BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UKPEN.EU - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UKPEN.EU X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ukpen.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UKPEN.EU REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200822T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200822T170000 DTSTAMP:20200821T133830Z CREATED:20200821T133830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T133830Z UID:5102-1598083200-1598115600@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Make Votes Matter Day of Action DESCRIPTION:Join us for a socially distanced Day of Action to demand fair votes!\nOn Saturday 22nd August\, MVM supporters across the UK will join together to highlight the ever increasing need for Proportional Representation in general elections. It’s time to get back out there and show that we’re still demanding equal votes! URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/make-votes-matter-day-of-action/ CATEGORIES:Electoral Reform,National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200818T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200818T200000 DTSTAMP:20200810T170806Z CREATED:20200810T170806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T170806Z UID:5055-1597773600-1597780800@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:"Settled" event online for Czech and Slovak citizens in UK DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/settled-event-online-for-czech-and-slovak-citizens-in-uk/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:National,Settled status ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200819 DTSTAMP:20200816T155231Z CREATED:20200816T155231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200816T155231Z UID:5084-1597708800-1597795199@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:We own it : Not a penny more to Serco - Give local\, public teams the cash DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON TRACK AND TRACE CONTRACTS – TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST\nMatt Hancock needs to scrap Serco and Sitel’s failed contracts now instead of renewing them on August 23rd. \nThe government must give the £528 million allocated for these contract extension to local authorities and Public Health England teams instead. Privatised track and trace has been a disaster that is costing lives. \nIt’s time to put local public health teams in charge of the whole system. They have the tools and the local knowledge they need to do this vital work before any second wave this winter. Now they need the money. \nPLEASE JOIN OUR DAY OF ACTION ON TUESDAY 18TH TO SAY: NOT A PENNY MORE TO SERCO – GIVE LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE CASH!\n\nOrganise a group to meet at your local authority building or landmark\, (or Serco site if you’re nearby).\n\nRemember to bring a camera!\n\n\nDownload and print this picture of a penny\n\nto take with you\, along with this placard \n\nand bring one penny per person for the photo! Alternatively you can make a bigger cardboard cut out of a penny! \n\nRemember to check out guidelines on how to stay safe and stay socially distanced. Gloves\, hand sanitiser and masks are a must and We Own It can reimburse you for them!\n\n\nLet us know you’re organising the action. We’ll help with the local press! Email Chris at christopher@weownit.org.uk\nLet others know! Make a Facebook event too and invite other people who might be able to join! Main Facebook event here.\nYou can also let your local radio or newspaper know that you’re organising this.\nOn the day\, make sure to share your photos with us at info@weownit.org.uk.\nShare the action on social media tagging us on twitter\, facebook and instagram too.\nLastly\, email your picture to Matt Hancock directly!\n\nCan’t make an action in person? \nSend your ‘Not a penny more’ message to Matt Hancock. You could take a photo\, ideally with you in it\, holding a penny\, to share on social media for example. \nMake sure to tag Matt Hancock (Here’s his Twitter and Facebook) and include the caption: \nNot a penny more to Serco – Give local\, public teams the cash! Sign now: https://weownit.org.uk/save-lives-scrap-serco-now \nPrivatised track and trace has been a disaster that is costing lives. It’s time to put local public health teams in charge of the whole system. \nJoin in a Day of Action on Tuesday 18th to show you support safe\, local track and trace for your community!  \nACTIONS ALREADY ORGANISED\n\nWandsworth Town Hall – 12pm\nSheffield Town Hall – 12:30pm\nWallasey Town Hall – 11:00am\nDarlington Town Hall – 12:30pm\nHackney Town Hall – 12:30pm\nLeamington Town Hall – 11am\nBristol – College Green\, outside Bristol City Hall – 12pm\nSunderland Centre – 10:30am\nSouthampton Civic Centre – 16:30pm\nBrent town hall – 12pm\nLiverpool Town Hall – 12pm\nLeeds Civic Hall – 1pm URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/we-own-it-not-a-penny-more-to-serco-give-local-public-teams-the-cash/ CATEGORIES:National,Public Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200812T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200812T130000 DTSTAMP:20200810T165632Z CREATED:20200810T165632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T165632Z UID:5044-1597233600-1597237200@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:EU Settlement Scheme Information Session. Online event by Advice NI DESCRIPTION:Free advice for gaining EU settled status in the UK\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvice NI have joined up with Black & Minority Ethnic Women’s Network to provide EU Settlement Scheme Information Sessions via Zoom.\n\n\n  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-settlement-scheme-information-session-tickets-115507838053?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch#listing-organizer URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/eu-settlement-scheme-information-session-online-event-by-advice-ni/ CATEGORIES:National,Settled status ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="Advice NI":MAILTO:euss@adviceni.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200521T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200602T100000 DTSTAMP:20200116T172522Z CREATED:20200116T172522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T172522Z UID:3729-1590048000-1591092000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Commons Whitsun Recess DESCRIPTION:https://www.parliament.uk/about/faqs/house-of-commons-faqs/business-faq-page/recess-dates/ URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/commons-whitsun-recess/ CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200214T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200214T210000 DTSTAMP:20200210T193701Z CREATED:20200210T193701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T193701Z UID:3872-1581699600-1581714000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Love in Restless Times DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/love-in-restless-times/ LOCATION:House of European History\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200205T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200205T203000 DTSTAMP:20200117T193323Z CREATED:20200117T193323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T193323Z UID:3760-1580929200-1580934600@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Labour MEPs: Leaving Brussels and Where Next DESCRIPTION:As they leave Brussels\, Labour MEPs reflect on the impact for Labour MEPs and the future of UK Europeanism \nOn January 31\, the UK will leave the EU and lose its MEPs\, including 12 brilliant Labour MEPs. To mark the occasion\, we’re bringing together current and former MEPs to reflect on what Labour achieved in Europe and what’s next for Europeanism in the UK. \nSpeakers:\nJulie Ward MEP\nJackie Jones MEP\nNeena Gill MEP\nClare Moody\, former MEP\nMike Buckley\, Director of Labour for a Public Vote\nMore tba. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/labour-meps-leaving-brussels-and-where-next/ LOCATION:Committee Room 6\, Houses of Parliament\, Bridge Street\, London\, SW1A 2PW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200131T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200201T010000 DTSTAMP:20191219T161617Z CREATED:20191219T161617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T161617Z UID:3640-1580508000-1580518800@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Refuse to leave the EU\, they can't make us all go DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/refuse-to-leave-the-eu-they-cant-make-us-all-go/ LOCATION:Houses of Parliament\, Bridge Street\, London\, SW1A 2PW\, Bridge Street\,\, London\, SW1A 2PW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200131T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200201T003000 DTSTAMP:20191211T121221Z CREATED:20191211T121221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T121221Z UID:3605-1580502600-1580517000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:A night of demonstration for Liberty and Europe - Mark Gitsham DESCRIPTION:Often-postponed\, this event on Facebook says:\n“On the last night of Britain’s membership of the EU let’s all stand together in solidarity with our European neighbours\, in solidarity\, fighting for understanding and freedom.\nMeet in Parliament Square\, bring flags\, horns and music.” URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/a-night-of-demonstration-for-liberty-and-europe-mark-gitsham/ LOCATION:Parliament Square\, Parliament Square\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200131T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200131T170000 DTSTAMP:20200123T095844Z CREATED:20200123T095844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T095844Z UID:3784-1580481000-1580490000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:À bientôt EU\, see you soon DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY 31st JANUARY 2020. \nOn Friday 31st January\, Come and join me to say goodbye to our old friend. Be happy for the times shared\, sad for the times we’ll part\, and express yourself and your love for the friendship we’ve had and hope to have again one day soon. \nWith the permission and co-operation of The London Metropolitan Police I invite you all to join me in a procession from Downing Street to The European Commission in St. John Smith Square. \n\nWe will be congregating at Richmond Terrace opposite Downing Street from 2.30pm. We will promptly set off at 3pm in an orderly procession along the pavement making our way to St. John Smith Square following the route a ministerial car would take and as in the diagram below. \nIf there are any instrumentalists perhaps you could bring your instrument to accompany us singing “Ode to Joy” once there and some other songs. (Yet to be announced). \nThis is not a march but an orderly and peaceful procession to bid a very fond farewell for now\, to our dear and much appreciated friends from all of us who will fight to rejoin our family of nations in the EU as soon as possible. \nThere will be a Facebook page launched soon for the event entitled\, À Bientôt EU\, see you soon \nI look forward to seeing you all on the day. I can think of no better way to mark this day than to honour and thank all the staff at The European Commission\, for this will also be their last day in office. \nIt is not the end\, it is but a pause in time for we know that one day we will be together again. \nAs Winston Churchill wanted\, We think as much of being European as of belonging to our native land and this is how it shall stay from this day forth. \nPeter French.\n17 January 2020. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/a-bientot-eu-see-you-soon/ LOCATION:Richmond Terrace\, Whitehall\, Westminster SW1P 2A\, Richmond Terrace\, Whitehall\, Westminster\, London\, SW1P 2A\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201 DTSTAMP:20191211T120159Z CREATED:20191211T120159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T120159Z UID:3603-1580428800-1580515199@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Current pencilled-in date for Brexit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/current-pencilled-in-date-for-brexit/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200202 DTSTAMP:20200127T233513Z CREATED:20200127T233513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T233513Z UID:3823-1580342400-1580601599@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Friday Grassroots Events DESCRIPTION:[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Hero_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/friday-grassroots-events/ CATEGORIES:Local,National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200125T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200125T170000 DTSTAMP:20191218T093403Z CREATED:20191218T093403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T093403Z UID:3622-1579946400-1579971600@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Grassroots Conference: Where Next for Remain? DESCRIPTION:Post Event Reports\n\nLinked Access Only \n[restrict level=”ukpen-linked”] \nFull Reports: \nLucy-Ann_Pope_Report \nGrassroots Communications:\nCommunique.Grassroots.ForEurope.300120.FINALFINAL \nBreakout Notes\n\nGfE Conference notes 25 1 2020\, Session A\nGfE Conference notes 25 1 2020\, Session B\nGfE Conference notes 25 1 2020\, Session D\nGfE Conference notes 25 1 2020\, Session E (1) GfE Conference notes 25 1 2020\, Session E\nGfE Conference notes 25 1 2020\, Session F-1  GfE Conference notes 25 1 2020\, Session f-2\n\n[/restrict] \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\nDownload latest programme: (24 Jan version below). \nWhere Now For Remain – Programme Inside (Landscape) \nUKPEN letter with announcement. \n(“UKPEN letter” is a link to the letter.) \nLink to register: https://buytickets.at/leedsforeurope/333532/r/ukpen \nLatest news: https://www.facebook.com/events/611748446298155/ \nProgramme updated on 1 Jan 2020: \n\n\n\nWhere Now for Remain? \nThe Grassroots for Europe Conference 25 January 2020 \nOutline Programme \n11.00 Welcome and Opening Remarks \n11.10 Keynote Speech \n11.30 What Were They Thinking? – public attitudes to Brexit and Boris Johnson \n_____________________________________________________________________ \n12.00 [Session A] Learning Lessons –\nthe grassroots view of the post-referendum campaign \n12.00 [Session B] The Post-truth Age – can we bring trust & honesty back to politics? \n12.00 [Session C] A Hostile Environment –\ndefending EU citizens in the UK & UK citizens in the EU \n12.45 Feedback from Breakout Sessions \n13.00 Lunch Break \n\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n14.00 [Session A] Brexit Isn’t “Getting Done”! – exposing Brexit’s failings \n\n\n\n\n14.00 [Session B] Let’s Stay Friends – building new links & partnerships with Europe \n14.00 [Session C] Electoral Reform – can we fix Britain without it? \n_____________________________________________________________________ \n15.00 [Session A] Getting Ourselves Organised – who is going to lead the fightback? \n15.00 [Session B] A Pro-European UK Parliament – can we get one by 2024? \n15.00 [Session C] Radical Protest – learning from Extinction Rebellion’s methods \n16.00 Coffee Break \n_____________________________________________________________________ \n16.15 Feedback from Workshops 16.45 Closing Keynote Speech 17.00 Conference Close \n\n\n\n\n2 \n\n\n\n  \nLetter dated 26 December 2019 at 18:23 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDRAFT PROGRAMME FOR THE\nGRASSROOTS PRO-EU CONFERENCE\nWhere does the Pro-EU Movement go from here?\nLondon\, 25 January 2020\nDear [name] \nI hope you have had a great Christmas so far\, and have been able to think about something other than Brexit!  Unfortunately\, it has not gone away\, so\, as we approach our dreaded departure from the European Union in January\, we really do need to talk about where we go from here. \nThanks to the generous support of our conference sponsors\, Best for Britain\, and of local groups and individuals like you up and down to the country\, we are now able to confirm that the conference will definitely go ahead at Central Hall\, Westminster\, London\, on Saturday\, 25 January 2020. \nThe conference Crowdfunder is already almost halfway to our target of £5\,000.  We would like to hit the target before the start of January\, at which point we will be able to launch ticket sales.  The more we can raise from donations\, the lower the ticket price will be.  We will also be able to offer discounted ticket prices to those who have the farthest to travel to get to London.  In other words\, we are asking those that can afford it to support those who can’t\, by contributing generously to the Crowdfunder now. \n“From each according to his ability\, to each according to his needs” \nPlease click below to donate now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDONATE TO THE CONFERENCE CROWDFUNDER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Draft Conference Programme\nWe are delighted to make available to you the draft programme for the conference.  This is far from set in stone\, and we welcome suggestions to improve it\, but hopefully it gives you an idea of the ground that we are hoping to cover. \n11.00  Welcome and Opening Remarks \n11.10  Keynote Speech \n11.30  What Were They Thinking? – public attitudes to Brexit and Boris Johnson \n12.00  [Session A] Learning Lessons – the grassroots view of the post-referendum campaign \n12.00  [Session B] The Post-truth Age – can we bring trust & honesty back to politics? \n12.00  [Session C] A Hostile Environment – defending EU citizens in the UK & UK citizens in the EU \n12.45  Feedback from Breakout Sessions \n13.00  Lunch Break \n14.00  [Session A] Brexit Isn’t “Getting Done”! – exposing Brexit’s failings \n14.00  [Session B] Let’s Stay Friends – building new links & partnerships with Europe \n14.00  [Session C] Electoral Reform – can we fix Britain without it? \n15.00  [Session A] Getting Ourselves Organised – who is going to lead the fightback? \n15.00  [Session B] A Pro-European UK Parliament – can we get one by 2024? \n15.00  [Session C] Radical Protest – learning from Extinction Rebellion’s methods \n16.00  Coffee Break \n16.15  Feedback from Workshops \n16.45  Closing Keynote Speech \n17.00  Conference Close \nIf you have any comments about the draft programme\, please do not hesitate to get in touch. \nYou can download a pdf version of the draft programme\, for onward circulation\, below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Draft Programme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE DEBATE! \nWhy not join the debate about the Grassroots for Europe conference on our dedicated Facebook page.  There is no better place to contribute your suggestions for topics\, speakers and outcomes. \nGo to https://www.facebook.com/events/611748446298155/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrassroots for Europe are grateful to Best for Britain for their generous sponsorship of the Pro-EU Conference 2020. We look forward to collaborating with them as the conference evolves. Please see https://www.bestforbritain.org/ for the latest news on the excellent work being carried out by Best for Britain.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks for your support.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any thoughts or questions about the conference\, or about anything else to do with our ongoing struggle to resist and\, ultimately\, reverse Brexit. \nBest Wishes \nRichard Wilson\nChair\nGrassroots for Europe\nrichard@grassrootsforeurope.org\nTel: 07807 183244 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCopyright © 2019 Grassroots for Europe\, All rights reserved.\nYou have been sent this email because you have previously asked to be kept informed about the activities of the Grassroots for Europe network. If you no longer wish to be on our mailing list please Unsubscribe using the link below. \nOur mailing address is: \n\nGrassroots for Europe \n\nMill House\nMain Street\, Weeton\nLeeds\, North Yorkshire LS17 0AY \nUnited Kingdom\n\nAdd us to your address book \n\nWant to change how you receive these emails?\nYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*** ANNOUNCEMENT ***\nWhere does the Pro-EU Movement go from here?\nA major Grassroots-led conference\nLondon\, 25 January 2020\nCrowdfunder (please ask your groups to contribute):\nhttps://chuffed.org/project/grassroots-for-europe-conference\nIt goes without saying that we are all devastated by the result of the General Election on 12 December.  Clearly\, we all need time to absorb the implications and to discuss the situation with our fellow Remainers\, before picking ourselves up and working out how to move forward. \nHowever\, we cannot afford to let the disillusionment of our supporters turn to disengagement.  We have built an extraordinary movement over the last 3 years – the strongest pro-European movement in Europe.  We must preserve what we have built and move quickly\, but with care\, to providing a new sense of purpose for our campaigners. \nWith this in mind\, Grassroots for Europe are proposing that we hold a national conference\, in London\, on Saturday\, 25 January 2020 – to which all pro-European campaigners will be invited – to take stock and start to formulate a strategy for our movement going forward. \nPlease mark the date in your diary now.  We are currently sourcing a venue and will announce details in the New Year. \nWe will be making contact with all of the other pro-EU campaign organisations\, including the European Movement\, Best for Britain\, the People’s Vote constituent organisations\, as well as non-aligned campaign groups to bring all stakeholders together. \nIf you know of anyone at all – whether campaigners\, politicians\, journalists or anyone with something to contribute to creating our new strategy – who we should involve in this conference\, then please forward this email to them\, ask them to make themselves available\, and put them in touch with me so I can formally invite them. \nIf you can help in any other way with organising this conference\, please could you get in touch.  We need to choose and book a suitable venue\, promote the event\, arrange speakers and an Agenda and generally start the debates that we need to have both before\, during and after the conference.  Please click the link below to offer your assistance\, letting me know how you can help. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/grassroots-pro-eu-conference/ LOCATION:Methodist Central Hall\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200122T203000 DTSTAMP:20200117T193206Z CREATED:20200117T193206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T193206Z UID:3756-1579719600-1579725000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Election 2019: What Happened and Where Next? DESCRIPTION:At this panel event\, former Labour MPs and PPCs from the 2019 election will share their thoughts on what happened\, and where the Party goes from here\, with an emphasis on looking at our policy in relation to the EU. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/election-2019-what-happened-and-where-next/ LOCATION:Committee Room 6\, Houses of Parliament\, Bridge Street\, London\, SW1A 2PW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191212T070000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191212T220000 DTSTAMP:20191211T115836Z CREATED:20191211T115836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T115836Z UID:3601-1576134000-1576188000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:General Election DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/general-election/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191206T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191206T180000 DTSTAMP:20191206T112900Z CREATED:20191206T112900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T112900Z UID:3519-1575648000-1575655200@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Westminster rally: Stop The Brexit Landslide DESCRIPTION:We have just a few days left to stop Boris Johnson winning a landslide in this election and forcing his destructive Brexit on the people. \nAs we enter the last week of this election\, the people who organised the massive People’s Vote marches in London are putting on one more massive – and noisy – rally. We’ll be joined by some of the biggest names in politics\, including Michael Heseltine\, and some very famous surprise guests. The event will be held in the spectacular Methodist Central Hall over the road from Parliament\, but our rallying cry will be heard beyond Westminster\, in every constituency across the country. \nDoors will open at 4pm for a 5pm start. Bring your placards and get ready to make a difference. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/westminster-rally-stop-the-brexit-landslide/ LOCATION:The Mermaid\, Puddle Dock\, London\, EC4V 3DB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191205T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191205T200000 DTSTAMP:20191120T220155Z CREATED:20191120T220155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T220155Z UID:3381-1575570600-1575576000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:30 Years After the Fall of the Iron Curtain - Europe’s Pasts and Futures DESCRIPTION:The transformation of Europe – Thirty Years On\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nTalk location: Pankhurst Building Room G.01\, Clement’s Inn\, LSE \n1989 was a moment of hope and democracy for Europe. In June\, nearly 30 million Italians voted for a united Europe – some 88 per cent of voters on an 81 per cent turnout. From the summer onwards in Hungary and Poland decisive steps were taken towards multiparty democracy. By the end of the year\, in the most iconic events of 1989\, the Peaceful Revolution erupted in East Germany. \nThe end of communism had come into view and the dawn of a politically united Europe had arrived.Thirty years on the hopes of ’89 have met their difficult realities. Nationalism often appears to trump unity. Technocratic integration has still not had its ‘Monnet moment’ and led to real political unity. Yet the need for Europe is also stronger than ever. From climate change to globalisation cooperation is a necessity not a luxury. \nThe panel will bring together the ‘1989’ and ‘Millennial’ generations to build a unique dialogue about Europe’s past and future. \n\nBarbara Einhorn is Emeritus Professor of Gender Studies at the University of Sussex and author of Cinderella Goes to Market Citizenship; Gender and Women’s Movements in East Central Europe (Verso\, 1993).\nAlena Ivanova grew up in Bulgaria in the 1990s and is today an anti-Brexit campaigner in London with the Another Europe Is Possible campaign.\nMary Kaldor is a professor of Global Governance at the LSE and was a leading figure in the European peace and human rights movement of the 1980s.\nAna Oppenheim grew up in Poland in the 1990s and today is an anti-Brexit campaigner in London with Another Europe Is Possible.\nGert Weisskirchen is a former member of the German Bundestag and was active in European Nuclear Disarmament in the 1980s.\n\n*** With welcome and introductory remarks from Christos Katsioulis\, Director of the London office of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. \nThe event will be followed by drinks and refreshments in the ground floor of the LSE Centre Building on Houghton Street. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/30-years-after-the-fall-of-the-iron-curtain-europes-pasts-and-futures/ LOCATION:LSE Pankhurst House (Room G.01)\, Clement's Inn\, London\, WC2A 2AG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Local,National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191203T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191203T200000 DTSTAMP:20191127T230227Z CREATED:20191127T230227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T230227Z UID:3506-1575397800-1575403200@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:General election 2019: separating fact from fiction DESCRIPTION:Join us at our event\, hosted in partnership with the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Institute for Government\, looking at what has been promised in this election campaign\, what challenges will face the new government (whatever its complexion)\, and where next for Brexit. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/general-election-2019-separating-fact-from-fiction/ LOCATION:The Royal Institution\, 21 Albemarle St\, Mayfair\,\, London\, W1S 4BS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191202T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191202T190000 DTSTAMP:20191126T162556Z CREATED:20191126T162556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T162556Z UID:3490-1575306000-1575313200@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:From the European Union to the Human Federation - The Federal Trust DESCRIPTION:Lecture and Discussion with Tony Czarnecki\, presenting his forthcoming book: \n\n\n\nDemocracy for Human Federation – Coexisting with Superintelligence \n\n\nRespondent: David Wood\, Chair of London Futurists and Co-Founder of the Transhumanist Party \nThe faults in the democratic system have been with us for quite some time. At the same time\, the crisis of democracy coincides with the increasing danger arising from a number of man-made existential risks\, such as a global warming\, biotechnology or a global nuclear war\, which can happen at any time. Among the biggest risks facing Humanity in the next two decades is Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, and in particular its mature form Superintelligence – also called Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This is the type of AI that will be thousands of times more intelligent than all humans\, and which could wipe out the human species either by a malicious intent or because of an erroneous design. \nSo\, how could humans save themselves from such a potentially perilous future? The overall solution lies in a deep reform of democracy and in changing our view from an insular\, national perspective and instead focus on the Humanity’s survival. We need a new system of democracy for two reasons. The first one is to help us navigate the next several decades safely by being united in a Human Federation created with new principles of democracy. The second one is to create Superintelligence that would inherit our Universal Values and our democratic principles so that it becomes our friend rather than an adversary. \nHowever\, to have any meaningful impact\, a deep reform of democracy must happen really quickly\, by about 2030\, while we may still retain control over the maturing Superintelligence. We have no time to create a new global organization with sufficient economic\, technological and military powers that could initially act as a de facto World Government. The most realistic option seems to be to convert and existing organization\, which could be being gradually converted into a Human Federation. \nTony Czarnecki will argue that despite the current adversary tide in the European Union\, it is this organization\, selected out of 10 possible candidates\, which after being converted into the European Federation\, has the best chance to become the foothold for the future Human Federation. \nAbout Tony Czarnecki \n\n\n\nTony Czarnecki \nFounder and Managing Partner\, Sustenis Ltd \n\n\nTony Czarnecki is an economist and a member of Chatham House\, deeply engaged in global politics and the reform of democracy. He is also an active member of London Futurists. His very wide interests spreading into politics\, technology\, science and economics\, gave him the necessary insight for searching for the solutions to minimizing Humanity’s existential risks. That was the subject of his previous book: “Who could save Humanity from Superintelligence?” In his new book ‘Democracy for Human Federation – Coexisting with Superintelligence”\, he focuses on the scope of reforms needed for democracy to withstand the Humanity’s challenges to coexist with Superintelligence in the very near future. \n\nF URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/from-the-european-union-to-the-human-federation-the-federal-trust/ LOCATION:Coventry University London Campus\, 109 – 177 Middlesex Street\, London\, E1 7JF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191125T153000 DTSTAMP:20191121T232248Z CREATED:20191121T232248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T232248Z UID:3421-1574690400-1574695800@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Launch of Citizens' Rights Manifesto DESCRIPTION:Like the suffragettes before them\, many EU citizens understand that the way to change the world so that they are no longer treated like second class citizens is to find a voice\, to stand up and to fight for justice. That’s why we have invited suffragette Emily Davison\, to return to London to champion the cause of EU citizens and launch the Citizens’ Rights Manifesto. \nJoin us for the launch of the Citizens’ Rights Manifesto \nThe event will feature speeches by:\nKate Willoughby (Emily Davison)\nElse Kvist (Anglo-Danish journalist\nJoan Pons Laplana (Roaring Nurse).\nRoger Casale\, founder & CEO of New Europeans (Moderator) URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/launch-of-citizens-rights-manifesto/ LOCATION:Pushkin House\, 5a Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2TA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191114T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191114T200000 DTSTAMP:20191114T184046Z CREATED:20191114T184046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T184046Z UID:3188-1573758000-1573761600@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Conference Call: Make It Stop DESCRIPTION:https://join.freeconferencecall.com/tim9003 \n  \nDial-in details: \nDial-in number (GB): 0330 088 1937\nAccess code: 486591#\nInternational dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/tim9003\nOnline meeting ID: tim9003\nJoin the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/tim9003 URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/conference-call-make-it-stop/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191110T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191110T190000 DTSTAMP:20191026T220859Z CREATED:20191026T220859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T220859Z UID:2914-1573378200-1573412400@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Volt Party Conference DESCRIPTION:Volt UK’s members and everyone else who is interested will meet for our second Party Conference this year on 10 November 2019.\nOur focus will be on the strategy and your expectations for the local elections in May 2020 and on creating new policy papers through which we can start Volt powered change in our local communities.\nMorning – Volt UK Strategy\nAfter Lunch – Volt UK Policies\nAfternoon – Public Action\nAfter 6pm – Dinner and Drinks\nYou can join whether you are a member or not and are encouraged to contribute to our discussions throughout the day. The more perspectives we hear the better informed decision we can make.\nThe ticket for the day includes lunch and a light dinner as well as drinks throughout the day. Our treasurer Derhen will be in touch concerning the payment once your ticket has been secured through Eventbrite. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/volt-party-conference/ LOCATION:The Poster\, 182 Stoke Newington Road\, London\, N16 7UY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="Volt UK":MAILTO:info@voltuk.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191109 DTSTAMP:20191108T204430Z CREATED:20191108T204430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T204430Z UID:3037-1573171200-1573257599@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:People's Vote Action Day - Voter Registration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/peoples-vote-action-day-voter-registration/ CATEGORIES:National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191102T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191102T223000 DTSTAMP:20191028T102542Z CREATED:20191028T102542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T102542Z UID:2920-1572717600-1572733800@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:WM4EU Social DESCRIPTION:Evening of fun with fellow Remainers and campaigners. Let your hair down before the next positive push! This event is open to everyone\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n???BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW – *Sat 2nd Nov*??? \n  \n✅ Have a party with friends after 3 years of great campaigning \n✅ Expect: Live music\, EU quiz\, delicious grub\, BYO drinks! (soft or alcoholic) \n✅ Build activists and character through a fun\, social night \n  \n• Doors open at 6pm \n• A delicious EU curry will be served up from 7pm (included in ticket price) \n• Fully accessible venue \n  \n??? Tickets will cost more on the door – if we have any left! \nPlease keep an eye out here or on EU IN BRUM Twitter and Facebook to check availability @euinbrum??? \n  \nStay tuned for updates on confirmed acts and further details! \n  \nPLEASE SHARE THIS WIDELY – ALL ARE WELCOME URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/wm4eu-social/ LOCATION:St Peter’s of Harborne Hall\, Old Church Road\, Birmingham\, B17 0BB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Local,National END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191019T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191019T170000 DTSTAMP:20190820T124422Z CREATED:20190820T124422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T124422Z UID:2084-1571486400-1571504400@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Let Us Be Heard March DESCRIPTION:The march from Park Lane to Parliament will deliver a message loud and clear to the Government and MPs that they should trust the people\, not Boris Johnson\, to solve the Brexit crisis. \nOctober 19 will give the people of the UK the chance to make their voice heard just 24 hours after the end of the European Council meeting in Brussels – ahead of a tumultuous few days that will have a huge and historic impact on our country’s future. \nThis Brexit crisis has now come down to a simple question about whether we live in a democracy: can we allow Boris Johnson to force No Deal – or another vicious form of Brexit – on our country\, without all of us having our voice heard? \nThis protest will give voice to all of us who feel they are being ignored by politicians hell-bent on imposing the hardest possible form of Brexit on our country without us all being given final say. We know it can make a difference because our previous marches already have. \nThe only way to break the deadlock in Parliament\, legitimise the outcome and allow us all to talk about something else\, is to give the people the final say. \nSave the date. And let’s save the country. URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/let-us-be-heard-march/ LOCATION:Park Lane\, Park Lane\, London\, London\, W1K 1BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ORGANIZER;CN="People's Vote":MAILTO:info@peoples-vote.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191012T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191012T170000 DTSTAMP:20190821T092547Z CREATED:20190821T092547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T092547Z UID:2168-1570881600-1570899600@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Rally 4 Our Rights DESCRIPTION:Following the change in date of the People’s Vote march\, social media became awash with messages from people who had already paid for their travel to London on the 12th October. \nIn order to make sure that those people had not made the financial commitment in vain\, we decided to make the most out of the situation and organise a rally for those who are unable to change their travel plans. Rally 4 Our Rights was born. \nSo join us on the 12th in central London (location TBC) for a rally to demand the rights of people – All people – are defended. \nThis event is being organised by Final Say For All @FinalSayForAll \nAs a foundation\, our focus is on the human impact of Brexit\, how #BrexitIsPersonal. We campaign to stop Brexit because that’s the best way to protect the rights of #The5Million. The Foundation is committed to ensuring voting rights for all UK citizens currently living in the European Union\, and for all EU citizens living in the UK\, who are directly affected by any change in relationship between the UK and the EU. Ideally Article 50 will be revoked\, but should there be another referendum\, we demand that it’s a @FinalSayForAll \nhttp://finalsayforall.eu \nhttps://facebook.com/finalsayforall/ URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/rally-4-our-rights/ LOCATION:Houses of Parliament\, Bridge Street\, London\, SW1A 2PW\, Bridge Street\,\, London\, SW1A 2PW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: ORGANIZER;CN="FinalSayForAll":MAILTO:info@finalsayforall.eu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191008T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191008T193000 DTSTAMP:20190925T132813Z CREATED:20190925T132813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T132813Z UID:2650-1570555800-1570563000@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Never Ending Brexit? Macshane and Blick DESCRIPTION:NEVER-ENDING BREXIT?\n\n\n Joint event with Federal Union \nTuesday\, 8th October 2019 \n17.30 – 19.30\, followed by a drinks reception \nVenue: Coventry University London (Postgraduate Centre and Financial Suite)\, Cutlers Exchange\, Cutler Street Entrance\, London E1 7DJ (near Travelodge) \nRSVP to events@fedtrust.co.uk or by phone on024 7765 1102 \n  \nDr Denis MacShane\, former MP and Europe Minister under Tony Blair\, will discuss the latest developments in the Brexit debate\, such as the implications of the prorogation of Parliament and a possible General Election. He argues that the European question will remain the defining political issue of our time\, with the prospect of a decade or more of bad-tempered negotiations\, internal political rows\, and uncertainty for business and citizens. \nDr. Andrew Blick\, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Contemporary History at King’s College London\, will speak about the constitutional implications of recent debate concerning the prorogation of Parliament and the relative rights of government and Parliament in international negotiations. He will argue that the uncertainty and controversy surrounding this debate reinforce the case for a written\, probably federal constitution for the UK. \nRespondent: Brendan Donnelly\, Director\, The Federal Trust URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/never-ending-brexit-macshane-and-blick/ LOCATION:Coventry University London (Postgraduate Centre and Financial Suite)\, Cutlers Exchange\, Cutler Street Entrance\, London\, E1 7DJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191004T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191006T160000 DTSTAMP:20190822T194554Z CREATED:20190822T194554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T194554Z UID:2276-1570186800-1570377600@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:Green Party Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/green-party-conference/ LOCATION:ICC Wales\, The Coldra\, Catsash Rd\, Caerleon\,\, Newport\, NP18 1HQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190929T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190929T170000 DTSTAMP:20190918T194510Z CREATED:20190918T194510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T194510Z UID:2623-1569765600-1569776400@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:March on Conservative Party Conference DESCRIPTION:The Conservative Party conference begins on Sunday 29th September in Manchester. We will be there to greet them. \nThe assembly point for the march is Whitworth Park\, Oxford Road. From there\, we will march to our rally point at the Castlefield Bowl. \nRegister here: https://www.marchforchange.uk/tory_conference URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/march-on-conservative-party-conference/ LOCATION:Whitworth Park\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190929T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190929T220000 DTSTAMP:20190821T160735Z CREATED:20190821T160735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T160735Z UID:2200-1569754800-1569794400@ukpen.eu SUMMARY:March and Rally (formerly Cirque de Resistance) DESCRIPTION:Fill in this form at https://cirquederesist.com/ \n  URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/cirque-de-resistance/ LOCATION:Whitworth Park and Castlefield\, Castlefield\, Manchester\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR