World Peace Day Returns To Wrexham

This Sunday marks World Peace Day and to mark the occasion a number of events will take place in the town – including a ‘Free for all’ event and a School’s Peace Day.

All events are organised by a network of groups and individuals coming together as Wrexham Peace Day Group and are designed to be inclusive and open to everyone. In particular, there will be no selling – everything offered on the day has been donated and is free of charge.

Wrexham Peace Day Group member Genny Bove said: “As the west is gearing up for more military intervention in countries from Iraq to Ukraine, Peace Day is a worldwide call for all countries and peoples to acknowledge that violence breeds violence. That peace cannot be achieved through warfare, and to seek peaceful and just solutions through negotiation, mutual respect and understanding. Peace begins at home and Wrexham’s Peace Days are all about peace building through community co-operation.”

On Sunday 21 September there will be ‘Free for All’ on the Library Field, which will take place from 11am to 5pm.

Everyone is invited to bring vegetarian food to share for the Peace Picnic and things they no longer need for the Free Stall.

Throughout the day there will be a series of events taking place on Llwyn Isaf, including a Kundalini Yoga session (11am – midday) a peace circle ceremony and peace service (midday) and a performance by the Wrexham Community Choir.

Along with this there will be performances from Heal the Last Stand, Tiny Wooden Angels, Y Gogs, Michelle Murphy & daughter, Jessica Ball, Ellie Larke and with poetry from Sophie McKeand. All performers are offering their services free of charge.

There will also be children’s activities, a popcorn stall, bike powered fruit smoothies, massage and storytelling, all free of charge.

From 8pm the events move indoors to Saith Seren, where a free after show party will take place – including performances from Skin Tight Poncho, Heartbeat Wunderbar, Mandola Hangover and Modern King.

From 10am – 2:30pm on Monday 22nd September there will be a School’s Peace Day at St. Christopher’s School.

This is the third year that a dedicated Peace Day will be held at St. Christopher’s Community School in Hightown, with children from at least seven other local schools attending. A team of workshop leaders and volunteers will offer a wide range of activities on the theme of peace.

Topics offered this year include conscientious objectors in WWI, the lives of children in Afghanistan, how the military engages with young people, peace malas, massage in schools, dealing with negative feelings, Sikh seva, singing, poetry, art and craft.

Coleg Cambria will also be taking part in this year’s Peace Day, with Maya Evans from Voices for Creative Non-Violence speaking with students in Wrexham on Monday about the lives of women in Afghanistan.