Joe Jukes from CND Peace Education has created this video to share the story behind the paper peace crane, alongside a ‘how-to’ so you can spend a refelective moment this Hiroshima Day folding your own.
Nuclear Ban Communities
Jacqui from Greater Manchester Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament interviews Sean Morris from Nuclear Free Local Authorities about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (the 'Ban Treaty') and ways that towns and cities can show their support.
Items mentioned in the video:
• CND's Ban Communities webpage and draft resolution via: https://cnduk.org/nuclear-ban-communities/
• Background on the Treaty from ICAN via: https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty
• Newsletters and briefings from Nuclear Free Local Authorities via: https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/
This Evil Thing
Michael Mears, an award-winning performer of his own solo plays for theatre and radio, has produced This Evil Thing about conscientious objectors in World War I as a lockdown movie in six parts of around 15 mins each.
An actor and playwright, Michael has a rich career in theatre, television and film – from classical Shakespearean roles to Paddington 2 and the hotel barman who brings Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell together in Four Weddings And A Funeral.
Michael also appeared in Christine Edzard’s adaptation of The Good Soldier Schweik familiar to London filmgoers via the Sands Film Studios. Their film club screenings are cancelled during lockdown, but a new presentation is streamed live every Tuesday night at 8pm via the website or FB page.