Oxford Ecology Newswire Archive

02-06-2004 15:02 | 12 comment(s)

Zapatista Coffee vs. Starbucks, Oxford

Report and photos from Starbucks, Cornmarket Street, Oxford Read more >>

25-05-2004 07:41 | 2 comment(s)

Update on Blackwood and the Sherriff-Egg saga.

An update on the alledged sherriff egging and the situation at Blackwood.
Another will follow after Fridays court appearance.
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21-05-2004 01:13 | 2 comment(s)

OCSET: let's make the garden as nice and useful as possible!

There is a monstrous "development" plan for the actual OCSET (the Oxford social centre), part of which consists in using the fantastic garden and put loads of modern posh condos/flats instead...

Saturday (May 22nd) all day at OCSET: let's enjoy the garden and make it as nice and useful as it can be!!! Read more >>

18-05-2004 07:20 | 0 comment(s)

Debate on vivisection

There will be a debate on the ethics of vivisection this Friday (21st May) at the
New Music Room of Corpus Christi College, starting at 12.30 sharp. Everyone is welcome,
and free food will be provided... Read more >>

11-05-2004 09:36 | 2 comment(s)

Another GM Victory - Monsanto Drop GM Wheat

The world's first genetically modified wheat is to be shelved because of consumer resistance.
Read more >>

05-05-2004 10:18 | 1 comment(s)

Weds 12th May 6pm: Climate Vigil Broad Street

Climate change Vigil – Wednesday May 12th 6pm – Clarenden Building Broad Street, Oxford Read more >>

15-04-2004 16:16 | 1 comment(s)

Binsey, Oxford. Historic site under threat of development by Oxford college

Christ Church College is pushing development plans to build houses that are 'not practical for an affordable housing scheme' in a location that is both Green Belt and a Conservation Area. Binsey was where Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland, Gerald Manley Hopkins wrote about the Binsey Poplars and a historic site of pilgrimage for St Frideswide, patron saint of Oxford. Read more >>

02-04-2004 18:39 | 1 comment(s)

ROUNDHOUSE DEMOLITION PROTEST CAMP WALES

If anyone from Oxford area wants to go this please get in touch with Kate - transport is needed/very welcomed! Read more >>

29-03-2004 20:10 | 7 comment(s)

blackwood protest continues

please continue your support of blackwood protest as there are still trees on route. Read more >>

26-03-2004 16:29 | 0 comment(s)

Oxford Book Launch - High Tide: News from a Warming World

Mark has been a local sweetie and a well none “climate criminal" amongst the East Oxford activist seen... now his book is out do we all stop taking the mickey out of his globe trotting research? (:

Some one should write a book review for Indymedia Read more >>

24-03-2004 21:57 | 3 comment(s)

Egg on Sheriff's face (literally) as Blackwood evictions continue

Today bailiffs and police were once again out in force to evict the remaining camp and clear trees in contested areas.. and an Oxford activist is in court next week for [allegedly] egging the High Sheriff! Read more >>

23-03-2004 12:53 | 1 comment(s)

Boycott Bayer Campaign

Boycott Bayer has been launched by anti-GM campaigners: posters and leaflets available Read more >>

23-03-2004 09:20 | 3 comment(s)

Eviction At Blackwood Is Happening NOW!

Blackwood Eviction Is Happening NOW! Read more >>

17-03-2004 22:07 | 3 comment(s)

Short film about Blackwood

Lucy from corporate watch visited Blackwood a few days ago this is here video diary Read more >>

17-03-2004 18:33 | 2 comment(s)

festival of resistance - Blackwood

An open invitation to laugh in the face of doom and have a dance before the storm of global capitalism.
Bring what you expect to find: live music, lights, juggling skills, climbing workshops, love and talents.

Blackwood woods, (protest site), Blackwood, south Wales Read more >>

16-03-2004 13:52 | 1 comment(s)

Road to Ruin - Film Screening on Sunday March 21

Oxford Indymedia presents the second in its regular monthly film screenings in conjunction with Undercurrents, and on this occasion with 'Fifth Sun Archive'. Last time Northgate Hall was full to bursting, and there was a great atmosphere. Come along and bring your friends - you may even get to meet some of Oxford's own local film-makers.... Read more >>

16-03-2004 01:22 | 0 comment(s)

Protesters stop work at Blackwood

Last Friday, work on the Sirhowy Enterprise Way (aka Blackwood Bypass) was completely stopped by protesters when their numbers were boosted by a group of about 14 activists from Oxford who had travelled down for the day. Read more >>

10-03-2004 13:18 | 0 comment(s)

The Tide is Rising - benefit gig

Rising Tide and Corporate Watch have organised a benefit gig on Tuesday 16th March at Northgate Hall, St Michaels Street, Oxford. There will be poets, singers, music and theatre. Doors open at 7:30 for an 8pm start, cost £5 waged, £3 unwaged. Read more >>

08-03-2004 14:18 | 1 comment(s)

Costain v the Earth:

The battle for St David's Wood,
Blackwood, Gwent
Read more >>

28-02-2004 20:37 | 0 comment(s)

Blackwood, New Court Date & Update

Latest today, there are a few more people there now, from all over the UK This has lifted the mood of the camp a lot, BUT they're still VERY short of people to help with defences and the evictions that are expected in a week or so.

LEGAL HELP NEEDED URGENTLY!
Read more >>