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what about the Brough Noise Demo

31-08-2006 17:31

So what about the Brough BAe noise demo?
This posting, made a while ago, has asked for support for a noise demo against a large, power using, weapon making factory(hawk jets - for the UK government/military) tomorrow, Friday 1st September.

GM - Back on the agenda?

23-08-2006 18:32

A chemical company has asked for permission to grow the first trial crop of genetically modified (GM) potatoes in the UK.

Bradford IWWs Defend Fired Starbucks Union Organizer

17-08-2006 19:35

IWW Bradford in northern England leafletted two Starbucks stores on 12 August in support of union organizer Daniel Gross, who was the latest IWW fired in New York the Saturday before. The Starbucks Union has called for a boycott of Starbucks until all four organizers fired are re-hired.

PUBLIC MEETING ON CUBA/LATIN AMERICAN REVOLUTION

10-07-2006 15:53

Cuba: spearheading the Latin American revolution

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Commonplace to screen alternative World Cup

07-06-2006 18:55

The Common Place social centre cinema collective has announced its plans to host an 'alternative World Cup' screening during June and July.

Greenpeace activists take on Mcdonalds over Amazon Rainforest

07-04-2006 08:36

On Thursday Morning Greenpeace launched its campaign against Mcdonalds with a series of actions across the UK.

Who Really Runs Leeds? Event

01-04-2006 20:56

A half day workshop for those interested in being part of a collaborative research project. Organised by the Urban Cultures and Consumption Research Group, School of Geography, University of Leeds, with The Common Place Social Centre.

Call out to fun lovin' BUS activists

30-03-2006 10:16

You are invited to join us in a day of bus fun with the cardboard
people-powered bus.
We will be criss-crossing the town centre, stopping at bus stops to
invite passengers to board and to hand out leaflets. Plus any other
activities the group decide on the day.

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George Bush arriving in Gateshead ( and Manchester and Leeds? )

27-03-2006 16:01

On Wednesday June 7th, George Bush is returning to the North East, where a young man called Ross gave him a public mooning last time.
On Thursday 8th he's off to Manchester, and Friday 9th to Yorkshire, perhaps Leeds?

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Tyneside Report - March 18th Protest Against Iraq War

20-03-2006 00:19

On 18 March members and supporters of the Revolutionary Communist Group (RCG) and its newspaper Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! mounted a lively protest in the centre of Newcastle, as part of the international day of action against the continuing occupation of Iraq.

'Dirty Water - Dirty Aid', Film and talk at Common Place by WDM

15-03-2006 11:34

On Wednesday March 22 at 7pm, WDM campaigners will be hosting a film and discussion evening in the cinema room of The Common Place Social Centre in Leeds, all about the global water crisis.

How Much Is Your Overtime Worth?

14-02-2006 15:07

How much overtime do you work and what is it worth?

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Lord Birt In Fascist Fundraiser Shocker

18-01-2006 00:00

Lord Birt, being a Non Executive Directory of PayPal Europe has directly benefited from an association with Fascist Groups currently on trial for Incitement to Racial Hatred and others whose recidivist convictions threaten to boil over into violence at any moment.

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The CommonPlace Friday Night Social, 27th Jan: Venezuela talk, bar, film, food,

17-01-2006 13:47

The first of the CommonPlace Friday Night Socials, 27th Jan, The CommonPlace, Leeds, 6 pm 'till late. Recommeded donation, £3 incl. 2006 membership to the CommonPlace.

Featuring:

*First-hand report on indegenous resistance to coal mining in Venezuela (8 pm)
*film on venezeula (6 pm)
*food & licenced bar (from 6 pm)
*DJs into the night (from 9 pm)

Climate Camp, Later Summer 2006

09-11-2005 16:22

With the government failing and unable to take action on the greatest issue facing our planet, climate chaos, we have to create a grass roots solution

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EU Development Ministers Meeting next week in Leeds

17-10-2005 16:47

The EU Development Ministers are meeting in Leeds on 24 – 25 October at the Queens Hotel. A protest has been called by local groups for 4-6pm, Tuesday 25th in City Square. They are calling for a thousand people to take to the streets against the EU's neo-colonial policies in Africa and across the global south.

Lobby time for Tarmac?

23-09-2005 08:23

Applying for planning permission from the local authority can be one of the most stressful things that you can do. Most people would not even bother is they realised the application was contrary to council policy, especially if in addition, English Heritage had said the development would have an unacceptable impact on a nationally important heritage site.

Continuing protests at Brough BAe systems

19-09-2005 01:06

The regular monthly protests at Brough BAe military aircraft making plant on Humberside are set to continue.
This might interest any returning renegades from DSEi or any aspiring anti-arms trade virgins.!

Call for G8 photos

14-09-2005 13:17

A group of us are putting together a book of reflections on the movement against the G8 in Scotland this summer. We need photos of all parts of the mobilisation but particularly of the blockades on wednesday 6th July. If you have any photos you think are relevant write to: