Increase The Peace

FOOTBALL BOOT SHOUT OUT FOR THOSE IN NEED PLEASE! Most of Dignity F.C's players are still in the process of seeking asylum in the UK with access to an allowance of only £8.86 a week. Football boots are a luxury but to be able to train and play together on a regular basis is everything.

Look closely and you'll see that one new arrival to the UK was so desperate to play football today that he played barefoot. Other players swapped boots to allow each other a chance to play. Many stood on the sidelines and watched, desperate to have the opportunity to play and connect with others.

No one should ever miss out on playing football because they don't have a pair of boots. If you have any spare boots to donate you can drop them off at the Dignity Centre Bournemouth at 108 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1LU during our opening hours of Tuesday-Friday 10:30am-4:30pm

If you can't drop off, please message me, I'd be happy to collect. Many thanks

Tomorrow is International World Day of Peace and the theme for this year is 'Cultivating a Culture of Peace'. Drawing inspiration from UNESCO's foundational belief that “wars begin in the minds of men, so it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.”

Peace, through this perspective, is not an abstract concept; it's a cultural process that must be taught, practiced, and embedded into every level of society.

Cultivating peace involves instilling values of mutual respect from an early age, ensuring these ideals permeate across generations and geographic boundaries. It is through this cultural transmission of peace that we can hope to build a world where conflicts are resolved not through violence but through dialogue and mutual respect.



fans The Global Learning Network Dorset Council BCP Council Dorset Council UNESCO

MAYU AT ARTS BY THE SEA 2024🌸🌌🎆

I am dead excited to share that I will be part of Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival this year again!

Myself and Shaun Gary Palmer will be co-hosting the Speakers Corner stage and bringing to the festival a wonderful range of local grassroots performers!

There will be an opportunity for the audience to participate at two different open mic slots.

I will also be part of the Poetry Take Away cooking some poems for you! Come and have a taste!

Visit the festival website for all the details:
https://artsbythesea.co.uk/

Greetings Allies It's a been a while since we played in Bournemouth town and we're really looking forward to doing so!

We have the great fortune of being hosted by the awesome Bear of Bear's Bar & Venue .
Everyone is welcome at this venue , all walks of life, so get your favourite Friday night un**es on and come and shake your bits!
Not long now , the 6th September isn't far away, just 14 more sleeps!

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Join the Boscombe Carnival and Parade this weekend! 🎭🎶🤸🏽‍♂️🎨

📅 Saturday 24 August from 11am to 8pm
📅 Sunday 25 August from 11am to 4pm
📍 Boscombe High Street

Boscombe Regeneration, The Black Cherry and Africa COMES to Bournemouth have worked together to create a vibrant celebration of Boscombe's cultural heritage, and with activities for all ages, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

This year’s theme is a mix of theatre, music, poetry, circus performances, and more. Workshops and interactive experiences will also be available, allowing everyone to get involved in the festivities.

🔗 Full details of this free event here: https://betterboscombe.co.uk/blog/celebrate-at-the-boscombe-carnival-and-parade/

On Monday, a group from the culture sector are walking from Bath to Bristol - 16 miles - to fundraise for national charity HOPE not hate and for local Bristol anti-racist charity SARI.
(Stand Against Racism & Inequality)

Can you help Culture and Creative workers raise £2500 to support Hope not Hate and SARI (Stand Against Racism and Inequality).. Please donate to their JustGiving Crowdfunding Page:

Help raise £2500 to support Hope not Hate and SARI (Stand Against Racism and Inequality). Iʼm raising money to support Hope not Hate and SARI (Stand Against Racism and Inequality).. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Success at the peaceful protest yesterday.

We outnumbered the anti-immigrant far right, and we stayed until they had all gone
home.

Africa Comes To Bournemouth -
Welcomes Mr Eversley - Sounds of the Caribbean
Saturday 7th September Bournemouth Square...
FREE EVENT

In these recent days when people have been trying to divide us, DEED is proud to be part of the Small World Festival bringing people together.

Come join us to celebrate diversity in Bridport on Saturday 14 September.

Small World Festival’s debut is part of Bridport’s Town of Culture programme; Small World is a new mini-festival from Jurassic Multicultural, celebrating the diverse cultures that make our community so vibrant.

Find out more here: https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/small-world-jurassic-multicultural-event/

fans The Global Learning Network Dorset Council Bridport Arts Centre

Africa Comes To Bournemouth
Opportunity for vendors!
With the "Africa Comes to Bournemouth" festival happening on September 7th and 8th, 2024, in the heart of Bournemouth, it’s a great way to showcase your products and services.

Trading hours from midday to 8pm give you ample time to engage with festival-goers.

The reasonable rates for vendor spaces make it accessible for many businesses to participate and promote their offerings. If anyone is interested in more details, they can reach out via email at [email protected].

It’s a perfect chance to connect with the community and celebrate African and Caribbean culture!

For more info email
[email protected]

Something exciting to look forward to 🧡

SUNDAY BANK HOLIDAY AUGUST 24th 2025!??!!!!

Increase the Peace are now planning next year’s festival!

If you want to be part of the team, as a performer, volunteer, venue, stall holder or any other way you want, please message us 🧡☮️🧡

Pls share or help if you can 🙏

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