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Page 1 Diamond Valley Oxfam Newsletter March 2008 Next Prev
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Oxfam Australia
Diamond Valley Group
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Friday 21st March
Good Friday
No Meeting this Month
The meeting date falls on Good Friday this month, so there will be no meeting.
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Diamond Valley Oxfam Bookfair
Saturday October 18th
We are still looking for good books for our 2008 book fair. Jenni Ambridge and Pat Cameron will be looking after the key to the dungeon in April / May. Contact Pat 9439 5418.
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Oxfam releases Journeys to Australia
Refugee stories in film
Oxfam Australia has released an absorbing new film, Journeys to Australia, that profiles five refugees and their journeys to Australia.
Released to coincide with Refugee Realities, a simulated refugee camp that is open at Gasworks Park in Melbourne until 13 March, Journeys to Australia is being screened daily at the camp.
'This film captures the stories of five otherwise ordinary people, whose lives have been made extraordinary by their flight from conflict,' said Steph Cousins, Project Coordinator of Refugee Realities. 'They all have strong Australian accents and their eyes light up when they talk about their first moment in Australia. Each experience is completely unique,' said Steph.
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Eastern Suburbs
Walk Against Want
Sunday April 20th 2008
The Eastern Suburbs group are once again organising a Walk Against Want in support of Oxfam Australia. It is to be held on Sunday April 20th beginning and finishing at the Scout Hall, Pakenham St. Blackburn, following Gardiner's Creek to Blackburn Lake.
Meera has kindly offered to hold posters and registration forms re the Walk at The Eltham Bookshop. If you are interested in participating or can help publicise the event please call at the shop and collect the information. Your support will be very welcome by the organisers.
Pat Cameron has kindly offered to be the Diamond Valley Oxfam contact person for the Eastern Suburbs Walk Against Want and she can be contacted on 9439 5418.
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2008 Subscriptions Now Due
Just a reminder that subscriptions are now due. Could you please forward your payment of $10 to our Treasurer Alister Rowe, 1 Suzanne Crt Greensborough 3088
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PUBLIC FORUM
Saying Sorry to the Earth
7.30pm till 9.45 pm
30 March 2008 at
Templestowe Uniting Church,
104 Atkinson St,
What could this mean? How might we need to change if we are truly sorry for the way we treat the planet? Be inspired by an indigenous perspective from Vicki Walker, the mystical art of Jenni Mitchell, poetic reflections from Christina Rowntree and the remarkable interpretations of Shane Charles on didgeridoo.
Come and join the conversation from 7.30pm till 9.45 pm on 30 March 2008 at Templestowe Uniting Church, 104 Atkinson St, car park at 111 Wood St. Enquiries to 'A GRAND STAND for the environment' - Gail or Alastair 9846 8464 or email algapritch@westnet.com.au
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Thanks to Steve Herbert's Office for photocopying.
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