WOMAD

One World Platform - Sunday

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9.45 - 10.45 - Hatha YogaGuaranteed to make you feel relaxed focused and aware. Veronika will put you through your paces whilst Arvin demonstrates how it should be done. All levels welcome. Bring a mat or towel to sit on.11.00 - 11.55 - Stories from Around the World – Parasol StorytellersParasol Storytellers, a Reading-based group upholding the heritage of traditional storytelling, open the One World Platform programme on Saturday and Sunday mornings with stories from around the world. This year’s theme is the strong heroine. Always a favourite, so gather round, young and not so young!Sun 12.00-12.40 Southern Ethiopian Action Peoples’ Action Group (SEPAG): Environmental effects of Ethiopian resettlement programmes: Interactive quiz and background to campaign. 12.45 - 13.25 - Palestine Solidarity Campaign – Atif ChoudharyTalk/Discussion on the Zaytoun Project, a not-for-profit scheme promoting Fair Trade Palestinian Olive Oil.13.30 - 14.10 - Reading Refugee Support Group and Sierra Leonean and Friends Association Young people perform their own play about their perceptions of life in the UK.14.15 - 14.55 - Hammer and Tongue – “Vegetable Rights and Peas”Political poetry exploring food ethics, culture and the journey of ingredients which end up on our plate.15.00 - 16.00 - In Situ Theatre Company and Baby Milk Action A lively performance particularly suitable for children, telling the story of the Nestlé Boycott.16.15 - 17.15 - Sustain Ability Forum Theatre GroupIn association with Amnesty International. A theatrical performance exploring non-violent oppression of women. A short piece performed twice, and the second time the audience is encouraged to get involved and suggest changes to alter the direction of the play.17.30 - 18.10 - World Wide Unplugged with poet Shamshad Khan and musician Oludele Oiaseinde