CAAT is delighted to welcome guest speaker, author and satirical political commentator Will Self.
Under New Labour Will Self set out to discover why the arms industry was doing so well in his documentary "Addicted to Arms". Come along to the National Gathering to find out his take on the coalition government.
Join us for an exciting and informative day!
Online booking is now closed for the National Gathering. If you have not booked and would like to attend, please come to Conway Hall from 9.30am on Saturday 29 October.
Rarely have the UK's weapons sales seen as much scrutiny as in the last year: only 7% of people think it was right to have armed Gaddafi; the public was outraged that Cameron continued his tour of the Middle East with arms dealers in tow when UK weapons were being turned on pro-democracy protesters. This year's event will share the latest information on the UK's scandalous weapons sales and how to stop them.
When?
Saturday 29th October
10am-4.30pm, (Please arrive to register from 9.30am)
Where?
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. (See Directions.)
How much?
£7 waged / £3 unwaged
The price includes tea, coffee and a light vegetarian lunch.
What's happening?
The event will be a chance to get the latest on the arms trade and get all you need to take action. Take part in diverse workshops including hearing from Libyan activists, a crash course in creative action, "Film is my weapon of choice", Drones and the playstation mentality, and lots more!
Have a laugh as well!
As if that wasn't enough reason to come along, following the daytime sessions, CAAT is delighted to host a comedy gig in the same location. Comedians including Josie Long and Radio 4's Robin Ince will bring a light-hearted end to the day with all proceeds to CAAT. More acts will be confirmed soon, tickets are £12. You can come just to the comedy gig or jointly with the National Gathering.
Why come?
- To hear Will Self's take on the coalition government's arms sales and take part in an impressive range of workshops.
- To engage with like-minded people and share ideas for creative action against the arms trade.
- To hear first hand experiences from the conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East in the past 12 months.
- Watch an excerpt of Will Self's documentary "Addicted to Arms".
- Have a look at this year's exciting programme here.
- Watch 2010's keynote speaker Mark Thomas give his views on the event.
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