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Nottingham To 'Glorify' Veterans In June

18-02-2008 14:10 | Anti-militarism | Nottinghamshire

The Nottingham Evening Post reports:

The Ministry of Defence has asked Nottingham to lead regional celebrations for National Veterans' Day in June.

DEMO at BluePrint Fri22Feb supporting Transition Towns

15-02-2008 12:24 | Nottinghamshire

free your feet!

French Living continues to face criticism over Foie Gras

15-02-2008 09:02 | Animal Liberation | Nottinghamshire

Demonstrations continue to be successful in educating the public as to the reality of foie gras, and the few remaining establishments in Nottingham that persist in selling this cruel dish.

Shrovetide 'Mob' Football, Asbourne Derbyshire : piccys 2

14-02-2008 22:52 | Culture | Nottinghamshire

Shrovetide football has been played for centuries and possibly for over 1,000 years. Each year on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, Ashbourne becomes a war zone! The majority of the able-bodied men, women and children take to the streets to play what is probably the largest and oldest football game in the world!

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Shrovetide 'Mob' Football, Asbourne Derbyshire : piccys 1

14-02-2008 22:50 | Culture | Nottinghamshire

Shrovetide football has been played for centuries and possibly for over 1,000 years. Each year on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, Ashbourne becomes a war zone! The majority of the able-bodied men, women and children take to the streets to play what is probably the largest and oldest football game in the world!

Interviews At UK Indymedia Network Meeting

14-02-2008 21:22 | Indymedia | Nottinghamshire

On Saturday and Sunday, Nottingham hosted a national gathering of the UK Indymedia network, bringing together around 40 people from as far afield as Scotland and Bristol.

A whole host of issues were discussed, such as the future of Indymedia, developments on the startpage and calendar, and aspects of moderating the site. A range of viewpoints on the role of Indymedia were expressed, and a number of proposals to take the project forward will be implemented as a result of the gathering.

Here are some interviews with participants at the gathering, from various other local Indymedia collectives..

Council workers complain about union sellout

14-02-2008 19:14 | Workers' Movements | Nottinghamshire

Employees at Nottinghamshire County Council have filed a complaint against their own union in protest against the manner it has acted during a recent pay dispute.

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NSPM: Climate Change Solutions Conference a Sucess

Despite the last minute cancellation of the centre for alternative technology as a key note speaker, Nottingham Student Peace Movement sucessfully hosted the first Annual Climate Change Solutions Conference at Nottingham University.

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Council propose to shut Victoria Baths, Sneinton

13-02-2008 21:25 | Health | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Nottingham City Council have started a consultation process, with a view to shutting the Victoria Baths next to Sneinton Market. The council say: "Closure of the centre, which is situated near Sneinton Market, is being considered.

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The Bomb Stops Here: Surround the Base

13-02-2008 14:43 | Anti-militarism | Nottinghamshire

2008 is the 50th anniversary of the first Aldermaston anti nuclear march. To commemorate this and to protest at the continuing production of nuclear weapons at Aldermaston, CND is organising a special event at the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston on Easter Monday at 12 noon.

Climate Change Direct Action Meeting

13-02-2008 09:58 | Climate Chaos | Nottinghamshire

You want to stop climate change?

An open meeting on taking
direct action on the causes of Climate Change

19th February 2008, The Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone St, Forest Fields, Nottingham, NG7 6HX
contact:

info@eastsideclimateaction.org.uk

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Nottingham's Speaker's Corner

12-02-2008 17:57 | Free Spaces | Nottinghamshire

Nottingham's Market Square is set to get it's own Speaker's Corner.

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City Council intends to Close popular leisure facility

12-02-2008 12:35 | Health | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Nottingham City Council have caused upset amoung residents of St Anns and Sneinton by announcing its intention to close one of our oldest and most loved leisure facilities, the Victoria Baths, located in the City Centre adjacent to Sneinton market.

French living customers speak out

11-02-2008 22:41 | Animal Liberation | Nottinghamshire

French livings most loyal customers (who eat at there every single day) are also disgusted with the restraunts choice of putting foie gras on the menu

Animal Rights Coalition

11-02-2008 01:09 | Animal Liberation | Nottinghamshire | Oxford

The next Animal Rights Coalition National Networking Meeting will be on Sunday 17th Feb at the East Oxford Community Centre, 44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd), Oxford OX4 1DD. Please keep the date free and make every effort to attend this important meeting. Doors open from 10am for vegan breakfast and snacks by Veggies, info stalls, films etc. Meeting starts at 12noon til about 5pm, with a break between for food and discussion.

Utopian Values Workshop, Uni. Nottingham, Sat 23 Feb

10-02-2008 20:34 | Analysis | Education | Nottinghamshire

Forthcoming event of interest to activists - workshop on Utopian Values, University of Nottingham

Northern AR Network Reformation?

09-02-2008 08:24 | Animal Liberation | Nottinghamshire | Sheffield

Activists are proposing the reformation of the northern network or setting up a completely new one. Either way it cannot succeed without your help! In order to form a new regional group we need your input and ideas, as well as your help.

Sharphill under developers threat again

07-02-2008 17:22 | Nottinghamshire

Sharphill woods are once again under threat from developers

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Keep Richard Branson Out of the NHS!

07-02-2008 14:03 | Nottinghamshire

Richard Branson's Virgin Healthcare is moving in on the NHS. It's holding a presentation in Nottingham Castle on Tuesday evening. This week's meeting of Notts Trades Council decided to back a protest outside Nottingham Castle at 6:30pm on Tuesday (12 February). If you value the NHS, come along and help defend it!

'Smarter than yeast' Climate Activities Day

06-02-2008 00:32 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Held on Sunday the 3rd of Feb, from 2 - 10:30pm. at The Art Organisation, 21 Station Street, Nottingham.

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Nottingham To 'Glorify' Veterans In June

DEMO at BluePrint Fri22Feb supporting Transition Towns

French Living continues to face criticism over Foie Gras

Shrovetide 'Mob' Football, Asbourne Derbyshire : piccys 2

Shrovetide 'Mob' Football, Asbourne Derbyshire : piccys 1

Interviews At UK Indymedia Network Meeting

Council workers complain about union sellout

NSPM: Climate Change Solutions Conference a Sucess

Council propose to shut Victoria Baths, Sneinton

The Bomb Stops Here: Surround the Base

Climate Change Direct Action Meeting

Nottingham's Speaker's Corner

City Council intends to Close popular leisure facility

French living customers speak out

Animal Rights Coalition

Utopian Values Workshop, Uni. Nottingham, Sat 23 Feb

Northern AR Network Reformation?

Sharphill under developers threat again

Keep Richard Branson Out of the NHS!

'Smarter than yeast' Climate Activities Day