Deep within the heart of New Cross

Thursday 2nd February: Arna's Children

Arna Mer Khamis was a legendary Israeli activist against the occupation. Born Jewish, she married a Palestinian and spent her life campaigning for human rights. In the Jenin refugee camp, Arna opened a theatre where, with her son Juliano, she taught children to express themselves through art. When Arna died of cancer in 1995, the theatre ultimately did not survive. Five years later, Juliano, one of the region's leading actors, returns to discover what happened to ‘Arna's Children.' Shifting in time, his film juxtaposes the young boys with the militants and martyrs they become, exposing the horror of young lives trapped by the circumstances of Israeli occupation.

Winner: Best Documentary Feature – Tribeca Film Festival, 2004

Winner: Best First Documentary Feature – Canadian International Documentary Festival, 2004

£2.50 admission. Doors open 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm.

Cafe Crema, 306 New Cross Road London SE14 6AF. Tel. 020 8320 2317, 07905 961876

Make Do and Mend at Café Crema

Free expert led knitting sessions in the café.

Second Sunday of each month 2pm-4pm. Café will be open from 2 and will close at 4.30. Bar and kitchens will be open for lunch, teas Fairtrade and organic coffees and homemade cakes (including gluten free and vegan). Licensed.

Accompanied children are welcome to join in. Materials provided.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate or those wanting to kick start a new or old project and get advice on specific knitting questions. Led by Emma: a wonderful, enthusiastic and very patient tutor with many years of knitting and teaching experience.

Please call/text or drop in to reserve a place.

Tel: 0208 320 2317   /    07950 552 571 (for text messages)

Thanks to the Co operative Community Fund for supporting this project.