Come to CAAT's National Gathering 2009!
Join CAAT supporters from around the country for a day of speakers, discussion and inspiration! If you haven't yet booked, simply come along and register on the day!
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Speakers announced for the National Gathering!
Opening speaker: Andrew Feinstein
Former MP in post-apartheid South Africa, Andrew resigned in 2001 when his investigations into arms deal corruption were blocked. Read more.
Panel discussion - Ending arms production: Is the answer blowing in the wind?
Paul Dunne, Defence Economist
Louise Hutchins, Energy Solutions Campaigner at Greenpeace
Read more.
When?
Saturday 31 October. Arrive 9.45am for 10.10am. Finish 5pm.
Where?
Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6AB (Nearest tubes Liverpool Street and Tower Hill. Aldgate and Aldgate East are closed on 31 October).
View map at bottom of page.Look out for a redbrick building with a white sign with a tree logo on it. The entrance is opposite the yellow Today's Printers shop.
Please note that there are several tube closures on the day. See below for travel information.
Venue fully wheelchair accessible; infra-red hearing loop available; free creche available.
Why?
With an election looming and BAE Systems taking advantage of the recession to claim it invests 'more and more in UK manufacturing', this year's event will provide the facts, skills and passion you need to challenge government support for the arms trade and tackle the arms industry's spin.
What?
An event for CAAT supporters to meet each other, learn, and get inspired!
Arrive promptly to hear Andrew Feinstein, South Africa's Mr Clean, who blew the whistle on BAE arms deals in his country. Take part in workshops which cover tackling arms industry spin, modern mercenaries, government liaisons with the arms trade and more! Gear up for a year's campaigning in the run up to the election with sessions on lobbying, talking about arms industry jobs, using the media and others.
The day will conclude with a panel of defence economist Paul Dunne and Greenpeace campaigner Louise Hutchins to ask: "Ending arms production: is the answer blowing in the wind?"
See the full programme here.
How much?
This year CAAT is asking for a contribution towards the costs of the day - £5 waged or £2 unwaged. Tea, coffee and a light vegetarian lunch will be provided free of charge on the day.
How do I book?
If you haven't yet booked, you can simply come along and register on the day!
Travel information
Tube: Unfortunately there are lots of tube closures on 31 October. However, the Central, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines are running normally. There is a limited service on the District Line. In the light of this we suggest the following routes from the mainline stations:
- From Paddington - Northern Line to Tottenham Court Rd, change to Central Line to Liverpool St
- From Euston - Northern Line to Tott Court Rd, Central to Liverpool St
- From Kings X and St Pancras - Northern Line to Bank, Central to Liverpool St
- Victoria - District to Tower Hill
- Waterloo - Northern to Embankment, District to Tower Hill.
According to Transport for London the best bus from Liverpool St to Commercial St near Aldgate East is the 35 and the 15 from Tower Hill.
Rail: Toynbee Studios is within walking distance of Liverpool Street (10 mins) and Fenchurch Street (15 mins) mainline rail stations, and Tower Gateway Docklands Light Railway station (15 mins).
Car: There is no congestion charge on a Saturday. There is limited on street parking in the area. The nearest car park is White Row car park, which can only be accessed if driving north up Commercial Street. It will cost about £10 from 9.30am until 5pm or later.
We recommend you check your route before you travel by calling Transport for London on 020 7222 1234 or visiting www.tfl.gov.uk.
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Photos: Przemec Wajerowicz
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