March 26th Action Map
Freedom Press | 18.03.2011 00:55 | Other Press | Public sector cuts | Social Struggles
List of anarchiust and radical activities for the March 26th. A final updated version will be ready wwhen all info is in
A - Education Bloc feeder march
ULU, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY, 10am
Called by
London Student Assembly
What began as a simple bloc has turned into a full blown feeder march due to the massive positive response. Get there early for a pre-demo breakfast. In terms of energy and imagination definitely the place to be.
http://studentassembly.org.uk/
B - South London feeder march
Kennington Park, London SE11 4AU, 10.30am
Called by
Lambeth SOS
Southwark SOS
Lewisham Anti-Cuts Alliance
Along with the education feeder march, it will be the biggest 'unofficial' bloc on the demonstration. South London is being hit particularly hard by the Tories cuts and the increasing anger and resentment is being turned into effective local action. Destined to be one of the most passionate and vocal blocs on the march.
http://lambethsaveourservices.org/2011/03/12/marching-the-26th-join-the-south-london-feeder-march/
C - TUC march start point
Victoria Embankment, Assemble 11am
Forming up between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge. The large numbers expected mean there is certain to be an extended wait until it is allowed to move off.
http://marchforthealternative.org.uk/
D - TUC Rally
Hyde Park, advertised to begin at 1.30pm and go on until 4.30pm.
In addition to the stage and giant screens, there will be refreshment facilities and extra toilets. As well as private security. Ed Miliband, New Labour leader and 'same cuts but slower' doctrine will be speaking. A robust response to Miliband's politicking is expected.
http://marchforthealternative.org.uk/
E - Occupy For the Alternative
Oxford Street, 2pm
UK Uncut. A massive simultaneous shut down of banks and tax dodgers on London’s Oxford Street - flash mobs, bail-ins and occupations along the length of Europe’s biggest shopping street. Then at 3.30pm there will be a massive final convergence, ready for a spectacular mass occupation of a secret target.
http://www.ukuncut.org.uk/
F - Pink and Black Bloc meet up
Soho Square, London W1D, 10am
Called by
Queer Resistance
Queer Resistance is a group of queers and allies from across the UK who have come together to fight the cuts! They want to march in solidarity with other anti cuts groups and ensure a visible queer presence and invite people from across the lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTQ) communities as well as friends and allies to join with them.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queer-Resistance-UK-queers-allies-against-the-cuts/177736318929040
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181582421881050
G - Freedom Bookshop
The oldest anarchist publishing house in the UK, the longest running anarchist newspaper and one of the few remaining political bookshops in the country.
http://www.freedompress.org.uk
H - Dissident feeder march
Cable Street, E1, 11am
From the East End to the action taking back the city streets en route to revolution departure points on the way.
» BLOCS
Radical Workers' Bloc
Called by
South London Solidarity Federation
Anarchist Federation
It will form part of the South London feeder march from Kennington Park (see above) and probably the biggest and most visible anarchist presence on the demo.
http://www.solfed.org.uk/
http://www.afed.org.uk
Anarchist Bloc
Promoted by
Anarchist Federation
Anarchist Federation (London) will be joining with radical students on the Education Bloc feeder march, at ULU (See above). They are asking people to bring red and black anarchist flags and banners.
http://www.afed.org.uk
Pink and Black Bloc
Soho Square, London W1D, 10am
Called by
Queer Resistance
Queer Resistance is a group of queers and allies from across the UK who have come together to fight the cuts! They want to march in solidarity with other anti cuts groups and ensure a visible queer presence and invite people from across the lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTQ) communities as well as friends and allies to join with them.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queer-Resistance-UK-queers-allies-against-the-cuts/177736318929040
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181582421881050
Buggy Bloc
Victoria Embankment Gardens, 10am
Meandering from Embankment to Hyde Park. Babies and buggy boarders, spread the word... kids against cuts being seen and heard! Joining the myriads to oppose the squandering of our future
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198225986862286
Women's Bloc
Cleopatra's Needle, 10am
Supported by
Women Against the Cuts
Southall Black Sisters
Million Women Rise
Eaves Housing for Women
London Feminist Network
Calling on all women to stand in solidarity together against the cuts that will affect the most vulnerable in our society the most. Come dressed in purple and green with pots and pans or anything else to make a lot of noise! There will be a direct action following the march, with more details to be announced soon.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198049950215055
The Bigger Society Soundsystem
Playing the soundtrack to the day - chosen by you. It's our revolution and we're dancing to it.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bigger-Society-Soundsystem/157912074267213
Black Bloc
Not a group but a tactic whereupon individuals come together wearing all black attire for maximum anonymity. Key elements are: collective action and mobility. A facebook page has been created declaring "meeting point will probably be outside one of the stations near victoria embankment like temple station precise details will be given nearer the time". You have been warned.
Book Bloc
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135547746514537
» GROUPS AND NETWORKS
Legal Observers
Not technically a bloc but there will be hundreds of legal observers from the radical movement present on the march to document the unlawful behaviour of the police and help protesters with legal advice (including handing out bust cards). These are committed political activists and unlike the Liberty police-sanctioned observers are not in collusion with state agencies.
Legal Defence Monitoring Group - http://www.ldmg.org.uk/
Green and Black Cross - http://greenandblackcross.org/
FITwatch - http://www.fitwatch.org.uk/
Shut Down London
Coordinated roving flash mobs promising to "stop traffic, run wild, make as much noise, get as much publicity".
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151717928217535
Network X
A national network of activists and radicals formed out of the Manchester gathering in January. Yet to promote their actions, activities for the day although they do say legal advice, food and shelter will be available.
http://networkxuk.wordpress.com/
Resist26
An umbrella network (and brainchild of arch prankster and academic eccentric Chris Knight) for various events and activities and media spectacles planned throughout the day, including the mass occupation of Hyde Park Stay 4 One Day. Visit the website for the full list of actions.
http://www.resist26.org/
ULU, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY, 10am
Called by
London Student Assembly
What began as a simple bloc has turned into a full blown feeder march due to the massive positive response. Get there early for a pre-demo breakfast. In terms of energy and imagination definitely the place to be.
http://studentassembly.org.uk/ B - South London feeder march
Kennington Park, London SE11 4AU, 10.30am
Called by
Lambeth SOS
Southwark SOS
Lewisham Anti-Cuts Alliance
Along with the education feeder march, it will be the biggest 'unofficial' bloc on the demonstration. South London is being hit particularly hard by the Tories cuts and the increasing anger and resentment is being turned into effective local action. Destined to be one of the most passionate and vocal blocs on the march.
http://lambethsaveourservices.org/2011/03/12/marching-the-26th-join-the-south-london-feeder-march/ C - TUC march start point
Victoria Embankment, Assemble 11am
Forming up between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge. The large numbers expected mean there is certain to be an extended wait until it is allowed to move off.
http://marchforthealternative.org.uk/ D - TUC Rally
Hyde Park, advertised to begin at 1.30pm and go on until 4.30pm.
In addition to the stage and giant screens, there will be refreshment facilities and extra toilets. As well as private security. Ed Miliband, New Labour leader and 'same cuts but slower' doctrine will be speaking. A robust response to Miliband's politicking is expected.
http://marchforthealternative.org.uk/ E - Occupy For the Alternative
Oxford Street, 2pm
UK Uncut. A massive simultaneous shut down of banks and tax dodgers on London’s Oxford Street - flash mobs, bail-ins and occupations along the length of Europe’s biggest shopping street. Then at 3.30pm there will be a massive final convergence, ready for a spectacular mass occupation of a secret target.
http://www.ukuncut.org.uk/ F - Pink and Black Bloc meet up
Soho Square, London W1D, 10am
Called by
Queer Resistance
Queer Resistance is a group of queers and allies from across the UK who have come together to fight the cuts! They want to march in solidarity with other anti cuts groups and ensure a visible queer presence and invite people from across the lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTQ) communities as well as friends and allies to join with them.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queer-Resistance-UK-queers-allies-against-the-cuts/177736318929040 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181582421881050 G - Freedom Bookshop
The oldest anarchist publishing house in the UK, the longest running anarchist newspaper and one of the few remaining political bookshops in the country.
http://www.freedompress.org.uk H - Dissident feeder march
Cable Street, E1, 11am
From the East End to the action taking back the city streets en route to revolution departure points on the way.
» BLOCS
Radical Workers' Bloc
Called by
South London Solidarity Federation
Anarchist Federation
It will form part of the South London feeder march from Kennington Park (see above) and probably the biggest and most visible anarchist presence on the demo.
http://www.solfed.org.uk/ http://www.afed.org.uk Anarchist Bloc
Promoted by
Anarchist Federation
Anarchist Federation (London) will be joining with radical students on the Education Bloc feeder march, at ULU (See above). They are asking people to bring red and black anarchist flags and banners.
http://www.afed.org.uk Pink and Black Bloc
Soho Square, London W1D, 10am
Called by
Queer Resistance
Queer Resistance is a group of queers and allies from across the UK who have come together to fight the cuts! They want to march in solidarity with other anti cuts groups and ensure a visible queer presence and invite people from across the lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTQ) communities as well as friends and allies to join with them.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queer-Resistance-UK-queers-allies-against-the-cuts/177736318929040 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181582421881050 Buggy Bloc
Victoria Embankment Gardens, 10am
Meandering from Embankment to Hyde Park. Babies and buggy boarders, spread the word... kids against cuts being seen and heard! Joining the myriads to oppose the squandering of our future
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198225986862286 Women's Bloc
Cleopatra's Needle, 10am
Supported by
Women Against the Cuts
Southall Black Sisters
Million Women Rise
Eaves Housing for Women
London Feminist Network
Calling on all women to stand in solidarity together against the cuts that will affect the most vulnerable in our society the most. Come dressed in purple and green with pots and pans or anything else to make a lot of noise! There will be a direct action following the march, with more details to be announced soon.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198049950215055 The Bigger Society Soundsystem
Playing the soundtrack to the day - chosen by you. It's our revolution and we're dancing to it.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bigger-Society-Soundsystem/157912074267213 Black Bloc
Not a group but a tactic whereupon individuals come together wearing all black attire for maximum anonymity. Key elements are: collective action and mobility. A facebook page has been created declaring "meeting point will probably be outside one of the stations near victoria embankment like temple station precise details will be given nearer the time". You have been warned.
Book Bloc
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135547746514537 » GROUPS AND NETWORKS
Legal Observers
Not technically a bloc but there will be hundreds of legal observers from the radical movement present on the march to document the unlawful behaviour of the police and help protesters with legal advice (including handing out bust cards). These are committed political activists and unlike the Liberty police-sanctioned observers are not in collusion with state agencies.
Legal Defence Monitoring Group -
http://www.ldmg.org.uk/ Green and Black Cross -
http://greenandblackcross.org/ FITwatch -
http://www.fitwatch.org.uk/ Shut Down London
Coordinated roving flash mobs promising to "stop traffic, run wild, make as much noise, get as much publicity".
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151717928217535 Network X
A national network of activists and radicals formed out of the Manchester gathering in January. Yet to promote their actions, activities for the day although they do say legal advice, food and shelter will be available.
http://networkxuk.wordpress.com/ Resist26
An umbrella network (and brainchild of arch prankster and academic eccentric Chris Knight) for various events and activities and media spectacles planned throughout the day, including the mass occupation of Hyde Park Stay 4 One Day. Visit the website for the full list of actions.
http://www.resist26.org/
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