What is WALKTALK?
A walk between Leeds and London encouraging conversations between people of widely different backgrounds and experience.
An idea conceived by Gill Hicks, a survivor of the 7 July 2005 London bombings who lost both her legs that day, and her husband Joe Kerr (both of M.A.D for Peace), and developed with Zulfi Hussain of Global Promise and Together for Peace, Leeds
When is WALKTALK?
Starts mid-July 2008 in Leeds, West Yorkshire
Finishes 4 weeks later in central London
Where will WALKTALK be?
A core team of around 12 (inc Joe Kerr, Gill Hicks, Zulfi Hussain and a
rotation of people from Together for Peace) aim to walk the 200+ miles
from Leeds to London, covering approx 10 miles per day, with some rest days.
The Leicestershire leg of the journey runs from 31st July to 3rd August
(Loughborough-Leicester-Market Harborough).
www.walktalk.org.uk (Loughborough-Leicester-Market Harborough)
With the impending Dementia Care Strategy AT Dementia are organising a conference to bring togther key speakers from the field of dementia to explore both challenges and opportunities in achieveing quality support and care for people with dementia. There will be a mix of presentations and workshops. The conference will be suitable for all with an interest in dementia care and support.
www.atdementia.org.uk (Albert Hall, Nottingham)
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When: Tue, Jul 1 3:00 am - 10:30 am Description: Leading voluntary organisations and council services from across the region will come together to share research and best practice for tackling youth homelessness. Right Here Right Now Homelessness Conference
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Event: Emancipation Day - Sponsored Walk
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