Monthly Archives: June 2016

Bearwood Action for Refugees' 8 hour JAMATHON got Refugee Week off to a great start last Sunday at Thimblemill Library. The Bearwood community turned out in force to support the event, raising a total of £1500 for Leros Solidarity Network … Continue reading →

Here's the line up for the music stage at the picnic in Warley Woods, courtesy of the Bearwood Promoters:  

The jam-packed JAMATHON schedule (subject to change) is as follows: 12.15 The Bearwood Bandits 12.45 The Birmingham Comedians Choir 12.55 David Benjamin Blower 13.35 FOLK JAM 14.05 Phil Lewis 14.40 CHILDREN’S JAM 15.10 Holly Thomas Band 15.50 JAZZ JAM 16.20 … Continue reading →

“An extraordinary work of both cinematic and political activism, 5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements”  

I really like this. The trees blocking access look much more natural and better than concrete blocks or fences.