Woking Debates

A series of discussions on topics which are of interest to the people of the Woking area and the wider world

January 16

February 20

March 20

April 17

May 15

What sort of town should Woking be in the year 2050?

nFollowing our opening debate of 2021 on January 16, the subject on February 20 will be Woking in 2050: Dream or Nightmare? The borough’s MP, Jonathan Lord, will be one of the speakers. nRestrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic caused our debates to go online but we have been pleased by the number of people taking part and the quality of the events. We have planned debates for the first five months of 2021 and are discussing other possible topics. nRecordings of the 2020 August, September, October, November and December debates and the January 2021 debate can be viewed at www.youtube.com – search for Woking Debates. nThis is the ninth year of the debates. Started by Woking Action for Peace to encourage active participation in our community by looking at underlying issues facing us, they are organised with the support of several local groups. We believe that together we can find ways forward to a more equal, peaceful and united world. nMembers of the public are always welcome, to join in the discussion and pose questions to the speakers. nWhen conditions allow, the debates will return to being held on Saturday mornings, from 11am to 12.30pm, in The Gallery meeting room at Christ Church, Jubilee Square, Woking town centre. Entrance is free, although donations are requested to help with expenses. nWhen we meet "in person", tea and coffee are served for a small fee from 10.30am. Come along and meet other attendees and committee members before the debate begins. nAlso involved in organising and running the events are members of Churches Together in Woking, Friends of the Earth, Woking Environment Action (Formerly Woking LA21), Woking Quakers, Surrey Faith Links, Transition Towns, and Woking People of Faith.

Will tower blocks be the dominant feature of town? Our subject on February 20 will address the future of Woking, how the town and borough should develop over the next 30 years. Could it, as some seem to want, become the Singapore of the UK, with the town centre crammed with tower blocks? Will it be even more of a commuter town, or will most inhabitants both live and work locally? Join us on Zoom and have your say. Knife crime, gang culture and violence will be the focus on March 20. On April 17, the subject is the arms trade and military expenditure and air pollution and its effects will be debated on May 15. Please keep an eye on this website and our Facebook page for the latest news on forthcoming subjects and speakers. There will be ample opportunity for everyone to share their views and concerns about this important topic. The debate will be on the Zoom online platform, starting at 11am. To join in, via smartphone, laptop, tablet or PC, contact our chairman, Keith Scott on 01483 824980 or email him at keithsc_2000@yahoo.com.

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