MALVERN FESTIVAL OF IDEAS
A multidisciplinary and inclusive festival of ideas on what matters
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Friday 2nd March 2018
Could Britain be a Peacemaker?
The Rt. Hon. Clare Short
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7.30pm-9.30pm, Friday 2nd March 2018
The Chase School, Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ
Tickets: mfi2018.eventbrite.com
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Forgotten People
Saturday 3rd March 2018
The Chase School, Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ
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10.00am to 11.00am
Forgotten Lives
Dr Eleanor O'Gorman
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11.30am to 12.30pm
Racial Conflict and Awareness
Professor Anthony Reddie
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1.00pm to 2.00pm Lunch
Military Perspectives
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2.00pm to 3.00pm
Utility of Force
General Sir Rupert Smith
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3.30pm to 4.30pm
Civil-Military Cooperation in Stabilisation Operations
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Tickets: mfi2018.eventbrite.com
Programme 2018
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Conflict: A Critical Century
7.30pm to 9.30pm, Saturday 3rd March 2018
St Matthias Church, Church Road, Malvern, WR14 1NP
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A Century on the Edge: From Cold War to Hot World
Professor Paul Rogers
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Tickets: mfi2018.eventbrite.com
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Conflicting Interests - Activities for Young People
10am to 4pm, Saturday 4th March 2017
Holly Mount URC, Queens Drive, Great Malvern, WR14 4RE
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Join science presenter Jon Wood for two of his entertaining Science Workshops:
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When Scientists Go Bad
Contesting Flight
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Matt Pritchard presents a show packed with science tricks, stunts and puzzles.
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Surprising Science
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Charlie Lupton of MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY invites you to
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Build a Viking Longship
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Conflict Crafts, Puzzles, Games from Holly Mount Arts
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Refreshments served throughout the Day
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Timetable—at a glance
10am Jon Wood: Bad Scientists
11am Matt Pritchard: Surprising Science
12noon Jon Wood: Contesting Flight
1pm Craft Activities (to 4pm)
2pm to 4pm: Charlie Lupton: Build a Viking Longship
4pm Close
Tickets: mfi2018.eventbrite.com
Sunday 4th March 2018
Conflict and the Search for Justice
2.30pm-4.30pm Sunday 4th March 2018
Friends Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, Malvern WR14 3DA
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Conflict, Imagination and the Search for Justice
Professor Mona Siddiqui
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Tickets: mfi2018.eventbrite.com
Tea and Coffee will be provided during the morning and afternoon sessions. For those people attending both the morning and afternoon sessions a buffet lunch will be available. Lunch must be booked via the website (mfi2018.eventbrite.co.uk) or telephone (01684 565708).
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Malvern Book Co-operative is providing a bookstall on Saturday and Sunday. They will be offering books for sale by speakers at the whole of the Malvern Science and Faith Weekend.
Sunday 4th March 2018
Social Conflict
Sunday 4th March 2018
Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YF
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10am to 11am
The Corruption of Capitalism:
Why Rentiers Thrive and Work Does Not Pay
Professor Guy Standing
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11.30am to 12.30pm
Are We Now a Divided Society?
Professor Ted Cantle
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Tickets: mfi2018.eventbrite.com
ABOUT JON WOOD WORKSHOPS
When Scientists Go Bad
Scientific research is like a bun fight, with everyone loving their own theory. What happens when these egos clash? Who wins and who loses? Stories from history of fame and fortune, tears and blame.
Contesting Flight
Roll up and compete in the paper airplane contest. We’ll look at the physics of flight that not only goes the distance, but can carry the most weight
ABOUT MATT PRITCHARDWORKSHOP
Surprising Science
Matt presents a show packed with science tricks, stunts and puzzles. Matt challenges the audience to discover the sneaky scientific secrets behind the surprising illusions. A show that is not just awe and wonder, but one that encourages scientific enquiry and critical thinking skills. Aimed at 5-11 years.
ABOUT VIKING LONGSHIP WORKSHOP
Children will have the hands-on experience of building a piece of ‘living history’. They will use all the learning styles to solve problems as they work in teams, enjoy themselves AND learn history. They will steep themselves in history
During the afternoon, children will:
Build the Viking Longship
Weave “sails” on a Viking “warp-weighted loom”
Sew sails for the ship
Make “authentic” Viking shields
Design oar blades and dragon heads
Session for 7-11 year-olds