EU elections events archive
8 May - EU Civil Society Manifesto launch Birmingham (West Midlands)
12.30 - 14.45 at BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR. Opportunity to discuss the key recommendations for civil society in the next European Parliament with MEPs and candidates in the West Midlands. For more information, please contact nzinga.cotton@ncvo-vol.org.uk
11 May - European Election Question Time London
7.30pm onwards at The Bread and Roses (upstairs), 68 Clapham Manor st, SW4 6 DZ. Organised by South West London World Development Movement. Candidates Warwick Lightfoot (Conservative), Jean Lambert (Green), Kevin McGrath (Labour), John Pindar (Liberal Democrat). Chaired by Peter Luff, Director of the European Movement. For more information and to attend, please contact dmjohnstone@gmail.com
12 May - Climate Change elections Q&A Swansea (Wales)
7.30pm at The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea. Organised by Stop Climate Chaos Wales. Candidates: Evan Price (Con), Lisa Stevens (Lab), Alan Butt Philip (Lib Dem), Jill Evans (Plaid). Chair: Phil McDonnel. To attend and for further details, please contact Peter Jones, RSPB Cympu (peter.jones@rspb.org.uk, 02920 353013)
13 May - Climate change elections Q&A Bradford on Avon (South West)
7.30pm St Margaret’s Hall. Please send questions by May 10 to climatechampions@gmail.com. For more details, see www.climatefriendlybradfordonavon.co.uk
14 May - International development elections hustings Birmingham (West Midlands)
7.30pm - 9.30 pm Birmingham Council House (Victoria Square, Birmingham). For more information, please contact Europe@bond.org.uk
16 May - International development hustings Bristol (South West)
3-5pm Saint Stephen's Church, 21 St. Stephens st, Bristol, BS1 1EQ. The event focuses on corporate accountability, trade, development and climate change. For more information, please contact speaksouthwest@googlemail.com.
18 May - Campaigning stunt for launch of AidWatch report (Brussels)
A campaigning stunt will take place in Brussels to mark the launch of the 2009 AidWatch report. Bond members are invited to participate, please contact Europe@bond.org.uk for more information.
19 May - International development elections hustings Manchester (North West)
7pm - 9.30 pm. Free screening of award winning film 'Total Denial', followed by question time with MEP candidates, at AMC Cinema, 253 Deansgate, Manchester, M2 4EN. For more information, please contact Europe@bond.org.uk
20 May - UK launch of AidWatch report (London)
5.30 - 7pm. The AidWatch report was launched and discussed at an event in London focusing on aid effectiveness. To find out more, please see the Overseas Development Institute's website.
20 May - International development and human rights elections hustings (London)
6-9pm at Amnesty International's UK offices (17-25 New Inn Yard, London, C2A 3EA). This event, which is organised by Bond, Amnesty International and the Jubilee Debt Campaign, focused on what MEP candidates intend to do to improve the EU's human rights and anti-poverty work, both inside and outside the EU, if they are elected. Candidates: Sarah Ludford (Lib Dem), Kevin McGrath (Labour), Jean Lambert (Greens), Ralph Atkinson (UKIP).
20 May - International development Question time Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber)
7-9pm at The Carriageworks, Millennium Square, Leeds. The event will focus on international development, climate change and trade justice, and is organised by World Development Movement Leeds. Candidates: Edward MacMillan-Scott MEP (Con), Martin Hemingway (Greens), David Bowe MEP (Labour). and Diana Wallis MEP (Lib Dem). Chair: Lindsey Pearson, Christian Aid. Questions should be sent to leedswdm@hotmail.co.uk not later than Monday 18th May.
21 May - Trade justice and environment elections hustings Reading (South East)
7pm onwards at RISC, 35-39 London street, Reading RG1 4PS. The focus of the event is trade policies and their effecton developing countries, as well as candidates' positioning on introducing a new green deal across Europe to address issues of trade, jobs and climate change. Candidates: Sharon Bowles (Lib Dem), Nirj Deva (Con), Janet Keene (Lab), Philip van der Helst (UKIP), Caroline Lucas (Green). Chair: John Madeley. To attend, please contact bente@rics.org.uk
Free Bus: there willbe a free bus to get people to Reading, leaving from Oxford (departure point to be confirmed) at 6pm. Returning from Reading 9:30pm, hoping to be back in Oxford by 10:30pm. Places are limited so please book your seat on the bus asap. Contact Julieanne Porter, Tel 01865 236 088 or jgp@phonecoop.coop.
22 May - Trade justice, climate change and international development elections hustings Edinburgh (Scotland)
7 - 9.30pm at St. John's Church, West End of Princess St, EH2 4BJ, Edinburgh. Organised by the Trade Justice Movement and World Development Movement Scotland. To find out more, please call World Development Movement Scotland on 0131 243 2730.
27 May - A cup of tea with an MEP - an informal discussion between candidates and activsts Glasgow (Scotland)
6.30 - 9pm at Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP. The event is organised by the Trade Justice Movement and World Development Movement Scotland. An opportunity to discuss trade justice and international developmetn with MEP candidates. To find out more, please contact wdmglasgow@gmail.com or 07913 724 854.
