Monthly Archives: May 2015
Vigil for Conscientious Objectors, past and present
Protest in Harmony joined friends from the Peace and Justice Centre for a vigil commemorating Conscientious Objectors today, 15th May 2015. We paused after each verse of ‘Tell me the Names of the Unsung Heroes’ while names of some of the … Continue reading
Chair Report May 2015
It has been a busy year for Protest in Harmony, it started relatively quietly, but then things grew apace. The choir numbers have continued to grow, new blood is always important in any organisation. We are always looking for ways … Continue reading
May Day March
‘Solidarity for ever, the union makes us strong’. Protest in Harmony members made a joyful noise, along with drummers and a pipe band, on the May Day March from Middle Meadow walk to the Pleasance where a rally was held … Continue reading
Body Bags on Portobello Beach
About 15 singers joined Amnesty campaigners as they launched the “Don’t Let Them Drown” campaign on Sunday 26th April. Volunteers zipped themselves into body bags on Portobello beach to highlight “the UK’s shameful response to the rapidly escalating migrant crisis in … Continue reading
International Workers’ Memorial Day
International Workers’ Memorial Day 28th April 2015 Protest in Harmony is proud to be part of this moving ceremony which is held annually at the Workers’ Memorial Day Tree in Princes Street Gardens. We join with politicians, trade unionists, workers and … Continue reading