Manchester Newswire Archive

Lancaster 'First' Carnival Of Culture 2008

anarchoteapot, 04-03-2008 12:25

"The Carnival of Culture is a celebration of all that’s good and distinctive about Lancaster and a protest against the corporate takeover of our city by Centros Miller and other developers, against the wishes of the community.
From Centros Miller, the Northern Link road and out-of-town supermarket plans at Lawson’s bridge, Lancaster is subject to a barrage of proposed developments designed to benefit large companies, yet threaten the fabric and liveliness of our communities. We are tired of the lack of any say for the residents of the city as to the direction that the planners are taking us.

The Carnival is about giving Centros, the Council and any other developers a taste of the strength of our communities and of our opposition. It’s also about making links and creating lots of exciting and fun events!"

Taken fron website....

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Noise picket of detention profiteers: photos

manchester no borders, 03-03-2008 20:11

Earlier today, manchester no borders picketed Carillion plc, after finding out that they were awarded contracts to expand the immigration detention centre at Manchester Airport. Here are some photographs...

See the original story here  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/03/392863.html Read more >>

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Exposed: company that will expand Manchester detention centre

Manchester No Borders, 03-03-2008 17:00

Manchester No Borders held a noise protest today to expose the construction company that will carry out the planned expansion of the immigration detention centre at Manchester Airport. Carillion plc have been awarded contracts to carry out the work. Read more | 1 addition | 1 comment >>

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Hunt Chaos in Derbyshire

Paul Timpson, 02-03-2008 20:20

On Saturday the 1st March the High Peak Hunt meet at 11.30am at the Bulls Head Inn at Monyash, Derbyshire.

During the course of the next three hours the huntsman lost control of his pack on numerous occasions. This resulted in them causing chaos on the roads and in the fields around the area. Read more >>

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Mancs Reclaim The Night march a success

Feminist, 02-03-2008 19:16

Manchester Reclaim the night March a success,
despite threatened 'transqueer' counter protest. Read more | 1 addition | 10 comments >>

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student campaigners in anti-arms trade protest

campaigns, 02-03-2008 17:11

Last Wednesday, some students took it upon themselves to protest against the close connections between Manchester University and arms companies. The University is a major investor and shareholder in companies such as Rolls Royce and BAE Systems. Read more >>

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MCR squats and autonomous spaces

copycat, 02-03-2008 13:09

As the days of action for squats and autonomous spaces are approaching, yesterday a new squatted social centre opened in the city. Read more | 1 addition | 6 comments >>

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Direct Action: UK, Mexico, Austria & USA

Animal Liberationist, 28-02-2008 03:56

22nd-27th February

LIBERATION IN MANCHESTER (UK)
RED PAINT SPILLED AT BUTCHERS (Mexico)
ACTIONS AGAINST CRUEL TRAPS (UK)
GRILLS MADE UNUSABLE (Mexico)
HUNTING PLATFORMS CUT (Austria) Read more >>

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Palestinian Womens Tour

Karl Kahn, 27-02-2008 19:18

A group of Palestinian women are visiting the UK on a speaking tour
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Queer Trans Block on march this Saturday

..., 27-02-2008 18:51

Call out for show of trans queer solidarity!

All genders, all sexualities, all ages, all races and all backgrounds together –

Reclaiming the night, reclaiming our rights – and the streets!
Read more | 1 addition | 30 comments >>

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anti-Semitic attacks in Manchester

fight the BNP, 27-02-2008 16:19

The Community Security Trust reports 147 anti-Jewish incidents in Manchester for 2007. That's a small rise from the previous year and the highest since 1984 when recording by the CST began. Anti-Semitic crime is disproportionately high in Manchester, which has 27 percent of all incidents but only 10 percent of British Jews actually live here. Read more | 8 comments >>

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Campaigns gathering this Tuesday

jen, 27-02-2008 12:22

Featuring stalls from campaign groups, art and music collectives, alternative media, environmental groups, animal rights campaigners, anti-capitalist activists, radical literature, community initiatives, refugee and asylum seeker support groups, anti migration control groups, free party collectives, clown army, queer network and loads of other groups that are having it in manchester! Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester Crtitical Mass and After Party This Friday

i bike mcr, 26-02-2008 19:32

Critical Mass Bicycle Ride
Friday 29th February
6pm Central Library M1
Bike ride around the city to celebrate the bicycle Read more >>

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Cops become animal rights activists

Edtheduck, 26-02-2008 19:08

'the police have asked the restaurateurs to take the ingredients off the menu' Read more | 2 comments >>

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Manchester Space Invaders Landing April

squat monkey, 26-02-2008 12:10

11th & 12th April have been named as ‘international days of action on autonomous
spaces’. There will be things happening in Europe including squatted
buildings, parties, Reclaim the Streets, land occupations and more!
We have started an organising group to kick start ideas for action in Manchester. From reclaiming the streets to guerilla gardening..from a ceilidh to a
vegan cafe...free party to permaculture space... Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester NO2ID Minutes, 13th February 2008

Dave Page, 26-02-2008 01:10

The main focus of this meeting was getting more people more involved in the Manchester NO2ID campaign. Please read on to find out how you can help from the comfort of your own armchair! Read more >>

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Local Outrage at Manchester's "Deaf and Dumb" Bar

poster, 25-02-2008 16:30

Information about a protest taking place in Manchester on Thursday 28th February over new "Deaf and Dumb" bar.

The demonstration will be held on Thursday 28th February at 8:30pm, outside “Deaf and Dumb”, Grovesnor Street, Manchester
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No Borders Gathering

No Borders Manchester, 25-02-2008 10:58

On Saturday 16th February sixty No Borders activists came together in Manchester to discuss the future of the network. The gathering was called by Manchester No Borders, and groups from Brighton, Bristol, Newcastle, Oxford, Liverpool, London, Cardiff, Birmingham and many more came for a weekend of discussions, planning and hanging out with other No Borders activists. Read more | 4 comments >>

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8 March; Serco picket; Iran; Reproductive Freedoms: Feminist Fightback events

Feminist Fightback, 24-02-2008 23:50

Upcoming events organised by Feminist Fightback. Read more >>

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Until the Violence Stops free documentary showing

..., 22-02-2008 13:58

This Monday 25th Feb. 7.30pm at the University of Manchester Student Union. You do not have to be a student to attend. Read more >>

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