Our Next Book: Sharon and My Mother-in-Law by Suad Amiry

Please email southportfriendsofpalestine@gmail.com for details on the next meet up!

Our book choices do not mean an endorsement. It just means we think it’ll spark an interesting conversation.

Time: 12:00pm
Place: In front of The Atkinson Theatre, Lord Street

Time: 12:00pm
Place: In front of The Atkinson Theatre, Lord Street

Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity, our public meeting on the growing pressures on Palestine solidarity. Speakers Rana Baroud, Tony Greenstein, Professor David Whyte and John Nicholson. Chaired by Diana Jeater, the meeting is at Quaker Meeting House, School Lane L1 3BT. Free admission, light refreshments from 6.30pm

Confirm details - Liverpool Friends of Palestine

Please check the Liverpool Friends of Palestine website to confirm details

Our Next Book: Our next book: Judas by Amos Oz

Additionally: Negative Stereotypes of Ethnic Out-groups: A Longitudinal Examination Among Palestinian, Israeli Jewish, and Israeli Arab Youth - Read here

Please email southportfriendsofpalestine@gmail.com for details on the next meet up!

Our book choices do not mean an endorsement. It just means we think it’ll spark an interesting conversation.

📍 Sefton Park Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 1AP
📅 Sunday 26th July
⏰ 12:00pm - 5:00pm

“Taking place on the final day of the festival, Sunday 26th July, the long-established LAAF Family Day is a celebratory showcase of Arab arts and culture.

Creating a moment of togetherness and community, Sefton Park’s Palm House will play host to a free afternoon of music, performance and authentic Arab culture, complemented by a range of stalls offering Arabic and Middle Eastern food, arts and crafts, traditional practices such as calligraphy and dance, as well as activities for children, including storytelling and workshops.”

Details and booking 🔗 here

Rhythms & Mixes: A Night with Simona Abdallah, DJ Hiba Salameh, and MUSYS

📍 Rough Trade Liverpool, 54-56 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 4AF
📅 Saturday 25th July
⏰ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

“On Saturday 25th July, LAAF will partner with Savera UK for two events at Rough Trade Liverpool. Internationally recognised percussionist,

Simona Abdallah will be welcomed to the city for an afternoon of thought-provoking conversation intertwined with Simona’s powerful performances on the darbuka, a hand-played traditional percussion instrument.

This will be followed by a night of exhilarating rhythms and mixes from Simona and two other powerful musicians of Arab heritage: Palestinian music producer, filmmaker and DJ, Hiba Salameh, and Jordanian sound artist, creative producer and DJ, Yasmeen Soudani (MUSYS).

Details and booking 🔗 here

In conversation with Simona Abdallah: Finding Freedom Through Art

📍 Rough Trade Liverpool, 54-56 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 4AF
📅 Saturday 25th July
⏰ 2:00pm - 4:00pm

“On Saturday 25th July, LAAF will partner with Savera UK for two events at Rough Trade Liverpool. Internationally recognised percussionist,

Simona Abdallah will be welcomed to the city for an afternoon of thought-provoking conversation intertwined with Simona’s powerful performances on the darbuka, a hand-played traditional percussion instrument.

This will be followed by a night of exhilarating rhythms and mixes from Simona and two other powerful musicians of Arab heritage: Palestinian music producer, filmmaker and DJ, Hiba Salameh, and Jordanian sound artist, creative producer and DJ, Yasmeen Soudani (MUSYS).

Details and booking 🔗 here

Time: 12:00pm
Place: In front of The Atkinson Theatre, Lord Street

✍️⚫Please wear black⚫

We will be standing silently in a line along the wall each holding one of the large photos of someone killed in Gaza.

National Protest at Elbit Systems

🗓️Thurs, 23 July 11AM - 1PM
📍Elbit Systems, Bristol, BS34 6FE

“Join the national protest at Elbit Systems in Bristol. Elbit Systems is supplying Israel with essential weaponry for its genocide in Gaza, and atrocities across the West Bank. We demand the British gov and Elbit Systems stop arming Israel.”

Details here

📍 Plaza Community Centre, 13 Crosby Road North, Waterloo, L22 0LD
📅 Sunday 19th July
⏰ 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Tickets - £5

“Join us for a family film screening and workshop, in association with At the Library.

A screening of four short animated films centred around the theme of home, told through the perspectives of young characters. This will be followed by a creative workshop.”

I am from Palestine (Palestine-USA, 2023)

As Saamidah, a young Palestinian-American girl, anxiously starts her first day of school, she finds her identity in question when faced with a world map that doesn’t include her homeland.
Director – Iman Zawahry
Producer – Rifk Ebeid

Details and booking 🔗 here

National March for Palestine

📍Central London
🗓️ Saturday 18th July
⏱️12 noon

🚌LIVERPOOL - LONDON COACH🚌

£20

📍PAL Centre, 68A Mulgrave St, Liverpool, L8 2TF
⏱️Depart: 6am / Return: 10pm

Contact 07708309117 (WhatsApp Only)

'Words from the West Bank'

In-person event with church leader visiting the UK from Palestine

A unique opportunity to hear Father Fadi Diab, Rector of St Andrew's Anglican church, Ramallah (West Bank) speak in Warrington!

As well as ministering to his congregation living under occupation, Father Fadi has presented workshops at the World Council of Churches on the theological understanding of the Palestine Israeli conflict and spoken widely at churches in Europe and the USA.

🗓️ Tuesday 14th July

⏱️ 7 pm

📍 Stockton Heath Methodist Church, Heath Street, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6NL

www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk

Time: 12:00pm
Place: One Stop, 781 Liverpool Rd, Southport PR8 3NT

Bring flags and banners!

Please check the Liverpool Friends of Palestine website to confirm details

Time: 12:00pm
Place: In front of the Atkinson Theatre on Lord Street, Southport

Bring flags and banners!

Details from organisers;

Join us for an inspiring talk from a group of women visiting from Hebron and Jerusalem, Palestine. Listen to their stories and learn from their experiences, and enjoy some musical entertainment too. Refreshments will be provided.

Free entry.

ALL SAINTS WITH ST FRIDESWYDE CHURCH
93 FOREFIELD LN, CROSBY, LIVERPOOL L23 9TQ

6pm - 8pm

For more information contact - Office.churchassf@gmail.com

0151 345 3231

TATREEZ WORKSHOP

FREE ENTRY!

All welcome for a talk about the rich history of tatreez embroidery, a demonstration of the techniques and a chance to learn a new skill. All materials will be provided.

THURSDAY 25TH JUNE

1-4PM

ALL SAINTS CHURCH 93 FOREFIELD LANE, CROSBY, L23 9TQ

For more information contact - Office.churchassf@gmail.com

0151 345 3231

Our Next Book: Daughters of Palestine: A Memoir in Five Generations by Leyla K. King 

Please email southportfriendsofpalestine@gmail.com for details on the next meet up!

Our book choices do not mean an endorsement. It just means we think it’ll spark an interesting conversation.

Please check the Liverpool Friends of Palestine website to confirm details

Rescheduled due to weather to Sunday 31st of May.
- If you are still able to join, your seat will be reserved if you have already paid
- if you can no longer attend, please reach out to the number below (same number you used to book) for a refund

Please donate - https://chuffed.org/fundraiser/southport-friends-of-palestine-rowny9

Shared from Liverpool Hikers for Palestine on Instagram;

“We are holding a charity hike Sunday 31st of May in memory of our dear friend and comrade
Nabhan Alhanshi @hanashi80

This is an opportunity to honour his memory and contribute towards Sadaqa Jariya (continuous charity) for him. All money raised will go to Zaytoun to plant olive trees in Palestine 🫒.

When Palestinians enjoy the shade or the fruit from these trees, Nabhan will continue to receive the reward. It is a double blessing food and hope for Palestine and eternal reward for Nabhan 🤲🇵🇸.

📅 Date: Sunday 31st of May
🚍 Coach departs: 10:00 am 🕙
🥾 Hiking time: Approx. 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
We will have Arabic chanting, drumming, and speeches to celebrate his life and legacy.
🚍 Return departure: Around 5:00 pm
🏠 Arrive back in Liverpool: Approx. 7:00 pm 🕖

✅ To join:
Please WhatsApp 07884579428 to book your seat.

💰 To donate:
The online fundraising page is now live! Every tree costs £5 to plant, and we aim to plant 1,000 trees in his name.

Please donate, share and participate ❤️

Click here to donate online ⬇️
https://chuffed.org/fundraiser/southport-friends-of-palestine-rowny9

Time: 12:00pm
Place: In front of the Atkinson Theatre on Lord Street, Southport

Bring flags and banners!

Parents for Palestine Liverpool:

🪁 Palestinian Kite Day Craft Session!🪁

Parents for Palestine Liverpool invite you to join us for a kite making and craft session for Palestinian Kite Day!

📍 Crosby Library

Crosby Rd N, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 0LQ

🗓️ Saturday 23rd May

⏰ 10.30am - 12.30pm

The session is free and all materials are included.

We will be collecting donations for Kites4Palestine through their Banna Al Khayri aid initiative. If you can't make it you can still donate at https://chuffed.org/project/181597-palestinian-kite-day.

Please join us, then follow on to our Kite Day Picnic at Crosby Marina, just a short walk from the library ❤️

Our Next Book: Against the Loveless World: A Novel Book by Susan Abulhawa

Please email southportfriendsofpalestine@gmail.com for details on the next meet up!

Our book choices do not mean an endorsement. It just means we think it’ll spark an interesting conversation.

Time: 12:00pm
Place: In front of the Atkinson Theatre on Lord Street, Southport

Bring flags and banners!

Please check the Liverpool Friends of Palestine website to confirm details

Time: 12:00pm
Place: Roundabout at the end of Lord Street, near Kalash Restaurant

Bring flags and banners!

Boycott Barclays day of action
18 April
Your local area

Barclays helps Israel sell bonds to fund its genocide and apartheid against Palestinians, and provides billions to companies arming it.

Join an action to demand Barclays stop arming Israel: https://palestinecampaign.org/events/boycott-barclays-day-of-action-7/

Place: The Atkinson Theatre, Lord Street
Time: 12pm

Bring your flags, banners and boards!

Join us for our regular demonstration, then lace up your shoes for a walk along the sea wall.

On Friday 17th April, Palestinian runners will take to the streets of Bethlehem for the 10th Bethlehem Marathon, held in the shadow of the illegal Separation Wall. In solidarity, The Amos Trust organises Run the Wall every year, uniting people worldwide to demand Palestinian rights.

We'll set off from The Atkinson at 1pm, heading down Nevill Street, over the bridge and along the sea wall, a scenic 3km (under 2 miles). We'd love to see you there!

Register and find out more at amostrust.org