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Events
There is an exciting new programme of events for this Summer taking place
at or in conjunction with
the
Global
Centre. Click here for a flier
[in pdf format] or see below.
All events will be held at the Global Centre, St David's Hill unless
otherwise stated.
Scroll down the page or use the quick links below.
Regular events
Special Events
Events to support the global dimension in education
Regular events
The Calabash Club: Around the World in Stories.
Every Friday during term time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Stories, games and activities with a global theme, aimed at pre-school children.
Pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join in the fun
in the global story tent! Just £1
per child. Click here for a flier containing
further details or see our photo montage of
the Club in action. Contact
us 01392 438811 for more information.
The World At Lunch
Held every Thursday between 1-2pm. Bring your lunch and
share a discussion about what’s happening in the world with a multi-cultural
group.
Special features this Spring include:
19th June: Still Human Still Here. Highlighting
the plight of tens of thousands of refused asylum seekers who are being forced into
abject poverty in an attempt to drive them out of the country. Part of Refugee
Week
(16-22 June).
26th June: A Taste of Poland. Cultural Champion Agnieszka Romaszko
introduces us to Polish people, culture and food.
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Special Events
Events on climate change
Climate Change Fair
Thursday 17th July 5.30-8pm
Drop in and meet the key local organisations in the green sector, with stalls and guest speaker.
The Global Centre continues to support this initiative which is helping
local people take actions to reduce their carbon emissions and so help tackle
climate change. Click here to
find out about events happening this summer.
Click here for
the The Low Carbon Exeter website.
Gown meets Town
Students and staff from Exeter University bring new insights into local
and international issues with a series of talks and discussions. This term
has
seen discussions about perspectives on Fairtrade, social work in Ghana
and children in armed conflict.
More 'Gown meets Town' events are planned for later
in the year.
Other special events
Forum for Race Equality and Diversity Awareness seminar (FREDA),
Tuesday 10th June, 12-2pm
An open network forum for anyone interested in anti-oppressive
practice – guest
speaker and small group discussion.
Oxfam's work in Nicaragua
Tuesday 17th June, 6pm
Hear about Oxfam's work in Nicaragua from an Oxfam volunteer who visited the
country last year.
Devon Development Education AGM& Summer
Party
Tuesday 8th July at 6.30pm
Devon Development Education is changing and evolving – come
and find out more, and help us celebrate!
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Events to support the global
dimension in education
The Global Centre can help to bring the world into the classroom. We have
a
collection of teaching resources about global issues as well as artifacts that
is unrivalled in the South West. Come along to see how these can help bring
the global dimension alive in schools and other places of learning.
Events for teachers
Regular sessions are held at the Global Centre for teachers and
others interested in the global dimension in education. All sessions are free
of charge, but donations are welcome.
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