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Vandana Shiva: Decolonising the Global Economy

Submitted by Full Circle on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 16:32

Environmentalist, activist and author Vandana Shiva delivers a critical talk on what the whole point of the economy is and how to decolonise its global dimension. She looks at the whole picture, connecting the dots from a just international trade to thriving local economies and how our democracies can truly serve us.

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Tim Jackson: Imagining a 'post-growth' economy

Submitted by Full Circle on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 16:29

The good news is that the prevalent economic logic is starting to shift. We've heard it already: exponential economic growth is unsustainable, resources are finite and planetary boundaries should lead decision-making processes. However, politicians, corporations, and economists alike still lead us to believe that our prosperity is intrinsically connected to growing GDP and a buoyant stock market.

Sunday Brunch

Submitted by Full Circle on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 16:27

Introducing our brand new Sunday Brunch Series! Come for a relaxed Sunday morning with friends and/or family, in the cosy setting of Full Circle. Enjoy delicious sweet and savoury food in an all-you-can-eat buffet, along with coffee, tea, and juice. - See our event page to find out more about the menu - * Booking required
* Children tickets available

St John's International School stages musical Fame

St John’s International School stages Broadway hit Fame Jr on 12 & 13 May

The story focusing on how the young can achieve their goal in life - whatever obstacles may be thrown in their way – inspired generations of youngsters. Fans and critics alike made a real song and dance about the pop-culture phenomenon and now Theatre St John's International School in Waterloo is...

'No Mow May': Leave grass alone for biodiversity benefits

A number of Brussels municipalities, and even the King of Belgium, are participating in "Maai Mei Niet", or No Mow May. The idea is to let the grass in public and private spaces grow in order to further biodiversity, Bruzz reports. “By not mowing your grass in May, you are providing a lot of bees...

10,000 party at illegal rave on military property

An illegal three-day rave on a military domain in Brustem in Flanders that drew at least 10,000 and possibly as many as 15,000 people has finally come to an end. Neighbours who have been complaining about the noise nuisance during the weekend of its occurrence are relieved that the gathering is...

General strike planned for 22 May in defence of right to strike

Belgium’s joint trade union front is calling for a nationwide general strike on 22 May in Brussels in defence of the right to strike, with more details to follow. The united front, which consists of unions CSC, FGTB and CGSLB, condemned "severe attacks" on such a right. Not least among their...

After four decades of scaffolding, works to begin on Brussels' Justice Palace

The first phase of restoration works on the Justice Palace in Brussels will finally begin, now that permits have officially been granted. These first works include the restoration of the outside of the building on the Place Poelaert side, lighting of the facades and the installation of an...

Limburg prepares to welcome home new snooker world champion, ‘Belgian Bullet’ Luca Brecel

A jubilant homecoming celebration is in the pipeline for Maasmechelen’s sporting hero, Luca Brecel, the newly-crowned Snooker 2023 World Champion. The 28-year-old becomes the first man from mainland Europe to win the title and is also the youngest world champion since Shaun Murphy won in 2005. It...

British WW2 Lancaster bomber aircraft to fly over Belgium on 4 May

The distinctive roar of Rolls Royce Merlin engines will be heard over Belgium on 4 May when legendary WW2 bomber, the Avro Lancaster, performs a special flypast. Marking the anniversary of the Allied victory over the Nazi regime, the British bomber is due to fly over 10 towns in Flanders and one in...

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