Moviment Graffitti

Conference: Malti ta' Malta
2024-07-03 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Malta) | Valletta Design Cluster, 25 Bull Street, Valletta, VLT 1570, Malta
If you are interested in attending, please complete this registration form here: https://shorturl.at/fTK1S
Although no precise statistics exist, it is estimated that a few hundred stateless individuals reside in Malta, lacking the rights and privileges of any nationality. A significant proportion of these individuals are children, some born in Malta to stateless parents, some born at sea, and others born in war zones during their parents’ journeys to safety.
Stateless children born in Malta are as Maltese as any other child; they speak our language, attend our schools, participate in local clubs and teams, and are active in our communities. However, despite being stateless through no fault of their own, they face systemic discrimination, disenfranchisement, and the prospect of never legally belonging anywhere.
Malti ta’ Malta: A Conference on the Lived Experiences of Stateless Children in Malta will explore the profound impacts of denying citizenship to children in Malta and propose potential policy solutions to address this injustice. The panel discussion will highlight the voices of stateless Maltese children and include an analysis of the relevant legal framework and current policies surrounding enforced statelessness.

Freedom Flotilla Coalition in Malta - Press Conference
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Bezzina Shipyards, VGJ3+2J, Marsa, Malta
After more than one year and three months sailing through European ports, the boat “Handala” docked in Malta yesterday as it sails towards Gaza. Today we are joining the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition in a heartfelt call for an end to the genocide, an end to the siege and occupation, and justice for the Palestinian people.

Konferenza Stampa: Irridu Diċenza Bażika fl-Ippjanar Issa
2024-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Castille Square, VGW6+88F, Valletta, Malta
Following the recent obscenity which saw the Planning Authority defying Court rulings and sanctioning illegal developments in Sannat, a number of NGOs are calling a Press Conference in front of Castille to demand urgent and decisive action to restore the rule of law in our country.
On Saturday, 31st August, we shall be meeting in front of Castille to urge the Prime Minister to take immediate action to put a decisive end to the injustices and absurdities that have become synonymous with our planning system. The Planning Authority has essentially set itself and the developers above the law and the Court, making a mockery of justice and undermining the rule of law in the process. The implications of all this are extremely serious, as the very foundations of our democracy have been shaken and citizens are suffering gross injustice.
In this Press Conference, we shall also once again be calling for an immediate reform of the absurd appeals law. After more than one year since the Prime Minister had vowed to reform this flawed law, the reform has yet to be seen. The current appeals law allows irregular developments to continue unabated while an appeal is underway. This means that once a development is declared illegal following the appeal decision, the development would have already been completed, rendering the appeal process totally futile.
We encourage you to join us on Saturday, 31st August at 10am in front of Castille to make our voices heard for basic decency and justice in planning.
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Fid-dawl tal-pastażata riċenti fejn l-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar marret kontra sentenza tal-Qorti tal-Appell u ssanzjonat żvilupp illegali fis-Sannat, numru ta’ għaqdiet qed isejħu għal Konferenza Stampa quddiem Kastilja sabiex jiġu indirizzati b’urġenza l-implikazzjonijiet serji ta’ dan kollu.
Nhar is-Sibt, 31 ta’ Awwissu, se niltaqgħu quddiem Kastilja biex nitolbu lill-Prim Ministru Robert Abela jieħu azzjoni immedjata sabiex dawn l-inġustizzji u l-assurditajiet fis-sistema tal-ippjanar f’pajjiżna jieqfu. L-azzjonijiet tal-Awtorità tal-Ippjanar qed jimminaw is-saltna tad-dritt f’pajjiżna u qed ipoġġu lill-iżviluppaturi ’l fuq mil-liġi u mill-Qrati. Din hija sitwazzjoni perikoluża ħafna li qed ixxejjen il-bażi tad-demokrazija f’pajjiżna u twassal għal inġustizzji kbar lejn il-poplu.
F’din il-Konferenza Stampa, se nkunu qegħdin ukoll nerġgħu nitolbu għal riforma immedjata fil-liġi assurda tal-appelli, li wara ’l fuq minn sena li l-Prim Ministru Robert Abela kien ħabbar li se tidħol fis-seħħ, din għadha ma seħħitx. Il-liġi assurda tal-appelli qed tippermetti li żviluppi li jkunu ċarament illegali jilħqu jinbnew waqt li jkun qed jinstema’ appell dwarhom. Dan ifisser li meta jinqata’ l-appell u tingħata s-sentenza li l-iżvilupp huwa irregolari, l-iżvilupp ikun laħaq inbena. Il-proċess tal-appell għalhekk qed jiġi ridott għal wieħed futili.
Inħeġġukom tingħaqdu magħna nhar is-Sibt, 31 ta’ Awwissu fl-10am quddiem Kastilja sabiex flimkien insemmgħu leħinna favur diċenza bażika u ġustizzja fl-ippjanar.
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Organisations/Organizzazzjonijiet:

Azzjoni Tuna Artna Lura
BirdLife Malta
Din l-Art Ħelwa
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar
Friends of the Earth Malta
Għawdix
Moviment Graffitti
Nature Trust Malta
Ramblers Association Malta
The Archaeological Society Malta
Wirt Għawdex

Release the Five – Their Place Is With Us In the Community
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Safi Detention Centre, Triq Carmelo Caruana, Safi, Malta
Five men are currently detained at the Safi Detention Centre following government raids on Malta’s well-established Ethiopian community.
For the better part of two decades these men have built their lives here, working legally, paying social security and taxes, and contributing to our economy. They developed a network of friends, family, and colleagues and are a valuable part of our social fabric.
They currently face the prospect of being forcibly deported to a country they have long forgotten, where they face the risk of persecution and cruel treatment.
Join us on Tuesday at 18:00 in front of the Safi Detention Centre to stand in solidarity with our brothers inside and call on the authorities to immediately:

Halt the raids that target long-standing members of our community and spread fear amongst the most vulnerable.
Release these five men from detention.
Create a pathway to a regularized status for people who have made a long-term positive contribution to our society.

We cannot abide and stand by as the authorities raid homes and disappear our friends and our colleagues. Their place is with us.

WomenSpace 2024
2024-09-11 20:00 - 2024-09-12 01:00 | Tigullio, Spinola Bay, Triq Mikiel Anġ Borġ, San Ġiljan, Malta
Join us for this year’s edition of WomenSpace, a music & arts festival organised annually by MGRM since 2004 as part of the Malta Pride week celebrations.
It is a safe space for female, trans-feminine and non-binary persons to celebrate the bonds that bring us together and raise awareness on various issues through music and other performing arts. The programme will including various performing artists as well as stands by NGOs and small businesses offering local handmade products, art and literature.
Tickets now available, so follow us and keep an eye out for updates on the lineup!
Tickets: https://biljett.mt/events/womenspace-2024
LINE-UP:Niti DhingraCrush VelvetTkaxkiraDJ JulesNell

FemiFest: Queer Edition 2.0
2024-09-12 16:00 - 22:00 | Tigné Point Rocky Beach, WG47+727, Tas-Sliema, Malta
Women, non-binary and trans persons are invited to join us for another FemiFest: Queer Edition as part of our Pride Week events!
Programme of events:4 – 5 pm: Swimming, lounging & beach games5 – 6:30 pm: Pride-themed bracelet-making workshop7 pm: Community discussion on pinkwashing and queer women8 pm: Music, dancing and socialising!
You’re welcome to join for the whole FemiFest or drop in for your preferred activities! Alternatively, you can simply join for the community beach day without participating in any activities.
We will provide all the materials for the workshop; you can just show up and enjoy the community space!
This is a safe space activity: women, non-binary and trans people are welcome. We have a right to ask people to leave if they are making others feel unsafe.

Quiz Night - Queer Quips
2024-09-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Hoppy Hare Pub, 37, Triq il-Kostituzzjoni, Mosta, Malta
Join us for a quiz night of spooky fun and queer music on Friday the 13th!
As part of our Pride Week activities, get ready to dance the night away to the hottest queer beats, enjoy creepy cocktails, and show off your most creepy, kampy and queer costumes. We will be awarding prizes for the most original answers to a set of queer themed, open-ended questions as well as for the best costumes, so get creative and show us your most fabulous and fantastical outfits!
Whether you want to be a spooky vampire, a glittery unicorn, or anything in between, we want to see you shine. So grab your friends and get ready for a night of queer magic at Queer Quips.
Let’s make this Friday the 13th one to remember! See you there.

Safe Space Before Pride March - Malta 2024
2024-09-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Before the Pride March, Moviment Graffitti will once again be opening its premises to provide a safe space for anyone who would like to come and have a drink with us, listen to some music and prepare for the March.
Those who would like to come and dress for the Pride, make placards (we have the materials), put on makeup (you can get your stuff or use our own) or meet others are welcome to come to our premises at 67 Strait Street, Valletta from 14:30 onwards.
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Għal darb’oħra, il-Moviment Graffitti, din is-sena se jkun qed joffri l-ispazju tiegħu biex jipprovdi ambjent sikur lil kull min jixtieq jiġi jixrob xiħaġa magħna, jisma’ ftit mużika u jipprepara għall-Marċ.
Jekk tixtiequ tiġu tilbsu għall-Pride, tagħmlu xi kartelluni (għandna l-materjal), tagħmlu l-makeup (tistgħu iġġibu tagħkom jew tużaw tagħna), jew tiltaqgħu ma’ oħrajn, merħba bikom ġewwa 67, Triq id-Dejqa, il-Belt mis-14:30 ‘il quddiem.

Protesta: Il-Bajja ta' Kulħadd
2024-09-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Buġibba Perched Beach, XC38+HV7, St Paul's Bay, Malta
We’ve had enough of finding our public beaches being taken over by deckchairs and private establishments.
It’s time to show our anger.
What you do not fight for today you will lose tomorrow.
Join us this Sunday!
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Xbajna naraw il-bajjiet tagħna sajf wara sajf jiġu kkapparrati minn deckchairs u stabbilimenti privati.
Wasal iż-żmien li nuru l-għadab tagħna.
Li ma tiġġelidx għalih illum se titilfu għada.
Kunu numerużi nhar il-Ħadd!

Il-Bankini taċ-Ċittadini: Protest March in Valletta
2024-09-22 12:15 - 13:30 | Merchants’ Street, MUŻA, Merchants' Street, Valletta, Malta
The issue of tables and chairs that are choking our pavements, squares and streets needs no introduction. Despite the various promises made by the Government that action will be taken against the excessive encroachment of public spaces by business and to restore public access, effective action and serious enforcement are still nowhere to be seen.
5 months after we launched the “Il-Bankini taċ-Ċittadini” campaign together with various residents’ groups, on Sunday 22nd September we shall be meeting again in Merchants Street to take to the streets of Valletta for a Protest March. We will be passing through some streets in Valletta — that look more like an obstacle course with each passing day — to highlight how safe and public access is practically non-existent.
The rampant take-up of public land by business is adding to the deterioration of our quality of life. The various demands put forward by residents’ groups from some of the most affected localities, who are calling for the current law to be revised and made more robust, for effective enforcement, and for transparency in the way encroachment permits are issued, have largely been ignored by the authorities.
We therefore encourage you to join us on Sunday 22nd September to make our voices heard against the abusive takeover of public spaces.
See you in Merchants Street at 12.15pm near the MUŻA museum.
Don’t forget to visit our website “Il-Bankini taċ-Ċittadini” to see the demands put forward by us and the various residents’ groups: https://www.ilbankinitaccittadini.org/
Residents’ groups:
Sliema Residents AssociationResidenti BeltinMarsaskala Residents NetworkAzzjoni Tuna Artna LuraMellieħa ResidentsSan Pawl il-Baħar ResidentsMarsaxlokk Heritage Group
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Il-problema tal-imwejjed u s-siġġijiet li qed joħonqu l-bankini, il-pjazez u t-toroq tagħna qiegħda fuq fomm kulħadd. Minkejja diversi wegħdiet mill-Gvern li se tittieħed azzjoni biex l-ispazji pubbliċi li nħatfu mill-kummerċ jingħataw lura lin-nies, s’issa għadna ma rajna l-ebda forma ta’ azzjoni effettiva jew infurzar serju.
5 xhur wara li flimkien ma’ għadd ta’ gruppi ta’ residenti nedejna l-kampanja “Il-Bankini taċ-Ċittadini”, il-Ħadd 22 ta’ Settembru se nerġgħu niltaqgħu fi Triq il-Merkanti fil-Belt Valletta, biex minn hemm nagħmlu marċ ta’ protesta tul it-toroq tal-Belt. Se nkunu qed ngħaddu minn uħud mill-aktar toroq affettwati fejn l-aċċess sigur u bla xkiel għan-nies huwa prattikament ineżistenti.
Il-ħtif tal-ispazji pubbliċi tagħna mill-kummerċ issa qabeż kull limitu aċċettabbli. Id-diversi talbiet tal-għaqdiet tar-residenti li ġejjin mill-aktar lokalitajiet affettwati għal reviżjoni u tisħiħ tal-liġi attwali, għal infurzar serju, u għal trasparenza fil-mod kif jingħataw il-permessi għal okkupazzjoni ta’ art pubblika baqgħu qatt ma ġew indirizzati mill-awtoritajiet.
Għalhekk, inħeġġukom biex il-Ħadd 22 ta’ Settembru tingħaqdu magħna sabiex insemmgħu leħinna mat-toroq tal-Belt kontra t-teħid bla rażan tal-ispazji pubbliċi tagħna.
Narawkom fi Triq il-Merkanti fil-12.15pm ħdejn il-mużew MUŻA.
Infakkrukom iżżuru s-sit tagħna “Il-Bankini taċ-Ċittadini” fejn tistgħu taraw it-talbiet li ressaqna flimkien mal-għaqdiet tar-residenti: https://www.ilbankinitaccittadini.org/
Għaqdiet tar-residenti:
Għaqda Residenti SlimiżiResidenti BeltinMarsaskala Residents NetworkAzzjoni Tuna Artna LuraResidenti MelliħinResidenti San Pawl il-BaħarMarsaxlokk Heritage Group

Malta Abortion Rights Rally 2024
2024-09-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Castille Square, VGW6+88F, Valletta, Malta
Join us for the 2024 Abortion Rights Rally on Saturday, September 28th.
The event will begin with a march from Castille Square in Valletta, at 5pm. After marching through Valletta, we will gather at La Vallette Square.
This year, in celebration of the fifth anniversary of our inaugural rally in 2019, we are honoured to welcome two renowned international activists. Joining us will be Ailbhe Smyth, the esteemed academic who spearheaded the campaign for abortion rights in Ireland, and Rebecca Gomperts, a pioneering doctor from the Netherlands and founder of Women on Waves and Women on Web. We are also excited to host a group of activists from Czechia, known as Ciocia Czesia. As in previous years, the event will feature inspiring speakers, music, and a selection of merchandise, including t-shirts and tote bags.
This year’s theme is ‘Action not Words’.
Politicians, including the Prime Minister, have been mentioning the need for a discussion on abortion. So far, these have not translated into any action. Meanwhile, the hundreds of women in Malta who have abortions every year continue to live in fear, under a law that condemns them. It is time to move to concrete action that shows that the state truly believes in women’s rights.
As the Voice for Choice coalition, we understand that the cultural and religious values that shape our society make the discussion on abortion a sensitive one. We believe that through open dialogue, based on respect and empathy, we can reach solutions that respect the integrity of women in Malta.
We are open to participating in this important conversation. It is time for our voices to be heard and to create a future together where women in Malta are no longer judged but trusted and respected in their decisions.
We invite you to join us!
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Ingħaqdu magħna għall-Abortion Rights Rally 2024, li se sseħħ is-Sibt 28 ta’ Settembru.
L-attività se tibda b’mixja li se titlaq mill-pjazza ta’ Kastilja, il-Belt Valletta fil-5pm. Wara li nimxu ġol-Belt, fl-aħħar se ninġabru fi Pjazza La Vallette.
Din is-sena, għall-ħames anniversarju mill-ewwel rally li seħħet fl-2019, se jkollna magħna żewġ attivisti internazzjonali prominenti: Ailbhe Smyth, akkademika li mexxiet il-kampanja għad-drittijiet ta’ l-abort fl-Irlanda u Rebecca Gomperts, tabiba mill-Olanda li waqqfet l-organizzazzjoni Women on Waves u Women on Web. Se jkun hemm ukoll grupp ta’ attivisti minn Ċekja bl-isem Ciocia Czesia. Bħas-snin ta’ qabel, ser ikollna sensiela ta’ kelliema, mużika u anke merċ.
It-tema ta’ din is-sena hija ‘Azzjoni mhux paroli’.
Il-politiċi saħansitra l-Prim Ministru, ilhom isemmu l-ħtieġa ta’ diskussjoni dwar l-abort. S’issa dawn ma sarrfu fl-ebda azzjoni. Sadattant il-mijiet ta’ nisa f’Malta li jagħmlu abort kull sena jibqgħu jgħixu fil-biża’, taħt liġi li tikkundannahom. Wasal iż-żmien li nimxu għal azzjoni konkreta li turi li l-istat tassew jemmen fid-drittijiet tan-nisa.
Bħala koalizzjoni Voice for Choice, nemmnu li permezz ta’ djalogu miftuħ, ibbażat fuq ir-rispett u l-empatija, nistgħu naslu għal soluzzjonijiet li jirrispettaw l-integrita’ tan-nisa f’Malta.
Aħna lesti biex nagħtu sehemna f’din il-konversazzjoni importanti. Wasal iż-żmien li flimkien insawru futur fejn in-nisa f’Malta ma jibqgħux jiġu ġġudikati, imma fdati u rispettati fid-deċiżjonijiet tagħhom.
Nistednukom tingħaqdu magħna!
#AbortionRightsRally2024#ActionNotWords#VoiceForChoiceMalta#WomensRightsMalta

Hands off Lebanon - End Genocide in Gaza
2024-09-29 14:30 - 16:00 | Triton Fountain, Vjal Nelson, Valletta, Malta
Meeting at 14:30 at Triton Fountain in Valletta to protest the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and Gaza. All peaceful protesters of all nationalities are welcome.

Meet us at the KSU Freshers' Week
2024-09-30 09:00 - 2024-10-03 15:30 | University of Malta, L-Università ta' Malta, Msida, Malta
Studenti Graffitti, the student wing of Moviment Graffitti, will be present at The KSU Freshers’ Week 2024 from Monday 30th Sept till Thursday 3th of October between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Visit our stand to join our organisation and learn about our work on feminism, worker’s rights, the environment, immigration, LGBTIQ+ rights and more.
We want to hear your ideas on the issues you find at University so that we can also be a platform for student campaigns. There will also be some merchandise and stickers up for grabs so head over to our stand to learn more!
See you there!

One Year of Genocide
2024-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Parliament Square, Valletta City Gate, Valletta, Malta
It has been one year of genocide in Gaza and 76 years of relentless oppression by Israel against the Palestinian people.
The complicity of many Western countries in Israeli atrocities has allowed this unbearable situation to deteriorate further. Israel has now intensified its brutal aggression against the Lebanese people, who have long endured the brunt of Israel’s terror and colonial ambitions.
On Sunday, 6th October, we will gather in Parliament Square, Valletta, to express our outrage at this unspeakable injustice. We aim to continue participating in the global movement of solidarity with the Palestinian people and all those targeted by Israeli violence and oppression.
Over the past year, more than 42,000 Palestinians have been massacred in Gaza, mostly children and women, while the rest of the population faces starvation and disease. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians have greatly intensified, and Israeli occupation forces have escalated their deadly assaults on villages, refugee camps, journalists, and activists.
From the outset, the state of Israel has had a clear project to expel Palestinians from their land in order to colonise it. For Palestinians, this has meant 76 years of occupation, apartheid, and regular massacres.
However, it has also meant 76 years of Palestinian resistance and a global struggle for the liberation of Palestine. We will continue to stand with the Palestinian people in their pursuit of justice and freedom.
Join us on Sunday, 6th October, at 3 pm.
FREE PALESTINE
[Illustration by Dina Fawakhiri from the Free Palestine Project – https://freepalestineproject.com]
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Għaddiet sena ta’ ġenoċidju f’Gaża u għaddew 76 sena ta’ oppressjoni ħarxa mill-Iżrael fuq il-poplu Palestinjan.
Il-kompliċità ta’ ħafna pajjiżi tal-Punent fl-atorċitajiet Iżraeljani ħallew din is-sitwazzjoni tal-waħx tmur mill-ħażin għall-agħar. L-Iżrael issa intensifika l-aggressjoni brutali tiegħu kontra l-poplu Libaniż, li ilu għal żmien twil iġarrab it-terrur tal-ambizzjonijiet kolonjali Iżraeljani.
Nhar il-Ħadd 6 ta’ Ottubru ser niltaqgħu quddiem il-Parlament, fil-Belt Valletta, sabiex nesprimu r-rabja tagħna lejn din l-inġustizzja bla qies. L-għan tagħna huwa li nkomplu nkunu parti mill-moviment dinji ta’ solidarjetà mal-Palestina u ma’ dawk kollha fil-mira tal-vjolenza u l-oppressjoni Iżraeljana.
Matul din l-aħħar sena, 42,000 Palestinjan safa’ immassakrat f’Gaża, l-iktar tfal u nisa, filwaqt li l-bqija tal-popolazzjoni qiegħda tmut bil-ġuħ u bil-mard. Fix-Xatt tal-Punent okkupat, l-attakki tal-insedjamenti Iżraeljani żdiedu bil-kbir, u l-forzi tal-okkupazzjoni Iżraeljana eskalaw l-aggressjonijiet qattiela tagħhom fuq irħula, kampijiet tar-refuġjati, ġurnalisti u attivisti.
Mill-bidu nett, l-Iżrael kellu proġett ċar li jkeċċi l-Palestinjani minn dik l-art sabiex jeħodha hu. Għal Palestinjani, dan fisser 76 sena ta’ okkupazzjoni, apartheid u massakri.
Iżda dan fisser ukoll 76 sena ta’ reżistenza mill-poplu Palestinjan, kif ukoll sforzi globali favur Palestina ħielsa. Aħna ser inkomplu ningħaqdu f’solidarjetà mal-poplu Palestinjan u nagħtuh l-appoġġ tagħna fit-tfittxija tiegħu tal-ġustizzja u l-ħelsien.
Ingħaqdu magħna nhar il-Ħadd, 6 ta’ Ottubru, fit-3pm.
PALESTINA ĦIELSA
[Stampa ta’ Dina Fawakhiri mill-Free Palestine Project – https://freepalestineproject.com]

Meet us at MCAST Freshers' Week
2024-10-07 08:30 - 2024-10-10 12:30 | MCAST, The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, Paola, Malta
Studenti Graffitti, the student wing of Moviment Graffitti, will be present at The MCAST Freshers’ Week 2024 from Monday 7th till Thursday 10th of October between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Visit our stand to join our organisation and learn about our work on feminism, worker’s rights, the environment, immigration, LGBTIQ+ rights and more.
We want to hear your ideas on the issues you find on campus so that we can also be a platform for student campaigns. There will also be some merchandise and stickers up for grabs so head over to our stand to learn more!

See you there!

Nipprotesta? Nipprotesta! Day Workshop
2024-10-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Valletta Design Cluster, 25 Bull Street, Valletta, VLT 1570, Malta
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.showshappening.com/magnazmien/nipprotesta-nipprotesta-workshop
Picket lines, posters, and collective action–– protests and protesting are a necessity for social change. Protests were a frequent activity in the recent past, but nowadays, protesting has taken a different form. In this workshop collaboration between Magna Żmien and Moviment Graffitti, we are presenting a day-long workshop which explores Malta’s protesting past whilst actively applying the contents of our archives to create material to make your voice heard.
Since 1994, Moviment Graffitti has been one of the leading non-governmental organisations fighting against injustices particularly related to the environment, having organised 100s of protests and peaceful actions and since then, they have amassed an archive documenting their activities as an organisation. Magna Żmien, whilst also being an NGO, focuses on preserving Maltese memory by digitalising analogue material related to Maltese life in the 20th century.
This workshop will include interventions from activists, archivists and activists-archivists.
With interventions from activists, archivists and activists-archivists, this workshop is intended for:
1. Anyone who wants to express themselves effectively when protesting;
2. Whoever is curious about the creative aspects of archiving
3. People who are curious to learn about the history of protesting in Malta;
4. Anyone who wants to look into the contents of the two archives.
Please note that this workshop has a limited capacity. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first served basis.
For persons who hold a European Disability Card, 65+, full-time students or low income earners, a discounted rate is available. Kindly email info@magnazmien.com for more information.
This workshop will be in English.
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BILJETTI DISPONIBBLI MINN HAWN: https://www.showshappening.com/magnazmien/nipprotesta-nipprotesta-workshop
Kartelluni, tabelli, u azzjoni kollettiva –– il-protesti huma neċessità għall-bidla soċjali. Il-protesti kienu attivitajiet frekwenti fil-passat riċenti, iżda llum il-ġurnata ħadu forma differenti. F’din il-workshop li hija kollaborazzjoni bejn Magna Żmien u Moviment Graffitti, qed nippreżentaw workshop ta’ ġurnata li tesplora l-passat tal-protesti f’Malta, filwaqt li napplikaw il-kontenuti mill-arkivji rispettivi tagħna b’mod biex noħolqu materjal għall-protesti.
Mill-1994, il-Moviment Graffitti kienet waħda mill-għaqdiet mhux governattivi ewlenin li jiġġieldu kontra l-inġustizzji, partikolarment dawk relatati mal-ambjent. Huma organizzaw mijiet ta’ protesti u azzjonijiet paċifiċi, u minn dak iż-żmien ‘l hawn, fasslu arkivju li jiddokumenta l-attivitajiet tagħhom bħala organizzazzjoni. Magna Żmien, li wkoll hija entità mhux govvernattiva, tiffoka fuq il-preservazzjoni tal-memorja Maltija billi tiddiġitalizza il-materjal analogu relatat mal-ħajja Maltija fis-seklu 20.
Din il-workshop se tinkludi interventi minn attivisti, arkivisti u attivisti-arkivisti.
Din il-workshop hija mmirata lejn:
1.Kull min jixtieq jesprimi ruħu b’mod effettiv waqt il-protesti;
2.Min hu kurjuż dwar l-aspett kreattiv tal-arkivjar;
3.Nies li jhuma kurjużi biex jitgħallmu dwar l-istorja tal-protesti f’Malta;
4. Kull min jixtieq jesplora l-kontenut taż-żewġ arkivji.
Għall-programm sħiħ tal-workshop, ibagħtu messaġġ jew email lil info@magnazmien.com
Din il-workshop għandha kapaċità limitata. Ir-riservazzjonijiet isiru fuq bażi first-come, first-served.
Għal persuni li għandhom European Disability Card, għandhom 65+ sena, studenti full-time jew individwi li għandhom dħul baxx, hemm rata mnaqqsa disponibbli. Jekk jogħġbok ibgħat email lil info@magnazmien.com għal aktar informazzjoni.
Din il-workshop ser tkun bl-Ingliż.

Il-Poplu Ħaqqu Rispett - LE għall-Ħerba f'Villa Rosa!
2024-10-26 10:30 - 11:30 | St. George’s Bay, WFGP+GW2, San Ġiljan, Malta
PEOPLE OVER DEVELOPERS – STOP THE VILLA ROSA MONSTROSITY!
Things are going from bad to worse at an alarming rate. That is why we are inviting you to join us on Saturday 26th October at 10.30am at St George’s Bay, St Julian’s, for a Press Conference against the monster development that will tower over Villa Rosa.
Spread the word!
Changing the Local Plans to accommodate Anton Camilleri “Tal-Franċiż”, at the expense of the Maltese people, especially residents, is totally unacceptable.
For this Press Conference we will be inviting speakers from the Local Councils of Pembroke, St Julian’s and Swieqi.
The struggle continues.
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IL-POPLU ĦAQQU RISPETT — LE GĦALL-ĦERBA F’VILLA ROSA!
L-affarijiet sejrin mill-ħażin għall-agħar b’rata allarmanti. Għalhekk, qegħdin nistednukom sabiex is-Sibt 26 t’Ottubru fl-10.30am niltaqgħu l-Bajja ta’ San Ġorġ, San Ġiljan, għal Konferenza Stampa kontra l-ħerba tal-waħx li jridu jagħmlu f’Villa Rosa.
Xerrdu l-kelma!
Huwa kompletament inaċċettabli li l-Pjan Lokali jinbidel sabiex ipaxxu lil Anton Camilleri “Tal-Franċiż” filwaqt li jfottu lill-kumplament tal-poplu Malti, speċjalment lill-eluf ta’ residenti tal-madwar.
Għal din il-Konferenza Stampa ser inkunu qegħdin nistiednu kelliema mill-Kunsilli Lokali ta’ Pembroke, San Ġiljan u s-Swieqi.
Il-ġlieda tkompli.

FEJN KONTU?! - 30 Sena ta' Attiviżmu
2024-11-07 19:00 - 2024-11-24 22:00 | Società Dante Alighieri – Comitato di Malta, 134 Triq l-Ifran, Valletta, Malta
It’s been 30 years since Moviment Graffitti was founded by a group of students hungry for change, over the decades developing into the activist group we now know and love (or hate). We’re commemorating this milestone with an exhibition showcasing our work and history, through media and photographs from our archives, as well as mixed media works and performances from a number of artists supporting our cause, created in the spirit of leftist activism.
We are inviting you to ‘FEJN KONTU?!’ – a 2-week long exhibition focused on Moviment Graffitti’s 30 years of history. The exhibition will launch on the 7th November at Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Old Bakery Street, Valletta.
Featuring artworks and performances by:
Julia Alegre Mouslim, Sam Alekksandra, Artivist Dance Collective, Lana Berty Spiteri, Graffitti Crochet Club, Antonella Bugeja, Charlene Galea, Claria Cutajar, Massimo Denaro, PONKS x Alberto Favaro, Bianca Killinger, Jelka Kretzschmar, Nik Keter, Riyad Khouri, Duška Malešević, Elio Mazzara, Hakki Ulas Tomac, Amy Theuma, Francesca Zammit.
Exhibition Dates: 7th – 24th November 2024
Location: Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Old Bakery Street, Valletta
THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER at 7pm: Join us for the opening event with speeches from the curatorial team and a special performance by the Kor ReSisters.
Throughout these two weeks, we’ll share more updates on events and performances, highlighting the creative voices and ongoing activism that have shaped Moviment Graffitti’s journey.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Għaddew 30 sena minn meta l-Moviment Graffitti ġie mwaqqaf minn grupp ta’ studenti għatxana għall-bidla. Matul is-snin, il-Moviment Graffitti żviluppa fil-grupp attivist li nafu llum u li tant inħobbu (jew nobogħdu). Se nkunu qegħdin infakkru t-30 sena mit-twaqqif tal-grupp permezz ta’ esebizzjoni dwar l-istorja u x-xogħol tagħna matul is-snin, billi nuru ritratti u media mill-arkivji tagħna, kif ukoll xogħlijiet u prestazzjonijiet minn numru ta’ artisti, li lkoll kemm huma ġew imnebbħa mill-ispirtu tal-attiviżmu xellugi.
Qegħdin nistednukom għal ‘FEJN KONTU?!’ – esebizzjoni ta’ ġimagħtejn dwar it-30 sena anniversarju tagħna. L-esebizzjoni tiftaħ fis-7 ta’ Novembru ġewwa s-Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Triq l-Ifran, il-Belt Valletta.
Fost l-artisti li se jkunu qed jieħdu sehem bix-xogħlijiet u l-prestazzjonijiet tagħhom insibu lil:
Julia Alegre Mouslim, Sam Alekksandra, Artivist Dance Collective, Lana Berty Spiteri, Graffitti Crochet Club, Antonella Bugeja, Charlene Galea, Claria Cutajar, Massimo Denaro, PONKS x Alberto Favaro, Bianca Killinger, Jelka Kretzschmar, Nik Keter, Riyad Khouri, Duška Malešević, Elio Mazzara, Hakki Ulas Tomac, Amy Theuma, Francesca Zammit.
L-esebizzjoni se tkun miftuħa mis-7 sal-24 ta’ Novembru.
Se tkun qed tittella’ fis-Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Triq l-Ifran, il-Belt Valletta.
IL-ĦAMIS 7 ta NOVEMBRU fis-7pm: Ingħaqdu magħna għall-ftuħ uffiċjali tal-esebizzjoni, li jinkludi diskorsi mit-tim kuratorjali u prestazzjoni qasira mill-Kor ReSisters.
Tul dawn il-ġimagħtejn, se nkunu qed naqsmu magħkom aktar aġġornamenti dwar l-avvenimenti u l-prestazzjonijiet, li se jkunu qed jixħtu dawl fuq l-ilħna kreattivi u l-attiviżmu kostanti li ffurmaw il-vjaġġ tal-Moviment Graffitti.
Ninsabu ħerqana biex narawkom hemm!

Solidarity Vigil outside the U.S. Embassy in Malta
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | United States of America Embassy, VCRG+7P9, Attard, Malta
Solidarity vigil outside the Embassy of the United States of America to Malta. We encourage you to wear black.
We the undersigned groups and individuals, concerned about the growing military escalation in the Mediterranean region, stand here today to deliver our message to the government and people of the United States of America.
The catastrophic situation in Gaza, in Lebanon and the Middle East Region today was not inevitable. The failure to prevent this catastrophe is a horrifying failure of global and western diplomacy, and will go down on history as one of humanity’s most shameful chapters since the second world war. Further deterioration may still be avoided.
Recalling the letter sent on 13 October 2024 by the United States Government, exhorting the Government of Israel to take concrete measures to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza over the following 30 days, or face a reduction in the military support being funded by the United States taxpayer;
Recalling the succession of warnings by the UN rapporteur, by international bodies and by the United States Government of the possibility that war crimes were being committed by Israel in Gaza;
We note with the deepest concern that the humanitarian situation has continued to deteriorate further, most critically in northern Gaza.
We further note that the deadline of 12 November, set by the Government of the United States, has come and gone, however the concerns that were raised repeatedly by the United States Government have not yet been translated into meaningful action.
We urge you to take concrete steps to stop facilitating, enabling, and further aggravating the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe through the supply of weapons and military hardware to the region.

FEJN KONTU?! - Performance "Għeruq Imħabblin"
2024-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Società Dante Alighieri – Comitato di Malta, 134 Triq l-Ifran, Valletta, Malta
“Għeruq Imħabblin”, a site-specific performance created and choreographed by Chakib Zidi, founder of @artivist_dance_theater_coll specifically for the “Fejn Kontu” exhibition.
The piece delves into the narratives of queer, women and refugee communities, using dance and music as a medium to express the complexities of love, resilience, and identity in the face of displacement and marginalization.
The performance is rooted in themes of cultural belonging and human rights, aiming to give voice to those often silenced or overlooked. The collective, founded by Zidi, is known for its commitment to using art as a form of activism, shedding light on social justice issues. This work not only celebrates diversity but also calls for solidarity and understanding.
Choreographed and directed by: Chakib Zidi in collaboration with:
– Dancers: Sarah Sammut, Sarah Vella, Nicole Zammit, Lucy Keenan
– Performers/Musicians: Sebastián Ortiz, Ana Milena Lozada Avella
– Music: SONGAIA, Ana Milena Lozada Avella, Sebastián Ortiz, René Junior Juan Gaia.
Location: Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Old Bakery Street, Valletta.
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“Għeruq Imħabblin”, prestazzjoni maħsuba għal spazju partikolari, ġiet maħluqa b’koreografija ta’ Chakib Zidi, il-fundatur tal-Artivist Dance Theatre Collective, speċifikament għall-wirja “FEJN KONTU?! – 30 Sena ta’ Attiviżmu”.
Dan ix-xogħol jidħol fin-narrattivi tal-komunitajiet queer, u l-komunitajiet tan-nisa u r-refuġjati, billi juża ż-żfin u l-mużika bħala mezzi li jesprimu l-kumplessitajiet tal-imħabba, ir-reżiljenza u l-identità fid-dawl tal-ispostament u l-emarġinazzjoni.
Il-prestazzjoni ssib l-għeruq tagħha fit-temi tal-appartenenza kulturali u d-drittijiet tal-bniedem, bil-għan li tagħti vuċi lil dawk li spiss jiġu msikkta jew injorati. Il-kollettiv, imwaqqaf minn Zidi, huwa magħruf għall-impenn tiegħu biex juża l-arti bħala forma ta’ attiviżmu, u dan jitfa’ dawl fuq kwistjonijiet ta’ ġustizzja soċjali. Dan ix-xogħol mhux biss jiċċelebra d-diversità iżda jitlob ukoll li wieħed jifhem u juri solidarjetà.
Koreografija u direzzjoni ta’: Chakib Zidi, b’kollaborazzjoni ma’:
– Żeffiena: Sarah Sammut, Sarah Vella, Nicole Zammit, Lucy Keenan
– Artisti/Mużiċisti: Sebastián Ortiz, Ana Milena Lozada Avella
– Mużika: SONGAIA, Ana Milena Lozada Avella, Sebastián Ortiz, René Junior, Juan Gaia.
Nhar il-Ħadd 17 ta’ Novembru fis-6pm, ġewwa Società Dante Alighieri, 134 Triq l-Ifran, Valletta.

Screening of 'Herself'
2024-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a screening of ‘Herself’ on 20th November at 18:30, in the lead up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The 2020 film, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, follows Sandra, a single mother who leaves and moves away from her abusive partner. She struggles to move on independently with her two young daughters, but is determined to find her own way. The film’s title may suggest that Sandra ends up building her future alone, however this impactful story explores how she succeeds with the help of others.
After the screening, we will have a brief discussion about the film and relating to violence against women in the local context, followed by some drinks and nibbles.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!

See you there!

FEJN KONTU?! - Banda Workshop
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Società Dante Alighieri – Comitato di Malta, 134 Triq l-Ifran, Valletta, Malta
Moviment Graffitti’s Banda are indubitably an iconic part of our history – drumming up beats of resistance in the numerous protests and rallies over the years. As part of Moviment Graffitti’s 30th anniversary celebrations, our Banda members will be hosting a workshop on the 21st of November at 18:30.
It will be held in the exhibition space, at Società Dante Alighieri at 134, Old Bakery Street (a few doors down from Drunken Dumpling).
The workshop will go through the basics of protest drumming, including the different sounds and types of drums, communication signals while drumming, and of course drumming a short rhythm.
No previous skills are required and anyone is welcome to join. The workshop is free, and donations to Moviment Graffitti are welcome.

Echoes of Silence: A tribute to Bernice Cilia on the second anniversary of her passing
2024-11-22 07:30 - 08:30 | MCAST, The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology, Paola, Malta
Last year, we walked together in silent tribute to remember and honour the life of Bernice, whose life was tragically taken by femicide. Your presence during ‘Echoes of Silence’ symbolised our shared commitment to fighting domestic and gender-based violence, and we were deeply moved by your solidarity.
This year, we invite you again to join us in another march of remembrance and awareness. Together, we will continue to stand in solidarity, honouring Bernice’s memory and demanding a world free from violence against women.
If you knew Bernice, were touched by her story, or have faced the pain of domestic or gender-based violence, we invite you to join us to stand with us in remembrance, strength, and hope for a world free from violence.
Please share this invitation with others who may wish to join and support this important cause.

Her Plight, Our Fight - Demonstration
2024-11-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Law Courts, VGX6+9RQ, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Moviment Graffitti, along with MGRM and YPB, are organizing a demonstration in front of the Law Courts on Sunday 24th at 3:30pm as resistance to this violence that women face every day, and to empower women to take a stand against our culture of violence.
We are protesting the pervasive culture of violence that is normalised, in Malta and worldwide, – the visible and the violence behind closed doors, the violence concealed behind jokes and the femicides we hear about far too late. For all the women who have been made fun of, catcalled, harassed, and killed.
Be part of the fight against gender-based violence, which affects mostly women and girls, but also non-binary and trans people. You are encouraged to bring your placards and energy against this patriarchal violence.

Aħna Pożittivi - World AIDS Day Rally 2024
2024-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Castille Square, VGW6+88F, Valletta, Malta
On Sunday, 1st December, Moviment Graffitti will be joining other organisations to commemorate World AIDS Day. This is an international day of remembrance for all those lost to the AIDS epidemic.

To mark this day, a coalition of organisations, Checkpoint Malta, HIV Malta, MGRM, Moviment Graffitti, LGBTI+ Gozo, Allied Rainbow Communities – ARC and aditus, will be organising We Are Positive: Time for Action – World AIDS Day Rally, at Castille Square in Valletta at 11.00 a.m.
The aim of the rally is to give visibility to HIV, to fight the stigma that still surrounds HIV, and to give a human face to HIV. The rally will also emphasise the importance of testing for HIV since that is the only way that HIV can be managed. Not knowing one’s status and not taking medication will lead to advanced HIV (AIDS).
People living with HIV face a great deal of stigma to the extent that they often keep their status a secret. As a result, they have very few sources of support. Additionally, there is very little public awareness about this topic. Not many people may know that nowadays, with regular medication, the virus is controlled to the extent that it cannot be passed on to others during sex. Therefore people with HIV who have access to medication can live long and healthy lives. Therefore, the coalition believes that HIV medication should be accessible to everyone regardless of nationality and residency status.
The organisations will also remind the government that it has yet to fulfil its electoral promise of providing free preventive medication, PrEP and PEP for those who are at risk of contracting HIV and spreading it to others. Malta has one of the highest HIV diagnoses in Europe and there are hundreds of people living with HIV in Malta.

Come and join us in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

GRAFFESTA!
2024-12-06 20:30 - 2024-12-07 01:00 | The Garage, VCFX+JC5, Żebbuġ, Malta
IX-XELLUGIN GĦALQU TLETIN (U GĦALHEKK, SE JAGĦMLU FESTIN!)
You’re invited to GRAFFESTA!
Join Moviment Graffitti as we mark 30 years of activism and celebrate with some of our favourite local acts.
Our stellar lineup includes KARMAGENN, BEANGROWERS and BRODU for one night only, at The Garage.
Doors open at 8:30 and tickets can be bought online from https://shop.trackagescheme.com/event/graffesta/
Venue is for ages 17 and above. All profits from ticket sales will go to support Moviment Graffitti towards another 30 years.
We’ll see you there, and wear your dancing shoes!

Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th January at 6.30pm, at our premises at 67, Strait Street, Valletta.
All Moviment Graffitti members and the general public are invited to participate at the meeting, where we will present an administrative review, looking back on the past year and share our plans for 2025.
This is your opportunity to discuss ideas and present suggestions for the future, while giving input on our direction.

The meeting is expected to take around one hour and a half and drinks and snacks will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!

Film Screening - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a free screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!
This iconic film is a heartwarming and fabulous tale of friendship, resilience, and self-expression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgFDIinCeYI
Stay with us for a drink and a chat after the film ends.
Accessibility Note: Please note that the venue has stairs.
Come celebrate with us in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. All are welcome!
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Ingħaqad magħna għal wirja bla ħlas ta’ The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!
Dan il-film ikoniku huwa storja ta’ ħbiberija, reżiljenza, u espressjoni personali. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgFDIinCeYI
Ibqa magħna għal drink u konverżazzjoni wara l-film.
Nota dwar l-Aċċessibbiltà: Għandha tiġi nnutata li l-post għandu t-taraġ.
Ejja ċċelebra magħna f’atmosfera vibranti u inklussiva. Kulħadd huwa milqugħ!

Film Screening - Io Capitano
2025-02-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Join us for a screening of ‘Io Capitano’, followed by drinks and a brief discussion!
The 2023 film portrays the journey of Seydou and Moussa, two young boys from Dakar trying to reach Europe.
This movie will be shown a day before the Global Day of CommemorAction for the Dead, Missing and Forcefully Disappeared at Sea and at the Borders. The Mediterranean Sea in particular remains one of the deadliest border spaces in the world. More than 2,200 people died in the Sea in 2024, resulting from many human rights violations by Maltese and other governments.
After the screening, we will have a brief discussion on the film and Baħar Ċimiterju, followed by some drinks and nibbles.
Entrance is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or purchase drinks from the bar!
See you there!

Fort Chambray: The Truth we Cannot Demolish
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Moviment Graffitti Premises, 67, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta
Is-saga tal-Forti Chambray, li ilha sejra għal aktar minn 30 sena, dejjem kienet ikkaratterizzata minn għadd ta’ kontroversji u deċiżjonijiet dubjużi.
Fit-12 ta’ Diċembru li għadda, il-PA approvat it-tkissir tal-Barracks tal-Ingliżi fil-Forti Chambray u l-iżvilupp tal-Forti f’kumpless mostruż ta’ appartamenti, aparthotel u stabbilimenti kummerċjali.
Il-miżinformazzjoni madwar dan il-proġett hija waħda kbira. Il-poplu għandu dritt ikun jaf il-verità biex ikun kapaċi jifforma opinjoni infurmata.
Pereżempju, huwa minnu li l-poplu se jkun jista’ jaċċessa l-Forti Chambray wara li dan jiġi żviluppat? Min se jkun qed iħallas għar-restawr tal-Forti Chambray, il-Gvern jew l-iżviluppaturi? Il-pedamenti tal-Forti Chambray, li huwa mibni fuq għolja tat-tafal, huma sodi biżżejjed biex jifilħu dan l-iżvilupp? U l-Barracks tal-Ingliżi, x’se jiġri minnhom?
Ingħaqdu magħna nhar is-Sibt 8 ta’ Frar fl-10.30am għal taħdita pubblika fejn se nkunu qed inwieġbu dawn il-mistoqsijiet u aktar.
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The 30-year Fort Chambray saga has always been characterised by controversy and questionable decisions.
On 12 December 2024, the PA approved the demolition of the British Barracks and the development of Fort Chambray into a monstrous complex of apartments, an aparthotel and commercial establishments.
The misinformation that surrounds this project is robbing people of their right to know the truth. The public has the right to know the facts about the project to be able to form an informed opinion.
For instance, will the public be able to access Fort Chambray once it is developed? Who will be financially responsible for the Fort’s restoration, the Government or the developers? Are the Fort’s clay foundations stable enough for such a massive development? What will become of the British Barracks?
Join us on Saturday 8 February at 10.30am for a public talk where we will be answering these questions and more.
