Manchester Free Spaces Newswire Archive

Decentralised Day of Action for Squats and Autonomous Spaces

Nancy, 11-02-2008 13:32

On Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of April 2008, there will be two days of demonstration, direct action, public information, street-party, squatting... in defence of free spaces and for an anti-capitalist popular culture. Come to an organisational meeting to get involved in Manchester!
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the return of the basement - meeting 4th february

the basement pixie, 29-01-2008 17:16

hooray! this week we will finally know the status of 24 lever street - and can plan how to resurrect an autonomous social centre in manchester - come along to a meeting 4th february to get involved Read more | 8 comments >>

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North West Vegan Festival - a reminder

Ronny, 25-01-2008 09:47

The NW Vegan Festival is happening on Sat 26th Jan at Sachas Hotel, Tib St, Manchester. We have over 40 stalls, a list of talks and films, free food samples, and loads more. Free admission. Read more >>

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North West Vegan Festival - all welcome

Ronny, 02-12-2007 15:11

Sat 26th January 2008 10am-6pm, Sachas Hotel, Tib St, just off Piccadilly Gardens. A free event with loads of free info and food samples available, aimed at everyone who is exploring the vegan lifestyle as a positive way to reduce their environmental impact. Read more | 3 comments >>

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International Campaign for Release of the Cuban Five Intensifies

posted by F Espinoza, 27-11-2007 23:28

British reverend Geoffrey Bottoms said on Monday that international solidarity with the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters who remain unjustly imprisoned in the United States continues to grow... Read more | 2 comments >>

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photos of Critical Mass ride to TAA squat

Critical Mass, 11-11-2007 16:46

some very belated photos of the October Mass that ended up in the beautiful Temporary Autonomous Arts squat. Final picture is of the extraordinary barn dance! that evening. Read more >>

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Preston Public Meeting To Debate Ribble Barrage and Floodplain Housing Threat

Riversider, 05-11-2007 22:30

Come to voice your opinion about the Riverworks Ribble Barrage and Floodplain housing plans. Read more >>

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Lancaster anti-supermarket protest camp

Enough (is enough)!, 08-10-2007 17:44

New protest camp goes up in Lancaster with local residents in support - nobody wants a supermarket with a huge parking here!
Pictures and press release: Read more | 7 comments >>

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Manchester Temporary Autonomous Arts Exhibition

taa manchester, 07-10-2007 19:24

Following the success of last years extravaganza in Manchester's Northern quarter....it's happening again!

The 2nd annual Temporary Autonomous Arts festival in Manchester 24-28th October 2007. Read more >>

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C.U.T.S ( Communal Use Textile Studio), Liverpool.

Beccy Williams, 20-09-2007 09:55

A Newly-opened community resource for creative textile recycling in Central Liverpool, with sewing studio and screen-printing facilities. Details of up-coming workshops for October and November 2007. Read more >>

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Perverse Preston Development Direction

The Person Living Beside The River, 07-09-2007 23:41

Why does Preston City Council say NO to Brownfield city centre housing developments but YES to housing in our beautiful greenbelt floodplain areas by the precious River Ribble?

Any suggestions? Read more | 1 comment >>

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Wanted! - Queer Activist Street / Graffiti Artists

queer graffito, 21-08-2007 17:05

Art project looking for socially/politically engaging artists addressing issues of prejudice, inequality and repression in public and urban spaces. Read more >>

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Rock Around the Monument! Cuba solidarity report on Tyneside, police harrassment

Revolutionary Communist Group North East, 30-07-2007 01:28

On Saturday 28 July supporters of the Revolutionary Communist Group and its newspaper Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! organised a 'Celebration of Resistance' in the centre of Newcastle to mark the 54th anniversary of the 26 July attack on the Moncada Barracks, a turning point in the Cuban revolution. Read more | 28 comments >>

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"Rejuvenation" and the theft of Public Spaces

AJ, 28-07-2007 12:35

Concert Square has been illegally appropriated (stollen) by the Baa Bar group and Liverpool City Council does nothing. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Save the autonmous centre of edinburgh - updated objection address!

luckymonkey, 16-07-2007 14:05

the autonomous centre of edinburgh is under threat of closure. we have until the 27th july at the latest to object1 we are the ONLY social centre left in scotland.
your support is vital. Read more >>

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Save the autonmous centre of edinburgh - updated objection address!

luckmonkey, 16-07-2007 11:22

the autonmous centre of edinburgh is under threat of closure.
we need you woo write/ email the planning department by friday 20th/ monday 23rd or friday 27th july at the absolute latest.
(the last post had an old address)
Read more >>

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A.C.E under threat

luckymonkey, 15-07-2007 21:53

ACE is under threat from the landlord. We have 12 days to submit objections to the planning department.
please circulate widely and respond asap. Read more >>

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Get Bent! Manchester's Alternative Community Pride Summer Festival Wants YOU!

Misc ToMb()Y, 04-07-2007 12:36

Get Bent! Shout Out to ALL unfunded grassroots groups and projects to have free info stall in Manchester City Centre venue over weekend of 24th - 25th August 2007! Get Involved with Get Bent! Manchester's 10 day free festival... Coming Out August/September 2007! Read more >>

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manchester bike stuff this weekend

mcr critical mass, 27-06-2007 09:50

We cycle round the city to celebrate the bicycle:

It's for anyone that rides a bike;
Its a celebration of getting round the city without polluting it;
Its about every journey being an adventure instead of just sitting on a boring bus or in a stressful car;
Its about cyclists riding together to demand more respect from other road users;
Its a way to meet other cyclistas; Read more | 3 comments >>

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Urgent Basement Workday Tomorrow

pat "soggy" phoenix, 01-06-2007 11:49

All hands on deck please! our summer plans have been scuppered and we need to vacate the basement asap.... please come and help... the sooner work can start the sooner we'll be back Read more >>

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