Author Archives: Graham Wroe
The Coat of Hopes is on its way to Sheffield
Last Saturday I spoke at the Act Now Conference in Acomb, York. ACT Now! for a Better World explored how individuals and churches can work together to create a brighter, greener future. The workshops looked at the range of actions we can take at a local and national level, from effective campaigning to going vegan,Continue reading “The Coat of Hopes is on its way to Sheffield”
Sheffield protests as Israel rejects ceasefire and bombs fall on Rafah.
Nakba “The Catastrophe”: the roots of the current genocide in Gaza.
Sheffield Palestine Coalition against Israeli Apartheid have sent me the following. Wednesday 15th May is AL-NAKBA DAY. This day marks the time in 1948 when 750,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes and villages by the Haganah [armed Zionist groups], and into tents in refugee camps in Gaza, in the West Bank and in nearbyContinue reading “Nakba “The Catastrophe”: the roots of the current genocide in Gaza.”
Sheffield doctors speak up for suspended Dr Benn.
Doctors in Sheffield and throughout the country have been outraged by the decision of the General Medical Council (GMC) to suspend Dr Sarah Benn for 5 months.
Palestine and the Local Elections
Sheffield Coalition against Israeli Apartheid are very disappointed with the Council’s response to their petition. On Wednesday 6th March the Sheffield Palestine Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid presented a petition signed by over 7,500 Sheffield citizens at a full council meeting. They called on the Council to: On the day the Council refused to debate theContinue reading “Palestine and the Local Elections”
Landmark decision in the Royal Court of Justice finds in favour of Trudi Warner
Sheffield Defend Our Juries are celebrating following the High Court decision on Monday to dismiss the application of Robert Courts MP, the Solicitor General, to imprison Trudi Warner, a 69-year-old retired social worker. She held a sign outside Inner London Crown Court in March 2023 saying “that a jury has the right to acquit a defendant as a matter of conscience, whatever the directions of the judge” and coincided with the prosecution of a group of people for taking direct action to tackle climate breakdown and fuel poverty.
Residents demand Safe Streets in Park Hill and Walkley
This was a fun family-friendly dual protest to demand pedestrian lights at the traffic lights at Duke Street crossing, safe streets in Walkley and Safe Streets everywhere! See https://safestreetsnow.co.uk/ for more details. Here are some photos from the Walkley protest thanks to Jeremy Abraham’s. The video includes the Zebra bravely crossing the roads (but doesn’tContinue reading “Residents demand Safe Streets in Park Hill and Walkley”
Sheffield stands Together for Safe Streets
Press Release from Sheffield Safe Streets Now • Campaigners gather at Park Hill and Walkley on Saturday, April 20 to participate in a national call for safer streets • “We are gathering to demand safe streets at notorious junctions where the failure to provide adequate crossings or design safe street layouts is putting people atContinue reading “Sheffield stands Together for Safe Streets”
Sheffield University and Britain are complicit in genocide by developing and selling arms to Israel
March and Rally this Saturday, April 20th, at 11.00am from Mount Pleasant Park Press Release from the Sheffield Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid The Israeli government’s recent attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria, and Iran’s retaliation, have pushed the Middle East to the brink of regional conflict. But the origin of this conflict lies inContinue reading “Sheffield University and Britain are complicit in genocide by developing and selling arms to Israel”
Tell the Truth Sheffield 