Event

When:  Wednesday 9 October, 5.50pm

Where: Edinburgh Filmhouse, Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ

We're very pleased to be supporting the Take One Action film festival again this year, and will be screening the film Powerless as part of the festival. The film was described by the New York Times as "a jarring glimpse at India's energy crisis through one town: Kanpur and its more than 3 million residents, at least 400,000 of whom are without electricity". The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring WDM's new director Nick Dearden. 

'Powerless' will follow the Scandalous Edinburgh walking tour which starts at 3.30pm and will finish near to the Edinburgh Filmhouse in time for the film. You can book for one or other or both. 

Go to the Take One Action website to find out more.

To buy tickets for the film go to: www.filmhousecinema.com

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Thursday 17 October, London

Joking for Justice, the World Development Movement's annual comedy night returns to the Leicester Square Theatre for its fourth outing. 

The line-up features top British comedy acts Arthur Smith, Ava Vidal, Kevin Eldon, Holly Walsh, Sara Pascoe, Catie Wilkins, Earl Okin, Ria Lina, Daniel Simonsen, James Dowdeswell, Amadeus Martin and David Morgan (MC)*. 

Expect a night of satire, musical comedy and good old fashioned silliness all in aid of the World Development Movement's campaigning work to win justice for the world's poor. 

It's a bargain at just £20 per ticket. There are more acts yet to be announced, so get yours early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets available here.

*Line-up correct at time of going to press.

The acts:

Arthur Smith: 

Arthur is a legend of the British comedy scene. He has been performing since the late 1970s and has developed a loyal following with his...

When: Saturday 21 September, 1pm - 6pm (lunch from 1-1:30pm)

Where: The Gallery Space, The Island, Bridewell Street, 1st Floor, Bristol, BS1 2LE

Bristol has a rich history of creative campaigning and protest. We are very excited to be returning to the city and to build upon the work we've done in the past on food sovereignty and local campaigning.

Over the course of the afternoon you will meet fellow campaigners to discuss activism in Bristol, as well as how to get involved with WDM's current campaigns around food sovereignty and speculation, facilitated by members of WDM's activism team, Sarah Reader and Ralph Allen. 

We will also be screening a short film, Best Before, which explores issues around the global food system and local, urban action to combat them, as well as a short interview with Shalmali Guttal of Focus on the Global South, which was filmed by WDM at this year's World Social Forum in Tunisia.

The event is free and you can register your interest at activism@wdm.org.uk or call 0207 820 4900. There will be refreshments from 1pm and we'll be starting by half past. We have hired The Gallery Space in Broadmead, which is flooded with natural light and...

How to find the venue

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Travelling to ULU by bike: there are many bike racks on Malet Street.

Travelling to ULU by tube:

• Northern Line to Euston, Warren Street and Goodge Street stations.
• Piccadilly Line to Russell Square station.
• Victoria Line to Euston and Warren Street stations.
• Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Lines to Euston Square station.

Travelling to ULU by bus:

• Gower Street: 10, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
• Euston Road: 18, 30, 91, 205, 253, 476
• Woburn Place/Southampton Row: 59, 68, 91, 168, 188

Lunch and refreshments

We will be providing tea and coffee during the break in the conference from 4pm to 4.30pm.
Lunch is not provided. There...

Lunch

There will be several options for lunch at the event:

• A Manchester-based ethical caterer will be supplying lunches at the venue for £5 each. They will be made from locally-sourced, mainly organic ingredients. We will be selling lunch tickets at the registration desk as you come in, as there will be a maximum capacity of 100 lunches.
• The Eighth Day vegetarian café is just next door to the venue, and is a workers’ co-operative committed to ethical food.
• There are no restrictions on eating your own packed lunch in the bar area of the venue (the bar will not be open, but we will be providing tea and coffee).
• There are also some other food outlets in the local area.

Getting there

The nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road. Catching a train to here is easier than trying to get a bus from the bigger Manchester Piccadilly station.

If you are coming by bike there is bike parking on Oxford Road right outside the venue.

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