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Local news- There is lots going already this year - some of it may seem alarming, but plenty of people have already stepped up with insights and ideas to cheer us! Please "read, act or join" the different articles and events below and check out the dates for local events. Let us know if you can join us.
- Our Annual General Meeting will take place on the evening of March 14, 2025: if you would like to join us, or just have ideas or comments about what we are doing, reply to this newsletter.
- We have deleted our Twitter/X account and opened a new BlueSky one: details at end of newsletter. Could you help us with our social media presence? Again, please let us know.
Save the Date 1- European Movement has called for a day of action on January 25, 2025, to promote their new campaign with the Young European Movement about Erasmus +. We have some exciting ideas, but our plans are not yet finalised. Let us know if you want to be involved?
Save the Date 2- National Rejoin March has set March 29, 2025 as the date for their annual 'day of action'. Groups around the country are asked to set up local events. We hope to join Salisbury for Europe in a joint event. Please contact us if you are able to help?
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- Saturday January 18, 2025. 15:00-16:30, EM Staffs with Young European Movement: Hybrid webinar about Erasmus+, To attend in person at Erasmus Darwin House, Lichfield WS13 7AD, Register here: https://buytickets.at/europeanmovementstaffordshire/1518288 or to join online, register here: https://buytickets.at/europeanmovementstaffordshire/1523420
- January 23, 2025. 18.30. Young European Movement request the pleasure of your presence at their official campaign launch; Break The Silence/End The Violence. In-person event at European Embassy, Europe House, SW1P 3EU in partnership with the EU Delegation to the UK. Full document with links to exhibition, poll and more details about how to attend in person: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18pLszzh-RjA_2wy0ZagQ6e8RfduvmN4q7QHNuCxlrOk/edit
- Saturday February 15, 2025, 10.30-17.00 European Movement Grassroots Conference, in central London in person, or join online. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/europeanmovement/1465287
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Read- Brexit has done enormous harm to the UK – Starmer needs to urgently repair the damage. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/comment/brexit-starmer-rachel-reeves-economy-b2677314.html
Join - Wednesday 15th January, 18.30 Cambridge for Europe: Challenges, but seeds of hope ...
Democracy is reeling under the twin assault of billionaire-funded populism and brutal authoritarianism. "Is there any good news?" In her online talk at Alex Hall Hall will discuss the challenges we face, but also the seeds of hope that are there to be found and what we can do to help nurture them. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfu6rqDMsGdXsb0rUe-NEim-jYeBbQQnw
- January 16, 2025, 19.00-21.00. European Movement in Scotland. Discussion with Lord Kerr of Kinlochard, former British Ambassador to both the United States and the European Union What does a Trump Presidency mean for Europe? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-does-a-trump-presidency-mean-for-europe-tickets-1113603109879
- January 21, 2025, 20.00-21.00. West Country Voices. Importing disinformation: how the UK can defend trust, truth and democracy. Renee DiResta, author of 'Invisible Rulers: the people who turn lies into reality', is joining us online from the USA to share her invaluable insights into the challenge that faces democracies right across the world. Importing disinformation: how the UK can defend trust, truth and democracy. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westcountryvoices/1517388
Act - On Wednesday January 15, 2025, James McCleary MP writes, “we have a golden opportunity to push for an expanded youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU. I've secured a Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons, calling for an expanded youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU. Your involvement is crucial – will you tell your MP to attend the debate and support the bill?” https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-youth-mobility
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East Dorset Eurocafe- Join us for a friendly, informal get-together with like-minded people at:
The Angel Inn, Ringwood Road, Longham, Dorset BH22 9AP.
- Next meeting 11.00 -1300, February 1st 2025
- We've set up a WhatsApp group for the Angel meetings to improve communications. Email us your mobile number if you'd like to be included.
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West Country Voices is our local citizen journalist site, established by pro-European groups (including Dorset for Europe) across the West Country. We need more local contributors! Some recent articles here: - Jon Danzig The Brexit nose job
https://westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-brexit-nose-job/ - Sadie Parker: Will the Daily Mail be naughty or nice in 2025? https://westcountryvoices.co.uk/will-the-daily-mail-be-naughty-or-nice-in-2025/
- From the 'most read in 2024 (and still relevant) collection' Trevor Price Mel J Stride MP – Misleader of the House https://westcountryvoices.co.uk/mel-j-stride-mp-misleader-of-the-house/
Please consider sending a short article, or a letter to the editor if there is something you feel strongly about; or is there a local place that you enjoy and would like to share? - Free online event: January 21, 2025, 20.00-21.00. Renee DiResta, author of 'Invisible Rulers: the people who turn lies into reality', is joining us online from the USA to share her invaluable insights into the challenge that faces democracies right across the world. Importing disinformation: how the UK can defend trust, truth and democracy. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westcountryvoices/1517388
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- Check out our website DorsetforEurope.org.uk for regular updates and information
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