What we’re about
The International Society for the Promotion of Permanent & Universal Peace (International Peace Society - IPS) will be an inclusive and ethical Society created in the UK in Manchester, the 'City of Peace' to further Domestic & International Peace Initiatives.
Did you know Manchester has a long history of Peace Initiatives & was in fact the first city in the UK to ban nuclear weapons in the 1980s?
The Society will be a Charity & is currently in the process of being set up & is recruiting volunteer Trustees to the Board of Trustees at the moment. The IPS is not yet registered as a Charity as it is currently in the process of getting ready to register as a charity.
New Website: https://internationalpeacesociety.org.uk/
New Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567683530449
New Email address: [email protected]
In the meantime while the volunteer Trustee recruitment drive is ongoing the IPS has this Meetup Group to organize free Peace Related events for example, free Peace Walks through Manchester City Centre, Peace writing & Peace writing competitions, general meetups for people from different cultures & backgrounds to get together and chat about peace or other things. Potentially we will visit Peace related activities e.g. local peace exhibits in museums or cultural peace events such as Vesak (Buddhist celebration) etc. We might even take occasional day trips outside of Manchester - for example to visit the Peace Museum in Bradford, or Peace Crane origami making workshops, craftivism, calm painting nights, Peace themed movie nights, visiting some of the Peace gardens in Manchester, Peace Conferences, etc.
If you're interested in all things Peace related, you've come to the right Meetup group!
This will be an inclusive space & people of all backgrounds & religions are welcome, the founder of the group is agnostic - so atheists & agnostics are also welcome.
The point of the group is to promote peace, harmony between people of differing Nations & being able to interact with people from different beliefs & backgrounds.
Please join as a member if you're interested in more Peace, including inner Peace!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- People's History Museum & Manchester Central Walk for World Peace ✌💚People's History Museum entrance, Manchester M3 3ER
People's History Museum & Manchester Central Walk for World Peace ✌💚
Update 15/11/2024:
*Meeting at the People's History Museum at 3pm tomorrow, the host Cindy Baxter will be at the museum early at 2:30pm to speak with a local journalist student who is interested in writing a piece about the peace efforts before the event starts. The meeting point at 3pm will be at the Peace Doves Statue just outside the People's History Museum - Cindy will be wearing a black coat with a white dove badge & a red poppy badge. Don't forget to bring a peace badge with you or wear something peace related and/or bring some flowers, flameless candles or white glow bracelets/glow sticks if you want to bring some - which is entirely optional. If anyone wanted to bring a guitar or other musical instrument & sing some peace, social justice or climate justice related songs on the walk you're welcome, we'll see if we can fit in some time for some music.
If anyone gets lost on the day and needs directions to get to the People's History Museum please call the museum on 0161 838 9190.For those on the waitlist, you are welcome to just attend on the day.
We ask that everyone treats each other with respect. Any harassment or abuse towards others will not be tolerated & you may be asked to leave the group temporarily or permanently, in serious cases the police may be called. If anyone at any point feels uncomfortable due to someone else's behaviour during the event advise the host discreetly please. We want this to be a safe space for everybody & for everyone to feel comfortable to be able to learn more about Manchester the 'City of Peace' & home of many major people's movements throughout history. Manchester is a very significant city historically.
This event is open to everyone whether you are a Manchester local or just visiting Manchester temporarily.
Hope to see you there!***For anyone that is more politically minded and may want to know, just to advise - the Greater Manchester Climate Coalition Group have teamed up with Free Palestine Campaigners to stage one of the biggest demonstrations in Manchester for joined up Climate Justice & Peace action. This rally is starting at 12pm tomorrow. For more information check with Greater Manchester Stop the War and/or the Greater Manchester Climate Coalition.
## No Climate Justice without a Free Palestine
#### Start: Saturday, November 16, 2024•12:00 AM
#### End: Saturday, November 16, 2024• 3:00 PM
#### St Peter's Square• St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3AE GB
#### Host Contact Info: [email protected]
IPS Event Description:
Come join the Manchester International Peace Society (IPS) Meetup Group at 3pm Saturday for a visit to the People's History Museum followed by a Peace Walk along the Manchester Peace Trail through Manchester City Centre. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join our Museum visit & walk to learn about the Peace History of Manchester, the 'City of Peace' as it is known, & to call for World Peace.This event is free and open to all who seek a moment of calm, inner peace and wish to join with likeminded people to promote a positive culture of peace throughout the streets of Manchester and beyond. Let's come together to cultivate inner peace, call for both Domestic Peace & International Peace and spread lots of positive energy in our community!
IPS are not collecting donations at this event, you will not be asked for money - this event is entirely free & is simply to raise awareness for Peace causes, help people to find likeminded souls who also just want some peace & to call for World Peace.
Event Details:
- We will start at the People's History Museum at 3pm (including a visit to the Doves statue outside the People's History Museum)
- We will then around 5pm walk along the Manchester Peace Trail backwards (starting at the People's History Museum & ending at Albert Square)
- The Manchester Peace Trail pdf can be downloaded onto your phones and read along to as we walk
- You can bring tall flameless candles with you 🕯 (flameless to avoid fire hazards & safety risks & the rain) and/or glow sticks/glow bracelets/glow necklaces - we will have a few of these to give out, but please do bring your own in case we run out
- You can bring flowers instead of flameless candles or glow sticks if you prefer
Amidst growing international instability and threats to global Peace, the time has come to put aside any differences & simply walk to hope that the light will overcome this darkness of increasing wars & conflicts in the world, regardless of what faith people practice or do not practice - all are welcome. The founder Cindy is Agnostic, but believes firmly in peace and in the light overcoming darkness.*The Manchester Peace Mayors have been made aware of these events.
A volunteer on behalf of Manchester Peace Mayors may be able to join us on one, or multiple of these walks. If a volunteer who understands the Peace History of Manchester is able to join us on our walks I will advise of their attendance on the specific event/s they are able to attend. The volunteer will very kindly explain the Peace History of Manchester to us on the walks if he is able to attend!
Please join us for one of our Manchester walks calling for Peace ✌💚
Come along to meet new people & be around likeminded souls who also just want some Peace.Starting at 3pm at the Manchester People's History Museum. Ending at Albert Square at approximately 7pm. Approximate time of the event will be 4 and half hours.
Please RSVP.
You are welcome to bring guests.
Meetup says there is a 10 person limit, but there is no limit to the amount of guests that can attend this event.If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Please be aware this is a brand new Meetup group & the IPS is also brand new, IPS is an unregistered charity at the moment as we are in the process of recruiting volunteer Trustees to the Board of Trustees. The recruitment drive is ongoing through November with interviews for the volunteer positions likely to occur in December 2024 & January 2025.
If you get lost on the day & need directions please call the People's History Museum for directions.
Manchester Peace Trail website:
http://www.manchesterpeacetrail.org.uk/Manchester Peace Trail Pdf Link:
download the Manchester Peace Trail | manchester peace trail
http://www.manchesterpeacetrail.org.uk/node/2
