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Nottingham Occupy @ Market Square Day 2 Sunday
19-10-2011 00:55
Sunday 16th October 2011
Having camped overnight people are intending to stay as long as they can. The occupation is part of a worldwide movement of occupations that began, in Britain, on 15th Oct.
The occupation showed solidarity with youths from the Jarrow March 2011 who rallied in Nottingham on Saturday as part of their journey to London to demand decent employment.
On Sunday, capitalism "cocked a snoot" by parking two Rolls Royces, right next to the protestors camp! I know it was part of a wedding exhibition but I was struck by the symbolism of this gesture :-)
There was however, a counter-balance to this imagery .... by the arrival of Robin Hood and Maid Marion. As we all know, Mr Hood was quite in favour of a bit of re-ditribution of wealth .... and hence fitted in just fine there. Welcome ...
As of writing, the temperature is dropping. BUT ..... people are still arriving. Passers by are showing interest and donations of food and kit being received.
*****
Occupy Nottingham
Part of a global movement in solidarity with other occupations across the globe.
We aim to occupy the Market Square Area of Nottingham from Saturday 15th October 2011 as part of an ongoing non-violent/peaceful demonstration.
Broadly speaking, we aim to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for.
Currently our government strips away our civil liberties and public services, all in the name of greater profit for banks & corporations who exert far too much influence and control over our supposed leaders.
We want to encourage and inspire people to work together towards a fairer society for all, rather than the current system where the rich few get richer and the rest of us get left behind.
Ways you can help
Join us in our occupation
Tell friends and family about the movement
Donate food, water, clothing, blankets, tents, anything that will make our stay more comfortable - winter is coming! [See wishlist below]
Film us, take photos, question us - share the info with the world (the media certainly won't)
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @OccupyNotts & OCCUPY Nottingham for Global Change
Email: occupynottingham[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
Nottingham Occupy 1 The March
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2085
Nottingham Occupy 2 The Rally
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2086
Nottingham Occupy 3 Uncut Tour
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2090
Nottingham Occupy 4 Market Square
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2095
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
<ends>
Epicenter of a coming movement
18-10-2011 22:21
In Vienna, one day before the global day of action 15th of October, people started occupying a huge building. It has been opened as a social center named Epizentrum, for the neighborhood and the whole city, and it is right now in a humming process of being built up.Whatever they say squatting will stay! - Squatting in the Netherlands
18-10-2011 22:12
October the 1st 2011 will mark one year since the Kraakverbod made squatting illegal in the Netherlands. However, hundreds of people still squat and will continue to squat.With squatting in the UK coming under threat, join us to hear 3 squatters from Amsterdam talk in several cities across the UK about squatting before the ban, resistance to the criminalisation and what's been happening since the Kraakverbod became law.
Aldermaston Women Invade Faslane Peace Camp
18-10-2011 20:55
This weekend saw the delectable women from Aldermaston Women’s Peace Camp descend on Faslane. The theme of the invasion was ‘Domestic Extremists ‘ at large and they did her Majesty’s Royal Navy a service by closing off the North Gate for a few hours on Saturday and giving the Ministry of Defence a much needed lesson in domesticity! A few of us from Peace Camp joined our sisters and,
Working gp report backs: #occupylsx assembly tues
18-10-2011 20:55
Tues 18th Oct: the assembly meeting agenda will be:
- Announcement re call out for support for Dale Farm
- Working group feedbacks
- Political / philisophical / strategy discussion (last night this was 'what do we want and how do we get there'- tonight it will be 'what do we as occupylsx occupation practically do in the next week'- small groups discussion then feedback.
NB Working group feedbacks will be short as the 1pm assembly is the one more concerned directly with logistics and planning
For note the wish list of supplies is still sturdy folding tables, lighting + solar lighting, sand + sandbags, marker boards, tents, pavilions, power generation equipment, food, drinks, cutlery, butane gas, rings, saucepans cups, washing up stuff, kettles, buckets brooms, sanitaries, chairs, hammers and nails, wood, ropes, blankets, tarps, gazebos, rope, cushions, cardboard, sleeping mats, waterproofs, bin liners, tape, gaffa, stationary.
And people who can help transport kit with vehicles.
WORKING GROUP FEEDBACKS: (from those that wanted to)
Media:
Bit less press today than previous days. Newsnight were here and we will be on this evening. There's a Guardian journalist staying with us at occupation. We sent out a press release yesterday on the agreed statement, but haven't sent one out today, not one today. Tech team are doing great job - have set up press and tech tent. If you want training or support come see us. There's a callout to make banners reflecting the occupation's statement. Exciting news, tomorrow we are linking up with OccupyFrankfurt and OccupyWallSt in a live text chat to talk about occupations, methods and technology and this will be shown fully on the Guardian website - people from each working group can submit questions for this.
Church liaison group:
We met yesterday with Canon Giles Fraser and had a good talk. He's very pleased to defend right to protest. Having us as new neighbours has caused some unexpected new difficulties and we want to work with then to make it easier. So can we be empowered to send msg to keep the space clean and tidy as possible to live in harmony. A quick note - re the steps because st pauls is unfunded (church or state) it's essential visitors and tourists can access because that's where they get most donations from. And we're working with them on noise issues, to manage timings of noisy activities like assemblies, so do check what time their services are (on the board) and bear this in mind. They can facilitate us but can't help with electricity.
Recycling and general waste:
Thanks to those recycling correctly, keep using the right bags and bins. Have met with police and council and have got 3 recycling bins now installed at the front - don't put general waste in there as if they are contaminated they will be withdrawn. Nb paper cups not recyclable. If you're coming dowhn please bring your own plates, cups and cuttlery.
Info group:
The Info tent should be the portal for all information - so working groups please notify the info group with your details. The info group also needs volunteers if you have a couple of hrs or more to spare
International outreach:
The group has been created to get in touch with assemblies around the world - we are getting organised and figuring out which platforms we use and will be at the info point after the assembly.
University group:
We started the university meetings today and each day will have a lecture at 6pm for half hour then discussion. Come get in touch if you want to propose lectures and discussions - tomorrow is 'neoliberalism and the crisis'.
Outreach group + publicity group:
We are producing leaflets with the assembly statement and contact details - thousands will be ready for tmrw evening. We meet 10am each morning under the capitalism is crisis banner. An outreach event is being planned for saturday afternoon.
Nottingham Occupy 4 Market Square
18-10-2011 20:55
Saturday 15th October 2011
The Jarrow March 2011, which is marching from Jarrow in the North East to London to raise awareness of youth unemployment, arrived in Nottingham today.
Marchers and supporters assembled on the Forest Rec at 12.30 and marched to the Market Square where a rally was held. It is the 75th anniversary of the original Jarrow Crusade, which an attempt to raise awareness of the intense poverty and unemployment in the North East. The marchers are demanding a number of major policy changes by the government to improve the lives of young people and give them a better future.
They are making the following demands:
A massive government scheme to create jobs which are socially useful and apprenticeships which offer guaranteed jobs at the end – both paying at least the minimum wage, with no youth exemptions.
The immediate reinstatement of EMA payments, expanding them to be available to all 16-19 year olds.
The immediate re-opening of all youth services that have been closed, including reinstating sacked staff.
The scrapping of ‘workfare’ schemes – benefits should be based on need not forced slave labour.
A massive building programme of environmentally sound, cheap social housing.
On arrival in the Market Square, it was occupied by a gathering of people aiming to “to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for”.
On arrival, there was an event were many speakers expressing their concerns. Notts Uncut also did a tour of the usual tax-dodging suspects.
They camped overnight and are intending to stay as long as they can. The occupation is part of a worldwide movement of occupations that began on 15th Oct. The occupation showed solidarity with youths from the Jarrow March 2011 who rallied in Nottingham on Saturday as part of their journey to London to demand decent employment.
As of writing, the temperature is dropping. BUT ..... people are still arriving. Passers by are showing interest and donations of food and kit being received.
*****
Nottingham is occupied [Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2079
The original Jarrow Crusade
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrow_March
Jarrow March 2011
http://jarrowmarch11.com
Youth Fight for Jobs
http://youthfightforjobs.com
Jarrow March 2011 comes to Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2075
Occupy Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org.uk/groups/occupy-nottingham
Indymedia contributer 'on the box'
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/tumbles/2077
*****
Occupy Nottingham
Part of a global movement in solidarity with other occupations across the globe.
We aim to occupy the Market Square Area of Nottingham from Saturday 15th October 2011 as part of an ongoing non-violent/peaceful demonstration.
Broadly speaking, we aim to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for.
Currently our government strips away our civil liberties and public services, all in the name of greater profit for banks & corporations who exert far too much influence and control over our supposed leaders.
We want to encourage and inspire people to work together towards a fairer society for all, rather than the current system where the rich few get richer and the rest of us get left behind.
Ways you can help
Join us in our occupation
Tell friends and family about the movement
Donate food, water, clothing, blankets, tents, anything that will make our stay more comfortable - winter is coming! [See wishlist below]
Film us, take photos, question us - share the info with the world (the media certainly won't)
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @OccupyNotts & OCCUPY Nottingham for Global Change
Email: occupynottingham[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
Nottingham Occupy 1 The March
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2085
Nottingham Occupy 2 The Rally
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2086
Nottingham Occupy 3 Uncut Tour
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2090
Nottingham Occupy 4 Market Square
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2095
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
<ends>
Nottingham Occupy 3 Uncut Tour
18-10-2011 18:55
Saturday 15th October 2011
The Jarrow March 2011, which is marching from Jarrow in the North East to London to raise awareness of youth unemployment, arrived in Nottingham today.
Marchers and supporters assembled on the Forest Rec at 12.30 and marched to the Market Square where a rally was held. It is the 75th anniversary of the original Jarrow Crusade, which an attempt to raise awareness of the intense poverty and unemployment in the North East. The marchers are demanding a number of major policy changes by the government to improve the lives of young people and give them a better future.
They are making the following demands:
A massive government scheme to create jobs which are socially useful and apprenticeships which offer guaranteed jobs at the end – both paying at least the minimum wage, with no youth exemptions.
The immediate reinstatement of EMA payments, expanding them to be available to all 16-19 year olds.
The immediate re-opening of all youth services that have been closed, including reinstating sacked staff.
The scrapping of ‘workfare’ schemes – benefits should be based on need not forced slave labour.
A massive building programme of environmentally sound, cheap social housing.
On arrival in the Market Square, it was occupied by a gathering of people aiming to “to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for”.
On arrival, there was an event were many speakers expressing their concerns. Notts Uncut also did a tour of the usual tax-dodging suspects.
They camped overnight and are intending to stay as long as they can. The occupation is part of a worldwide movement of occupations that began on 15th Oct. The occupation showed solidarity with youths from the Jarrow March 2011 who rallied in Nottingham on Saturday as part of their journey to London to demand decent employment.
As of writing, the temperature is dropping. BUT ..... people are still arriving. Passers by are showing interest and donations of food and kit being received.
*****
Nottingham is occupied [Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2079
The original Jarrow Crusade
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrow_March
Jarrow March 2011
http://jarrowmarch11.com
Youth Fight for Jobs
http://youthfightforjobs.com
Jarrow March 2011 comes to Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2075
Occupy Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org.uk/groups/occupy-nottingham
Indymedia contributer 'on the box'
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/tumbles/2077
*****
Occupy Nottingham
Part of a global movement in solidarity with other occupations across the globe.
We aim to occupy the Market Square Area of Nottingham from Saturday 15th October 2011 as part of an ongoing non-violent/peaceful demonstration.
Broadly speaking, we aim to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for.
Currently our government strips away our civil liberties and public services, all in the name of greater profit for banks & corporations who exert far too much influence and control over our supposed leaders.
We want to encourage and inspire people to work together towards a fairer society for all, rather than the current system where the rich few get richer and the rest of us get left behind.
Ways you can help
Join us in our occupation
Tell friends and family about the movement
Donate food, water, clothing, blankets, tents, anything that will make our stay more comfortable - winter is coming! [See wishlist below]
Film us, take photos, question us - share the info with the world (the media certainly won't)
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @OccupyNotts & OCCUPY Nottingham for Global Change
Email: occupynottingham[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
<ends>
Dale Farm facing eviction on Wednesday 19th of October
18-10-2011 18:30
Dale Farm gypsey site is facing possible eviction on Wednesday the 19th of October. People are needed to come down and help to resist the eviction. Dale Farm is in Basildon near Wickord. You can get there by trains from Liverpool street station in London to Basildon or Wickford.Ukraine Is Burning Animals Alive In Preparations For Euro 2012
18-10-2011 17:18
Ukraine is using mobile combustion device to burn stray animals alive.ATOS 2 Rebailed
18-10-2011 14:56
The two local residents arrested following a protest at the offices of ATOS Healthcare, on Stoney Street, have been rebailed until mid-November.
The delay is to allow time for "further investigations." All conditions have been dropped.
If anybody was at the protest and/or witnessed the arrest, please get in touch by emailing nottsdefence[at]riseup.net (spamfilter: swap the [at] for @). All contacts will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Occupy Nottingham: Day 4
18-10-2011 14:56
Despite the wind, cold and rain, the Occupy Nottingham camp on Market Square is still going strong in it's fourth day (Tuesday October 18th).
The occupation has attracted considerable interest from passers-by, most of it apparently positive.
It also appears that the council and police have taken a deliberate decision to leave the occupiers alone.
A prominent placard declares that the occupiers are very grateful for "all the people who have donated, helped and wished us well."
A "wishlist" has been produced of things which people looking to support the occupation can usefully donate (see below).
Notts police still don't take DV seriously
18-10-2011 14:56
The IPCC have criticised Notts Police's failure to prevent the brutal murder of Casey Brittle by her former partner, Sanchez Williams, last year. The murder was the final of 11 incidents of domestic violence which the police were notified of and failed to do anything about. The force was reprimanded for its failings in this area by the IPCC in Nov 2010, after it failed to prevent Gail Hdili's abusive husband tracking her down and blinding her. Obviously very little has changed.
An IPCC spokesperson said "In this case it is clear that a number of officers failed to perform to the level expected of them and basic actions, that may have helped others see the full picture of her suffering, were not completed. No consideration was given to why Casey was reporting domestic abuse but then subsequently saying that she did not want police help." In other words, officers had not received even basic training appropriate to dealing with domestic violence.
As a consequence of the investigation, six officers face misconduct for their roles in three incidents, while a further four officers "have been dealt with through unsatisfactory performance procedures." In other words, a lot of individuals failed to prevent a woman being murdered and they are going to get a slapped wrist. No wonder nothing seriously changes.
The Nottingham Post reports that there were "A number of failures by officers in individual incidents, including a lack of understanding of the force's domestic abuse policy, and risk assessment forms not being sent to the domestic abuse unit."
Over two women per week are killed by current or ex-partners, and one in four women in the UK will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Those women are being failed by an incompetent and inadequate response by the authorities.
Nottingham Occupy 2 The Rally
18-10-2011 14:56
Saturday 15th October 2011
The Jarrow March 2011, which is marching from Jarrow in the North East to London to raise awareness of youth unemployment, arrived in Nottingham today.
Marchers and supporters assembled on the Forest Rec at 12.30 and marched to the Market Square where a rally was held. It is the 75th anniversary of the original Jarrow Crusade, which an attempt to raise awareness of the intense poverty and unemployment in the North East. The marchers are demanding a number of major policy changes by the government to improve the lives of young people and give them a better future.
They are making the following demands:
A massive government scheme to create jobs which are socially useful and apprenticeships which offer guaranteed jobs at the end – both paying at least the minimum wage, with no youth exemptions.
The immediate reinstatement of EMA payments, expanding them to be available to all 16-19 year olds.
The immediate re-opening of all youth services that have been closed, including reinstating sacked staff.
The scrapping of ‘workfare’ schemes – benefits should be based on need not forced slave labour.
A massive building programme of environmentally sound, cheap social housing.
On arrival in the Market Square, it was occupied by a gathering of people aiming to “to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for”.
On arrival, there was an event were many speakers expressing their concerns. Notts Uncut also did a tour of the usual tax-dodging suspects.
They camped overnight and are intending to stay as long as they can. The occupation is part of a worldwide movement of occupations that began on 15th Oct. The occupation showed solidarity with youths from the Jarrow March 2011 who rallied in Nottingham on Saturday as part of their journey to London to demand decent employment.
As of writing, the temperature is dropping. BUT ..... people are still arriving. Passers by are showing interest and donations of food and kit being received.
*****
Nottingham is occupied [Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2079
The original Jarrow Crusade
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrow_March
Jarrow March 2011
http://jarrowmarch11.com
Youth Fight for Jobs
http://youthfightforjobs.com
Jarrow March 2011 comes to Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2075
Occupy Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org.uk/groups/occupy-nottingham
Indymedia contributer 'on the box'
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/tumbles/2077
*****
Occupy Nottingham
Part of a global movement in solidarity with other occupations across the globe.
We aim to occupy the Market Square Area of Nottingham from Saturday 15th October 2011 as part of an ongoing non-violent/peaceful demonstration.
Broadly speaking, we aim to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for.
Currently our government strips away our civil liberties and public services, all in the name of greater profit for banks & corporations who exert far too much influence and control over our supposed leaders.
We want to encourage and inspire people to work together towards a fairer society for all, rather than the current system where the rich few get richer and the rest of us get left behind.
Ways you can help
Join us in our occupation
Tell friends and family about the movement
Donate food, water, clothing, blankets, tents, anything that will make our stay more comfortable - winter is coming! [See wishlist below]
Film us, take photos, question us - share the info with the world (the media certainly won't)
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @OccupyNotts & OCCUPY Nottingham for Global Change
Email: occupynottingham[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
<ends>
Nottingham Occupy 1 The March
18-10-2011 14:56
Saturday 15th October 2011
The Jarrow March 2011, which is marching from Jarrow in the North East to London to raise awareness of youth unemployment, arrived in Nottingham today.
Marchers and supporters assembled on the Forest Rec at 12.30 and marched to the Market Square where a rally was held. It is the 75th anniversary of the original Jarrow Crusade, which an attempt to raise awareness of the intense poverty and unemployment in the North East. The marchers are demanding a number of major policy changes by the government to improve the lives of young people and give them a better future.
They are making the following demands:
A massive government scheme to create jobs which are socially useful and apprenticeships which offer guaranteed jobs at the end – both paying at least the minimum wage, with no youth exemptions.
The immediate reinstatement of EMA payments, expanding them to be available to all 16-19 year olds.
The immediate re-opening of all youth services that have been closed, including reinstating sacked staff.
The scrapping of ‘workfare’ schemes – benefits should be based on need not forced slave labour.
A massive building programme of environmentally sound, cheap social housing.
On arrival in the Market Square, it was occupied by a gathering of people aiming to “to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for”.
On arrival, there was an event were many speakers expressing their concerns. Notts Uncut also did a tour of the usual tax-dodging suspects.
They camped overnight and are intending to stay as long as they can. The occupation is part of a worldwide movement of occupations that began on 15th Oct. The occupation showed solidarity with youths from the Jarrow March 2011 who rallied in Nottingham on Saturday as part of their journey to London to demand decent employment.
As of writing, the temperature is dropping. BUT ..... people are still arriving. Passers by are showing interest and donations of food and kit being received.
*****
Nottingham is occupied [Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2079
The original Jarrow Crusade
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrow_March
Jarrow March 2011
http://jarrowmarch11.com
Youth Fight for Jobs
http://youthfightforjobs.com
Jarrow March 2011 comes to Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2075
Occupy Nottingham
http://nottingham.indymedia.org.uk/groups/occupy-nottingham
Indymedia contributer 'on the box'
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/tumbles/2077
*****
Occupy Nottingham
Part of a global movement in solidarity with other occupations across the globe.
We aim to occupy the Market Square Area of Nottingham from Saturday 15th October 2011 as part of an ongoing non-violent/peaceful demonstration.
Broadly speaking, we aim to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for.
Currently our government strips away our civil liberties and public services, all in the name of greater profit for banks & corporations who exert far too much influence and control over our supposed leaders.
We want to encourage and inspire people to work together towards a fairer society for all, rather than the current system where the rich few get richer and the rest of us get left behind.
Ways you can help
Join us in our occupation
Tell friends and family about the movement
Donate food, water, clothing, blankets, tents, anything that will make our stay more comfortable - winter is coming! [See wishlist below]
Film us, take photos, question us - share the info with the world (the media certainly won't)
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @OccupyNotts & OCCUPY Nottingham for Global Change
Email: occupynottingham[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
<ends>
Staffordshire Anarchists - First group meeting!
18-10-2011 14:52
Britain’s Own Pravda-Style Propaganda: Ten Years Of ‘Involvement’ In Afghanistan
18-10-2011 14:16
Imagine Britain had been invaded and occupied by armed forces from another region of the world with China, for example, as a significant 'partner' in the 'coalition'. Imagine tens of thousands of Britons had been killed, and millions had fled as refugees. This is how the Chinese state broadcaster might report the invasion ten years hence:
'It's ten years this week since Chinese forces first became involved in Britain, and more than five years since they assumed responsibility for south-east England. So what's been achieved in that time?'
Occupy Glasgow! continues
18-10-2011 13:55
As of 2pm today the Glasgow occupation is continuing with up to 15 tents on the grassy verge at the side of St Georges Square. They also have four gazeebos and bigger tents with a living space, info point and hopefully a kitchen area. Plenty of discussion and activity going on at the site with biggest threat so far coming from 4 am drunks and Scottish weather.
Crystal Palace Ultras plan boycott of Ipswich match over ticket pricing
18-10-2011 13:25
Jarrow Marchers Coming to Bristol!
18-10-2011 12:55
Youth Fight for Jobs recreate Jarrow Crusade 75 years on to protest high youth unemploymentYouth Fight for Jobs members are marching in the footsteps of the Jarrow Crusade to highlight the issues of youth unemployment and cuts to education and youth services.
This month marchers will be stopping in Bristol and be involved in a couple of events to help raise awareness of the campaign. These include a fundraising gig on Sunday 23rd October and a public meeting on Monday 24th, details below.
As figures have been released showing record youth unemployment of nearly 1 million 16-24 year olds, campaigners have been marching 330 miles across Britain to highlight the issue. The marchers, members of the Youth Fight for Jobs campaign are following in the footsteps of the Jarrow crusade of 75 years ago.
Youth Fight for Jobs is backed by 8 national trade unions and is calling for the government to create jobs with a massive programme of useful public works. They are also calling for the scrapping of ‘workfare’ schemes and the bringing back of Education Maintenance Allowance payments.
Some of the Jarrow marchers will be visiting Bristol for 2 days to meet local people. As well as visiting local trade union branches they will be speaking at a fundraising gig and public meeting - details below.
Fundraising Gig - 8pm Sunday 23rd October, Grain Barge, Mardyke Wharf, Hotwells, BS8 4RU
Public Meeting - 7pm Monday 24th October, City of Bristol College, College Green site, St George’s Road, BS1 5UA
The end of the Jarrow march is being marked by a national demonstration in London on Saturday 5th November. A coach will be leaving Anchor Road, Bristol at 8.30am.
For more information contact Tom Baldwin on 07986951527 or tomobaldwin@gmail.com