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      <title>Tell your MPs to clean up our power sector and to create green jobs!</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Energy Bill currently before Parliament is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to clean up our power sector and create low carbon jobs. This is being opposed by George Osborne, and his allies,</description>
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      <title>Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2013</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Various wonderful events, including the UK’s festival of eco ideas, art and entertainment - Bristol's Big Green Week 2013!</description>
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      <title>I'm Donating My Tax Cut To Help Those In Need</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This month those trying to survive on the least will get even less, If you feel this isn't right and you would like to help those in need out of a life of poverty, please join

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      <title>Join us in June - IF</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>There will be a mass rally with people from all over the country joining together to show the government that we support the IF campaign and want them to act at the G8</description>
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      <title>Mayor Visits City of Sanctuary - Ways to End Asylum Destitution</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>to end destitution of vulnerable sanctuary seekers in the City at a meeting with members of the Bristol City of Sanctuary management committee...</description>
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      <title>The Matthew Tree Project: So how are we doing?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...what the clients are saying about our services, how many clients we are now helping on a monthly basis and how much food we are collecting and giving out.</description>
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      <title>Benefit cuts and the age of austerity: Are we all sharing the pain?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The priority given to benefit cuts...
raises some serious questions about 
fairness. Are the poorest in our society 
being asked to pay a proportionately 
higher cost than the richest?</description>
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      <title>Enough Food for Everyone IF</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>1 in 8 people in the world will go to bed hungry tonight yet our planet provides enough food for everyone. This is unfair, unjust and frankly, totally preventable.</description>
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      <title>Fairtrade Fortnight Launch in Bristol</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Lord Mayor, the Mayor of Bristol, cabinet members and other civic leaders gathered at City Hall to launch Fairtrade Fortnight in Bristol.</description>
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      <title>Please write to your MP: Westminster Hall debate on children</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>an upcoming debate on "Asylum support for children and young people."</description>
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      <title>The Global Justice Collaborafé</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>an event where we get together in a cafe in central Bristol to learn about global justice issues, discuss and share views and take action to help make a better world.</description>
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      <title>ISR Newsletter</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Earthkeepers - The New Diocesan Environmental Programme: Environmental Conference, Eco-Church, Energy Saving Benchmarking...</description>
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      <title>The Noise 2013</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>showing God's love in practical ways across the city...working with the communities of Barton Hill, Horfield, Lawrence Weston, Lockleaze...</description>
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      <title>Churches in Bristol support national campaign to tackle hunger</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Bristolians are taking action on global hunger as part of an exicting new campaign.</description>
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      <title>More than Feeding the Five Thousand</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A South West gathering for Christians who are addressing poverty in their communities, especially those who are involved in sharing food with those in need.</description>
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      <title>Bristol Street Pastors Commissioning</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Join Bristol Street Pastors as we celebrate our first night on the streets of Bristol!</description>
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      <title>'Signposting' people affected or likely to be affected by benefit changes</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>More and more people are becoming aware of the implication for themselves and others of the benefit changes introduced in April 2012, with more to come in April 2013</description>
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      <title>Bs3 Campus and Bedminster College - Time to Act!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A planning application has been submitted, however we feel this falls short of the ideal platform for an intentional community...</description>
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      <title>Frack Free Somerset Month of Action</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...pleased to announce the amazing array of community action taking place across the county. Meetings, Film showings, Workshops, Gigs etc</description>
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      <title>Invitation to a Church Leaders’ Breakfast</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This is an opportunity not only for you to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet together with other church leaders from around the South West but also...</description>
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      <title>GOOD NEWS!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I am writing to you with the great news that... Bristol City Council voted to pass the Motion to End Destitution</description>
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      <title>Global Development: A Taxing Business?</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/340902/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Development_A.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Aid or trade? Tax paid by multi-national producers in developing countries can strengthen aid. Is tracing international tax and transparency a just cause?</description>
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      <title>Support for City of Sanctuary Destitution Motion to Bristol City Council</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/339831/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Support_for_City.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Supporters we need your help. It's now happening and the debate is on and we’re told the motion is now No. 2 on order papers</description>
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      <title>The Noise 2013: 100 Days of Prayer</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/339821/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Noise_2013.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/339821/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Noise_2013.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We want to be praying into these communities, and for the people in them, asking God what is on His heart, what He sees, and be praying together in this.</description>
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      <title>Christmas 2012 Supporters' News</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/337923/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Christmas_2012_Supporters.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We meet women far from their families, with no home this winter, frightened, unable to see a way out. We're so privileged to be in a position to change that:</description>
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      <title>Lent Lectures - Our Social Legacy: what do we find? What will we leave?</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/337920/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Lent_Lectures_Our.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Society is under pressure: the loss of values is corrosive. Will our legacy show Christians active in the Community?</description>
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      <title>Women Taking Part in Bristol Life</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/337578/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Women_Taking_Part.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/337578/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Women_Taking_Part.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Calling all BME women from central Bristol, Come to this 10-week course to help you: Build your confidence, Expand your communication skills...</description>
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      <title>Happytat - An Exciting new venture is beginning in Stokes Croft!</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/333948/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Happytat_An_Exciting.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>a start-up community enterprise operating underneath the LOVEBRISTOL charity umbrella...</description>
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      <title>Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter - Winter 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/333942/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Fairtrade_Newsletter.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Spend your money on Fairtrade gifts and food this Christmas and you can rest assured that your gifts will give twice – to the recipient and to the producer.</description>
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      <title>Cafe is an oasis in the city centre of Bristol</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/333440/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Cafe_is_an.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>has a great range of food from cakes to jacket potatoes. Daily specials of soups and curries all add to the fantastic experience</description>
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      <title>Police and Crime Commissioners - Opportunity or Threat?</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332333/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Police_and_Crime.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332333/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Police_and_Crime.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What’s changing and what are the implications for the voluntary sector?</description>
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      <title>Give it up for One25 is Back...</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/331002/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Give_it_up.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/331002/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Give_it_up.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...AND IT STARTS 4TH NOV! Last time it raised an incredible 42,000 and with your help we can dream even bigger this time!</description>
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      <title>Justice as the Mission of God with Joel Edwards</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332340/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Justice_as_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332340/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Justice_as_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Justice is a central part of God’s character – and his mission. Yet it can be challenging to work out what justice as the mission of God means in practice.</description>
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      <title>One25 Annual Report and Invitation to our AGM and Annual Celebration</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/330615/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/One25_Annual_Report.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Thanks to your support One25 were able to help 285 women in the last year, of whom 37 left the streets behind them.</description>
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      <title>The Auction Extravaganza 'early-bird' discount ends in 2 weeks!</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/327522/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Auction_Extravaganza.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Buy your table before Tuesday 2nd October to receive a 40 discount. We'll also give your table two complimentary bottles of wine to enjoy.</description>
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      <title>Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter Autumn 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/326460/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Fairtrade_Newsletter.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We’d like to keep the focus on increasing Fairtrade consumption by encouraging businesses to enter the first ever
South West Fairtrade Business Awards</description>
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      <title>Helping Vulnerable People Training Course</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/324953/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Helping_Vulnerable_People.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/324953/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Helping_Vulnerable_People.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>for people with an interest, but perhaps no experience, in helping vulnerable people and those with life-disrupting problems.</description>
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      <title>Schools and colleges of Sanctuary Launch</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/324241/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Schools_and_colleges.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A School or College of Sanctuary is an establishment that is proud to be a place of welcome for sanctuary seekers.</description>
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      <title>Forward is Running for Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/323858/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Forward_is_Running.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We count on your support! Please do what you can to help and contribute in
making Bristol a real city of sanctuary</description>
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      <title>Neighbourhood Partnership funding opportunity</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/323848/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Neighbourhood_Partnership_funding.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Did you know that there is funding available for community / young people's activities in every area of Bristol?</description>
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      <title>Climate Change and The Purposes of God</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/323514/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Climate_Change_and.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The cafe, open Thursday to Saturday, is recognised as a vibrant and welcoming local place for people to meet, eat and socialise</description>
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      <title>North Bristol Foodbank opens to help growing number of local people facing hunger</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/319459/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/North_Bristol_Foodbank.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...is the third foodbank to open in Bristol in the last two years to help meet the demand...</description>
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      <title>Addictions Training</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/319455/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Addictions_Training.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/319455/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Addictions_Training.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This course is unique in that it is professionally accredited and Biblically-based, designed to equip Christians with an interest in the field of addictions</description>
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      <title>Food Appeal Collection</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/318567/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Food_Appeal_Collection.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Please help us fight the misery of food poverty in Bristol!
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      <title>Invitation from Nola Leach to Key Rally Against Assisted Suicide</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/317882/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Invitation_from_Nola.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/317882/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Invitation_from_Nola.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Please do come and be encouraged and equipped to defend the law and protect the vulnerable!</description>
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      <title>Team Fair cheer on the torch through Fairtrade Bristol</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/314622/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Team_Fair_cheer.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As I went along the route handing out the flags, it was great to have so many children of all different ages say ‘Oh it’s a Fairtrade flag, I definitely want one’.</description>
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      <title>Inspire Awards 2012 open for nominations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Individuals and projects can both be nominated for the competition, which culminates with an awards ceremony for the short-listed candidates...</description>
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      <title>The Noise 2012 – A Volunteer Revolution!</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/312567/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Noise_2012.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Noise 2012 took place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in the communities of Barton Hill, Horfield, Lawrence Weston, Little Stoke...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A CoS supporters meeting has been penciled for organisations and individuals who have pledged their support for Bristol...</description>
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      <title>Government boosts Britain's longest running door-to-door fundraising week</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/310912/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Government_boosts_Britains.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...organised by Christian Aid, will this year receive a substantial boost in income...</description>
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      <title>Local Food Open Day Event</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/309174/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Local_Food_Open.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/309174/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Local_Food_Open.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Creating Sustainable Social, Economic and Environmental Transformation
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      <title>Prayer for Street Pastors</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/307957/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Prayer_for_Street.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/307957/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Prayer_for_Street.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pray for people who are gradually hearing about the scheme and discerning whether they have a call. Pray for the Ascension Trust...</description>
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      <title>Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/307104/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Fairtrade_Newsletter.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/307104/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Fairtrade_Newsletter.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Public confidence in the Fairtrade Mark and the benefits it gives to farmers in developing countries continues to grow, despite the recession.</description>
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      <title>The Noise Volunteering</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/307085/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Noise_Volunteering.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/307085/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Noise_Volunteering.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...volunteer registrations for ‘The Noise 2012’ are now being taken and volunteers can sign up online at...</description>
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      <title>West Africa food crisis appeal</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/305285/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/West_Africa_food.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/305285/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/West_Africa_food.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>an emergency appeal as more than 13 million people across five west African countries are in the midst of a severe food crisis</description>
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      <title>Winners named for the first ever Fairtrade Business Awards</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/304352/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Winners_named_for.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/304352/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Winners_named_for.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The winners of the first ever Fairtrade Business Awards were announced at a ceremony in Bristol today.</description>
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      <title>Street Pastors - Church Leaders Meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/304186/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Street_Pastors_Church.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/304186/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Street_Pastors_Church.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...to share the vision, history and impact of Street Pastors, and explain the practicalities and answer any questions.</description>
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      <title>After Occupy Bristol… Dean reflects on lessons learnt</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303716/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/After_Occupy_Bristol.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303716/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/After_Occupy_Bristol.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...engaging with the movement and the importance of real conversations amidst the pressure to take sides.</description>
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      <title>Wild Goose Boss' rough sleep challenge raises 2000</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303543/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Wild_Goose_Boss.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303543/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Wild_Goose_Boss.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>He will use the money to publish a book about his experiences which will be sold to fund the work of the crisis centre...</description>
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      <title>'27 Million' - backing the anti-trafficking single from Matt Redman + LZ7</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302362/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/27_Million_backing.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302362/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/27_Million_backing.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Today 27 million people are trapped in modern day slavery. EMI/sixsteps have just released a new single from Matt Redman and LZ7...</description>
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      <title>Bristol Fairtrade Fortnight</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302059/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Fairtrade_Fortnight.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302059/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Fairtrade_Fortnight.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Fairtrade Fortnight in Bristol is dynamic and exciting as ever. Take a Step for Fairtrade from 27th February to 11th March</description>
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      <title>Give it up for One25</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300511/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Give_it_up.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300511/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Give_it_up.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You may have heard our recent sad news that we have to close our award winning mother and baby home, Naomi House, due to...</description>
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      <title>100 Days of Prayer</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300479/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/100_Days_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300479/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/100_Days_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This is more than just a list a prayer requests – this is something that has the potential to transform us and our communities in ways...</description>
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      <title>An update from Crisis Centre Ministries</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/299677/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/An_update_from.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/299677/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/An_update_from.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I am writing to you to inform you of three events happening over the next month.</description>
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      <title>Strategic thinking day for volunteers and paid workers involved in urban mission in Bristol</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/297911/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Strategic_thinking_day.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/297911/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Strategic_thinking_day.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>...working together with churches in Bristol to develop a deeper and more effective engagement with our city.</description>
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      <title>One25: Special Announcement about Naomi House</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/297874/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/One25_Special_Announcement.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/297874/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/One25_Special_Announcement.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We are sad to announce the closure of Naomi House, our addiction treatment home for mums with babies. This decision is due to a lack...</description>
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      <title>Our Social Enterprise profiled on BBC1 - This Mon evening!</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/297008/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Our_Social_Enterprise.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/297008/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Our_Social_Enterprise.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>It follows a group of ex-offenders who are employed to renovate and restore empty properties in Bristol.</description>
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      <title>Hunger For Justice - Day Conference</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/293263/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Hunger_For_Justice.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/293263/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Hunger_For_Justice.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Pre- Christian Aid Week West region events for 2012. Joel Edwards, of Micah Challenge and formerly the Evangelical Alliance, is to...</description>
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      <title>Community Energy Workshop (plus...)</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294478/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Community_Energy_Workshop.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294478/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Community_Energy_Workshop.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The workshop will bring together representatives from groups who are implementing or interested in community renewable energy...</description>
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      <title>Alabaré E-news Dec 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294431/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Alabaré_E_news.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294431/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Alabaré_E_news.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We end 2011 on a positive note with a Royal visit from HRH The Princess Royal in support of Alabaré’s work with Armed Forces veterans...</description>
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      <title>Bristol Refugee Rights' Clothes Collection</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294427/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Refugee_Rights.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294427/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Refugee_Rights.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The following is a request from Param Berg, a volunteer at Bristol Refugee Right’s, regarding their clothes collections. Anything you...</description>
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      <title>Philippines typhoon</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294053/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Philippines_typhoon.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/294053/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Philippines_typhoon.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian Aid partner organisations in the Philippines are responding to the devastation caused by Typhoon Washi, that battered the south of...</description>
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      <title>Police Authority Budget Survey 2012-13</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/293682/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Police_Authority_Budget.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/293682/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Police_Authority_Budget.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The purpose of this consultation is to gather your views on the Avon and Somerset Police budget for 2012-13 and in particular...</description>
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      <title>Bristol Refugee Rights' Clothes Collection</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/293489/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Refugee_Rights.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/293489/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Refugee_Rights.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Provides a safe place to socialise, get advice, begin to integrate, get a snack and hot drink and some decent "new" clothes for nothing!</description>
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      <title>Microfinance and the Poor - the Church's response?</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/291904/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Microfinance_and_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/291904/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Microfinance_and_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>There is growing interest in the use of microfinance to support some of the poorest people in the developing world. Organised by Woodlands...</description>
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      <title>Help us save The Well</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/291488/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Help_us_save.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/291488/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Help_us_save.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Vulnerable women under Alabaré’s care in The Well, Bristol, are facing significant risk of becoming homeless as Bristol City Council...</description>
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      <title>Building a Future for Jobless</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/290690/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Building_a_Future.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/290690/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Building_a_Future.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Between 10-12 ex-offenders and long-term unemployed people are benefiting from these projects, and it is a great joy to see how...</description>
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      <title>Water: Global Challenges for the 21st Century</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/289342/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Water_Global_Challenges.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/289342/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Water_Global_Challenges.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Water is vital to life, yet this century will see increasing challenges of shortage and saturation, droughts and floods. This conference will...</description>
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      <title>Homelessness Prevention High Support Services</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/287876/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Homelessness_Prevention_High.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/287876/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Homelessness_Prevention_High.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>There is a BCC consultation on their commissioning of accommodation and support for homelessness. In essence, they are</description>
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      <title>BRISTOL WINS NATIONAL FAIRTRADE AWARD</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/285955/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/BRISTOL_WINS_NATIONAL.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/285955/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/BRISTOL_WINS_NATIONAL.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We came top in all 3 categories we entered and the judges said we were head and shoulders above other towns and cities in the way we...</description>
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      <title>Please vote for One25 to win 6k!</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/284979/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Please_vote_for.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/284979/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Please_vote_for.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We have the exciting opportunity to win a 6,000 award from Natwest if we receive the most votes in the North Bristol area by 23rd October.</description>
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      <title>ChooseYouth Lobby of Parliament</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/284283/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/ChooseYouth_Lobby_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/284283/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/ChooseYouth_Lobby_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lobby of Parliament for Youth Services 25 October - Speaking up for Young People. This is the big one. We need 10,000 young people and...</description>
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      <title>KHETHIWE MUST STAY</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>One of the key speakers at the City of Sanctuary launch, Khethiwe, was recently detained and served removal directions back to her homeland of Zimbabwe.</description>
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      <title>Give it up for One25</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/283811/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Give_it_up.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/283811/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Give_it_up.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>'GIVE IT UP' IS BACK...AND WE'VE RAISED THE STAKES! It's more challenging, more exciting, and even more uplifting than before...</description>
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      <title>'Girls Night Out' women's event at Woodlands?</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/283215/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Girls_Night_Out.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/283215/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Girls_Night_Out.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>As part of the Womens Ministry at Woodlands Church we are hosting an event called 'Girls Night Out'. World Vision are holding...</description>
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      <title>b.friend</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/279909/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/b_friend.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/279909/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/b_friend.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Enabling volunteers from Bristol’s church community to befriend asylum seekers and refugees</description>
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      <title>'Food Appeal Collection' for The Matthew Tree Project </title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/276675/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Food_Appeal_Collection.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/276675/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Food_Appeal_Collection.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A recently opened Foodstore in Stokes Croft, Bristol has over the past 3 weeks been providing food to the children of...</description>
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      <title>Bearing Witness - Christian Aid</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/276156/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bearing_Witness_Christian.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/276156/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bearing_Witness_Christian.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We are arranging an inspiring day of campaigning and worship on the issues of climate change and global poverty.</description>
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      <title>Living for One World 23-30 October 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/274635/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Living_for_One.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/274635/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Living_for_One.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Valuing and understanding the world and those who live in it.</description>
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      <title>BRISTOL WINS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/274296/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/BRISTOL_WINS_OUTSTANDING.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/274296/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/BRISTOL_WINS_OUTSTANDING.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In this year's Fairtrade Fortnight Awards...the judges said we were head and shoulders above other towns and cities...</description>
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      <title>East Africa Emergency Appeal!</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269760/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/East_Africa_Emergency.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269760/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/East_Africa_Emergency.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Christian Aid has launched an appeal to raise money for people in East Africa affected by severe food shortages caused by...</description>
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      <title>Global Aware Bulletin August 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/273210/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/273210/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I write this the rain continues to fall; it seems bitterly ironic that we long for a dry summer whilst huge swathes of Africa are suffering...</description>
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      <title>Financially Give to ENOUGH?</title>
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      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/273201/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Financially_Give_to.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We have an amazing opportunity until the end of August to enable people to financially give to ENOUGH via text.</description>
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      <title>HELP TO SAVE ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION ADVISORY SERVICE BRISTOL OFFICE</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/270620/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/HELP_TO_SAVE.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/270620/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/HELP_TO_SAVE.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Without this it is inevitable that we will see people refused the safety they
need... these services save lives!</description>
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      <title>EAST AFRICA CRISIS</title>
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      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/270554/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/EAST_AFRICA_CRISIS.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Drought, high food prices and failed harvests have left 10 million people in East Africa on the brink of disaster. Please give now to save lives.
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      <title>Invitation to City-wide Prayer Event</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269767/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Invitation_to_City.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269767/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Invitation_to_City.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>An invitation to a city-wide prayer event, specifically focused on social action projects and church initiatives in Bristol.</description>
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      <title>South West Fairtrade consultation day</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269761/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/South_West_Fairtrade.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269761/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/South_West_Fairtrade.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>South West Fairtrade consultation day, Sat 10th September?</description>
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      <title>Global Aware Bulletin, July 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269744/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/269744/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Allow God to speak to us about how our lifestyles can best reflect the Kingdom values of justice and peace. I hope some of the</description>
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      <title>Bearing Witness</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/267595/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bearing_Witness.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/267595/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bearing_Witness.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I am writing to invite you to join an inspiring day of campaigning and worship on the issues of climate change and global poverty.</description>
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      <title>For Ethiopia Event Update – June 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/267563/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/For_Ethiopia_Event.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/267563/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/For_Ethiopia_Event.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Summer is finally about to start and what better way to kick it off than with a party in a fantastic country garden!</description>
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      <title>Report launch on faith group’s contribution to the community in the current financial situation</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/266899/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Report_launch_on.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/266899/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Report_launch_on.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Which gauges the impact of financial cut backs on faith groups and local communities.</description>
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      <title>The Noise Review 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/266702/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Noise_Review.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/266702/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/The_Noise_Review.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>For the 10th consecutive year, Christians from all over Bristol and beyond, got together to show the love of Jesus...</description>
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      <title>Newsletter of the Bristol Methodist Centre</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262060/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Newsletter_of_the.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262060/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Newsletter_of_the.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Spring edition of our newsletter is now available to download. By Ian Webb</description>
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      <title>Women's night shelter to continue</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262045/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Womens_night_shelter.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262045/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Womens_night_shelter.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The women only night shelter run by Novas Scarman will continue until further notice. By Ian Webb</description>
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      <title>ONE25 PRAYER LETTER - Summer 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/265999/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/ONE25_PRAYER_LETTER.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/265999/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/ONE25_PRAYER_LETTER.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Sometimes it can be difficult to hold hope for the women we are working with but we feel it is central to our role; recently...</description>
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      <title>Global Aware Bulletin June 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/264654/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/264654/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Welcome to the June Bulletin. There are many events and activities to get involved with this month; please share these with your church and other groups. 
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      <title>1,000 Fair Trade Towns Press Release</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262544/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/1_000_Fair.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262544/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/1_000_Fair.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>On Saturday 4 June Bristol will be a part of the international event to celebrate 1,000 Fair Trade Towns worldwide.</description>
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      <title>Bristol Faith Audit</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262480/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Faith_Audit.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262480/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Faith_Audit.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Faith audits are increasingly recognised and valued, and the faith communities of Bristol are 
now part of the story.</description>
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      <title>Churchyard wildlife watch for International Biodiversity Day</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262472/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Churchyard_wildlife_watch.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262472/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Churchyard_wildlife_watch.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Shrinking the Footprint, following in the footsteps of Rev Gilbert White and other naturalists to take a closer look...</description>
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      <title>Bath + Wells’ support for Christian Aid Week 15- 21 May</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262464/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bath_Wells_support.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/262464/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bath_Wells_support.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Hundreds of volunteers have been out collecting door to door or holding bucket collections at local supermarkets.</description>
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      <title>Bristol City of Sanctuary Launch</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/261275/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_City_of.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/261275/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_City_of.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This is a celebration of Bristol's culture of hospitality and an opportunity to show those seeking sanctuary in our city...</description>
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      <title>Share Your Faith</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/259487/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Share_Your_Faith.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/259487/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Share_Your_Faith.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You don't have to be an evangelist to be able to share what you believe with other people.</description>
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      <title>Alabaré April 2011 E News</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/259486/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Alabaré_April_2011.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/259486/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Alabaré_April_2011.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>April has been a month of plenty with Alabaré receiving three awards commending our work with homeless and...</description>
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      <title>Global Aware Bulletin May 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/258669/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/258669/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I hope that Easter was a time of inspiration and refreshment for you. Let us use the hope and new life offered to us...</description>
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      <title>Bristol Consultation on Church Urban Fund</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/258666/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Consultation_on.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/258666/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Bristol_Consultation_on.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>We invite you to a consultation meeting on 19th May at Easton Christian Family Centre 11am-2pm (lunch included)</description>
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      <title>Train to run How to Drug Proof Your Kids?</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/257759/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Train_to_run.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/257759/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Train_to_run.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>How to Drug Proof Your Kids® (DPYK) is an exciting parenting course from Care for the Family which aims to help...</description>
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      <title>One25 Newsletter</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/254990/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/One25_Newsletter.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/254990/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/One25_Newsletter.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I met One25 after running away from a violent relationship and becoming homeless and addicted. I was in a really, really...</description>
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      <title>Wake up to the power of coffee</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/254906/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Wake_up_to.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/254906/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Wake_up_to.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Every morning it feels as if our busy office doesn’t fully function until we’ve had our first coffee of the day. But for the...</description>
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      <title>Global Aware Bulletin April 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/252445/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/252445/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Welcome to the Easter edition of the Global Aware Bulletin. With the backdrop of the Japanese disaster and violence in Libya...</description>
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      <title>Christian Aid - March 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/250152/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Christian_Aid_March.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/250152/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Christian_Aid_March.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Lent is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for all the good things in our life.</description>
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      <title>‘The Noise 2011’</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/250144/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/_The_Noise.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/250144/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/_The_Noise.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>‘The Noise 2011’ volunteers website is now launched too and we are taking volunteer registrations online</description>
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      <title>BRISTOL CITY OF SANCTUARY NEWS</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/252411/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/BRISTOL_CITY_OF.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/252411/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/BRISTOL_CITY_OF.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The next month promises to be a rather busy one, and I'd like to invite you all to join us at the following events. 
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      <title>Global Aware Bulletin March 2011</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/248505/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/248505/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Global_Aware_Bulletin.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>March Global Aware Bulletin. At a time when citizens across the Middle East are fighting for a fairer system...</description>
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      <title>Faith, Poverty and Social Exclusion</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/243208/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Faith_Poverty_and.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/243208/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Faith_Poverty_and.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Free Cafe Style Workshop - All Welcome</description>
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      <title>Unchosen Human Trafficking petition</title>
      <link>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/243201/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Unchosen_Human_Trafficking.aspx</link>
      <guid>http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/243201/Home/Action_Zones/Politics_and_Social/Unchosen_Human_Trafficking.aspx</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I've just signed a petition to David Cameron and Nick Clegg</description>
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      <title>Give it up for One25</title>
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      <description>Give something up for 125 hours to raise money and awareness for One25
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      <description>Annual sleep out to raise awareness of homelessness and funds for charities helping to combat homelessness.</description>
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      <description>Inspire and equip Christians to take action to eradicate extreme poverty in our lifetime.</description>
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      <description>On October 20th about 200 leaders from the Bristol Region Celebration Churches Network gathered</description>
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      <description>On Tuesday 16 November at a Full Council meeting, Bristol City Council voted in favour</description>
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      <description>For the 9th year, The Noise took the love of Jesus to urban estate communities</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The report, Faith Action Audit 2010, has found that faith based groups and organisations</description>
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      <title>The Faith Dividend benefits all communities</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The people of South Gloucestershire benefit to the tune of over 2.5m annually in</description>
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      <title>Global Aware November Bulletin</title>
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      <description>These are challenging times when much of the focus is on our domestic finances</description>
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