Shared from Liverpool Friends of Palestine
Tuesday 28th, 4pm – Our Human Billboard is back out. Meet at the entrance to the M&S retail park on Edge Lane, bring flags!

The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story by Ramzy Baroud

Date: Wednesday 22nd of January

Discussion starts: 2:30pm

Location: Occulo Lounge, 367
Lord Street &, 3-9 Nevill St,
Southport PR8 1NH

Book Club details here

Just when you think Christmas is all over, Southport Friends of Palestine will be showing "The Alternativity", come along and watch it with us. 

A collaboration between Banksy, Danny Boyle and Riham Isaac, the film has an alternative take on the nativity story. It was filmed on location in Bethlehem, the West Bank 2017.

The Guardian, in it's review  at the time said "You can shove your Strictly Come Dancing and your Apprentice finals, and Sports Personality of the Year, this was the nicest television of the weekend. Moving too." 

Free admission, donations to Defence for Children Palestine.

Tuesday 21st January 2025

Doors open 7.15pm, showing starts at 7.30pm

Southport Community Centre, Norwood Road, PR86HQ

Apeirogon by Colum McCann

Date: Wednesday 18th of December

Discussion starts: 2:30pm

Location: Occulo Lounge, 367
Lord Street &, 3-9 Nevill St,
Southport PR8 1NH

Book Club details here

Join us for an insightful talk on The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how Israel systematically and continuously violates nearly every one of those rights. We will also be exploring the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people since Israel was created on Palestinian land.

Presented by Peter Reilly B.A. a peace and justice activist, who was born in Palestine.

7:30 - 8:45 pm

Southport Community Centre, 126 Norwood Rd, Southport PR8 6HQ

Free Entry.
Accepting cash donations for Defense for Children Palestine (DCI)

RSVP before Monday 25th of November

During the Southport Friends of Palestine demonstration on December 14th, we thought it would be a lovely idea to sing some alternative Christmas songs.

To prepare, we’d love to invite you to a casual carol singing rehearsal on December 3rd. This will be an opportunity to sing together, enjoy some mince pies, and have a friendly chat.

No matter your singing capabilities or experience, everyone is welcome!

If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP to southportfriendsofpalestine@gmail.com before Monday 25th of November so we can plan ahead and share further details.

We hope to see you there!

Webinar taking place tonight at 5pm!

On World Children’s Day, join Defense for Children International - Palestine for "A Year of Lost Childhood," an urgent event amplifying the voices of Palestinian children in Gaza who face a daily struggle for survival.

The webinar will take place on Zoom on November 20 at 12 p.m. Eastern / 9 a.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. Palestine time.

Sign up for webinar and see more details here

Seeking Palestine by Penny Johnson & Raja Shehadeh

Date: Wednesday 13th of November

Discussion starts: 2:30pm

Location: Occulo Lounge, 367
Lord Street &, 3-9 Nevill St,
Southport PR8 1NH

Book Club details here

Join us for an insightful talk on the Balfour Declaration, exploring its origins, motivations, and lasting impact on the region. Presented by Peter Reilly, BA, a former history teacher born in Palestine before the establishment of Israel.

The Balfour Declaration was a letter from the British Government expressing its favour of creating a national homeland for Jewish people in Palestine. At the time the Jewish population was less than 10% of the total in Palestine, and most of those were immigrants from Eastern Europe. The steps necessary to fulfil that Declaration started the conflict which continues to this day.

Date - Thursday, Nov 7th

Time - 7:30 - 8:45 pm

Location - Southport Community Centre, 126 Norwood Rd, Southport PR8 6HQ

Free entry - Accepting cash donations for Pal Med

Our usual demonstration will take place (Corner of Eastbank St and Lord St, near the florist) beginning at
12pm on Saturday 2nd November. At 12.15pm those walking to the wall will leave the demonstration, returning
about 12.45pm for the concluding words. Those not wishing to walk to the wall will stay in place.

Full details here.