Sheffield STWC Update
Tuesday 19th August 2003
 http://www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk/
 sheffieldantiwarcoalition@yahoo.co.uk
07761 471 441


Contents:
1. 20th Aug - Open Planning Meeting
2. 30th Aug - People's Assembly
3. 6-12th Sept - Protest Against DSEi
4. 27th Sept - National Demo Against the Occupation of Iraq
5. Contact the Media
6. Local and Workplace groups - contact info
7. How to Unsubscribe


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1. Weds 20th August

Sheffield STWC Open Planning Meeting.

St Matthews Church on Carver St (down from Division St, just up from the fire station).

Come, help plan upcoming antiwar activities!



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2. Saturday 30th August

Peoples Assembly: To indict the government for lies

A chance for the people of this country to voice their opinion against the war on Iraq. Speakers include Hans von Sponeck, former UN humanitarian coordinator for Iraq, Mark Curtis, author Web of Deceit, Louise Christian, lawyer for Guantanamo Bay Prisoners. If you are interested in going contact your local group for more details (contact information below).

10:30am-5:30pm, Friends Meeting House, Euston Rd, London.


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3. 6-12th September 2003

Protest Against DSEi

A week of events protesting at Britain's biggest ever arms fair. The London Docklands will be home to over 600 arms companies along with government ministers.

There will be transport from Sheffield to the mass demonstration on the 6th. For more information, or to book your place, please call Steve on 0774 871 7066

DSEi will be taking place on 9-12th September 2003, in the Excel Centre, London Docklands.

More information at:  http://www.dsei.org/


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4. Sat 27th September

End The Occupation Of Iraq - National Demonstration

12 noon, central London.

Demonstrate in central London for the end of occupation in Iraq, freedom for Palestine, and no more war lies.

Coaches going from Sheffield. Get your tickets by calling 07761 471 441.

You can download leaflets about the demo from  http://www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk/downloads/

Or pick up copies at the Sheffield STWC meeting tomorrow:



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5. Contact the media.

Notice Biased (pro-war) coverage?

You can complain to TV and Radio stations' Duty Offices on one of the numbers below. All complaints get logged and counted. So if you see/hear something you think is a misrepresentation of the truth, don't sit stewing, get dialling!

BBC (08700 100 222), Channel 4 (020 7306 8333), Channel 5 (0345 050505), GMTV (0870 2 434333), Granada (0161 832 7211), ITC (020 7255 3000), ITN (020 7833 3000), ITV2 (020 7843 8000), LWT (020 7620 1620), Teletext UK (020 7386 5000), Yorkshire (0113 243 8283)

Or influence local opinion by writing a letter to the Sheffield Star.

Send it to:  starletters@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk (and remember to include your home address, a daytime phone number and your name).

Or publicise your antiwar action through the media

Tell the local press what you're doing. Find information on where to send press releases at the foot of  http://www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk/links/



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6. Local and Workplace Groups contacts

Local STWC groups are meeting all over Sheffield. Many are holding public meetings in the coming weeks. Why not get involved in a group near you? If there's no group in your area, try contacting a nearby group.

Or if you want to organise a group in your neighbourhood or in your workplace, school or college Sheffield STWC will do what we can to help, and if you let us know a contact person/email address we will help you to publicise this (and give you website space if you want it).

Sharrow: 07759 824 555 or  Angela.Shann@sheffield.ac.uk

Heeley: 258 3178 or  robunwin@ayaman.freeserve.co.uk or see:  http://www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk/groups/heeley-meersbrook/

Walkley: 07986 989 910  jrbull68@hotmail.com

Parkhill: 07739 153 472 or  phatwar@samscam.co.uk or see:  http://www.samscam.co.uk/phatwar/

Nether Edge: 258 3641 or  Ian.Wallace15@btopenworld.com

Hill'boro: 07890 088 456 or  BenMrr@aol.com

Firth Park: 249 5172 or  dsys05122@blueyonder.co.uk

Broomhill: 07956 384142 or  J.C.Leman@shu.ac.uk

Pitsmoor: 275 5581  patwar@blueyonder.co.uk

Hunters Bar: 07958 951 184  sheffield11@btopenworld.com or visit the website:  http://www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk/groups/hunters-bar/

Woodseats: 274 5630  S.K.Sawyer@shu.ac.uk


Workplace/College Groups:
Hallam Uni Students: 07817 942 762 University Students: 07890 991 101
Health Workers: 07761 471 441 Teachers: 07890 088 456
Council workers (UNISON): 258 3129 Media Workers: 07810 250 272
Hallam Uni workers: 07940 353 119 PCS workers: 07949 646 392
University Workers: 07960 670 127

Schools:
Wisewood School: Joey -  Placebo_fan5@hotmail.com
High Storrs: Edward -  Mudmaltby@hotmail.com
King Edwards: Rosa -  Ringaringarosa@hotmail.com

Sheffield College:  flyingtroutx@hotmail.com

Universities:

Yorkshire Students Against War website:  http://www.shef.ac.uk/studentsagainstwar/

Sheffield University:
Kevin -  peaceprotester@hotmail.com or 07986 426 777

Sheffield Hallam:
Suzie - 07967 340 275 or John - 01142666349

And:
Women Against War:  riveramazon@hotmail.com or see:  http://www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk/groups/women/

Sheffield Samba Band:  samba@colehse.demon.co.uk




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