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UK G8 2005 Newswire Archive

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Be a Geisha at the G8!

28-05-2005 10:03

A gentle gaggle of geisha will mingle in the masses during the G8 summit, 2nd - 8th July in Scotland, when 8 men think to meet undisturbed, unruffled and untroubled to decide upon the worlds future.

Join the geisha of gaiety on a passionate mission of peace and progression.

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G8: letter to object to clampdown on protests

28-05-2005 10:01

On 1st June

Sheffield Green Party is actively defending our civilian liberties and right to demonstrate in the face of the June summit. You can read and sign the letter to object to the clampdown on protests (before 31st May)

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G8 desktop design

26-05-2005 22:01

G8 desktop
some people may like this

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Clown army

26-05-2005 13:40

A few photos from the Clown Army tour

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LEAKED: G8 Climate Decisions Draft

26-05-2005 01:31

"Draft G8 Climate Change and Sustainable Energy text for FASS– May 3rd". This is the leaked draft G8 decisions on Climate / Energy.

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WHY CLOSE THE G8? (audio from the film)

25-05-2005 15:45

This is the audio from a short film called "Why Close The G8?" made in advance of the G8 Summit protests in Scotland this july. It makes a great audio soundscape intro to some of the issues and lists some of the major protests planned.

(MP3 - 14 mins 14secs - 48kbps mono - 4.9MB)
 http://radio.indymedia.org/uploads/whycloseg8_final.mp3

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CIRCA in Time Out

25-05-2005 15:33

Article in this week's Time Out
This article about The Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army's tour of the country is from this week's Time Out magazine.

Their next stop is London (this weekend) then Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester and Newcastle before heading up to Scotish cities, Aberdeen, Glasgow and finally Edinburgh.

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RESIST G8 // 5th South-East Assembly

25-05-2005 10:18

Resist G8//5th South East Assembly

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5th South-East Assembly of Resist G8

25-05-2005 10:11

Next meeting of the SouthEast regional assembly in London.

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Resist G8 Benefit Gig - Reading - 4th June

25-05-2005 00:21

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SAT 4TH JUNE, 7PM, READING, £4 ON DOOR, ALL AGES!

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2012 show in town!

24-05-2005 22:44

Reclaiming weirdness to open minds, plot the possibilities and create a space for change - before it's too late. Bringing back the dancing with a mindbomb of love, understanding, and a passion for something quite different.

SHEFFIELD GIG, 11th June, 8:30 at The Cricketers on Bramal Lane.

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Road closures - G8 Justice & Home Affairs meeting

24-05-2005 16:29

Road closures - G8 Justice & Home Affairs meeting

As you may already know, Sheffield is hosting the UK Presidency G8 Justice & Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting from 15-17th June. Consequently, the Council and South Yorkshire Police have agreed some road closures to accommodate security needs for the meeting. These closures will mean no access for vehicles. These are:

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Resist G8 events in Reading - Timeline.

24-05-2005 11:43

In July the G8 will attempt to meet for their annual summit at Gleneagles, Scotland. In Reading, many groups are mobilising – with initiatives happening leading up to the summit, as well as protests during the summit itself – both here and in Scotland. Here’s a timeline of events planned so far…

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Carlisle Calling

24-05-2005 11:36

There will be a Public meeting about the G8 in Carlisle this Friday

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INTENS5VE REBEL CLOWN ARMY "BIG SHOE CAMP" this weekend in London

24-05-2005 10:24

A 2 day intensive BIG SHOE camp in preparation for the G8 and other parts of life will be taking place in London this weekend. Participants will be required to attend both days.

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G8 NVDA Training in London

23-05-2005 23:32

We are offering an Non-Violent Direct Action training in London on June 18th from 11am - 4pm at a central London venue to be confirmed.

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Leeds G8 Panel - 24th May - 7pm

23-05-2005 22:18

What is the G8, who is going to protest there and why?
A panel of speakers and open discussion - ALL WELCOME

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THE LABORATORY OF INSURRECTIONARY IMAGINATION IN LONDON THIS WEEKEND

23-05-2005 13:57

Clowns on the move
Pranksters, Art activists and a clandestine rebel clown army tour country in exploding caravan preaching civil disobedience… BUT not as we know it!

As world leaders prepare for their G8 summit photo op, a new network of art activists are touring the UK (19 May - 6 July), inspiring resistance with an exploding caravan, a free feast, prayers to products, a clown army and creative civil disobedience trainings.

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Donate against the G8!

23-05-2005 12:14

Donations can now be made via the Dissent! webpage!
or visit www.tenpounds.org

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Meeting to prepare for G8 London Convergence Space

23-05-2005 11:57

Meeting to be held to prepare for the establishment of London Convergence Centre for those travelling to Scotland via London. Lots of help needed !