London Culture Newswire Archive

15-02-2008 18:04 | 1 addition

Hackney Social Centre Opens!

London's newest autonomous zone opened last night with a free cafe, music, and a series of short films. Read more >>

15-02-2008 12:34

We Are Change UK - Alastair Campbell

Members of We Are Change UK attended the QPR vs Burnley football game on 12 February 2008 to protest against Alastair Campbell, who is a lifelong Burnley fan and was in the crowd.
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14-02-2008 13:51

New social centre opening tonite!

Having fought off raids by police and landlords, the new occupied social centre in Hackney is flinging open its doors for a great evening of food, films and friends... Read more >>

13-02-2008 23:36

A Catwalk Through Time: Charity Fashion Show

A journey in couture and culture illustrating the history of French costume from the 4th Century to the present day. With replica Medieval & Renaissance costume, Marie Antoinette, 20s flappers, 50s age of couture and more. Read more >>

10-02-2008 23:36

Camden goes up in flames....

Camden Canal Market AND Camden Lock Market ahve gone up in flames.

With developers wanting to move in one can ..er...speculate how the fires started and spread...... Read more >>

10-02-2008 04:17

Narconon off Southwark Council site: Anonymous 1, Scientology 0?

A recent article, published at

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/01/390439.html, pointed out the presence of advice from Southwark Council for people with drug problems and those concerned about them to consult Narconon, drug "rehabilitation" program run as a front group for the Church of Scientology. However... Read more >>

02-02-2008 10:52

London Social Centres Support Meeting Sat 2nd Feb

Yes, really late reminder this but today (saturday) 2pm is the 2nd meeting of the relating to the London Social Centres Support Initiative (that's not the name, just an attempt at a description).

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29-01-2008 18:27

Monday Love Returns....

Monday Love returns with a one month residence at The InSpiral Lounge in Camden Lock.
For the valentine month of February, Monday Love will be bringing you the finest in uptown, underground, raise your spirit and blow your mind live music, film and real life grassroots media. Read more >>

28-01-2008 21:23

We are bad.

In the past week there has been an upsurge in resistance to the olympics in east London. A new collective calling itself WE ARE BAD has emerged to spearhead an intensive campaign against the games and it's corporate sponsors. Read more >>

28-01-2008 17:55

Wed 30th, 12pm: Mapuche Solidarity Demo at Chilean Embassy for hunger strike

Due to the critical situation of the hunger striker Patricia Troncoso, who various sources say is nearing the very end of her life, Mapuche International Link are calling urgently for a demonstration outside the Chilean Embassy in London with other groups on Wednesday 30th, between 12-2pm. Read more >>

28-01-2008 17:49

Fighting Scientology - an anarchist perspective

Seeing as everyone and their dog is getting in on this on the internet, now seems as good a time as any for a discussion about Scientology, the actions of its Church, and the logistics and politics of fighting against it. Read more >>

24-01-2008 21:59 | 3 additions

New Social Centre under Siege

A new autonomous space in Hackney sustained two violent attacks this week as representatives of both Howen Estates Ltd., and the Hackney Metropolitan Police attempted to forcibly and illegally gain entry to the newly opened social centre. Read more >>

23-01-2008 11:50 | 1 addition

rampART social centre still hanging in there

Seems many people seem to think rampART has closed. IT HAS NOT !

The legal process is still ticking along with a decision expected soon on whether we can have an appeal hearing. In the meantime it is not possible for the 'owner' to get a warrant of possesion so there is no immediate threat of eviction.

We'd like to remind people that the space is still available for events etc and that we have a backup space should eviction interfere with peoples plans. However, keeping two spaces open has been a major drain on everyone involved and the rampART itself is not getting the attention it deserves for the last few weeks.

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19-01-2008 18:44 | 3 additions

Right to protest march considered succesful.

Brighton freedom to protest demonstration goes ahead despite the comical efforts of Sussex police to impose order. Read more >>

09-01-2008 22:49 | 1 addition

LARC's monthly film night kicks off with 'Bamako', 8pm, Wed Jan 1

please pass the word along...

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To inaugurate LARC’s new monthly film night, we’ll be showing ‘Bamako’ at 8pm, with tea and cake available from 7.30. Entrance free, though donations always appreciated. Read more >>

09-01-2008 16:44

Musical attack on Bush and his "war on terror"

Friends of Lebanon announces New Anti-Bush anthem "Nuclear Man"...... Read more >>

07-01-2008 16:25 | 1 addition

Greenwash Guerillas Invade BP Sponsored Tate Britain

On Friday 4 January the Risaing Tide Greenwash Guerilla Brigade decided to pay Tate Britain a lil' visit. Read more >>

05-01-2008 14:16

Update on struggle to keep the rampART social centre

On the 3rd of January, a possession order was granted to the alleged owners of the squatted properties in Rampart Street however the occupiers have not left and have submitted an appeal against the possession ruling that was made in the county court on the 20th of December. A date has not yet been set for the appeal hearing and the appeal application also contained a request to postpone any warrant for possession which would allow the owners call the bailiffs in. Read more >>

05-01-2008 01:40

On the Right to Demonstrate.

A look at our right to demonstrate, the importance of dissenting voices and the cornered animal of the government attacks. Read more >>

04-01-2008 17:55 | 1 addition

London Rising Tide activists 'die' in the Tate Britain (4 January 2008)

Activists from London Rising Tide staged a 'die-in' in the BP sponsored Tate Britain this afternoon. Read more >>