Equality & Diversity – "Let Us Listen To The Other Side"
Saturday 15 June 12.00pm to 5.00pm in the James O'Connell Peace Field
Sidcot School invites you to the Sidcot Festival of Peace, our community festival including music, speakers, performances and more. This year, the festival is themed around our core Quaker values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Thank you to the Sidcot Afro-Caribbean Society for choosing this year's strap line, 'Let Us Listen To The Other Side', translated from the Greek 'Audiatur et altera pars' - Aeschylus, 525 - 456BC Ancient Greek tragedian. Thank you to our Equalities Office Holders for contributing to the logo design.
Our sincere thanks also to the George Cadbury Trust for supporting this year's Festival of Peace.
Book your free tickets today and keep an eye on this page for updates to our festival line-up!
Speakers
Bee Bailey is an openly trans police officer based in the south west region of the UK with 21 years police service.
In 2008 she was outed in the workplace for being trans. Describing the experience she said; "At that time I distinctly realised two things; I could never put my secret back in its box and it hurt being outed. I felt my world, career and opportunities changed from that moment on. So after getting back to my sense of ‘normal’ it has been my wish, my passion and my duty, to ensure no one else endures that same hurt by progressing trans and non-binary awareness, equality, policy and law both within the Police but just as importantly within communities."
Today, Bee delivers guidance and presentations across Europe and the rest of the world, be that in person or remotely, exploring her own real life experiences, progressing trans and non-binary understanding, policy, best practices and law to varied audiences both within Police and law enforcement and external groups.
A Trans Cop trying to make the world a slightly better place for LGBT+.
Music
Caribbean Rootz are a local reggae band based in Bristol. They have over 100 songs in their set list, from 'One Love' by Bob Marley, to 'Red Red Wine' by UB40, and choose their set list based on the audience they're playing to!
Dive into the sonic universe of Sugartax, a phenomenal multi-instrumentalist band that is set to redefine the musical landscape. Sugartax's anthemic trademark sound will fill stadiums. Their ballads have touched souls. Sugartax effortlessly captivate their audiences and listeners, their distinctive sound leaving a clear, indelible mark.
Performances
TBC
Therapists
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Laughter Yoga
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Gong Bath
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Yoga Session
Food
Plantain Chips
Members of our Afro-Caribbean Society will be offering free food tasting of sweet African plantain chips. For just 50p, you will also be able to buy bags of plantain chips to enjoy.
Nigerian Puff Puff
Another offer from our Afro-Caribbean Society are Nigerian puff puff balls! These yummy doughnut balls will come in several flavours including plain, Oreo, and Biscoff!
Stalls
TBC
Other Activities
Prayer Yurt
Christians believe Jesus is the Prince of Peace. This means that through Jesus’ sacrifice, the relationship between God and humanity has been restored, which makes a way for inner peace and physical healing to be brought into this world through prayer. Come along to the Healing Yurt if you would like to receive God’s blessing for inner or physical healing. As it says in Psalm 34: ‘Taste and see that the Lord is good’.
Face Painting
Members of our Afro-Caribbean Society will be offering free face painting to all attendees, specialising in African patterns, animals, and nature painting.
Hair Wraps & Braids
Another stall run by the Sidcot Afro-Caribbean Society is offering free hair wraps and braids! Don't miss out on getting one of these amazing hair accessories.
