Manchester Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Urgent Prisoner Solidarity Requested

Prisoner Solidarity Now!, 26-09-2005 22:47

New Denunciation From Political Prisoners Currently Being Held In A French Prison: Read more | 1 comment >>

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OutRage!-Iran state flogging of gay men revealed

pirate, 20-09-2005 11:22

Gay rights group OutRage has received reports and pictures of the beatings given to gay men in Iran. Read more | 6 comments >>

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Parliamentary Inquiry into Special Educational Needs - Deadline 3rd October

Trevor Clarke, 19-09-2005 22:48

The deadline for the Parliamentary Inquiry into Special Educational Needs is near – Monday 3rd October and has had no publicity to date. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone with an interest to have an input towards a report that will make an impact on policies that affect what is experienced, for the young person, the parent/carer, and the school. Read more >>

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Spodden Valley asbestos - more EU support pledged...

Save Spodden Valley, 19-09-2005 09:57

The leader of the British Liberal Democrats in Europe, Chris Davies MEP has just visited the Spodden Valley of Rochdale where there is currently a controversial planning application for over 600 homes and a children’s nursery on the site of what was once the world’s largest asbestos textile factory. Read more | 1 comment >>

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The Corporate Academy and the George Fox 6

freethepeeps, 18-09-2005 16:36

On Monday 26th September, the trial of the George Fox 6 commences at Lancaster Magistrates Court. Six student activists face charges in a three day arising out of an action that took place at Lancaster University in September 2004 where protestors had gone into the George Fox building at the university to hand out leaflets and talk to people at the "Corporate Venturing" Conference - a networking meeting for multinational corporations. Speakers at the conference were drawn from controversial arms manufacturer BAE Systems, Shell and other companies the six say have 'long histories of human rights abuses and environmental destruction'. Police attended and told the protestors they were doing nothing wrong, but some months later they received summonses through the post. The defendants are seeking support at the trial.

Read more | 2 comments >>

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Spodden Valley: questions to Councillors...

Save Spodden Valley, 15-09-2005 00:54

Save Spodden Valley campaigners went to the Rochdale Council Township Public Forum last night. 3 questions were asked relating to public health and safety issues relevant for our town.

Here they are, together with some background information... Read more | 2 comments >>

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Call for G8 photos

G8.reflections team, 14-09-2005 13:17

A group of us are putting together a book of reflections on the movement against the G8 in Scotland this summer. We need photos of all parts of the mobilisation but particularly of the blockades on wednesday 6th July. If you have any photos you think are relevant write to:  G8.reflections@gmail.com Read more | 5 comments >>

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Spodden Valley: Bats and wildlife crime...

Save Spodden Valley, 08-09-2005 05:41

This Friday night (9th September) South Lancashire Bat Group will be conducting a bat walk in Healey Dell nature reserve. The Friends of Healey Dell welcome all who want to be ‘batty about bats’ .The walk starts from the Warden’s lodge at 8.15pm. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Cross-party support from MEPs for Save Spodden Valley campaign...

Save Spodden Valley, 07-09-2005 20:20

Save Spodden Valley campaigners have been invited to speak this month at an asbestos conference in the European Parliament buildings. Whilst in Brussels, campaigners are also taking the opportunity to meet with MEPs and European Commissioners to discuss the controversial planning application to build over 600 homes and a children’s nursery on the site of what was the world’s largest asbestos textile factory at Rochdale in the north west of England. Read more | 5 comments >>

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Spodden Valley asbestos: the national health and safety debate heats up…

Save Spodden Valley, 07-09-2005 10:53

Asbestos cancer: Are children up to 1000 times more at risk with HSE’s "acceptable" exposure levels?

Campaigners say an article just published by a national expert on health and safety has significance for the controversial Spodden Valley planning application.
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Judgement - Video

carol batton, 03-09-2005 17:23

This Poem filmed outside the social centre in Manchester is called Judgement by Carol Batton, a psychiatric system survivor. Read more >>

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'Manchester Asboconcern' Launch Meeting

red letter, 02-09-2005 11:15

'Manchester Asboconcern' Launch Meeting Read more | 2 comments >>

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The Amnesty International Pink Tank 'On Patrol'

Tash [alan lodge], 01-09-2005 12:19

"Love is a human right"

tooooo right!

This is such a serious bit of kit. It really did need its picture taking ..... Read more | 3 comments >>

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Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 3

Tash [alan lodge], 01-09-2005 11:17

Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 3
Plenty of exhibits and loads of lovely people. Letting it all hang out. Next to Afro-Caribbean Carnivals, I think these events are the most colourful and exuberant that we have in this country.
The biggest cheers of the crowd, went to the public service workers. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 2

Tash [alan lodge], 01-09-2005 11:08

Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 2
Plenty of exhibits and loads of lovely people. Letting it all hang out. Next to Afro-Caribbean Carnivals, I think these events are the most colourful and exuberant that we have in this country.
The biggest cheers of the crowd, went to the public service workers. Read more >>

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Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 1

Tash [alan lodge], 01-09-2005 11:02

Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 1
Plenty of exhibits and loads of lovely people. Letting it all hang out. Next to Afro-Caribbean Carnivals, I think these events are the most colourful and exuberant that we have in this country.
The biggest cheers of the crowd, went to the public service workers. Read more >>

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Stop people being forced back to Iraq - your help neeeded!

The Refugee Council, 25-08-2005 16:11

Stop people being forced back to Iraq - your help neeeded!
Forced returns to Iraq. Read more | 5 comments >>

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Spodden Valley regeneration and asbestos- a growing scandal?

Save Spodden Valley, 12-08-2005 20:01

BBC TV North West Tonight investigates the controversial Spodden Valley planning application.

Were Councillors and the BBC misled over asbestos test results?

Jayne Barrett of BBC North West Tonight reports that residents in Rochdale are today calling on the office of Deputy Prime Minister to for a Public Inquiry because they suggest that developers have seriously misled town councillors and the BBC over important facts about asbestos contamination.

This concerns the former Turner and Newall site in Spodden Valley, Rochdale where there are controversial plans by a consortium, headed by Countryside Properties, to build over 600 homes and a children’s nursery on the site of the world’s largest asbestos textile factory
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Iraqi Vigil for Peace and Unity - All Welcome!

the Iraq Solidarity Campaign, 12-08-2005 15:08

The Iraqi Community Council for the North of England wishes to express its most sincere and grave sympathy with the victims of the 7th of July bombings, their families, and the people of London and condemn all terrorist act perpetrated by those enemies of humanity.
Read more | 1 comment >>

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SPODDEN VALLEY: How may enfocing Rights of Way save lives?

Save Spodden Valley, 10-08-2005 12:14

The Woodlands Rd bridleway beside the former asbestos factory site in the Spodden Valley, Rochdale UK has been the subject of much media attention recently...

 http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/News/spodden_news.asp?ID=625

 http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/News/spodden_news.asp?ID=649

 http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/News/spodden_news.asp?ID=751

 http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/News/spodden_news.asp?ID=766
Read more >>

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