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thousands of ethic civilians, with more than 3,500 villages razed to the ground in the past 15 years. The tireless work of Zoya Phan and her amazing colleagues at Burma Campaign UK continues to draw the attention of the outside world to the atrocities in Burma, but still the United Nations shows a lamentable reluctance to challenge the authorities in Burma and deal with the issues.
Imagine being given three minutes to leave your home Imagine if your young child was forced to join the army Imagine living in constant fear of arrest and torture Imagine your five year old daughter raped by soldiers
The people of Burma don’t have to imagine these things. For them this is reality. Now imagine being able to help put an end to all of this. You can. Joining the Burma Campaign UK is one of the most effective ways of supporting the struggle to free Burma.
Events at the Cowper and Newton Museum in August
16th - 19th August Alice in Wonderland Week: Take a trip down the rabbit-hole at the Cowper and Newton Museum! Follow our Alice in Wonderland Trail around the Museum and win a special prize. With story- telling, craft activities and professional face-painting everyday, children will love our Wonderland! Join us for our Mad Hatter's Tea Party on Saturday 20th August and try the delicious cakes and sandwiches, or bring your own picnic to eat in our spectacular gardens. Normal admission prices apply. Alice Trail £1.50.
26th August Victorian Fun and Games Day: The Museum steps back in time for one day only! Join us for a jolly jaunt back in time to the Victorian Seaside resort! Pose for picture postcards, watch the professional Punch and Judy Show and Organ Grinder, sample some delicious food at our Victorian High Tea. Try your hand at being a Victorian Laundry Maid in our newly renovated Victorian Washroom - scrub clothes on the
washboard, wring them through the mangle and have a go at carpet beating all in Victorian dress! Join us for traditional Victorian garden games including croquet, quoits, skittles and the coconut shy with prizes to be won all day! Old-fashioned fun for all the family! Normal entry prices apply.
Useful links:
Email: stephen.clark89@yahoo.co.uk
Website: tinyurl.com/km9hdd
Steve on Facebook: facebook.com/tiliacus
Zoya Phan Facebook: acebook.com/zoyaphanpage Burma Campaign UK: burmacampaign.org.uk
The Phan Foundation: phanfoundation.org
The Burma Campaign UK, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT
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