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Faith, Conscience & Action: Conscientious Objection Centenary
7 - 9 October 2016, Bath
A weekend of talks, exhibitions and theatre. With expert speakers, historical and archive material and a specially commissioned play I Said No, Bath Quakers invite you to explore the issues around conscientious objection to military service, refusal to fight and alternative service for humanitarian relief.
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION PAST & PRESENT
Friday 7 October 19:30
Admission free – a collection will be made to cover costs
Refreshments will be served
Speakers:
Major Richard Beath and Local Quakers
As an Army Captain, Dick Beath was an operations officer in Ireland in
the late 1970s. He was involved with supporting a younger officer
friend through the process of applying (successfully) to leave the
Army on conscientious grounds.
When Dick Beath has spoken about modern-day conscientious objection, we will hear from three local Quakers about the experiences of family members who were COs in the first World War, the second World War and in the days of National Service.
I SAID NO by Clare Reddaway, Rapscallion Theatre Company
Commissioned by Bath Quaker Meeting to commemorate the centenary of
conscription
I SAID NO explores the struggle of Arthur Ballard, as he follows his conscience and objects to killing his fellow man. Inspired by historical accounts, I SAID NO is theatrical, engaging, thought-provoking – and still topical.
Saturday 8 October 20:00 and Sunday 9 October 15:00
Tickets £10, children under 16 free, other concessions £8.00, available on the door. Reservations 07818 760042
EXHIBITION: PEACE WITNESS IN TIMES OF CONFLICT
Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to tell us stories
of conscientious objection and alternative service in their own families
The Peace Pledge Union exhibition
'The Men Who Said No' tells
the story of some of the 20,000
conscientious objectors in the First
World War. In addition, a display
by a member of Bath Quaker
Meeting will show how both of his
grandfathers refused to be involved
in fighting during the First World
War.
The Quaker Service Memorial Trust
banners explain Quaker service in
time of conflict and hardship from
the Irish famine to the present day,
particularly in the Friends Ambulance
Unit and the Friends Relief Service.
More information
For more information contact:
Christine Goodgame-Nobes
Telephone: 01225 336524