If you are available to help set up the camp in the few days before it starts or tat down after it finishes, your help would be really appreciated! Last year, a extra special time was had by those who were around to help out. There will be a merry crew gathering from Wednesday 21 July. Please contact us to let us know.
Leave a Comment June 24, 2010
Peace News Summer Camp is an inclusive, democratically-run five-day experience-in-miniature of the kind of world we are trying to bring about. Bring your own contribution to a space that bridges the usual divisions in our movements and our society, where we pay as much attention to how we bring about change as to the changes that are so desperately needed. This year, feminism joins our standing themes of peace and justice.
We will be learning from other movements, struggling with challenging issues, creating greater cohesion in a segmented peace movement and debating nonviolence. Workshops will range from theoretical discussions to practical planning for actions later in the year. There will be over fifty years of activist experience at the camp, along with fresh faces.
Fed by local organic fruit and veg (lovingly cooked by the wonderful Veggies of Nottingham), we’re camping in a family-friendly and renewably-powered way from 23-27 July near Faringdon, Oxfordshire, to make the world a better place.
April 29, 2010
The schedule of workshops and sessions at the Peace News Summer Camp can be downloaded here: PN_summer_camp_schedule2010.
The full programme can be downloaded here: PNSC_programme_2010 (PDF file 555kb). This includes practicalities of being at the camp, the schedule and details of all workshops and sessions.
Leave a Comment July 15, 2010
If you are staying overnight at the camp you should bring:
You do not need to bring plates/cutlery etc. The camp will be renewably powered and will have running water and basic washing facilities.
See you there!
July 12, 2010
The following workshops, and more, will be happening at the Summer Camp. Check back soon for the detailed programme which will be available to download at least a week before the camp.
Feminism and peace: gender perspectives on violence, nonviolence and activism
Women, Men and Peace – gender perspectives on violence
Feminist-based local activism
Skill sharing for women
Radicalising other areas of our lives
DIY power
Libertarian education
Can we eat ourselves to a better world?
Community economics
Participatory economics
What can people do, where they live, to change the world?
Challenging the military
Arms and arguments
Militarisation of the borders
Researching the arms industry
Challenging military recruitment
Class matters: class peace and conversion
How can we stop the war in Afghanistan?
Chomsky’s priority: mass media and the anti-war movement
Profiteering in Palestine
Engaging with other movements and struggles
Radical climate activism
Lessons from the animal rights movement
Building our skills, sharing our skills
Basic strategy
Rebel clowning
Protest in song
Advance consensus
Public speaking
Nonviolent direct action
Freedom to protest
Debating nonviolence
Should we protest?
Nonviolence in Kosovo
If you met Gandhi on the road: dismantling the icon
Leave a Comment July 4, 2010
There will be over 40 workshops and skill sharing sessions at the camp, including:
and much, much more!
May 6, 2010
Entrance to the camp costs £15-£60 depending on income. Book your place at the summer camp here. You can choose between a range of prices for the entrance fee and also book food. For more details on entrance and food costs see about the camp
May 5, 2010
“The fascinating and engaging discussions, debates and conversations that seemed to be taking place all the time all over the camp. Fantastic networking amongst groups and individuals.”
“Camaraderie, challenge, ideas, stimulation, re-energising, contacts, space for input and importing information, wood collecting, tree climbing, tripod, all ages, relaxed feeling, lovely food, fire.”
“The spirit of the occasion. Also the chance to discuss in depth issues we have been campaigning for/support and of course meeting folk and getting to learn new ideas and about ‘them’ as people.”
“Discussions, relationships, people, depth of thought. LOVED IT!”
April 6, 2010
Peace News Summer Camp is back in Oxfordshire this year. It will be held from 23-27 July 2010 at Westmill Farm, Watchfield. Put it in your diary!
March 7, 2010
The first-ever Peace News Summer Camp was held at Westmill Farm near Watchfield in Oxfordshire from 23-27 July 2009. Over 120 people came to take part in discussions, trainings and debates on topics as varied as nonviolence (does it protect the state?), education (can education be libertarian?), and the fate of the anti-war movement (who’s more to blame for our limitations, the Stop The War Coalition or the anti-authoritarian wing of the movement?).
Fuelled by wonderful (vegan) food from Veggies of Nottingham, we constructed or erected water pipelines and taps, compost toilets, marquees, fire pits, a bar, a mini wind turbine (visible behind it, five giant turbines across the road) and a community.
Read all this report from the Peace News
September 13, 2009
