Past events

Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is the world leading event that brings together the global defence and security sector to innovate and share knowledge. DSEI represents the entire supply chain on an unrivalled scale.

12.30pm on Saturday 29th July 2017 at Carlton Hill Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. Bring and share lunch followed by meeting to discuss how to make the campaign to draw attention to the activities of Menwith Hill and other American Bases in the UK more effective. Your ideas really needed! All welcome.

An annual feature of the CAAB Campaign is the gathering at the Gates of Menwith Hill. Individuals and peace organisations interested in promoting peace are made welcome. Speakers, drama and music come together to inform and educate. This is a very good networking opportunity.

12.30pm on 10th June 2017 at Carlton Hill Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. Bring and share lunch followed by meeting to discuss how to make CAAB more effective in its campaigning. All welcome.

Concern is being expressed in South Korea about the deployment of the US THAAD System. A group of South Koreans hope to attend the regular Tuesday evening demonstration at Menwith Hill on Tuesday 2nd May 2017. There is a shared interest in the lack of accountability of the US military in their deployments in countries which are meant to be independent of the USA.

All are welcome to come and meet with the South Koreans and hear what they have to say.

Otley Green Fair Saturday 22^nd April 10am to 4pm, Free entry. There is a carpark (pay and display) adjacent to the building.

CAAB will have a stall at this event, with information and items to sell on behalf of CAAB. Please visit and share your views and ideas about the US bases in the UK.

The Green Fair has been held at Otley Courthouse Arts and Resource Centre www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

Demonstration at Menwith Hill Main Gates on Tuesday 18th April 2017 at 6pm.

Focus on the true costs of military spending. The UK's military spending is in excess of £45 billion each year. Speakers invited. Please come and join us prepare for the Global Days of Action on Military Spending 20th to 23rd April 2017. 

Find out more about these days of Global Action on Military Spending.

Please come and join us to discuss the future of CAAB.

Start at 12.30pm for a simple soup and bread lunch. We will then discuss our aims and objectives, constitution, ways of working, this web site and finances. A supporters very welcome. 

This year’s Independence from America Day will be held on Saturday 2nd instead of 4th July, although people are most welcome to go to Menwith on 4th as well!

As well as the reading of the Declaration of Independence from America, there will be speakers, music, singers, comedy and refreshments.

Speakers already confirmed include Marcus Papadopoulos of Politics First magazine, Mike McGowan (ex MEP) and John Bourton of Veterans for Peace.