UK UK Newswire Archive
Flyer for 8 Dec Solidarity action, Liverpool: Census refuser in court
02-12-2011 21:56
Sarah Ledsom is at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 December for refusing to complete the census on the grounds of Lockheed Martin's contract to process census data. Sarah's objections relate particularly to the use of Lockheed Martin weapons by Israel on the people of Palestine. Solidarity demo from 9.30am on the 8th.
1 N30 The March - Events in Nottingham
02-12-2011 20:55
Wednesday 30th November 2011
10.30am gathering at the Forest ground formed up ready to march to the Albert Hall, Nottingham
This demonstration was called by a number of public service unions complaining about their future pension arrangements. However, many of us think it's about much more than that!
Leaving at 11.30am, going down the well troden route down the Mansfield Road, and onto Upper Parliament Street. Down to the Market Square and onto the Playhouse courtyard / Albert Hall. The march grew to between 6 - 10,000 [depending on who you talk to of course].
The marchers passed the occupation camp in the Market Square [its been there for over 6 weeks now], with much cheering and support shown.
At the destination, people went into the Albert Hall to listen to speeches from union officials, many more watched the large video screen erected in the Nottingham Playhouse Courtyard.
This was the biggest demonstration I've seen in Nottingham. Obviously, on its own not enough to change government policies ..... but it might be considered a fair start.
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ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
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"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
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2 N30 The Speeches - Events in Nottingham
02-12-2011 20:55
Wednesday 30th November 2011
10.30am gathering at the Forest ground formed up ready to march to the Albert Hall, Nottingham
This demonstration was called by a number of public service unions complaining about their future pension arrangements. However, many of us think it's about much more than that!
Leaving at 11.30am, going down the well troden route down the Mansfield Road, and onto Upper Parliament Street. Down to the Market Square and onto the Playhouse courtyard / Albert Hall. The march grew to between 6 - 10,000 [depending on who you talk to of course].
The marchers passed the occupation camp in the Market Square [its been there for over 6 weeks now], with much cheering and support shown.
At the destination, people went into the Albert Hall to listen to speeches from union officials, many more watched the large video screen erected in the Nottingham Playhouse Courtyard.
This was the biggest demonstration I've seen in Nottingham. Obviously, on its own not enough to change government policies ..... but it might be considered a fair start.
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ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
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3 N30 Occupation - Events in Nottingham
02-12-2011 20:55
Wednesday 30th November 2011
10.30am gathering at the Forest ground formed up ready to march to the Albert Hall, Nottingham
This demonstration was called by a number of public service unions complaining about their future pension arrangements. However, many of us think it's about much more than that!
Leaving at 11.30am, going down the well troden route down the Mansfield Road, and onto Upper Parliament Street. Down to the Market Square and onto the Playhouse courtyard / Albert Hall. The march grew to between 6 - 10,000 [depending on who you talk to of course].
The marchers passed the occupation camp in the Market Square [its been there for over 6 weeks now], with much cheering and support shown.
At the destination, people went into the Albert Hall to listen to speeches from union officials, many more watched the large video screen erected in the Nottingham Playhouse Courtyard.
This was the biggest demonstration I've seen in Nottingham. Obviously, on its own not enough to change government policies ..... but it might be considered a fair start.
Later in the afternoon, the camp hosted a seminar by Prof Samik Amin. Arriving from Egypt to talk to students at the University of Nottingham. The strike prevented this so he came to talk at the camp instead. His theme; to discuss the objects and progress of the Egyptian Revolution and some wider implications. {sound file should be under that posting}.
In the evening the occupation cam was entertained by a band of stolling players from Malta :-) Cable35 http://www.cable35.co
Todays characters also included a dragon and tiger. Well .... kids dressed up anyway:-)
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ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
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4 N30 Prof Samik Amin @ Occupy - Events in Nottm
02-12-2011 20:55
Wednesday 30th November 2011
Earlier in the day, thousands of public service workers on strike marched from the Forest Ground, passed the Occupation Camp and onto the Albert Hall to listen to speeches.
Later in the afternoon, the camp hosted a seminar by Prof Samik Amin. Arriving from Egypt to talk to students at the University of Nottingham. The strike prevented this so he came to talk at the camp instead. His theme; to discuss the objects and progress of the Egyptian Revolution and some wider implications.
{sound file should be below}.
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ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
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Zapatista Solidarity Demonstration Saturday 3rd December
02-12-2011 20:09
Global Weekend of action in resistance to Slaughter in Chiapas.2pm outside Mexican embassy
Occupy: From forum and movement to political force
02-12-2011 19:36
Is the West hunting for a pretext for a war on Iran?
02-12-2011 19:35
Trouble at Morton Hall IRC
02-12-2011 18:55
Detainees at Morton Hall Immigration Removal Centre in Lincolnshire have been experiencing lengthy periods of lock down since 24th Nov. The following communications have been received from detainees.
Petition signed by 61 detainees against lock down on 24th and 25th November:
We residents of Morton Hall have compiled the following reasons due to unfair treatment by Morton Hall Directors and Staff:
On 24th November 2011: Detainees failed to have access to buying credit to call their legal representatives, family and friends due to unlawful lock up from 2030hrs 24th of November till 1630hrs 25th November.
When directors were confronted by detainees as why the Lock up was placed, they mentioned that they needed to do cell check up, something that took them the whole day and afternoon.
On the 25th November 2011: Detainees on Fry Unit were locked up without prior notice as to why: Again when Directors were asked why they had done so the answer was because of health and safety risk of a fallen bin bag in the corridors, something that could have been done overnight by night staff.
We demand justification for such excuses, as we are not prisoners. We failed to call our families and representatives due to unfair lock up, without prior notice of the actions.
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On 30th Nov staff claimed to have found evidence of an escape attempt and all visits to the centre were suspended. Detainees were locked down for a further 48 hours. A second petition was circulated:
We the detainees were subject to Lock down on 30.11.2011 earlier then usual time as some detainee peacefully protested by the astro (Football ) where detainee protested as earlier on 30.11.2011 detainee Vassell were attacked by gang of officer and taken to RFA.
During the protest about 30 detainee stayed out for 30 minutes then the detainees came to individual room.
Early in the morning of 01.12.2011 we were given first of the notice to detainee to our shock it stated an attempted escape were discovered and 2 member of staff were assaulted.
Then through out the day detainees were taken to different HMP (Namly Lincoln and Nottingham and other HMP)
Only 2 detainees were sent to different detention centre one to Dover and one to Colnbrook.
Such was Unlawful lock up against detention service order authorised by the parliament.
N30 Critical mass in pictures
02-12-2011 18:55
N30 Critical mass in pictures
N30 Critical mass in pictures
This weekend at the free space: Revised timetable
02-12-2011 16:55
Revised timetable for the weekend's workshops at the Sumac Centre, Forest Fields.
Sat
2pm - Our Bodies, Our Selves: Art and Mapping [Women Only]
In this woman-only session we will be exploring the pressures and power dynamics exerted on women's bodies and also their potential for resistance using 'critical mapping' techniques. Pens and paper will be provided but please feel free to bring/donate additional materials (paint, canvas, collage etc.) if you want to create something beautiful.
3pm onwards - Hunt Sab benefit gig
Sun
2pm - The immigration system
Short talk by a former immigration detainee followed by discussion on how we can support detainees and fight the system.
3pm - Self-defence/Jeet Kune Do
4.30pm - Squatting
Talk and slideshow of images from a veteran squatter. Will be followed by a discussion of how to continue the Notts Free Space in the future.
Watch the comments for any further changes. Hope to see you there!
Food not Bombs every Sunday at Holloway Circus
02-12-2011 16:41
On Sunday Birmingham Food not Bombs put on its third event, this time at Holloway Circus.Occupy Essex!
02-12-2011 15:12
Essex University is occupied!Students at the University of Essex have occupied a lecture theatre, in solidarity with the millions of public sector workers on strike on N30. Over 70 individuals visited the occupation on the first night; 35 stayed until the early hours and 20 stayed the night.
"Surrounded by Olive Trees and Settlers": Report of EAPPI talk in Wrexham
02-12-2011 14:43
Protest Against Atos Outside the Paralympic Test Event Tomorrow!
02-12-2011 14:19
Disabled people, benefit claimants and supporters will be demonstrating at the Olympic Site in Stratford on Saturday 3rd December at 2pm outside the London Prepares Goalball test event for the Paralympic Games.Empty Ex-Forest Cafe Squatted and Reclaimed for the Community
02-12-2011 12:55
A diverse group of autonomous people are currently squatting1 3 Bristo Place in central Edinburgh. The 3-storey building has stood empty and unused for over 3 months since August 31st 2011.
Stirchley and Cotteridge Against the Cuts N30 Report
02-12-2011 11:33
Squatting in Scotland? The People's Cafe in Edinburgh!
02-12-2011 11:11
