Global Justice Glasgow

Gathering momentum

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A couple of times a year, we like to get WDM local groups and supporters together from across Scotland, to share knowledge and skills, and re-energise our campaign for global justice. But we’re not picky – anyone can come along!

Saturday 20 April, 12-4:30pm (register from 11:30am)

Oakshaw Trinity Church Halls, Oakshaw Street East, Paisley PA1 2DE

We’ve just launched our new Carbon Capital campaign to highlight how the banks are still funding climate change, throwing money at fossil fuels, supported by far too many friends in government – www.wdm.org.uk/carbon-capital – so come along to find out more. And you can also find out about campaigning on global justice issues in your area, and meet local campaigners from across Scotland. It’s free, but book your place by contacting jane@wdmscotland.org.uk, or calling 0131-243-2730.

Come on George, listen to the people…

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The good people of Shawlands are clearly concerned about the lunacy of bankers speculating on food. Nearly 50 of them signed a campaign card on Saturday, urging George Osborne to support tough new European regulations on banks. And very few people wanted a free cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee – maybe it’s too hard to drink a cuppa when you’re spitting with anger at the bankers…?

 

 

 

 

It’s free cuppa time again…

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We’ll be at Shawlands Coop on Pollokshaws Road, giving out free tea and coffee to shoppers, and talking to them about the madness of food speculation, as well as the sanity of Fair Trade.

Saturday 9th March, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Shawlands Coop

Come along and say hi, have a free cuppa, and take 2 minutes to sign an action card to stop bankers gambling on hunger. Be warned though…rumour has it that some of those dastardly bankers in their bowler hats might be around again, and you just can’t trust them…

Poor old George

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The WDM pub quiz was a great success – a packed house, lots of laughs, and some ruthless competition. Oh, and some good blether between teams representing a whole host of organisations too. A fine combination of Jubilee cyclists, with a few well-educated ringers were the victors, whereas the team made up entirely of George Osborne came last… Maybe it’s time for some new ideas, Mr. Osborne?

PUB QUIZ!!!

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Think you know all the answers?

Then it’s time to enter our pub quiz!

O’Neill’s, Merchant Square

Thursday 28 Feb, 7:30pm

Prizes to be won, banter to be had, quiz-based war to be waged…

£5 per head, or £20 for a team of 5 people

For more info, or to book a place, contact wdmglasgow@gmail.com

Proceeds from the night will go to support campaign actions to tackle the root causes of global poverty and injustice

Lobbying Tom Harris MP

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On Friday 7th December, Glasgow WDM members went to lobby Tom Harris MP, Shadow Minister for Environment and Rural Affairs, and MP for Glasgow South. We asked him to support our campaign for an independent parliamentary inquiry into the privatisation of UK aid. He agreed to write to Malcolm Bruce, the Chair of the International Development Select Committee. For more info, see www.wdm.org.uk/aid