Global Justice Bradford

Bringing you all the news and actions from Bradford's Global Justice group

Peace Fair activity

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Thanks to Oxfam Leeds for the loan of their stall over lunchtime.

WDM  invited members of the public to speculate about food by rolling a large die. The prize was the number of chocolates on the front of the die.  The deal was that passers by then listened to the facts about food speculation internationally and how this was affecting the poor . There was a lot of interest from the public and all those approached signed an action card.

UPDATE: We now have a video showing Bradford WDM at the Peace and Crafts Fair on Youtube:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fS3TJTrcEA&feature=g-upl&context=G2d385a4AUAAAAAAAAAA[/youtube]

Food Speculation Explained

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If you are a bit confused, this short video, which we were shown at Christine Haigh’s talk, explains Food Speculation.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpM9XxJ-vo4[/youtube]

What did you think?  Still confused?  Let us know in the comments section.

Summary of Food Speculation Meeting Sept 2011

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Christine Haigh from national WDM facilitated an informative and interactive evening. This was a  joint event with members from both Leeds and Bradford WDM . Two discussion groups took place: one planned for  lobbying MEPs and the other had some thought provoking ideas for stunts to raise awareness of the importance of regulating the food industry to reduce speculation which increases hunger and and poverty.

These ideas will be followed up at the October meeting.  Join us to finalise campaign plans.