Liverpool Culture Newswire Archive

28-12-2004 17:47

Halton Borough's "Dick" Tregea UK's AmbASSador to the World!

Halton 'Burrocrat' "Dick" Tregea has been recognized as jackass-of-the-year for his grief incompassion in relation to Peter Robinson's quest to honour the dying wish of his "lovely son", Sean by keeping two small solar lights on his grave. But "Dick" and his masters at Halton 'Burro' Council think not, citing concerns about "Blackpool illuminations." Read more >>

20-08-2004 08:59 | 1 comment

CPRE Liverpool Press Release - Capital of Culture Day 20/08

The Capital of Culture is a great prize for Liverpool but must be
about more than just high profile (and high cost) icons to benefit
the business and tourist market of the city centre, vital though these
employers are.
Read more >>

31-05-2004 21:05

DISSENT IN THE USA

Award Winning Documentary on the Voices of Dissent in Bush's America Read more >>

09-05-2004 18:06

e.book (pdf), in spanish: La alternativa libertaria, Catalunya 1976-1979

A very interesting book about the anarchist mouvement in Spain after Franco
Direct link to book:

http://www.cedall.org/Documentacio/Castella/cedall20301.htm Read more >>

05-05-2004 16:23 | 1 comment

Des Warren's Funeral Today

Des Warren - Shrewsbury Picket 1972
The key to my cell

A real working class hero and Socialist
10-10-1937 to 24-04-2004 Read more >>

04-05-2004 08:37 | 9 comments

Des Warren died April 24th, his funeral this Wednesday 5th May

Des Warren died on April 24th, his funeral is this Wednesday 5th May 11.15am at Blacon Crematorium Chester. Read more >>

30-04-2004 22:03 | 2 comments

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - By Robert Tressell

Have you read 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' by Robert Tressell? If you have then you'll want to see how faithful this play is to the book. If you're touched by the story then read the book. If you're working class then this story nearly a century old will strike a chord with you. Read more >>

27-03-2004 14:54 | 1 comment

News From Nowhere 30th Birthday

News From Nowhere Radical Bookshop in Bold St, Liverpool, will be celebrating its 30th Birthday in style with an unusual programme of events. The women’s collective which runs the shop as a workers’ co-operative is proud of their success in surviving everything from fascist attacks to the rise of internet bookselling. Read more >>

22-03-2004 14:58 | 1 comment

1984/5 Miners Strike - Burning Issues, play by Banner Theatre on Merseyside

Burning Issues
A new touring production to mark the twentieth anniversary
of the 1984/5 Miners Strike.

Thursday, March 25: Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens: 8.00pm
For more details ring 01744 735436

Friday, March 26: The Picket, Hardman Street, Liverpool: 8.00pm
(for the National Union of Journalists annual conference)
Read more >>

24-02-2004 11:00 | 4 comments

FAIR TRADE FOR LIVERPOOL!!!!

Liverpool is just days away from being awarded Fairtrade City Status, but before this can happen a few more targets must be met. CAN YOU HELP? We need any information on any workplaces, shops or cafes that currently stock Fairtrade products. Read more >>

19-02-2004 11:23

Indymedia - Liverpool can has an impact offline

A reply to my posting on the Picket Venue here has helped to get a reply in letter form, I sent a letter to the 'The Peoples Centre' in December and I've just received a reply in letter form, which surprised me and it seems I've rattled some people which I have record of doing. Read more >>

14-01-2004 17:43

the picket Liverpool

the picket music venue in Liverpool is in danger of being closed down. Read more >>

13-11-2003 23:15 | 1 comment

Have 'Faith' in Liverpool Resistance!

Liverpool City Council is planning a year of 'Faith in the City' for 2004 as part of the run-up to the 2008 Culture of Capital. According to their website, they want to celebrate "the beliefs, passions, good deeds and contributions made by all the city’s citizens – from the oldest to the youngest – which make Liverpool such a special city". Read more >>

12-11-2003 17:16

Culture year cash warning

THE man who ran the Capital of Culture years in Glasgow and Brussels has sent a stark warning to Liverpool: "Don't make the mistakes we did". Read more >>