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SUMMARY:Event SW18: Sentimentality\, Scepticism and Struggle: British strikes and political protest on film
DESCRIPTION:In the second of two events for the Festival of Chichester\, both of which are linked to productions at Chichester Festival Theatre\, we mark the centenary of the General Strike with a look back at protest in British films. \nIn May 1926\, a time of political\, social and economic unrest\, Britain experienced its only general strike. With one or two noticeable exceptions\, such as My Old Dutch (1934)\, the General Strike is rarely represented in film. \nTo mark the centenary\, this talk\, illustrated by a range of clips\, by Emeritus Professor of Cultural History Maggie Andrews\, will explore a range of portrayals of strikes and political protest in British films. Whilst I’m All Right Jack (1959) and Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) have taken a satirical approach to industrial disputes\, other films such as Comrades (1987) and Peterloo (2018) have been criticised as worthy but tedious. Alternatively\, a range of films\, including Billy Elliot (2000)\, Made in Dagenham (2010)\, Pride (2014) and Suffragette (2015) are uplifting but romanticised and sentimental. We will explore how the most successful films have managed to entertain audiences without sacrificing historical authenticity. \nPride will screen after the talk at 13.00 on July 11\, and the new play Atlantis opens at Chichester Festival Theatre on July 18.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw18-sentimentality-scepticism-and-struggle-british-strikes-and-political-protest-on-film/
LOCATION:Chichester Cinema at New Park\, New Park Road\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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SUMMARY:Event SW19: We are still here: A Palestinian Community holds onto its Land
DESCRIPTION:Paula Orr\, of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)\, will give a talk about her work. Paula spent three months in Palestine and was involved in monitoring and reporting human rights abuses. Paula will focus on one community’s life under Israeli occupation. \nThe Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is an international programme coordinated by the World Council of Churches. It brings people from around the world to the West Bank to serve for three months as human rights monitors. They are called Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs). \nEAPPI was founded in response to a call from the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem. Since 2002 over 1\,500 international volunteers from 22 countries have served as EAs. In the UK and Ireland it is coordinated by British Quakers on behalf of 16 churches and NGOs partners.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw19-we-are-still-here-a-palestinian-community-holds-onto-its-land/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Chichester\, Priory Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T104500
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SUMMARY:Event SW20: Influential Queens of Egypt - a perspective by Eileen Goulding
DESCRIPTION:This lecture identifies the women who were a real influence on society\, the real powers behind the throne\, the queen who was portrayed as a man\, and the most beautiful and best-loved of all the queens. It also examines the turbulent life and loves of Cleopatra\, the last Queen.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw20-influential-queens-of-egypt-a-perspective-by-eileen-goulding/
LOCATION:Assembly Room at the Council House\, Chichester\, The Council House\, North St\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T193000
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SUMMARY:Event SW21: A Tree Odyssey with Jon Stokes
DESCRIPTION:Jon Stokes set out to describe and celebrate all of Britain and Ireland’s native trees and shrubs\, but first he had to find them! The Tree Council’s Director of Trees\, Science and Research takes us on his journey with this illustrated talk. Hosted by Chichester Tree Wardens. \nJon is one of Britain’s leading tree conservationists and has been studying the world of trees for over thirty years. He’s also an entertaining speaker with a photographer’s eye\, able to bring to life his constant curiosity and love for trees. \nChichester Tree Wardens volunteer as part of the national Tree Warden scheme\, founded in 1990 by The Tree Council. We aim to harness our own love for trees to inspire interest\, understanding\, and care for trees in our city and surrounds. \nWe hope you will join us for Jon’s talk (about an hour\, with questions and answers)\, refreshments\, conversation\, and\, conditions permitting\, the chance to get outdoors and look at nearby trees. \nRefreshments included. Copies of Jon’s latest book\, the WILDGUIDES Trees of Britain and Ireland\, will be available to buy at a discounted price. (Read Jon’s author interview).
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw21-a-tree-odyssey-with-jon-stokes/
LOCATION:The Newell Centre\, Tozer Way\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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SUMMARY:Event SW22: All Change! How the Coming of the Railway changed Sussex Forever
DESCRIPTION:Before the railway came to Sussex in the 1840s\, the county was poor and underpopulated: after its arrival\, both prosperity and population increased. \nThis talk by Chris Hare will look at the new industries that sprang up and thrived\, and old ones that were revived.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw22-all-change-how-the-coming-of-the-railway-changed-sussex-forever/
LOCATION:Chichester City Arts Centre\, Chichester City Arts Centre\, Mount Lane\, Chichester\, PO19 3DQ\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 3DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T150000
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SUMMARY:Event SW23: The Skylark and the City
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an inspirational mix of words and music on pastoral and urban themes by classical guitarist Linda Kelsall-Barnett and poet Barry Smith. Linda is the director of the West Sussex Guitar Orchestra and Barry is the director of the South Downs Poetry Festival\, with two acclaimed poetry collections. \nLinda and Barry frequently perform at South Downs Poetry Festival events\, including Chichester Cathedral\, Petworth House and Dimbola Museum\, Freshwater. They will be exploring nature and contrasting urban themes with interweaving poetry and music. \nLinda is a classical guitarist from Chichester and has given several solo recitals for the Festival of Chichester. She teaches guitar locally and is an active member of the West Sussex Guitar Club. \nBarry’s poems have been recognised in national awards/competitions\, including BBC Proms Poetry\, Culture Matters Bread & Roses\, Slipstream and Tongues & Grooves. He was nominated for the 2023 T.S. Eliot Prize for his latest book\, which is inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-sw23-the-skylark-and-the-city/
LOCATION:St John’s Chapel\, Chichester\, 5 St John's St\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken word
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Downs Poetry Festival":MAILTO:southdownspf@gmail.com
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