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Save Victoria Baths Public Demonstration 18th March

12-03-2008 21:57 | Nottinghamshire

Save Victoria Baths Public Demonstration 18th March

NSPM announce Civil Liberties Conference- April 19th- Maya Evans & more

12-03-2008 17:34 | SOCPA | Culture | Repression | Nottinghamshire

Instead of this years annual peace conference Nottingham Student Peace Movement will be hosting a Civil Liberties Conference centered around analysing and forming a response to the consistent erosion of our human rights and civil liberties in the UK and abroad.

Iris scans for mental health service users

12-03-2008 16:28 | Health | Technology | Nottinghamshire

The Wells Road Centre, used by mental health service users, introduced iris scanning to control access to the building in January this year. This was, ostensibly, to keep users of the building safe. The scheme has already been discontinued because it was found to be a waste of money.

50th Anniversary of founding of CND - event in the Market Square

11-03-2008 21:42 | Anti-militarism | Nottinghamshire

2008 is the 50th anniversary of the first Aldermaston anti nuclear march. To commemorate this and to protest at the continuing production of nuclear weapons at Aldermaston. In advance of this there was an event in the Market Square at 12 noon on 9th March

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Amnesty Protest in Nottingham City Centre - Close Guantanamo Bay

11-03-2008 21:22 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | Nottinghamshire

Still open six years on, The University of Nottingham's Amnesty International Society's held a protest against the continuing human rights abuses at Guantanamo Bay. From 12-2pm in the Market Square On Sunday 9th March.

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A night for Zimbabwe - Fri 28th March @ Sumac - speaker, food, roots 'n' reggae

11-03-2008 10:20 | Migration | Nottinghamshire | Sheffield

Come to 'A NIGHT FOR ZIMBABWE' at Nottingham's Sumac Centre on Friday 28th March! The evening will start at 6.30pm with speakers against deportations of asylum seekers back to Zimbabwe, followed by (optional) meal from the popular 'Small World Kitchen' at 7.30pm and NGOMA Zimbabwean root & reggae from 8.30pm. Full venue details (map, disabled access etc.) can be found at

http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=1281

East Midlands Airport targeted by Gordon Brown

11-03-2008 08:56 | Climate Chaos | Nottinghamshire

Climate Action Network Nottinghamshire, a Friends of the Earth led coalition of environmental campaign groups, have called a Day of Action on the Climate Change Bill, and are set to target East Midlands Airport - under the guise of a rush of Gordon Browns.

Sneinton: Festival Planning and Discussing the Future of the Market and Baths

11-03-2008 08:34 | Culture | Free Spaces | Health | Nottinghamshire

Sneinton Alchemy is a project that aims to provide a forum for local residents, community groups and businesses to discuss the future of Sneinton - economically, socially and environmentally. This week the group meets to discuss the future of the Victoria Leisure Centre, and make plans for the Sneinton festival.

Kirkby waste incineration "power station" sneaked through without scrutiny

10-03-2008 21:59 | Ecology | Other Press | Nottinghamshire

"Reserved powers" have been used by members of the ruling Lib Dem group in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire to approve a plan for a power station in Kirkby. What is worse, the "power station" is one of the new generation of rebadged incinerators.

GreenZine Open Meeting

10-03-2008 18:27 | Climate Chaos | Education | Other Press | Nottinghamshire

This is an open meeting for anyone aged 16-25 who is interested in helping to start a green magazine for and by young people in Nottingham.
We will get together and share ideas about how to develop the project - no commitment necessary.

Rebel bulletin The Nottingham Sparrow - March 2008 - No.3

09-03-2008 18:34 | Other Press | Nottinghamshire

After a winter of near hiberation, The Nottingham Sparrow returns with issue 3 for March 2008. Articles on Instant Muscle, Victoria Baths, BNP festival, Derby NHS, and more. It's freely available from

http://www.afed.org.uk/nottingham/

World Against War: March on Saturday

09-03-2008 17:55 | Nottinghamshire

World Against War - Join the Global Demonstration!
Saturday, 15 March. Assemble 12 noon, Trafalgar Square, London (Coaches from Nottingham - see below).
Troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan!
Don't Atatack Iran!
End the Siege of Gaza!

Notts Indymedia Meet

09-03-2008 09:39 | Indymedia | Nottinghamshire

Monday, 21st April, is the monthly meeting of Indymedia volunteers. This is our media, so let's help to keep it strong! [third monday of every month]

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and now for the positive asbo news

09-03-2008 01:08 | Nottinghamshire

the yellow multi bike needs a home.....

Straw Bale work on eco-building in St.Anns Part 27

08-03-2008 20:58 | Ecology | Free Spaces | Nottinghamshire

Work has been continuing at EcoWorks with the Straw Bale building in Nottingham. Since my last posting, the building is nearly fully enclosed now. Window frames have been fitted in the main part of the building.

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Shell Shuts Up

07-03-2008 11:44 | Climate Chaos | Globalisation | Repression | Nottinghamshire

Student activists raised issues such as corporate corruption and climate change at a Shell-run event. Shell employees only commented "I do not have an opinion on this subject" when asked how they respond to these polemical matters.

Join Amnesty in Calling for the Closure of Guantanamo Bay

06-03-2008 11:32 | Nottinghamshire

The University of Nottingham Amnesty Society will be staging a protest calling for the closure of Guantanamo Bay on Sunday 9 March 2008 from 12-2pm at Long Row, Nottingham City Centre.

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Nottingham University Nominated For Peta2 US's First 'Most Vegetarian-Friendly Uni

04-03-2008 20:54 | Animal Liberation | Education | Health | Nottinghamshire

After a busy autumn term, Nottingham University Vegetarian & Vegan Society are incredibly proud to be receiving national recogntition. Please help us to further bolster Nottingham's reputation as a veggie and vegan stronghold by casting a vote for us to be the UK's top veggie-friendly university. Thank you!

Challenging ignorance

04-03-2008 19:43 | Health | Nottinghamshire

A new Mental Health Charter was launched in Leicester 4 March

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Anti Incinerator Public Meeting at Rainworth

04-03-2008 19:23 | Ecology | Health | Nottinghamshire

PAIN, (

http://www.p-a-in.co.uk/) the group leading the local campaign against the Veolia Incinerator proposals with a meeting scheduled for 7pm at Rainworth Village Hall on Wednesday 12th March, all welcome.

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Nottinghamshire Newswire Archive

Nottinghamshire Newswire Archive

Save Victoria Baths Public Demonstration 18th March

NSPM announce Civil Liberties Conference- April 19th- Maya Evans & more

Iris scans for mental health service users

50th Anniversary of founding of CND - event in the Market Square

Amnesty Protest in Nottingham City Centre - Close Guantanamo Bay

A night for Zimbabwe - Fri 28th March @ Sumac - speaker, food, roots 'n' reggae

East Midlands Airport targeted by Gordon Brown

Sneinton: Festival Planning and Discussing the Future of the Market and Baths

Kirkby waste incineration "power station" sneaked through without scrutiny

GreenZine Open Meeting

Rebel bulletin The Nottingham Sparrow - March 2008 - No.3

World Against War: March on Saturday

Notts Indymedia Meet

and now for the positive asbo news

Straw Bale work on eco-building in St.Anns Part 27

Shell Shuts Up

Join Amnesty in Calling for the Closure of Guantanamo Bay

Nottingham University Nominated For Peta2 US's First 'Most Vegetarian-Friendly Uni

Challenging ignorance

Anti Incinerator Public Meeting at Rainworth