Peace Vigil – eve of the arms fair

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Monday 9 September 2019
18:30 - 20:00

ExCeL Centre, Eastern Entrance
Royal Albert Way
London
E16 1RH

 

People standing in a circle at dusk outside the ExCel Centre with candles and banners
A silent candle-lit vigil in solidarity with victims of the arms trade.

Peace vigil

Monday 9th September | meet at 18:30 sharp South side of Royal Victoria DLR station by the roundabout on Seagull Lane, London, E16 1BY.

The vigil will be from 19:00-20:00.

Quakers are helping to organise a silent, candle-lit vigil in the evening before the arms fair opens, in solidarity with victims of the arms trade.

All are invited.

The staff of Quaker Peace and Social Witness and of Quaker Life’s children and young people’s team will be at the vigil.

Contact: Daniel Jakopovich  danielj(at)quaker*org*uk..

Image of London skyline made of weapons

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