ll 16th-23rd September 2012, ll A FREE festival for all ages celebrating the idea and culture of Peace Music • film • talks • well-being workshops and more!

www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event 16th – 23rd All events are free but booking welcome September 2012 events is advised for some events. to the Little Film: The Day After Peace, plus special guest Big Peace 7pm- 9pm. Entry: FREE - advance online booking recommended at www.littlebigpeace. Streatham ODEON, 47-49 Streatham High Rd, Event 2012 SW16 1PW

What does Peace mean to you? A big hit last year, Is it being alone with your thoughts or is we are once again it being in the middle of a great big lively screening this community? Either way, this year’s events award-winning give you the opportunity to experience film featuring Jude both! Martha Acosta Law and . The Day After The festival is at heart an open Peace charts the exploration: you can attend to just relax remarkable 10-year and have fun or you can choose to delve Peace One Day journey of award- deeper into the possibility of peace in the winning filmmaker world. We were originally inspired by the international Jeremy Gilley to organisation www.PeaceOneDay.org, who establish an annual are working towards a true day of peace: a Peace starts with individual communities Peace Day on 21st global ceasefire on September 21st, the official and we want Streatham to be a town September. The International Day of Peace. known for its peace and positivity. We SUNDAY 16th September camera follows Gilley as he galvanises the hope to inspire and encourage a more countries of the world to recognise an official We’re delighted that founder Jeremy Gilley, will Children’s Workshop: Lantern Making day of ceasefire and non-violence. But even peaceful outlook and approach within be opening our festival this year in a live link- each of us – on a personal, community with Judith Lawton after the member states of the UN unanimously up at our screening of The Day After Peace on 3pm – 5pm. Entry: FREE adopt Peace Day, the struggle isn’t over. As the and global level. th September 17 at Streatham Odeon. Come and Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Road, years pass, there’s not a single ceasefire. The watch the film to find out why so many people SW16 1PN voices of the cynics are growing louder – and The week of events has been created by across the world (including , Elton a core team of local volunteers working now Gilley’s non-profit organisation, Peace John, Denise Lewis and Yusef Islam) are getting Join in this fun and creative family event and One Day, is in dire financial straits. But he can’t miracles on a tight budget: Mel Larsen involved. learn how to make your own peace lantern. let it fail. The film’s breathtaking conclusion (Festival Director), Lisa Balkissoon, Experienced art workshop leader, Judith will finds Gilley joined by Jude Law in Afghanistan, Anna Godsiff, Pauline Milligan, Anna You can also support Peace One Day by teach you step by step how to make a beautiful attempting to spearhead a massive vaccination Nolan, Zoe Robinson, Tim Ridley, Ben downloading the fabulous song Peace One Day paper lantern. The lanterns will then be used at against polio on Peace Day. Will peace prevail? Spencer. We are honoured to have had written by Streatham resident, Steve Woodman, the choir event on Weds 19th. Aimed at children Will lives be saved? Or were the cynics right? our efforts recognised by a 2012 sung by Rye Abanag: www.cdbaby.com/cd/ aged 7 years and up, or younger children Champions Award in this, our second year. ryeabanag accompanied by an adult. The film will be followed by a live Skype link-up with Jeremy Gilley, Founder and CEO of global movement Peace One Day. Do not miss this Many thanks and appreciation to MONDAY 17th September opportunity to hear him speak about his tireless our supporters: quest to bring a day of peace to the world. Funders: P&G Champion Mums Foundation, Streatham Close-Knit Community Action, Community Development Foundation. Wool donation 6pm. Entry: FREE Plus a video introduction by actor and South for Close Knit Community: British Wool and Knit for Peace local, Art Malik. Positive Minds Talks sponsor: Streatham High Surgery and Streatham High Road near Streatham Odeon Edith Cavell Surgery. Web design: Philip Valentino. Plus: Divine Note: Some scenes may be unsuitable for young chocolate for raffle prize and Ha uge Thank You to all our event venues, partners, volunteers and supporters. With the help of a giant scarf, knitted and children. crocheted in sections by local volunteers (special thanks to Ninja Knitters and Stitch and Bitch!), we attempt to join Streatham together in peace. It’s not too late to add your own knitted All details correct at time of going to print. Event dates and times may be subject to change, please check the website before attending any event. piece so let us know if you’d like to get involved or just turn up on the day. www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event 16th – 23rd All events are free but booking 16th – 23rd All events are free but booking September 2012 events is advised for some events. September 2012 events is advised for some events.

TUESDAY 18th September WEDNESDAY 19th September THURSDAY 20th September Connections’ project which ran from 2008-10 to increase the aspirations of young people Workshop: How to Change The World: Schools Performance Talks: Seeding the Future: How Can We and to see the Civil Service as a potential career of choice. 6pm-7pm.Entry: FREE - advance online booking Support and Inspire Young People in What Can One Person Do? With John- • Wendy Philips, Learning Mentor at St Paul Flintoff recommended at www.littlebigpeace.com. At our Community? St Leonard’s Church, corner of Streatham High Andrew’s School in Streatham who, aside 7pm-9pm. Entry FREE - advance online booking 7pm-9pm. Entry: FREE - advance online from working in schools, has experience recommended at www.littlebigpeace.com. Road and Tooting Bec Gardens, Streatham, booking recommended at www.littlebigpeace. London SW16 1HS in Pupil Referral Units and the play sector. Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Road, com. Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Wendy is also a trainer for the organisation SW16 1PN Road, SW16 1PN Kids Taskforce and works for the Mayor’s Sponsored by Positive Supported by Streatham Action and Community Development Foundation. Fund for London on a project encouraging News - the world’s first schools across London to work in partnership solution-focused newspaper. Performing arts organisation Outspoken Arts to keep their pupils safe. Further speakers to be confirmed. When we look at the big have been working with Streatham school problems in the world, we children to explore what Peace means to them. can feel overwhelmed, Pupils are now ready to share the performances FRIDAY 21st September and powerless. But even they have devised. Expect to be challenged and the biggest conflicts can inspired. Live Music: An Evening of Celebration be turned around by the 8pm – midnight. Entry: FREE intervention of a few In Harmony The White Lion Bar, 234 Streatham High Road, individuals determined to 7.45pm – 9.30pm. Entry: FREE - advance online SW16 2BB make a difference. John- booking available. Paul Flintoff is a writer St Leonard’s Church, corner of Streatham High An evening of talks with an inspirational panel Come and join us on the with The Sunday Times. Road and Tooting Bec Gardens, Streatham, of speakers discussing how we can support and International Day of Peace Before that, he was an London SW16 1HS inspire young people and create an atmosphere for this evening of music, editor on The Financial Times Magazine and, of trust in our community. The event will explore dance, performance & fun! as a journalist has met many people actively A relaxing hour of joyful opportunities for local young people, with the This event will celebrate involved in creating a safer, happier world. He voices and peaceful aim of sparking collaborations and positive peace with a wide array of is a faculty member of the School of Life and hearts followed by change. entertainment including his books include ‘Sew Your Own’ and ‘How To light refreshments. Rock, Jazz, Folk, Dance, Change The World’. Experience the soulful After a welcome address from local MP Chuka Performance Art and and uplifting sounds of Umunna, Margaret Mizen and Grace Idowu, Cecilia Stalin more. Our one night only Followed by two much loved choirs: founders of Release the Peace will open the ‘pop-up’ restaurant in the stables will offer a In conversation: event by speaking about their national initiative gorgeous feast prepared using ‘waste food’ St Leonard’s Church Choir, conducted John-Paul Flintoff • which encourages young people to be ‘positive donated by local shops. Proceeds from the by Michael Emery, sing peace-full pieces forces in the community’. Followed by a panel restaurant go to Music for Children. talks to #riotcleanup spanning 400 years of sacred music – with discussion and Q&A with: and #wewillgather works by William Byrd, Antonio Vivaldi, John • Chair Jonathan Bartley, founder and A wealth of fantastic acts includes: instigator Dan Goss, and John Rutter. director of thinktank Ekklesia and a regular • Cecilia Stalin, Swedish jazz artist. Her music Thomson commentator on television and radio explores genres including hip-hop, nu-jazz The people behind #wewillgather started a mass The London Bulgarian Choir, one of those • including Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Programme and bop/swing. Her latest album, ‘Step Like a social movement overnight, called #riotcleanup. truly ‘Do-Not-Miss’ experiences. Once heard and BBC1’s the Big Questions. Giant’, is out now. That Good Thing helped communities affected never forgotten and widely praised by • Celeste Houlker, editor-in-chief of Live • Vincent Burke, New Folk, beauty in the heart by rioting to rebuild, from the street up, and audiences and media alike, “a guaranteed Magazine, a Brixton-based national youth- of Streatham involved hundreds of people and over 90,000 stunning aural delight” Time Out, “When run magazine and platform that gives young • Merry McCloud, London-based singer- followers on . Dan is an artist, writer Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin announced, people a voice and a place to learn media, songwriter and recognised expert on the reuse of empty ‘they’re giving me tingles’ he spoke for us all”, design and business skills. • Confusion! All female over 35’s dance troupe. shops, and creating pop up shops; but gained The Independent. “As uplifting as Polyphonic • Cheryl Mendes from the Home Office who They promise to entertain! a certain notoriety after starting #riotcleanup. Spree, the Bulgarians made already fine has worked on government strategy to end He received a Team London Award from the songs even better, transforming the good to gang culture and youth violence. Cheryl grew Don’t miss this fantastic evening with the best Mayor of London, was named in GQ’s 100 Most the great, the earthbound to celestial” The up in Streatham and attended local schools. entertainment Streatham has to offer. Other Influential list and was winner of the Coast Evening Standard. She has mentored many young people and acts to be confirmed – check the website for Awards 2011 ‘Unsung Hero’ trophy. was a founding member of the ‘Making the updates. www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event 16th – 23rd All events are free but booking 16th – 23rd All events are free but booking September 2012 events is advised for some events. September 2012 events is advised for some events.

SATURDAY 22nd September 12 noon Guided Meditation Session Still your mind and experience how a calm Inspiration & Relaxation Day moment can impact your mental well-being. 12 – 6pm. Entry: FREE With Michele Kurth, local Meditation Teacher, Gracefield Gardens Health Centre, 2-8 Gracefield Reiki Practitioner and Nutritional Therapist. Gardens, Streatham, SW16 2ST 2pm How Are You Feeling? Enjoy a day of personal peace and relaxation at After a breakdown some this lovely local health centre with: years ago Alo Raptopoulos • Holistic treatment taster sessions: massage has since been sharing and more her recovery journey to • Stalls – information, crafts, snacks and treats inspire others and promote • A free cup of tea! universal ways to maintain • Plus a host of free Workshops: internal peace and well- being. Alo is Chair and 4pm Resolving Conflict Founder of Cause You Can Learn how to deal with the inevitable conflicts 12 – 4pm Whale of a Time Workshop Ltd and part-time lecturer For children and adults that arise in life with Lambeth Mediation Service, at London South Bank A FREE creative and educational event, where a community based charity that have been University. young and old are able to model whales and helping to resolve conflict in the borough for the other endangered species out of clay and at past 21 years. the same time learn about the environment, biodiversity and sustainability whilst having…a 1- 4.30pm Healthy Bodies Workshops – whale of a time! sponsored by www.streathamhighsurgery.co.uk and www.edithcavellsurgery.co.uk. All of these one-hour sessions are FREE but you are advised to turn up early and add your name to the list. For adults (some sessions may be suitable for accompanied children, please check the website):

1pm Alexander Technique with Geraldine Gleeson The Alexander Technique of physical dynamic movement, breath and can help you improve meditative practice integrating creative your posture, make your sequencing and safe alignment. movements more flexible and tackle persistent 2.30pm and 3.30pm: Kundalini Yoga with pain. It can also help you Joanna Tisell breathe and speak more Joanna lives in Stockholm, easily and freely and Sweden and has been be calm and confident. teaching Yoga and Geraldine is a member of meditation to children 12 – 5pm Positive Minds Workshops the Society of Teachers of as well as to adults since sponsored by www.streathamhighsurgery.co.uk the Alexander Technique. 2006. She trained to 3pm Looking on the Bright Side and www.edithcavellsurgery.co.uk. be a teacher at Golden For adults Learn how your thinking affects your health 1.30pm Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Anja from Bridge Yoga, Los Angeles, Coaches and facilitators help you to think about and happiness. With Gaylene Gould, accredited Yoga Embodied (pictured top right). and believes Yoga and your future in a positive way. All of these one- Coach, cultural commentator on Radio 4’s Anja is a registered Yoga teacher known for Meditation can assist hour sessions are FREE but you are advised flagship art show Front Row, published fiction her attentive, fun and creative approach to people in finding inner to turn up early and add your name to the list. writer, filmmaker, Faculty Member of The School Yoga. Anja’s classes encourage people to feel peace. Check the website for start times: of Life and a 2009/10 Clore Fellow. empowered and is an inspired combination www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event 16th – 23rd All events are free but booking September 2012 events is advised for some events.

SUNDAY 23rd September Join us for an evening of inspiration and fun with live music from the Great Gustos, Martha The Voice of Peace, presented by Acosta and friends (Colombia); Shirley Smart (solo cello); Abdul Salam Kheir (classical Celebrate Life Music Events Arabic singer and oud player); spoken word 6pm – 9pm. Entry: FREE - advance online artists: Crispin Thomas & Kala, and Breton Girl booking recommended at www.littlebigpeace. (Wendy Lewis and musicians). com. The Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham,

SW16 2BF Also! We will be screening the premiere of a short film ‘Seeds of Peace’ “Peace begins in the heart of every single human featuring Ambassador of Peace, Prem Rawat. being” Prem Rawat

Food and drink available from the paying bar and restaurant. If you plan to have a meal please book a table early online via the festival website to avoid disappointment.

Invite all your friends and neighbours and come and celebrate the last night of Shirley Smart Martha Acosta Little Big Peace.

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Sunday 16 Wednesday 19 Saturday 22 3pm: Lantern making 6pm: Schools Performance 12 noon: Inspiration & workshop at Streatham / 7.45pm: In Harmony: St Relaxation Day at Gracefield Library. Leonards Church Choir and Gardens Health Centre The London Bulgarian Choir at Monday 17 St Leonards Church. Sunday 23 7pm: The Day After Peace 6pm: The Voice of Peace at film screening at Streatham Thursday 20 The Hideaway. Odeon. 7pm: Talks: Seeding the Future: How Can We Support Tuesday 18 and Inspire Young People in 7pm: Talk and Workshop: How our Community? at Streatham to Change The World: What Library. Can One Person Do? With John-Paul Flintoff and Dan Friday 21 Thomson at Streatham Library. 8pm: Live Music: An Evening of Celebration at the White Lion Bar www.littlebigpeace.com @littlebigpeace The Little Big Peace Event