6th, 2012 • Events, Film & Documentary, News • No comments

Come and see this hard hitting documentary film that follows the daily reality of Palestinian’s battles to negotiate the the Israeli checkpoints that criss-cross the Palestinian West Bank.

Israeli checkpoints in the occupied West Bank have become part of everyday life for the thousands of Palestinians who must pass through them daily.

Israel claims that the checkpoints are vital to stop suicide bombers entering its cities.

But critics say they are a form of collective punishment – effectively sealing off Palestinian cities, hindering travel and access to schools and medical care and jeopardising any hopes for peace.

When? 8pm Thursday 15th November 2012

Where? Room 3, RISC, London Street, Reading , RG1 4PS (above the Global Cafe)

FREE refreshments will be available plus Palestinian food products and handicrafts will be for sale.
Everyone welcome to this FREE event! We look forward to seeing you!

Call our new number 0118 307 0037 or email us with questions.