Social centres are independent spaces created by, and for, people in the local community. They are autonomous zones where the basic anarchist principles of mutual aid and voluntary cooperation can move beyond being words and ideas, and take a more concrete form; becoming rooted within working communities.

Centres can range from a cafe and meeting/info area to larger multi-function spaces open for all parts of the community to use as a resource of their choosing. From creating new cooperative methods of food distribution and reclaiming our land and buildings, to community forms of resistance to the daily assaults on us by the state, capital, and more recently their fascist helpers.

The list of social centres is growing. If there's one in your area then get in touch; call in and see what's going on. If there isn't one locally then why not create your own?

Both the Advisory Service for Squatters  http://www.squat.freeserve.co.uk
and Aspire in Leeds  http://www.a-spire.org.uk can offer sound advice on reclaiming buildings.

And if you're concerned about the day-to-day stuff then why not contact one of the centres and see if they can offer some practical advice based on their own experiences.