Colombia Solidarity Campaign at World Fair this Friday and Saturday
Matthew Stiles | 25.11.2004 19:23 | Culture | London
This years World Fair takes place on Friday 26th November 2004, 4 to 8 pm, and Saturday 27th November 2004 11am-6pm, at the Conway Hall London WC1.
The Fair is organised by Oxfam, War on Want and World Development Movement. There will 60 stalls run by charities and ethical traders with everything anyone could want for a Christmas present with a difference.
Colombia Solidarity Campaign will be present with a stall of craft goods made by a collective of Colombian internally displaced Jewellery-Makers. More than 250 families were forced to flee because the ODC and Ocensa oil pipe-lines, built by the Colombian Government in association with BP, was constructed across their lands. The pipelines destroyed their water sources, crops, homes, and their peace and tranquillity. With no access to their lands, these displaced people make jewellery to sell in order to fend off hunger and make a basic living. All the money raised from the sale of this jewellery will go directly to them.
There will be live world music, the venue has disabled access and a creche is available throughout the Saturday.
Colombia Solidarity Campaign will be present with a stall of craft goods made by a collective of Colombian internally displaced Jewellery-Makers. More than 250 families were forced to flee because the ODC and Ocensa oil pipe-lines, built by the Colombian Government in association with BP, was constructed across their lands. The pipelines destroyed their water sources, crops, homes, and their peace and tranquillity. With no access to their lands, these displaced people make jewellery to sell in order to fend off hunger and make a basic living. All the money raised from the sale of this jewellery will go directly to them.
There will be live world music, the venue has disabled access and a creche is available throughout the Saturday.
Matthew Stiles
e-mail:
colombia_sc@hotmail.com
Homepage:
http://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/
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Location of Conway Hall
25.11.2004 23:11
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Underground
Nearest station is Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) approx 3 min walk. Also within reasonable walking distance are Chancery Lane and Russell Square. London Underground Infoline: 020 7222 1234.
Buses
The following buses pass through or near Holborn stopping just a few minutes walk to the Hall:
from Oxford Street: 8, 25, 55; 98 (terminates in Red Lion Square)
from Euston Station: 59, 68, 91, 188
from Waterloo Station: 1, 59, 68, 188, 521, 243
from Victoria: 38 (Theobalds Rd, rear side of Hall)
London Buses Infoline: 020 7222 1234
British Rail
Excellent connections via numerous bus routes from most central London main line stations. British Rail Infoline: 0845 748 4950.
Parking
There is metered parking available in Red Lion Square and adjacent streets, unrestricted weekdays after 6.30 p.m., Saturdays after 1.30 p.m. and Sundays all day. Please note some parking areas are for "Residents Only" and other local restrictions. For info ring LB Camden 020 7278 4444
Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
tel 020 7242 8032
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