Holding the big book sale at the new location of Amnesty's offices in Shoreditch worked well last time, so we're doing it again! The sale is on next week on Thursday 1 September from 11am to 3pm, at AIUK, 17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A E3A.
Lots of lovely books from only £1. Come and check us out.
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Books for Amnesty celebrates Bastille Day
Vente de Livres en Français à Hammersmith - Français de Londres, Venez Célébrer le 14Juillet avec Books for Amnesty!
A l'occasion du 14 Juillet, Books for Amnesty Hammersmith dévoile pour vous sa sélection de livres d'occasion en français et vous invite à enrichir votre bibliothèque. Classiques de la littérature française à reluire plein cuire, ouvrages philosophiques et livres pour enfants a partir de £1. Venez choisir vos livres en français parmi les œuvres données à Amnesty pour lever des fonds et soutenir notre travail dans le monde.
Quand?
Du 14 au 19 Juillet
Jeudi-Vendredi-Samedi: de 9h a 18h
Dimanche: de 11h30 a 16h
Ou?
Books for Amnesty Bookshop
139b King Street
London W6 9JG
+44 (0)20 8746 3172
Station de métro: Hammersmith
A l'occasion du 14 Juillet, Books for Amnesty Hammersmith dévoile pour vous sa sélection de livres d'occasion en français et vous invite à enrichir votre bibliothèque. Classiques de la littérature française à reluire plein cuire, ouvrages philosophiques et livres pour enfants a partir de £1. Venez choisir vos livres en français parmi les œuvres données à Amnesty pour lever des fonds et soutenir notre travail dans le monde.
Quand?
Du 14 au 19 Juillet
Jeudi-Vendredi-Samedi: de 9h a 18h
Dimanche: de 11h30 a 16h
Ou?
Books for Amnesty Bookshop
139b King Street
London W6 9JG
+44 (0)20 8746 3172
Station de métro: Hammersmith
Tuesday 21 June 2011
The second FIRST SATURDAY - 2nd July, 6.00-7.30pm
Given the inspirational beginnings of our first FIRST SATURDAY social at Books for Amnesty on 4th June, the agenda is now set for lively topical discourse at our next gathering.
We're keenly focused on creating our list of '50 Books for 50 Years of Revolution' - the draft is underway for more detailed discussion and development.
With your help, we aim to create a compelling 'top 50' list of titles which reflect the hope inherent in revolutionary movements and the impact on Human Rights; evocative of the Arab Spring and this time of great change and expectation.
The list will be used to celebrate Human Rights Day on 10th December this year, to promote Books for Amnesty and marry the literary and campaigning spirit of the Hammersmith shop.
Everyone's welcome to come along with book suggestions and agenda ideas on topics and issues relevant to the climate of insurgence, its impact on Human Rights and bearing on revolutionary literature.
From the book shop, we're likely to decamp to Hammersmith's Lyric cafe/bar for drinks and continued conversation.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 2nd July, from 6pm at Books for Amnesty, 139b King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JG.
We're keenly focused on creating our list of '50 Books for 50 Years of Revolution' - the draft is underway for more detailed discussion and development.
With your help, we aim to create a compelling 'top 50' list of titles which reflect the hope inherent in revolutionary movements and the impact on Human Rights; evocative of the Arab Spring and this time of great change and expectation.
The list will be used to celebrate Human Rights Day on 10th December this year, to promote Books for Amnesty and marry the literary and campaigning spirit of the Hammersmith shop.
Everyone's welcome to come along with book suggestions and agenda ideas on topics and issues relevant to the climate of insurgence, its impact on Human Rights and bearing on revolutionary literature.
From the book shop, we're likely to decamp to Hammersmith's Lyric cafe/bar for drinks and continued conversation.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 2nd July, from 6pm at Books for Amnesty, 139b King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JG.
Sunday 12 June 2011
Mammoth Book Sale on Brick Lane Today
Tower Hamlets and City Amnesty group are holding a mammoth booksale at the Vibe Bar on Brick Lane today from 11am. Lots of great books at great prices. More info here
Tuesday 7 June 2011
First Saturday for FIRST SATURDAY!
A lively gathering was held at the Books for Amnesty shop on Saturday 4 June to kick-start a year-long initiative celebrating the 50th birthday of Amnesty International.
First Saturday aims to be a spirited social and literary space for broad ranging discussions on Human Rights interests among the staff, volunteers and customers of Books for Amnesty.
Kicking off the first meeting with a challenge, First Saturday was asked to contribute to a list of 50 Books for 50 Years of Revolution - Human Rights and revolutionary titles.
A first draft list of 20 titles, fiction and non-fiction alike was circulated and provoked much debate, including on how soon we should expect literature on the Arab Spring, whether that was the right wording for this pivotal revolutionary movement effecting radical change in the Middle East, and what we could be reading to provide good context to the issues in the news.
We also talked about the impact of social media on the Human Rights movement, where Amnesty should be going in the next 50 years and whether the methodology of Human Rights Activism was undergoing a sea change.
Hunger drove us from the shop to decamp over the road at the Lyric Roof Garden for more chat and drinks before moving inside to take refuge from the wind on the comfy sofas provided ;)
Do watch this space for details of our next First Saturday - 2nd July, 6pm at the Books for Amnesty shop, 139b King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JG.
Those seeking more activism and less talk may like to drop into the Hammersmith & Fulham Amnesty Group meeting on the second Monday of every month from 7.45pm at the book shop.
First Saturday aims to be a spirited social and literary space for broad ranging discussions on Human Rights interests among the staff, volunteers and customers of Books for Amnesty.
Kicking off the first meeting with a challenge, First Saturday was asked to contribute to a list of 50 Books for 50 Years of Revolution - Human Rights and revolutionary titles.
A first draft list of 20 titles, fiction and non-fiction alike was circulated and provoked much debate, including on how soon we should expect literature on the Arab Spring, whether that was the right wording for this pivotal revolutionary movement effecting radical change in the Middle East, and what we could be reading to provide good context to the issues in the news.
We also talked about the impact of social media on the Human Rights movement, where Amnesty should be going in the next 50 years and whether the methodology of Human Rights Activism was undergoing a sea change.
Hunger drove us from the shop to decamp over the road at the Lyric Roof Garden for more chat and drinks before moving inside to take refuge from the wind on the comfy sofas provided ;)
Do watch this space for details of our next First Saturday - 2nd July, 6pm at the Books for Amnesty shop, 139b King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JG.
Those seeking more activism and less talk may like to drop into the Hammersmith & Fulham Amnesty Group meeting on the second Monday of every month from 7.45pm at the book shop.
Sunday 22 May 2011
DIARY DATES! Hammersmith Happenings
Celebrating 50 years of Amnesty – 26th-28th May
Residents and visitors to Hammersmith are welcome to join any or all of the celebrations planned to celebrate this landmark birthday.
Thursday 26th May, Film Screening at Riverside Studios, 8pm
‘Amnesty! When They Are All Free’ + Q&A with director James Rogan
Storyville gives us a contemporary insight into Amnesty International's history to reveal how a 'letter-writing organisation' has developed into one of the world's most influential NGOs.
With unprecedented access, the camera follows the new Secretary General Salil Shetty as he and others battle with the fundamental question: has the human rights movement contained mankind's capacity for atrocity?
WHERE: Riverside Studios, Crisp Rd, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL
TICKETS: £8.50 (conc: £7.50)
To book click here or call 020 8237 1111
Visit: http://www.dochouse.org/cgi-bin/page.pl?p=screenings01
Thurs 26th May, Pub Quiz at The Hop Poles Pub, from 8pm
Amnesty pub quiz! Join the Hammersmith Amnesty Group for a lively, topical pub quiz night in one of West London’s favourite watering holes.
WHERE: Hop Poles, 17-19 King St, London, W6 9HR
Saturday 28th May, Amnesty at 50! – Birthday party in Lyric Square, W6, 10am-4pm
Join Amnesty’s official 50th anniversary party in Hammersmith’s famous Lyric Square:
*** Live World Music with Jules Faife + his band from 11am ***
*** Cake cutting ceremony at 12pm ***
*** Meet the Mayor of Hammersmith and Fulham, Cllr Adronie Alford ***
*** Special guest Andrew Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith & Fulham ***
Dance, music, balloons and fun for all the family!
WHERE: Lyric Square (infront of the Lyric Theatre), Hammersmith W6
Saturday 28th May, AMNESTEA Party, Books for Amnesty from 4.30pm
MAKE TEA NOT WAR! Books for Amnesty is hosting a 50th Anniversary AMNESTEA Party – one of hundreds being held across the country to raise funds and celebrate 50 years of fighting for human justice.
WHERE: Books for Amnesty, 139b Kings St, London W6 9JG
Friday 20 May 2011
First Saturday: New Monthly Meeting!
Books for Amnesty in Hammersmith is launching a new monthly meeting on Saturday evenings to mark Amnesty's 50th anniversary year.
Kicking off on 4th of June, from 6-7.30pm, First Saturday is set to be a lively forum to air opinions and share ideas; creating a social space for everyone interested in standing up for global human rights.
Is there something that moves you? Is there a human rights issue in the media that you want to talk about? Come along!
Refreshments will be provided and all are invited to join us for drinks locally afterwards.
WHERE: Books for Amnesty, 139b Kings St, London W6 9JG
Kicking off on 4th of June, from 6-7.30pm, First Saturday is set to be a lively forum to air opinions and share ideas; creating a social space for everyone interested in standing up for global human rights.
Is there something that moves you? Is there a human rights issue in the media that you want to talk about? Come along!
Refreshments will be provided and all are invited to join us for drinks locally afterwards.
WHERE: Books for Amnesty, 139b Kings St, London W6 9JG
Tuesday 10 May 2011
Upcoming Group Sales
Watch out for our programme of Group Sales this summer, especially on the weekend of the 11th -12th of June when Enfield, Barnet and Palmers Green are having theirs on the Saturday (11 am)at Winchmore Hill Quaker Meeting House and Tower Hamlets are having theirs on the Sunday at The Vibe in Brick Lane. More details to follow.
Monday 9 May 2011
12 May - Conway Hall Book Sale
After a successful sale at our head office, we look forward to welcoming you to Conway Hall once again this Thursday. There'll be lots quality new and second hand books for £1 or £2. Bargain!
So that's Thursday 12 May at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL. Doors open at 11am and the sale will run 'til 3pm.
So that's Thursday 12 May at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL. Doors open at 11am and the sale will run 'til 3pm.
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