Oxford Newswire Archive

24-02-2005 08:58 | 2 comment(s)

Opportunities for Women

Workers Educational Association (WEA)
Margaret Sanders Branch
invites you to celebrate the achievements of women.
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23-02-2005 21:08 | 0 comment(s)

Fair Trade Market this weekend

A Fair Trade market will be held in Gloucester Green this weekend. Read more >>

23-02-2005 17:13 | 0 comment(s)

Brazilian docu screening: "News from a Personal War" - Feb 24th

Oxford University Centre for Brazilian Studies presents: Read more >>

23-02-2005 16:52 | 0 comment(s)

INVITATION FOR BRAZILIAN HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS!!

Film makers are invited to submit documentaries on human rights and ecology theemes for Brazilian film festival.

The festival is in Northen Brazil , is in its 4th year and held in the most beautiful location. All expenses covered for selected films...

See you in paradise Read more >>

23-02-2005 16:36 | 0 comment(s)

Welcome to Oxford International Women's Festival 2005

Oxford's 16th International Women's Festival starts on Tuesday March 1st and runs for nearly 3 weeks. This year the theme is clothes - women as workers and wearers. There's a rich and varied programme, mainly free, usually open to both sexes,including a day forum on sweated labour in the garment trade (see posters at www.nowpeace.org.uk). More details/posters will appear here shortly. Read more >>

23-02-2005 13:04 | 1 comment(s)

The Fourth World War, anti-globalisation film showing (Reading)

From the front-lines of conflicts in Mexico, Argentina, South Africa, Palestine, Korea, 'the North' from Seattle to Genova, and the 'War on Terror' in New York, Afghanistan, and Iraq. It is the story of men and women around the world who resist being annihilated in this war. Read more >>

23-02-2005 12:54 | 0 comment(s)

Oxford Land Rights Mini Film Festival (poster + details)

23-02-2005 08:58 | 2 comment(s)

Nicaraguan Day and Salsa Evening FRIDAY 25th Feb

Oxford-Leon Link present a Nicaraguan Day and Salsa Evening

FRIDAY 25TH FEBRUARY, ASSEMBLY ROOM, OXFORD TOWN HALL (ST ALDATES)

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23-02-2005 00:11 | 0 comment(s)

Save Castle Mill boatyard

Please help save the Castlemill boatyard in Jericho, Oxford. It's the only working boatyard that serves the boating community in Oxford and its closure threatens their very survival. No alternative yard is being provided by British Waterways. Read more >>

21-02-2005 17:34 | 0 comment(s)

Oxford pensions demonstration pics

Oxford trade unionists, pensioners and supporters protest for decent pensions for all as part of TU day of action on Feb 18 Read more >>

21-02-2005 16:51 | 0 comment(s)

Fairtrade Fortnight in Oxford

Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from the 1st to the 13th March, and a wide range of events, talks and activities are taking place across Oxford over the Fortnight and beyond. Read more >>

21-02-2005 00:04 | 0 comment(s)

Oxford Mini Lands Rights Film Festival

Films, food & thought on Land Rights

at The Vaults & Gardens Organic Cafe, High St, Oxford (entrance on Radcliffe Square) Read more >>

20-02-2005 22:13 | 2 comment(s)

UNISON General Secretary election nearly over - vote Jon Rogers in a big hurry

There is urgency about the whole thing now, people: the postal vote for the UNISON General Secretary election closes on 28 February, which is just a week away. Read more >>

20-02-2005 21:54 | 0 comment(s)

Conscientious Objector To Speak In Oxford

A public meeting with speakers including George Solomou of the Territorial Army. A lance corporal in the Royal Army Medical Corps, he has publicly declared he will not fight in Iraq and is the first UK soldier to call on other soldiers to "speak out or opt out". Read more >>

19-02-2005 09:19 | 3 comment(s)

Thames Valley Police very unhelpful over Pensions Protest

Thames Valley Police very unhelpful over Pensions Protest in Oxford. Unions very unhappy about this obstruction to peaceful protest Read more >>

19-02-2005 08:57 | 3 comment(s)

Art of War : Black History Month

Black History Month Read more >>

16-02-2005 16:25 | 2 comment(s)

March for Azim

There will be a protest march to support Azim Ansari, the student from St Johns whom the Home Office are trying to deport, on Saturday March 5th. More details to be announced shortly. Read more >>

16-02-2005 15:54 | 0 comment(s)

co-counselling workshop this Sunday in Oxford

Alternative Academics presents:

CO-COUNSELLING - THERAPY WITHOUT THERAPISTS Read more >>

16-02-2005 11:59 | 0 comment(s)

Update on Fairford Five Appeal - Toby and Phil from Oxford

The House of Lords (Judicial Appeals Committee) has granted leave to hear the appeal of the Fairford Five including Toby Olditch and Phil Prichard of Oxford. Read more >>

16-02-2005 10:55 | 0 comment(s)

Interupting the Oxford Recruting Office with wool and arguments

Ash Wednesday Demo Read more >>