The Daytime Programme

Hi All
This is the current blurb for most of the day time stuff, still some small bits to add like art and music.

What does Brexit mean for you? (10.30 - 11.30: Main hall)
The EU referendum meant many things to many people. Yet how we voted this one time has since been used to define our political identities entirely, often obscuring the shared desires we all have for a better society. We want to start the day by sharing our experiences of the referendum and our hopes and fears for Brexit. But we also want to start thinking about the things that matter but all too often get left out of the political conversation, and that can’t be covered by either “In” or “Out.”

Creating a new common sense: ideas to change the world (11.30 - 13.00: Studio)
‘First they ignore you, then they say you're mad, then dangerous, then there's a pause and then you can't find anyone who disagrees with you.’ Historically, people campaigning for the vote for women, free health care, the decriminalisation of homosexuality, workers rights and the abolition of slavery were considered impractical idealists, utopian dreamers, or dangerous socialists. Now we take these ideas for granted. The radical ideas of one generation have become the common sense of the next. How did this happen, how can we campaign effectively for progressive change in the here and now, and how can we create a new common sense?
Featuring:
Kristina Disprose (Campaigner and co-founder of Shipley Feminist Zealots)
Sumbul Ahmed (Anti-racist campaigner)
Rachel Julian (West Yorkshire Nonviolence Network)
Lindis Percy (Accountability of American Bases)

Talking socialism (11.30 - 13.00: Room 1)
How do we talk about politics or economics without people’s eyes glazing over? And how do we counter supposedly ‘common sense’ economic arguments without simply reciting a long list of facts or shouting even louder? In this session Talk Socialism will try to change the way we think about political questions. You’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills around how you can talk openly to people about left-wing ideas without putting them off.
Organised by Talk Socialism

The People’s Deal: what are we fighting for out of Brexit? (13.00 - 14.30: Main hall)
Although a majority voted for Brexit, there is no mandate for what the government is now doing: a Brexit without accountability and in favour of corporate interests. Another Europe is Possible is campaigning for democracy in the process and for a ‘People’s Deal’ to preserve the progressive aspects of EU membership. But what does “progressive” mean? What do we mean when we talk about “concerns” about immigration? Is there a route back to staying in the EU, and should we even be talking about it? We have some idea what we think, but that isn’t enough – we want your input, experiences and ideas as part of our campaign for a ‘People’s Deal’. We want you to tell us: how do we take control of Brexit?
Organised by Another Europe is Possible

Home truths: housing in crisis (13.00 - 14.30: Studio)
Problems with housing have increased dramatically over the last decade, as rapidly rising rents have combined with a shortage in house building to create a national crisis. With short tenancies, long waiting lists for social housing and unaffordable prices for first-time buyers, Bradford is no exception. This session will begin with a 20 minute preview of Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle, a new film on the housing crisis from Paul Sng, the director of Sleaford Mods - Invisible Britain. You’ll also hear from those at the sharp end of the crisis, those writing about it, and those campaigning for affordable and sustainable housing. This session will also include an opportunity for attendees to talk about their housing experiences and share their ideas for creating a housing system that meets everyone's needs.
Featuring:
Dawn Foster (Guardian journalist)
Tom Sutton (Housing worker)
Paul Sng (Film-maker, Velvet Joy Productions)
Paul Belbin (Housing activist, Leeds Community Housing)

Speakers’ Corner - How do we make Bradford Better (13.00 - 14.30: Room 1)
Speakers corner is a creative social space in Bradfrod led by women and girls bringing people together to create positive action. If you are interested in changing the world, gender equality and making Bradford a better place then come along and see how we can do it.
Featuring:
Evie Manning

Reimagining security in a violent world (13.00 - 14.30: Room 3)
Are you concerned that the UK's current approach to national security is failing to meet the real needs of people here and abroad? Do you think that we need to develop a different vision and strategy for tackling the challenges of today’s world? This interactive workshop will explore your ideas about what security means and how it can be created. It will also share ideas from the Rethinking Security initiative and explore whether it is possible to pursue a fresh approach, based on values of solidarity, justice and interdependence.
Featuring:
Celia Mckeon

Life on the edge: EU citizens in the UK (14.30 - 15.30: Main Hall)
Around 3 million EU citizens now live in the UK. Many assumed that they were here to stay, but they now face the reality of becoming ‘unwanted migrants’ rather than citizens with rights. They have also become bargaining chips in the Brexit negotiations, despite the majority not having a vote. In this session you'll hear from EU citizens as they discuss their experiences of the referendum, how they see Brexit, and how we can support them take back real control. You’ll also get to participate in a short quiz on the rights of EU national living in the UK.
Juraj Tancos (from the Slovakian Roma community)
Vie Clerc Lusandu
Jim Innes (EU citezen)

I Daniel Blake: fact or fiction? (14.30 - 15.30: Studio)
‘I’m no expert but,’ were the famous words spoken by the journalist Toby Young as he dismissed Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake’s depiction of life on benefits as entirely fictional. This intervention further reinforced the perception of a media and political elite detached from the lives of those on welfare, and served to obscure the harsh reality of a sanctions regime that leaves thousands with little or no income for weeks at a time. In this session you’ll hear about the state of welfare today and how local people have campaigned against a system that strips people of dignity and control, and fails to meet their basic needs. We’ll also be discussing the change we’d like to see and the ways we might achieve that change.
Featuring:
Sue Balcomb (Bradford Peoples Assembly) Chair
Julie Longden (Hope Rising benefits cap group, Bradford)
Ruth Partrick (Author of For Whose Benefit? Liverpool University)
Pervez Akhtar (Benefits Adviser Bradford)
Film Showing of the Dole Animators

Work isn’t working (14.30 - 15.30: Room 3)
Wages are stagnant and people’s rights at work are under attack, as zero-hour contracts, poverty pay and unpaid internships become the norm for a growing number. For the majority, work simply isn’t working. Yet despite the long-term decline in trade union membership and the failure of politicians to properly address the problem, in recent years we have seen in Bradford, Leeds and across the country the growth of a new type of workplace activism based on grassroots action and bottom up democracy. In this session we’ll be hearing from workplace campaigners about how we build on this and, ultimately, take back control of our working lives. We’ll also be sharing our own experiences of work and discussing the change we’d like to see.
Featuring:
Heather Blakeley (IWW)
Keir Milburn (Plan C)

Feminism: what’s it even for? (15.30 - 17.00: Main Hall)
In this age of Trump and Brexit, things are changing dramatically and unpredictably. Yet amid this uncertainty, feminism appears to be re-emerging as a powerful force for change, inspiring diverse political activity across the globe. In this session we’ll discuss why feminism is still as important as it ever was - despite critics claiming otherwise - and the type of feminism we need for the 21st century.
Featuring:
Naz Shah (MP for Bradford West)
Hilary Wainwright (Journalist and author of ‘Beyond the Fragments)
Jane Gregory (Bradford Rape Crisis)
Leila Taleb (Chair Anah Project)

Britain: a tolerant society? (15.30 - 17.00: Studio)
We often hear that the UK is a fair and tolerant society and that racism is a distant memory - a problem of past generations and not ours. Yet since Brexit there has been a 41% increase in hate crime. Racists have seemingly become more confident and able to spread their views, while politicians and much of the media increasingly use language that divides us. In this session you’ll hear from anti-racist campaigners as they discuss the state of racism today, whether Brexit has caused more hatred or simply revealed what was already under the surface, and what we can do to counter it.
Featuring:
Penari Wangari-Jones (Racial Justice Network)
Nadeem Murtuja (JUST Yorkshire, Chair)
Jonathan James (Aye-Up Let’s Talk Vlog)

Talking Trident (15.30 - 17.00: Room 2)
Few issues divide opinion like that of Trident nuclear submarines. For some, these weapons are a sign of the UK’s global power, for others an unnecessary expense at odds with the realities of global warfare or global peace. Taking the issue of Trident as a starting point, this session will interact with participants using tools and exercises for having more productive conversations with others close to us in the wider community who may hold opposing views.
Featuring:
Tim Wallis (Quaker Peace & Disarmament Programme Manager)

Craftivism (Day long drop in activity: Cafe/social space)
Members of grassroots arts project Wur Bradford will be present with 'Power Up Creative Resistance' their new action research project exploring creative ways to respond to the challenges we are facing locally, nationally and globally.
Power Up is about opening up space to dialogue, re-think, and find alternative ways to go about changing our changing world whatever this means to us, from our point of view
Organised by Wur Bradford

Political Poetry Workshop
They say ‘the personal is political’ - come and find your voice. We can use our thoughts, feelings and personal experiences to share with others using the powerful medium of words. Kirsty Taylor will be running this poetry workshop to help you do just that.
Featuring:
Kirsty Taylor (Bradford Poet)

Prevent
Featuring
Piers Telemarque Students not Suspects
Umit Bradford College

Flash Mob Dance Workshop
Global Justice Bradford

Also happening throughout the day will be do it yourself discussion, film screenings, music from the take back control people’s band and Slovakian band, Bodo Band Pianista