We will be there! Come and  join us on Sunday, 15th September (this Sunday). The theme is human rights and children’s right to education – we have a splendid new banner and some useful and interesting information for children. The market is open from 10am – 2pm. Craft activities will be available. We would welcome support and […]

Come and join us for for a tea party to raise money and awareness for Amnesty International. The Quaker Meeting House on Saturday 3rd of August From 2 pm until 4.30 pm. Full afternoon tea £5.00, tea and cakes from £2.50. Weather permitting we will be able to enjoy the lovely Quaker garden. Mmmmmm cake…..

Amnesty International Wakefield Local Group The next Wakefield Amnesty International Local Group Meeting is on Wednesday 17th July, 7pm for 7.30pm Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street, WF1 1NQ The agenda will include continuing action to call for peaceful elections in Zimbabwe. And the final preparation for our Afternoon Amnestea Party, which will be held at the […]

We had a great day on Saturday – please see previous posts for why. Out Secretary, Linda, reports: ‘On Saturday 22nd June, at the Ridings Shopping Centre, we were calling for a peaceful election in Zimbabwe, and asking people to sign 5 letter. The letters are to be sent to the London embassies of the 5 […]

    Amnesty International Wakefield Local Group   Tomorrow, Saturday 22nd June 2013, Members of the local group will be outside Esquires – in the Riding Shopping Centre. From 8.30am – 5.30pm.   We invite you to come along and write or sign a letter calling for a peaceful election in Zimbabwe.   There will be cards and […]

http://amnesty.org/en/news/turkey-end-incommunicado-detention-istanbul-protesters-2013-06-16 Please help to raise awareness of the situation in Turkey. PLEASE PUBLICISE THIS STATEMENT. ALSO, please contact your MP with the following request:  that the government calls on the Turkish government to provide information on the whereabouts of the detained individuals, to ensure that their right to legal representation is respected, and for the […]

 Saturday 22nd June 2013 Riding Shopping Centre Outside Esquires All Day Call for a peaceful election in Zimbabwe by asking the neighbouring countries of South Africa, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, and Botswana to convey their wish for the democratic path to be followed Write or sign letters – cards for children to colour More information […]

Amnesty International Wakefield Local Group Next Meeting Wednesday 20th February 2013 7pm for 7.30pm Quaker Meeting House Thornhill Street, WF1 1NQ Members and non-members welcome.

Wednesday, 16th January Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street, WF1 1NQ 7pm Monthly Action 7.30pm Agenda Followed by Discussion – Outcome of EGM Come along and join in – you can make a difference.

For your 2013 diary…… Wednesday, January 16th Wednesday, February 20th Wednesday, March 20th Wednesday, April 17th Wednesday, May 15th Wednesday, June 19th Wednesday, July 17th Wednesday, August 21st Wednesday, September 18th Wednesday, Octobe…