We've had so much fun along the way
Time to dust off your placards and dig out your Stratford4Europe T-shirts!
The National Rejoin March II will bring pro-Europeans together to say that we want the UK to rejoin the European Union. The march will be family friendly, welcoming and positive.
The march begins at 1.00 pm and will start at the bottom of Park Lane and end at Parliament Square where there will be a rally with speakers from 2.30 - 4.30pm.
As before, we have booked a coach to take supporters down to the march. The coach will be picking up in both Stratford and Warwick. The cost of the coach is £26 but please contact us in confidence if you are low waged or un-waged. Full details as well as the coach booking information are on our Eventbrite page here.
Come prepared with flags, banners, placards, sandwiches and beverages for the journey and day. Also, please remember to bring or wear appropriate shoes and protection from the elements. Bags can be left on the coach (at your own risk) during the event and there is ample space in the coach stowage to accommodate mobility aids (wheelchairs, collapsible chairs, etc.) and children's pushchairs.
Coach to the NATIONAL REJOIN MARCH II in London
Saturday 23rd September
A fabulous day!
Stratford4Europe sent a 53 seater coach to London for the National Rejoin March II on 23rd September 2023.
7:00pm Thursday 14th September 2023
Holy Trinity Parish Centre, 7 Trinity Close, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BQ
Never heard of Count Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi? He had the idea of creating a union of European countries complete with integrated government and a common nationality – 100 years ago! What’s more, he nearly pulled it off. His biographer, Martyn Bond, is a former diplomat and BBC correspondent who will tell us how his legacy inspired those who came after him. Join us for a fascinating insight into the origins of the European Union and what the past can tell us about today.
THE MAN WHO INVENTED EUROPE
with Martyn Bond
To register for your free ticket click here, where you can find more details of this live event and the speaker.
Euro Cafe
Join us at our latest Euro Cafe (formerly Brexit Cafe)
Saturday 24th June from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm - The White Swan Hotel, in Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
The delightful Euro Café returns on Saturday 24th June, 10-12 noon in the lovely function room at the White Swan Hotel, Rother Street, Stratford.
We have held a couple of Euro Cafes in the last year and have attracted new faces as well as welcoming back old friends.
The café is a great opportunity to come and meet people. As usual, we are also extending an open invitation to anyone with an interest in discussing all things European, whether in favour of the EU or not. Better still, there will be free hot drinks and pastries!
Please put the 24th of June in your diary and do pop along on the day. As well, please bring family and friends.
The café is a place to chat and we especially welcome EU27 citizens living in Warwickshire and others affected by Brexit.
In case you missed it!
THE MAN WHO INVENTED EUROPE
with Martyn Bond
Never heard of Count Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi? He had the idea of creating a union of European countries complete with integrated government and a common nationality – 100 years ago! What’s more, he nearly pulled it off. His biographer, Martyn Bond, is a former diplomat and BBC correspondent who will tell us how his legacy inspired those who came after him. Join us for a fascinating insight into the origins of the European Union and what the past can tell us about today.
In case you missed it!
Click here to watch
Stratford4Europe will be holding an important street stall in Stratford town centre and, once again, we would like to ask you for your help.
At the stall we will be holding a Stratford referendum on whether the UK should re-join the European Union.
As well, we will be bringing our new Brexometer and will be preparing some special ‘referendum’ leaflets to give out on the day. So it is going to be a fun and action packed event!
Please do come and help if you can as local groups have an essential part to play in ensuring the issue of re-joining the EU stays at the top of the national agenda.
To help us organise the street stall and so we can keep you posted with the latest arrangements, please reply to this email by emailing us at stratford4europe@gmail.com
REFERENDUM STREET STALL
Saturday 14th October in Stratford - From 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Join Stratford4Europe for an engaging evening at the Holy Trinity Parish Centre for a film screening of 'Betrayed: The Brexit Lie', a thought-provoking documentary by Byline TV. Discover the untold stories behind the controversial Brexit campaign and its aftermath. Immerse yourself in this captivating documentary that uncovers the complexities and consequences of the Brexit referendum. Explore the narratives and perspectives that shaped one of the most significant political events in recent history. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in lively discussions and gain a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding Brexit.Reserve your spot now. Admission is FREE but you will need a ticket to enter, click link for tickets here.
We will have collection buckets for voluntary donations on the night towards the hire of the venue and the film and merchandise will be available for sale.
Hope to see you there!
We can keep you posted with the latest arrangements, please email us at stratford4europe@gmail.com
Film Screening - 'Betrayed: The Brexit Lie'
Thursday, February 29th - Doors open 6.45pm - Holy Trinity Parish Centre
Refreshments available
We invite you to join us at Stratford4Europe’s exciting new event, a sizzling summer music concert at 7.30 pm on Thursday 30th May with young artists from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, a world class institution with an international reputation.
Featuring will be EPSILON BRASS an award-winning chamber music group composed of five young artists: Charlie, Jack, Jhih-Yi, Alexandra and Samuel. The group has been a recipient of the Bernard Brown Chamber Prize and was a finalist in the Leamington Music Prize.
Also featuring will be the CANTRELLE FLUTE QUARTET made up of second year students from the Conservatoire. Matilda, Ella, Adelaide and Katie have been playing together since September 2023 and have been enjoying performing in regular lunchtime concerts around the West Midlands.
The concert is taking place in the Hall at Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG, just across the road from ‘Shakespeare’s church. Doors will open at 7.00 pm and there will be one interval when refreshments will be available. The event will end by 9.30 pm.
Thanks to the support of funding from the European Movement UK’s ‘Face the Music’ campaign, admission to the Concert is FREE but by ticket only available from Eventbrite
For those arriving by public transport the event is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the centre of Stratford. For those coming by car there is parking on the roads by the Centre or the Centre is only a short walk from the main car parks in Stratford.
ABOUT THE FACE THE MUSIC CAMPAIGN
The European Movement UK’s campaign is calling on the government to find a solution to the barriers faced by UK musicians wishing to work in Europe post Brexit. More information about the campaign and the EMUK’s ‘Face the Music’ petition can be found on the Stratford4Europe website.
‘FACE THE MUSIC’ STREET STALL
To help publicise the campaign and our concert we are holding a street stall in the centre of Stratford on Saturday 25th May from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. We would be delighted to receive any offers of help or do just pop by and show your support.
For more information about this email or anything to do with Stratford4Europe please contact us at stratford4europe@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see you.
Photograph of EPSILON BRASS courtesy of Hannah Fathers
We can keep you posted with the latest arrangements, please email us at stratford4europe@gmail.com
