Dalston Theatre eviction update: no bailiffs yet!
E4e | 16.10.2006 13:08 | Culture | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | London
The 'day of celebration' took place outdoors in the square next to the peace mural opposite the occupied site. The day began with Food Not Bombs, where food was shared between friends, locals and passers-by, and continued with juggling antics, Theatre of the Oppressed workshop, open mic and guerrilla cinema film-screenings. There was also a collective effort to transport the roof garden from the soon-to-be-demolished building, re-planting it in the little square, as part of an ongoing process to re-claim land for the benefit of the community, and following in the tradition of guerrilla gardening.
The 'day of celebration' was just one of many times that the square has been used for community activity, with the idea of providing a space where individuals and groups from the local area can come together, learn from each other's struggles and in this way build trust and co-operation between each other, to re-inforce our own strength outside of the council's plans.
The cafe (4 Dalston Lane) remains open every day 12pm-7pm, and welcomes anyone to come along and support the resistance in any way they can. We meet tonight at 7pm for anyone interested in helping out.
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