Wednesday 19th October 2011

The occupation of the Market Square, Nottingham continues.  More tents have arrived. A gazzebo and a field kitchen has been setup.  Donations of food, blankets and assorted material have been given, but are still needed.

It is getting colder at nights now, so, warm clothing and bedding is in obvious need.

Since Saturday, a really wide variety of people hae been interested, contributed, donated, helped and stayed. Some of the more colourful characters have included a bunch of pirates, another bunch of mexicans in big hats.  Robin Hood and Maid Marrion.....

 and much to my further suprise today, Father Christmas emerged from the Council House for a photoshot with his accompanying photographer.  Presumabley to big-up what a great place Nottingham is to buy presents.  {I mean, for fucks sake .... it's the 19th of bloody October !!!!!} 

Anyway, he stopped at the camp on his way and said Father Christmas was against the cuts, supported the NHS, and thought the bankers shouldn't get any pressies this year.

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Occupy Nottingham

Part of a global movement in solidarity with other occupations across the globe.

We aim to occupy the Market Square Area of Nottingham from Saturday 15th October 2011 as part of an ongoing non-violent/peaceful demonstration.

Broadly speaking, we aim to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for.

Currently our government strips away our civil liberties and public services, all in the name of greater profit for banks & corporations who exert far too much influence and control over our supposed leaders.

We want to encourage and inspire people to work together towards a fairer society for all, rather than the current system where the rich few get richer and the rest of us get left behind.

Ways you can help

Join us in our occupation

Tell friends and family about the movement

Donate food, water, clothing, blankets, tents, anything that will make our stay more comfortable - winter is coming! [See wishlist below]

Film us, take photos, question us - share the info with the world (the media certainly won't)

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @OccupyNotts & OCCUPY Nottingham for Global Change

Email: occupynottingham[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk

The story so far ........

2011 Nottingham is occupied [Feature]

http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2079

2011 Nottingham Occupy 1 The March

http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2085

2011 Nottingham Occupy 2 The Rally

http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2086

2011 Nottingham Occupy 3 Uncut Tour

http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2090

2011 Nottingham Occupy 4 Market Square

http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2095

2011 Nottingham Occupy @ Market Square Day 2 Sunday

http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2096

Nottingham Indymedia have now added a further feature with more links ......

2011 Nottingham Occupation Continues [2nd Feature]

http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2100

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ALAN LODGE 

Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham.  UK

Email:                 tash@indymedia.org

Web:                   http://digitaljournalist.eu

Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]

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"It is not enough to curse the darkness.

                                   It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"

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