Minehead

On Thursday 26 June, which is the UN International Day in Support of the Victimes of Torture, Amnesty International held a global day of action as part of its new global campaign StopTorture.

Our April meeting started with a presentation by, and discussion with, Andy Hackman , who is Head of Community Organising, Events, Human Rights Education and Artist Relations, at AI

At the end of March, five of our group members attended the AI South West Regional Conference in Exeter.

A very successful stall for International Women’s Day was held in The Avenue, Minehead on Saturday 8 March.

We've decided it's time to get 'with it' and catch up with the digital age.

The Minehead local group held its annual quiz on 28 February at the Minehead & District Social Club.

Members of the Minehead Group were delighted to hear, just before Christmas, that the two remaining members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, who were still behind bars, had been freed from pris

Our member, Alison Dietz, attended a reception organised by AIUK at the House of Commons on 6 November 2013.

The Minehead Group was pleased to welcome the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to their letter writing stall on 7 December.

Our concert at Roadwater Village Hall on Friday 20 September was very successful. We all enjoyed some excellent folk music, supper and the company of Amnesty friends and supporters.