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Anarchist Bookfair

Rach | 12.06.2004 20:52 | Cambridge

Today myself and five other activists from Cambridge Indymedia attended the anarchist bookfair (see  http://twotins.tripod.com/onesolutionanarchistrevolution/id21.html for further details) in Norwich.

My rough estimate of the number of people that atended would be between 150 and 200. Downstairs there were stalls representing groups such as Norwich Anarchists, SchNEWS, Radical routes, the ISM, the Wombles and many more. Books sold were about subjects ranging from politcal theory to eco-anarchism to biographies of cultural figures. People bought books, took leaflets, chatted, and ate excellent vegan burgers and sausage rolls. Outside the building Theatre of War performed, and a supervised childrens area was set up to free parents to think about how to end capitalism for a while.

Upstairs was where Cambridge Indymedia's stall was set up. We screened several films including the amazing "Crowd Bites Wolf," "Another other way is possible in Venezuela," and also "Hardcore Riot Porno". We met several other activists who were interested in media. Outside workshops, speeches and meetings, held by such groups as the Wombles and Dissent went on throughout the day. A bar was also set up and people listened to live music and drank beer. I watched an excellent band called "High and Mighty" play (according to the programme they are Norwich's premier ska band - I have no idea what this means but I think it is good!). Many people came upstairs to listen to them, and towards the end quite a few were dancing!

Overall a very good day: a relaxed atmosphere, and a great opportunity to meet activists from Norwich and the surrounding areas.

Future events events locally:
East Anglia Social Forum meeting: July 3rd. See  http://www.easf.org.uk/

Rach
- e-mail: rachelbeechinor@yahoo.co.uk


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  1. lack of passion — BIg Bad Bakunin
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