UNDERSTANDING & ADDRESSING COMMUNITY CONFLICTS:

- stories from Burnley  and beyond

When: Tuesday 18 May 2010 - 6pm (refreshments from 5.30)

Where: Upstairs room at Northern Stage(opposite Newcastle University Students Union)

MIKE WAITE Senior manager, Burnley Council with responsibility for cohesion and community engagement; author of 2009 Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust paper "Combining Diversity with Common Citizenship"

Mike will share practical stories and experience of what helped address conflicts and build better community relations after the Burnley riots.

To book a place, contact: Peter Kenrick 0191 280 3312 or 07762 202230; ncrn1@yahoo.co.uk

OTHER COMING EVENTS:

Alternatives to Violence Project Workshops

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) runs weekend workshops for anyone who wants to handle conflict better and is interested in alternatives to violence (physical, mental or verbal).

We plan to run further AVP workshops in the city. If you want to know more, contact Peter Kenrick, 0191 280 3312. ncrn1@yahoo.co.uk