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How to host a Cabaret for SPEAK in 3 easy steps:

Harry Baker performing at the SPEAK London Cabaret
Submitted 9 years 3 months ago by Andy.
Last week members of SPEAK London put together a Cabaret of music & comedy to raise money for the Network. With a bit of work and know-how, it's possible to raise a decent sum that all helps to keeping SPEAK going - could you do it?
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Alternatives to capitalism: Cosmos and Taxis

Submitted 9 years 3 months ago by Chris.
One of SPEAK's major campaigns over the years has been a call for greater corporate responsibility; as a network we intend to call on government and business to create fairer rules for workers and producers alike. Mike Bourne takes a look at how changing market objectives would create a more natural and spontaneous was of life.
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Giant dogs and e-action blogs!

Lobbying Jo Swinson MP - spot the dog?
Submitted 9 years 3 months ago by Andy.
Signed the SQUEEZED pray & post card to speak up for underpaid farmers? Biting your nails in anxiety over whether it's enough? Want to do some extra to lobby the Government for justice? Look no further...
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Flower Model is coming...

Submitted 9 years 3 months ago by Matthew.
Twice a year, members of the SPEAK Network come together to dream dreams, plan plans and look to the future of the network. We call it 'Flower Model' because we want to function like a single organism, drawing strength and life from all of the constituent parts. If you'd like to get more involved in planning and growing the network, join us 17th to 18th November, at Desmond Tutu House in Bradford.
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Would you rather... go naked, or wear sweatshop clothes?

sweatshop protest
Submitted 9 years 3 months ago by Andy.
SPEAK has campaigned against injustices in the garment industry since the beginning in 1998. It's People & Planet's Week of Action against sweatshops at the end of this month - how are you going to get involved?
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A Warm UK Government Welcome to a War Criminal?

People in West Papua send solidarity photo for the 'Arrest President SBY' campaign. Photo Credit: Free West Papua Campaign
Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Andy.
SPEAKers in Edinburgh have been long-term supporters of the Free West Papua Campaign. Tom Kirby gives us an update of the UK's ongoing complicity in this oppression, and highlights a demo taking place in Edinburgh tonight:
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The Prophets That No One Listened To

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Chris.
This morning, a bunch of people gathered outside Church House to pray while the building was being used to house an arms conference. Chris went along and gives his thoughts and reflections...
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Job Opportunity!

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Matthew.
SPEAK are looking for someone to join the NST! We're looking for a new administrator to help support the work of the Network Support Team. We need someone who's passionate about seeking justice, and has the skills to keep things running smoothly in our busy London office as we prepare for new campaigns, new events, and a new year of work with students around the country. Interested? Read on...
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The Ministry of Defence write back...

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Andy.
Remember the blue 'Dehumanising Destruction' Pray & Post card? After handing another batch into 10 Downing Street, the Ministry of Defence have given us a response.
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Stunts this week

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Andy.
In a world of endless clictivism, it can be so refreshing to get out onto the streets and make a noise for injustice in the public space. SPEAK London members have been busy this week participating in at least 3 stunts around arms, corporate responsibility and climate action. We review them here...
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Book Review: Fingerprints of Fire, Footprints of Peace, by Noel Moules

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Matthew.
SPEAK are long-time supporters of Workshop, a project which provides a course of Christian learning to Churches and individuals who are keen to explore faith in a broad and practical way. Its founder, Noel Moules, has taken part in SPEAK events in the past, and has recently release a book: "Fingerprints of Fire, Footprints of Peace". Former SPEAK director Jo Frew reviews it here...
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SPEAKathon London Cabaret

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Andy.
What with SPEAK week coming up at the beginning of November, London SPEAK are pulling together to hold a Cabaret of comedy and tunes, whilst raising essential funds for the SPEAK Network's great work in the process...
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5th-11th November: SPEAK Week is coming!

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Matthew.
Every year, dedicated SPEAK members take a week in November to hit the streets and share their love of justice with the world, and raise money for SPEAK in the process. This year is no exception! Around the country, SPEAK groups will be out there, doing wild and exciting things that catch the imagination of the whole community...
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Flower Model 17th-18th November

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Hannah.
Flower Model is only a month away - Join us to dream up the future of the network and have your say on SPEAK's campaigns.
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SPEAK-a-thon Bardic Bike Tour journeys far and wide this month!

Submitted 9 years 4 months ago by Mike.
Cambridge Norwich Sheffield Manchester London
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Drones Week of Action 2012

Drones Week of Action logo
Submitted 9 years 5 months ago by Andy.
There's a lot in the news about drones right now, and that should be no surprise because in the UK it is the Drones Week of Action! Organised by the Drones Campaign Network (of which SPEAK is a member), the Week of Action sees many events taking place around the country to highlight the UK's soaring involvement in this new form of military activity.
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No SPEAK member is an Island: Group Focus

Submitted 9 years 5 months ago by Chris.
In recent months we've had some exciting developments in the world of SPEAK groups! Chris takes some time to explore the importance of praying and campaigning as a community and highlights some of the new ways people can get involved!
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SQUEEZED: Speak Up for Underpaid Farmers!

A tea-picker in Kerugoya, Kenya
Submitted 9 years 5 months ago by Andy.
The new SPEAK pray & post card is out today! It calls for justice in our food supply chains by asking Parliament that the upcoming Groceries Code Adjudicator has the power to fine from day one. What this would basically do is force our powerful UK supermarkets to treat their suppliers fairly - applying to both farmers here and abroad.
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I Had A Dream: That David Denounced Drones

Submitted 9 years 5 months ago by Chris.
Yesterday, Chris Duncan did a one man march into Westminster to deliver a SPEAK pray & post petition to Number 10 Downing Street. The trip had an extra little surprise in store for him!
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SPEAK UP for trade justice

Submitted 9 years 6 months ago by Hannah.
Persist in prayer and campaigning! [Luke 19:1-8]. The January 2011 Pray and Post card 'The EU's Raw Material Grab' called on the EU to "let poorer countries negotiate investment agreements in line with their social, economic and environmental needs".
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