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Sadie Graham Shoots Straight

British far right politician Sadie Graham shows the real agenda of the British National Party.

"Democratising Democracy" at CSSGJ

What is democracy today? How does the democracy of activists and indigenous peoples differ from the democracy of representatives, elites and business? what can we learn about democracy from studying the margins of contemporary society?

Vote Nobody on May 3rd!

18-04-2007 00:23 | Culture | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Local elections are coming up on May 3rd, and it's the same old joke as usual - a "choice" that isn't one! Instead of not voting, how about voting for Nobody?

DRC Deportations Demo (April 12)

12-04-2007 21:55 | Anti-racism | Migration | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

A report from Nottingham's protest against deportations to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Nottingham Spring into Action :: Bicycle power for electric generation

09-04-2007 02:03 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Spring into Action activities continue, with Sunday being the 4th day of activities.

At the Spray Building [the central venue] there are a number of examples of using bycycle power for electric generation. These picture show just a few methods of doing it.

Nottingham Spring into Action :: Big Sprout Day Out 2

08-04-2007 12:19 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Spring into Action activities continue, with Saturday being the 3rd day of activities. Earlier, folks were performing in our new shiny Market Square to entertain, but also, to inform people about these events, and the issues around climate change.

Nottingham Spring into Action :: Big Sprout Day Out 1

08-04-2007 12:08 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Spring into Action activities continue, with Saturday being the 3rd day of activities. Some folks were performing in our new shiny Market Square to entertain, but also, to inform people about these events, and the issues around climate change.

Nottingham's April [Extra] Critical Mass and Bike About

07-04-2007 02:34 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

On Friday 6th April, Nottingham's Critical Mass Bike Ride started from a NEW Meeting Point in the Market Square. This ride was an extra one! Normally, it is the last friday of every month. This event was added as part of the 'Spring into Action' programme [see below].

Climate Camp 'spring into action' open for business

04-04-2007 22:35 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Climate Camp 'spring into action' open for business

A 'free space' has been made available and is being prepared for use. There will be many workshops here and at the other locations around town.

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City Council Exec lose their rags

04-04-2007 13:07 | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

When people decided to reclaim the square at the end of last month we were amused to find ourselves winding up Jon Collins, Michael Frater and others. Now it looks like our expose of their dodgy electoral tactics has caused a stir.

Nottingham demo against deportations to Congo

29-03-2007 22:05 | Migration | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

On Wednesday March 28th at 1.00 in the Old/New Market Square, people gathered to protest continued deportations to the Congo. After a while the protesters walked across town to the Bridewell Police Station [next to the Magistrates Court] and made their feeling know about government policies.

Nottingham (and Leicester) demos against deportations to Congo

Today in seven UK cities including Nottingham and Leicester, the Congolese community and their supporters held demonstrations to focus attention on government plans to categorise the 'Democratic' Republic of Congo as a 'safe' country to return people who have been fleeing the violence to the UK in search of security. In Nottingham people rallied and marched, highlighting that the Congolese who have already been deported face a very uncertain fate.

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George Africanus: Re-dedication of former slave's grave

26-03-2007 17:52 | Culture | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

George Africanus: Re-dedication of former slave's grave

On Sunday 25th March at 3 - 5pm in the St, Marys Churchyard, the Re-dedication of George Africanus grave. This event marked, was part of the celebrations of the bicentenary of the End of the Slave Trade. 'Abolition 200'.

Reclaim Slab Square (March 24)

25-03-2007 21:10 | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

After a year and a half and several million pounds, the refurbished Market Square is finally open for business. On Saturday March 24 the council threw a big party to celebrate this fact and blow their own trumpet, not everybody was so keen, however.

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Reclaim Our City! - leaflet text for Nottingham's Market Square reopening night

24-03-2007 22:15 | Culture | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

NOTTINGHAM - Reclaim Our City!

It’s lovely to have the Market Square finally finished, isn’t it? Now we can start to use it again; as a great hang out, somewhere to sit around with our friends in the sun, the best place to raise awareness about political issues through formal and impromptu demos, listen to free music of all sorts, maybe have a drink, take the piss out of the army recruitment display, shelter from the rain on the Council House steps, but the question is ...

Nottingham University Student Die-In :: to protest at un-ethical investments

21-03-2007 01:31 | Anti-militarism | Education | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Nottingham University Student held a Die-In outside the Portland Building On Tuesday afternoon [20 March] at 1.00pm to protest at un-ethical investments and the university's connection with the arms trade.

World Development Movement meeting on Climate Change

20-03-2007 12:29 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

World Development Movement meeting on Climate Change at the Central Methodist Mission, Lower Parliament Street on Monday 19th March at 7.30pm.

New 'rebel' bulletin - The Nottingham Sparrow - March 2007 - no.1

02-03-2007 18:14 | Education | History | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

THE NOTTINGHAM SPARROW FLIES!
A new local bulletin by the Nottingham group of the Anarchist Federation is launched this month to 'celebrate' the opening of Nottingham's new Market Square later this month. Further issues will come out whenever we
have something new to say. We welcome letters and leads for the next issue. Contact Nottingham AF at:

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

CSSGJ talk analysing the Narmada Dam Protests in India

what does the Narmada Dam Protests in India tell us about the nature of contemporary protests and the efforts of peasant and indigenous groups to oppose dispossession? How is the process of accumulation compare with earlier processes such as enclosure and clearance? What can be done to help such movements?

ppc + scroat cinema presents.....

a night celebrating resistance of the occupation of palestine, featuring a showing of the film Arnas Children.

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Nottinghamshire Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Nottinghamshire Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Sadie Graham Shoots Straight

"Democratising Democracy" at CSSGJ

Vote Nobody on May 3rd!

DRC Deportations Demo (April 12)

Nottingham Spring into Action :: Bicycle power for electric generation

Nottingham Spring into Action :: Big Sprout Day Out 2

Nottingham Spring into Action :: Big Sprout Day Out 1

Nottingham's April [Extra] Critical Mass and Bike About

Climate Camp 'spring into action' open for business

City Council Exec lose their rags

Nottingham demo against deportations to Congo

Nottingham (and Leicester) demos against deportations to Congo

George Africanus: Re-dedication of former slave's grave

Reclaim Slab Square (March 24)

Reclaim Our City! - leaflet text for Nottingham's Market Square reopening night

Nottingham University Student Die-In :: to protest at un-ethical investments

World Development Movement meeting on Climate Change

New 'rebel' bulletin - The Nottingham Sparrow - March 2007 - no.1

CSSGJ talk analysing the Narmada Dam Protests in India

ppc + scroat cinema presents.....