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LATEST NEWS on the Leeds Summat Gathering 2011
  
Dear Network Leeds,
The Leeds Summat Gathering 2011 is coming, and we’ve a great programme shaping up. (Many thanks to all the applicants, with their great and varied ideas.) The programme so far includes:
Acclaimed human rights activist Peter Tatchell, BBC Look North’s Harry Gration, pioneering creative campaigners UK Uncut, People’s Supermarket (as seen on TV), and the world premiere performance of ‘A Quirky History of Leeds’…
And a huge range of workshops, performers, and activities including…
Music from diverse Planet Leeds performers; debating the Big Society with Leeds Salon; giant shared meals; personal development with groups including Progress School and White Rose Speakers Club; flash-mob dance; economics sessions with groups including Christian Aid and Leeds Taking Soundings; sessions on spirituality and inner journeys with Peace Talks Yorkshire and others; football with Republica Internacionale FC; Leeds-centred conversations with Café Scientifique, TIDAL, and others; the launch of new book ‘Counterpower’; redesigning society and life with Permaculture UK; ethical business with Green Bean Cars and friends; a guerrilla marketing / adbusting session; and much, much more.
Watch out for full programme - and the new Summat 2011 brand - in the next few weeks...
What you can do...
Book your free tickets NOW for the event at: summat.eventbrite.com… and be sure to spread the word. The more the merrier!
The Summat’s all about each one of us contributing. So please consider making a financial gift to help this (shoestring budget!) event happen, via www.t4p.org.uk/giving. Many thanks.
Or please get in touch to find out about volunteering on the day.
Thanks all, stay in touch, and see you soon - at the Summat if not before.
The Leeds Summat partnership (www.summat.org/who)
PS: on a separate (ish) note, and at very short notice (sorry), join the Leeds Community Iftaar event TONIGHT (Thursday 25th August), 7pm at the Bilal Centre in Harehills. Full info at www.cityofsanctuary.org/leeds/events.
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