Woking Debates

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Our next focus is on whether we should all spurn animal products

nShould we all become vegan? is the subject of our November debate, with speakers from both sides of the argument and the opinions of a nutritionist – see right. nAround 30 people attended the Zoom debate on Saturday, October 3 on the subject Is it time to reverse privatisation? Photos and a report will be available soon via the above link. nOur August, September and October debates can all be viewed at www.youtube.com – search for Woking Debates. The 2020 debates began on Saturday, January 11, with the topic The Climate Emergency – What Can We Do? Click the links above for reports and pictures from the 2020 events, held "in person and online via Zoom". nThis is the eighth year of the debates, which were started by Woking Action for Peace to encourage active participation in our community by looking at underlying issues facing us all. The January debate was particularly topical as world leaders come to terms with a problem that is threatening to cause unstoppable devastation. nMembers of the public are welcome to these free events, to join in the discussion and pose questions to the speakers. nDebates are usually held on Saturday mornings, from 11am to 12.30pm, usually 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 LA21, Woking Quakers, Surrey Faith Links, Transition Towns, Woking Action for Peace (CND) and Woking People of Faith.

Listen to our speakers and take part on Zoom On Saturday, November 7, we will be debating whether humanity and the world would benefit if everyone gave up eating and using animal products. The speakers so far for Should we all become vegan? are nutritionist Monique Parker, farmer Bridget Biddell and Will Sorflaten from Viva, the campaigning vegan charity. As usual during the pandemic, the debate is online via Zoom, starting at 11am. To take part, email keithsc_2000@yahoo.com to request the link. Our August, September and October debates can all be viewed at www.youtube.com – search for Woking Debates.

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