To see what events are happening in OWW this year, please scroll down this page to the Calendar
To submit your event to go on the calendar go to Submit an event
The aim of OWW is to bring people and organisations together to raise awareness about global issues of justice, poverty and inequality. Events take place locally all over Britain and in many countries around the world.
Most happen during One World Week, which includes United Nations Day on 24 October, giving everyone a feeling of joint endeavour and building a movement. But you can celebrate it when it suits you and your community.
Local community groups, religious and voluntary organisations, inter-faith groups, environmentalists, human rights and peace groups, youth groups, schools, universities and campaigners or local branches of national organisations create events which are accessible, yet challenging, to all in their community.
You can either tailor a regular meeting of your own organisation to focus on One World Week or collaborate with others.
Any local event you’d like to organise, with reference to OWW's vision and aims, which reflects this year’s theme. This could be an inspiring talk, quiz, debate, film, fair trade fete or coffee morning, walk, global/local meal, vigil, act of worship, arts performance, school assembly or project, inter–faith activity … Whatever - it’s up to your community!
Every year OWW sets a theme around a global justice issue, along with a selection of resources and links to related actions initiated by our partners, to give our event organisers focus and material to enrich their OWW events. Our themes are broad to encourage our volunteers to come up with their own interpretations and angle relevant to their communities. For more about this year’s theme visit the Theme page
Date: 1 Array 2016 00:00 to 14 Array 2016 00:00
Shadows of the Wanderer
A powerful installation by the acclaimed sculptor, Ana Maria Pacheco.
These outstanding - and thought provoking - sculptures present
ten over life-size darkly robed figures as they witness
the struggle of a young man to carry an older man on his shoulders.
Date & Time: Saturday 16th July – Monday 14th November
Venue: North Transept
Chichester Cathedral
West Street
CHICHESTER
West Sussex
PO19 1RPH
‘Shadows of the Wanderer’
presents a complex scene of twelve figures, each of them
larger than a human and carved out of a single lime tree.
Ten of the figures stand in the shadows around a young man
who is carrying an older man on his back.
These two central figures have been symbolically carved
out of the same piece of wood and draw from virgil’s Aeneid.
In Virgil’s ancient poem, dating from 29BC, a young man,
Aeneas, carries his lame father on his back and flees from
the burning ruins of Troy.
Pacheco’s contemporary – and challenging – depiction of this
scene resonates powerfully with current debates about exile,
migration, and the displacement of people who are trying to
escape persecution in our own day.
(This exhibition is supported by Amnesty International).k
For more Details go to the Chichester Cathedral Website
Admission : Free
The Cathedral is open
from 7.15am until 6.30pm (Monday to Saturday)
and from 7.15am until 5.00pm (Sunday).
There is no charge for entry.
Date: 19 Array 2016 00:00 to 29 Array 2016 00:00
One World Week
Welcoming the Stranger
Display and Event
Display runs from:
Wednesday 19th October at 9.30am
to
Saturday 29th October at 5.00pm
Event:
Monday 24th October 2016
Venue: Bradford on Avon Library
Bridge Street
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1BYy
Displays by Local Community Groups including
Oxfam, Amnesty International, Quaker Outreach
Save the Children, Fairtrade, Climate Friendly Bradford
and Churches Together
There will be information and stories that illustrate global issues
A member of the organising group will be present to answer questions
For more details contact the library
Telephone: 01225 863280 or 01225 868127
Date: 23 Array 2016 09:00 to 30 Array 2016 17:00
OWW Exhibition
Date & Time: Sunday 23rd October - Sunday 30th October 2016
9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Truro Cathedral
TRURO
TR1 2AFH
A One World Week Exhibition
featuring local groups and organisations
that are trying to make a difference in the world.
Admission Details: Free
Contact Name : Colin Reid
Contact Email : colin@trurocathedral.org.uk
Date: 25 Array 2016 10:00 to 29 Array 2016 17:00
Free Chocolate Tasting
Date & Time:
Saturday 22nd, Tuesday 25th - Saturday 29th October 2016
10am - 5 pm
Venue: Fair Do's/Siopa Teg CIC
10 Llandaff Road
CARDIFF
CF11 9NJ
Free tastings of Divine Chocolate all week long!
Come and taste this delicious chocolate,
made all the sweeter by the fact that it is fair trade.
Divine Chocolate is a company co-owned by the
chocolate farmers themselves and one of the only
chocolate companies in the world to provide
real fair conditions and wages to their workers,
as well as many other benefits.
Admission Details: Free
Contact Name: Jan Tucker
Contact Email: info@fairdos.com
29 October 2016
Living Together in Peace and Harmony
Illustrated Talk and Buffet
Date & Time: Saturday 29th October 2016
Venue: Saltney Methodist Church
High Street
SALTNEY
Cheshire
CH4 8SQ
An account of a visit to Tanzania to see the work of
World Vision in a country which actively encourages
ethnic mixing and respect.
Admission Details:
Contact Email: butler208@btinternet.com
29 October 2016
One World Week Celebration
Date & Time: Saturday 29th October 2016
at 12.00
Venue: The Discovery Centre
St John's RC Cathedral
Bishop Crispian Way
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3HQ
An afternoon of world food, music and family friendly activities
where people from all over the world can meet
– Including You!
Admission Details:
Free but tickets required from
The Discovery Centre at St John's RC Cathedral
or email the Contact Email below
or Telephone the number below
Contact Name : Sue James
Contact Email : OWWcelebration@gmail.com
Contact Telephone: 023 9225 0267
Date: 29 October 2016to 14:00
One World Week Lunch
organised by Cupar Justice and Peace Group
Date & Time: Saturday 29th October 2016
11am - 2pm
Venue: Old Parish Centre
Short Lane
Cupar
Fife
KY15 5AN
There will be a simple lunch at midday followed by
a talk by Stephen Gethins MP on Conflict Resolution
- an area he worked in before being elected to parliament.
There will be a question time which is likely to also
raise some of our campaigning issues -
poverty at home and abroad, environmental concerns etc.
There will be an information/campaign table and a fairtrade stall.
Admission Details: By Donation
29 October 2016
Quiz Evening and Ploughmans Supper
for Christian Aid
Bring a Team
Date & Time: Saturday 29th October 2016
6.30pm
Venue: St John's Church
1 Upper Saint Michaels Grove
Fareham
Hampshire
PO14 1DN
A quiz to raise funds for Christian Aid
test your knowledge
celebrate One World Week
have some fun
and enjoy a Ploughmans Supper
Please bring your own drinks and glasses.
Admission Details: Tickets are £5 per person
available from
Pat Gilhooley 07425314714 or Rachel Hicks 01329 312895
Visit our OWW Events Pages from previous years to see what people got up to