The meeting agreed on the importance of open discussion and democracy in how we organise, and that people should be free to join in with organising and actions which they want to support without everyone having to agree on every action. Feel free to get involved or to let us know of your own events in the area if you want us to help spread the word. If you are able to print off and distribute any of the attached flier/poster to put up in local shops/community centres/etc, or to give to friends, that would be a big help:

Thursday 8th January, 4.30-5pm, Gateshead Civic Centre
Women in Black action outside inter-faith service for those killed in Mumbai and Gaza
The women who are organising this would very much like to get in touch with women who have taken part in Women in Black activities in the past, or who would be interested in doing so. If you're interested in getting involved just let us know and we can put you in touch.

Thursday 8th January, 6-8pm, Northumberland Street, Newcastle
Picket of Marks and Spencer, biggest British corporate sponsor of Israel
Followed by banner-making session for Saturday protests

Saturday 10th January, London
National March
Please book places URGENTLY:
Email:  stopthewarcoalition@gmail.com
Phone: 0771 994 6814
Coaches from Tyneside £25 waged, £10 unwaged

Saturday 10th January, 12noon, Grey's Monument, Newcastle
Protest for those unable to make it to London, With street theatre, open mic, protest and hurling of shoes at images of British and Israeli government leaders.

Sunday 11th January, 7pm, venue to be confirmed
Next organising meeting. We will propose at the PSC meeting on Wednesday that we have this as a joint meeting of all people in Newcastle wanting to take action in solidarity with Gaza, and to continue having meetings like this on a weekly basis.

End the attacks on Gaza!
Free Palestine!