Activities calendar

The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2024. Some activities this year will take place virtually, and an icon identifies these on the list below. You can also filter online/ in-person activities using the controls above.

Monday 11 November
Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training webinar

online webinar. 12.30 – 14.00
Zero Waste Community Leadership Training
The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
The course has two parts:
1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
2) An in-person training about community outreach
Zero Waste webinar
The webinar is free to attend, and anyone can join us. It teaches why we must reduce our waste and hyper consumption, and how to do so in Barnet. Register on Eventbrite
• How is domestic waste disposed in Barnet
• What's to be found in bins of London residents
• What is the circular economy and the 5Rs of waste reduction
• Why can't we rely on recycling and on waste incineration
• The top reasons to reduce our consumption and our waste -
• How to prioritise your waste reduction efforts
• Ways to reduce waste in eight waste streams: Food waste, food packaging and storage, apparel, electronics, home care, personal care, parties/festivals and young families.
The webinar is presented by environmental community organiser Shiri Atsmon (Our Home Our Planet CIC, www.ecoshowandtell.org)…
- Online activity
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training webinar

. 12.30 – 14.00
Zero Waste Community Leadership Training
The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
The course has two parts:
1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
2) An in-person training about community outreach
Zero Waste webinar
The webinar is free to attend, and anyone can join us. It teaches why we must reduce our waste and hyper consumption, and how to do so in Barnet. Register on Eventbrite
• How is domestic waste disposed in Barnet
• What's to be found in bins of London residents
• What is the circular economy and the 5Rs of waste reduction
• Why can't we rely on recycling and on waste incineration
• The top reasons to reduce our consumption and our waste -
• How to prioritise your waste reduction efforts
• Ways to reduce waste in eight waste streams: Food waste, food packaging and storage, apparel, electronics, home care, personal care, parties/festivals and young families.
The webinar is presented by environmental community organiser Shiri Atsmon (Our Home Our Planet CIC, www.ecoshowandtell.org)…
- Online activity
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Tuesday 12 November
Midlands Interfaith Conference

Room EC1-29, Frank Whittle Building, 3 Gulson Road, Coventry CV1 2JH. 18.00 – 21.00
This evening event will take place at Coventry University. It is designed to re-energise interfaith dialogue and multi-faith social action across the West and East Midlands, in the wake of the closure of the Inter Faith Network, the Middle East conflict and the recent disturbances in British cities. The Faith Minister, Lord Khan of Burnley, will be giving the keynote speech. Other speakers include Professor Mike Hardy from the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University; Cllr Abdul Khan, Community Cohesion lead, Coventry City Council; the Most Revd John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral; Rabbi Dr Michael Hilton; Patricia Stoat, Chair of Nottingham
Interfaith Council; and Kirit Mistry, Founder of South Asian Health Action, Leicester. There will be plenty of networking, and an opportunity for participants to design new collaborations and projects. The conference will be accompanied by an Interfaith Fair where local inter faith groups can showcase their activities (starting 5pm), and preceded by a workshop for young adults.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Wednesday 13 November
Eco Volunteering Fair

Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 14.00
Stronger Together Eco Volunteering Fair

Do you have a some spare time? Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

Join us for the Eco Volunteering Fair at Middlesex University on Thursday 14th November from 11am to 2pm. Visit a variety of stands offering volunteering opportunities across Barnet. Whether it is gardening, helping out at London Zoo, beekeeping or just being a good neighbour and keeping fit, come along and find out more.

This is a free event which ties in with the principles of Mitzvah Day 2024, themed this year as Stronger Together. See you there!
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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training

Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 17.30 – 20.00
Zero Waste Community Leadership application deadline is 10th November 2024.
The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
The course has two parts:
1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
2) An in-person training about community outreach, which will take place on Wednesday, 13th November, 5:30-8pm: Middlesex University, room CG51, The Burroughs , Hendon NW4 4BT. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1038974579937
The Zero Waste Community Leadership requires the potential attendees to apply. The application is short and can be done on this form: https://forms.gle/JgKZ8hBBdApKbeHVA

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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Thursday 14 November
Eco Volunteering Fair

Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, Lonon, NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 14.00
Stronger Together Eco Volunteering Fair

Do you have a some spare time? Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

Join us for the Eco Volunteering Fair at Middlesex University on Thursday 14th November from 11am to 2pm. Visit a variety of stands offering volunteering opportunities across Barnet. Whether it is gardening, helping out at London Zoo, beekeeping or just being a good neighbour and keeping fit, come along and find out more.

This is a free event which ties in with the principles of Mitzvah Day 2024, themed this year as Stronger Together. See you there!
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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Monday 18 November
Interfaith gathering

St Albans Abbey AL1 1 BY. 19.00 – 21.00
Under the theme -" How do we serve our communities" - faith groups are being invited to have a stall in St Albans Abbey during this evening to share a project or aspect of their life that serves the community. We will then hearing how the Abbey and especially the story of St Alban inspires all of us to serve our neighbour. …
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Friday 29 November
The ABC of Hate Speech and Freedom of Religion or Belief

146 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BY
This is a panel discussion where a new online resource "The ABC of Hate Speech and Freedom of Religion or Belief" - recently released by United Religions Initiative - will be the focus of discussion and how to utilise this resource in existing or use it in new projects. …
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchair access

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