BRISTOL-STOP-THE-WAR NEWS : 25th June 2003

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*Updated Section **New Section
***Title: 'War, Resistance & The Struggle For Human Rights'

1) Film: The Killing Zone: 26th June
2) **Exhibition: Blood On Our Hands: 27th-28th June
3) Fairford: Independence Day: 4th July
4) **Independence Day Events: 4th July
5) Film: 'Jenin Jenin' : 6th July
6) **Rally: No Money 4 Colombian War: 10th July
7) ***BRISTOL ANTI-WAR CONFERENCE: 12th July
8) **DEMO: Fairford Air Tattoo: 19th July
9) **Review: Islamic Fayre: 27th July
10) *News: The Worlds Bloodiest War
11) *Legal: Observers & Contacts
12) Peace Vigils Around Bristol
13) Planning Meeting In Bristol
14) How This Forum Works


1) FILM : THE KILLING ZONE : THU 26th JUNE
Showing the brutal repression of International observers in
Palestine. Tough to watch - tough reality.
NOTE: THE DATE & VENUE OF THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN CHANGED
 http://www.palsolidarity.org/  http://www.bristolpsc.freeserve.co.uk/
Organised by: www.kebele.org www.bristle.org.uk www.videonetwork.org
DATE: Thu 26th June. TIME: 7.00-9.00pm
PLACE: Kebele. 14 Robertson Rd. Easton. DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=361500&Y=174500&scale=10000
SPEAKER: Nancy Rollason. International Solidarity Movement (ISM).
"Palestinians have lived under an illegal occupation for decades.
Through U.N resolutions, the nations of the world have repeatedly
asked Israel to respect international law, stop brutalizing
Palestinians, & end the Occupation of their land. Under the
protection of its powerful ally & benefactor, the U.S, Israel has
been able to continue the occupation, build illegal settlements, deny
the most basic of human rights, & pursue policies aimed at removing
all Palestinians from their homeland.
Israeli violence against civilians in Palestine has worsened, & the
repression of the Occupation has tightened. Many international allies
of the Palestinian cause want to do more than write letters &
demonstrate. They want to do something more dramatic to stop Israeli
attacks on Palestinian neighbourhoods, & to stop the U.S from
massively rewarding Israel for its brutality. They want to take
direct action that will oppose the Occupation & force Israel to
withdraw from the West Bank East Jerusalem, & Gaza." Extract From The
ISM Mission Statement


2) EXHIBITION : 'OUR BLOODY HANDS' : FRI 27th - SAT 28th JUNE
Photography Installation, 'Our Bloody Hands', By Houri Ghamian
DATE: Fri 27th - Sat 28th June. TIME: 5:00-700pm.
PLACE: Opposite Hippodrome. St. Augustiners Parade. DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title
"Houri Ghamian is a Kurdish refugee who has lived in the UK for 11
years. Houri works as an interpreter & she's a single mother. Houri
Ghamian is also a poet & photographer. It's good that with such a
busy life & so many commitments, she has still found time to recover
her creativity & express herself so powerfully. Houri has been
actively campaigning against war & on behalf of refugees.
This exhibition is a brave move, as media attention is diverted from
this massacre - the war on Iraq. It is brave because it confronts
people with their complacency towards the war. It is brave because it
exposes the reality of war from the communities who suffer it (Houri
interprets for Afghanis, Iraqis, Iranians & Kurds many of whom have
experienced, in their own flesh, the results of war).
This is the 1st exhibition that Houri has organised for a long time.
This is the result of the disappointment & rage of someone whose been
suffering, together with all those innocent & anonymous victims of
Iraq, & who has experienced the cynicism of our society & govt. The
photos have been treated from Houri's special sensitivity & poetry,
from her perspective as mother, refugee & politically aware person."
COME & SEE IT FOR YOURSELF.


3) FAIRFORD : INDEPENDENCE DAY : FRI 4th JULY
Related Sites:  http://www.fairfordpeacewatch.com  http://www.gwi.org.uk
DATE: Fri 4th July. TIME: 3.00-6:00pm (approx)
MEET: Fairford High St. (On the junction of Mill Lane & Park St.)
Coaches will not be provided to this event, so please take the
initiative & see the Maps & Directions below. Please also visit the
link directly below for advice on public transport.
 http://www.fairfordpeacewatch.com/Map%20and%20Directions.html
INDEPENDENCE DAY & GATECRASHERS STROLL. There will be a procession
from the village to the main gate of USAF Fairford, where our
own 'Declaration Of Independence' will be handed in. All partygoers &
gatecrashers are required to bring what they need for a good time:
fancy dress, soundsystems, street theatre, musical instruments,
samba bands, party poppers, Mad Hatters, ladders etc.
The majority of aerial bombing missions on Iraq we're carried out
from USAF Fairford (Gloucestershire), reducing the UK to the status
of unsinkable aircraft carrier in the eyes of US foreign policy.
Fairford has become the hub of the US military machine. It's
therefore vital that we expose & oppose the militarisation of
Fairford before the next US/UK war of aggression is decided upon.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Partygoers are reminded this is a peaceful demo &
that the land on and around the base must be respected at all times.
DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFORD: Fairford is 6 miles east of Cirencester, 10
miles north of Swindon &  20 miles west of Oxford. Fairford is on the
A417 going east to west. Or along the A361 going north to south,
turning onto the A417 at Lechlade village. The A417 runs straight
through Fairford Village. USAF Fairford is 20 minutes walk from
Fairford, along Horcott Rd.
PARKING: Is easiest in Mill Lane/Park Street. There's a free car park
at the top of Fairford village High Street just north of the church.
ROAD DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=410000&Y=200000&scale=200000
FOR A MAP OF FAIRFORD VILLAGE:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=415000&Y=201000&scale=10000
MAP OF THE BASE BELOW:
 http://www.cynatech.demon.co.uk/images/USAF%20Fairford%20map%20b.jpg


4) INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS : FRI 4th JULY
Along with the Demonstration at USAF Fairford, there will also be
Demonstrations at Menwith Hill Spy Base (North Yorkshire) & The
Houses Of Parliament (London).
a) MENWITH HILL GATECRASHERS BALL
DATE: Fri 4th July. TIME: 12:00noon Onwards
PLACE: Menwith Hill Rd. North Yorkshire. Off the A59 & along B6451.
ROAD DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=420000&Y=450000&scale=200000
MAP OF THE BASE BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=420000&Y=457000&scale=25000
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Political Satirist & Comedian Mark Thomas.
"In March 1999 the UK & US govts announced that NSA Menwith Hill was
to become the European Ground Relay Station for the Space Base Infra
Red System (SBIRS) - playing a crucial role in the American Missile
Defense system 'Star Wars'. NSA Menwith Hill is unaccountable,
secretive & out of the control of the UK govt. The presence of this
base means all our security is at risk particularly because of the
role the base played, & is still playing, since the invasion of Iraq."
FOR MORE INFO Tel : 01943 466405 or 07949 897904 or 07818 411823
Related Sites:  http://www.caab.org.uk/  http://cndyorks.gn.apc.org/mhs/
b) INDEPENDENCE DAY @ THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
DATE: Fri 4th July. TIME: 12:00noon Onwards.
PLACE: Houses Of Parliament. London. DIRECTIONS BELOW
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=530500&Y=179500&scale=10000
"Members of Britons for Peace (Bedford's antiwar group) will be
assembling outside the Houses of Parliament to demand our
independence from America. We feel this day cannot pass without a
body of people present at the seat of British Govt to demonstrate our
horror that America's greedy policies have been imposed upon us by
the very people who were elected to represent our interests. London,
at present, is full of tourists. We can't miss this opportunity to
let the world know how we feel. We can't possibly do nothing and let
our voice be seen to be silenced. Many other antiwar groups and
campaigning organisations have been informed of our plans. Please,
please join us! We hope to see you there."
FOR MORE INFO Tel: 01234 400439 Email:  bvb@mailforce.net
Related Site:  http://britons4peace.org.uk/


5) FILM : 'JENIN JENIN' : SUN 6th JULY
Related Site:  http://www.bristolpsc.freeserve.co.uk/
DATE: Sun 6th July. TIME: 1:30-3:00pm.
VENUE: 'The Porter'. George St. Bath. (On the Junction Of Bathwick
Hill & Sydney Buildings.) DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=376000&Y=165000&scale=10000
"In Apr 2002 the world was shocked at apparent war crimes taking
place in a refugee camp near Jenin in occupied West Bank, with
journalists & foreign witnesses denied access. After the atrocity
Israel refused a UN investigation. The Palestinian producer, Mohammed
Bakri, made this 54-minute documentary. He says it is about 'human
suffering as such - about a wounded soul, a demolished home, a felled
tree, a picked flower, a broken heart'. It is not even-handed but
this is for good reason; the Palestinians' story has not been allowed
to be officially recorded. This film shows suffering from a
Palestinian viewpoint, & how prolonged oppression & terror has
affected the hearts & minds of inhabitants of West Bank.
Bakri says he's telling the world where terror springs from, &
describes the fertile ground & infrastructure that has been created
where terror blossoms.  It is a factual situation, a refugee camp
inhabited by people who were expelled from their homes in 1948, who
tried to live & get on with their lives & who have now experienced
this second nakba, or tragedy. Amongst others, a girl of 12 tells her
story without fear, & how her experience nourished hatred & the wish
for revenge. This sad fact confronts the viewer; what will happen to
us all if in parts of the world children on a daily basis are
confronted with war & violence from an early age?"


6) RALLY : NO MONEY FOR COLOMBIAN WAR : THUR 10th JULY
Related Site:  http://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk
DATE: Thur 10th July. TIME: 6.00-8.00pm
PLACE: Whitehall. Opposite Downing Sreet. LONDON
*NOTE: There will also be a PICKET from 2.00pm on 10th July, as well
as a VIGIL on Wed 9th July from 4.00-7.00pm. DIRECTIONS BELOW
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=530000&Y=180000&scale=10000
"Tony Blair is convening a meeting, on 10th July, of EU states, the
US, the World Bank & IMF. It's purpose is to raise support for the
govt of Alvaro Uribe Velez, which presides over the worst human
rights abuses in the western hemisphere. We call for no aid go to
Uribe's repressive regime & instead urge direct international
solidarity with the Colombian people. Why does Uribe need more aid?
The Colombian authorities count on the support of the US through Plan
Colombia to pursue their policy of war against the people. Colombia
is already the 2nd biggest recipient of US military aid, & is home to
thousands of US troops & private military personnel. It has just been
revealed that the Pentagon spent $150 million in 2002 on private
contract operations involving 300 US mercenaries in Colombia.
Under the pretext of fighting terrorism Uribe is seeking assistance,
while at the same time formalising relations with paramilitary
groups, offering them pardons for drug trafficking & crimes against
humanity. More aid to Uribe will worsen the human rights situation.
There are 3 million displaced people, forced from their land by
paramilitary violence, & twice this number have fled the country.
There are 8,000 politically motivated assassinations every year. The
UN estimates that the state, & their paramilitary allies, are
responsible for more than 80% of them. The vast majority of the
victims are unarmed civilians. Last year 184 trade unionists were
assassinated. Human rights defenders, women's organisations, black &
indigenous groups are also singled out by paramilitary violence."
Related News Story:  http://www.counterpunch.org/castro06192003.html


7) BRISTOL ANTI-WAR CONFERENCE : SAT 12th JULY
Organised By Bristol-Stop-The-War & Colombia Solidarity Campaign
TITLE: 'War, Resistance & The Struggle For Human Rights'
DATE: Sat 12th July. TIME: 10:00am - 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY
VENUE: Bristol University Graduate School. 35 Berkeley Sq.
(Left at the top of Park St.) DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=358000&Y=173000&scale=5000
This conference aims to be the 1st in a series of events, which will
link up the 'War On Terrorism' to the broader state of our planet, &
the global & local communities within it. Conference will focus on
the Middle East, Latin America, & grass roots Bristol politics. Later
events aim to cover Africa, Asia & beyond. Conference will focus on
the international in the morning, with afternoon sessions focussed on
resistance within Bristol. Morning & afternoon will begin with an
opening plenary & then move on to a choice of workshops in 5 rooms.
BASIC AGENDA & TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY:
10:00-11:30 Opening Plenary. Iraq, Palestine, Latin America, & Middle
East. Includes - George Galloway MP, Luisa Raby (Colombian Exile),
Eric Herring (Bristol Uni). Judith Brown (Palestinian Solidarity).
11:30-12:00 Coffee Break.
12:00-1:20 Workshops. Choice Of 5: Learning from Latin America, The
Inevitable Defeat of Imperialism, Digging in with the Zapatistas -
Solidarity Work, Iraq Under Occupation, The Road Map.
1:20-2:20 Lunch Break.
2:20-3:40 Workshops. Choice Of 5. European Social Forum & it's
Relevance to Bristol, How Defend Asylum Seekers, Direct Action -
Myths & Practicalities, Organising Local Groups, Legal Workshop.
3:40-4:00 Coffee Break.
4:00-5:30 Closing Plenary. On where we go from here, & what we have
achieved. Includes - Mounri Ashi & Khalid Azwi (MAB), Alex Gordon
(RMT), Speakers from Bristol, Birmingham & the Fire Brigades Union.


8) DEMONSTRATE : FAIRFORD AIR TATTOO : SAT 19th JULY
Related Sites:  http://www.fairfordpeacewatch.com  http://www.gwi.org.uk
USAF FAIRFORD DEMONSTRATION : SAT 19th JULY
DATE: Sat 19th July. TIME: 12.00noon Onwards.
MEET: Fairford High St. (On the junction of Mill Lane & Park St.)
COACH TICKETS FROM : Greenleaf Books. 82 Colston St. City Centre
(Top of Christmas Steps) £12 waged - £5 concessions. DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=173000&scale=10000
COACHES LEAVE: Anchor Rd Coach Park @10:00am on Sat 19th July.
(Near @Bristol. City Centre) DIRECTIONS: CLICK BELOW
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=358500&Y=173000&scale=10000
"The Fairford Military Airshow (Air Tattoo) will take place from 15th-
20th July. This event provides western military powers with the
chance to flaunt their power, & an opportunity for arms companies to
advertise their wares. This year the B52 bombers that were used for
the mssive bombing of Iraq will be returning to Fairford, this time
to 'entertain' the British people, along with the notorious B2
Stealth Bomber. People must understand that these weapons of mass
destruction are responsible for the death & maiming of 10's of
thousands of people around the world, & importantly that this mass
slaughter has not stopped & will never stop until we say no. Bristol-
Stop-The-War will be Demonstrating Fairford on the 19th July, we urge
you all to do the same, & to buy your coach ticket now."
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.


9) REVIEW: ISLAMIC CULTURAL FAYRE : SUN 27th JULY
Related Site:  http://www.bmcs.org.uk/
DATE: Sun 27th July. TIME: 12.00-5.00pm. FREE ENTRY
PLACE: Eastville Park. Bristol. DIRECTIONS BELOW
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=361500&Y=175000&scale=10000
"Can you help with any of the following? Would you be interested in
applying for a stall at the Fayre? We would like to encourage a wide
variety of stalls, selling anything & everything, as well as info
stalls. Can you, or someone you know, help with putting up posters in
shop windows? Can you help distribute posters & leaflets in Bristol,
or the surrounding areas? Do you have an idea of an activity/stall
that you would like to see at the Fayre? Would you like to manage an
activity at the Fayre? (eg; dawah stall, or fundraising activity) Can
you help with managing the Soccer Tournament? Can you help with
finding out what people think of the Fayre with questionnaires? Can
you help with being a steward? Can you help with taking pictures of
the event on the day? Can you help with making a video diary? Are you
qualified in First Aid, & can you volunteer your services? Can you
help set up the event on the day? If you can help with any of the
above or in any other way, please call or email now."
FOR INFO: 0117 9392559 or 07973135 965 Email:  bmcs@bmcs.org.uk


10) NEWS : IGNORING THE WORLDS BLOODIEST WAR
Full Story:  http://www.counterpunch.org/fagen06182003.html
"When the press pays any attention to the Congo - or African wars in
general - they characterize conflicts as 'ethnic' or 'tribal' wars,
rooted in age old hatreds. This explanation is not only false, but
racist. It provides cover for the argument that 'we' - invariably
some mix of Western nations - must intervene to stop this irrational
ethnic murder. This argument is a repackaged version of the same
racist excuses given for European powers conquest & colonization of
Africa in the late 19th century. Any prospect of resolving the Congo
war requires a much different framework - one that doesn't look to
the architects of the crisis to solve it.
As with many civil conflicts in Africa, ethnicity provides a
mobilizing lever for politicians, just as it did in the Balkans wars
in Europe in the 1990s. But the Congo war is about far more than
ethnicity or regional politics. It's the legacy of brutal Belgian
colonial rule, the Cold War & US/European Imperialism, all aimed at
controlling the Congo's massive mineral wealth. In the European carve-
up of Africa, the Congo was given to Belgium. Belgian rule in the
Congo was barbaric even by the brutal standards of European
colonialism. In their quest for rubber & ivory, the Belgians murdered
as many as 15 million Congolese in the first 30 years of their rule.
When the Congo threw off the colonial regime in 1960, the Belgians
hadn't developed the infrastructure beyond the minimum needed to
exploit its natural wealth. Moreover, Belgian based capital
maintained vast holdings in the country, & the Belgian govt conspired
to mould post-independence Congo to suit its desires. Congo's elected
prime minister, Patrice Lumumba, was murdered by Belgian agents
months after taking office, with the active support of the CIA. He
was assassinated because he advocated independence from the US in
foreign policy, & opposed the domination of the country by Western
political & economic interests.
After Lumumbas death the CIA installed dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, who
ruled Congo for 32 years. Mobutu, who renamed the country Zaire, was
faithful to his masters in Washington, who rewarded him for being a
Cold War ally against Moscow. The Cold War in Africa, however, was
never cold. The US & USSR fought proxy wars up & down the continent.
When Washington backed colonial & white minority governments, Mobutu
gave US policy an African face. It didn't hurt Mobutus prospects that
the Congo has immense amounts of gold, cobalt, uranium & other
valuable or strategic minerals that the US coveted.
With the collapse of the USSR in 1991, & the end of the Cold War, the
nominally 'socialist' govts in Africa turned to the free
market 'neoliberalism' pushed by Washington through the IMF, & other
institutions. Washington had no more reason to support Mobutu's
corrupt regime & cut him loose. Mobutu's brutal dictatorship was
overthrown in 1997 by a rebel movement led by Laurent Kabila & backed
by Rwanda. Yet the country was soon plunged into what some have
called 'Africas 1st World War' as armies & militias from Zimbabwe,
Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda & the Kabila govt fought over
the vast territory & rich mineral deposits in Congo.
Laurent Kabila was assassinated in 2001, but the fighting has
continued under the govt led by his son, Joseph. This war is the
background for the current bloodletting in Ituri. But when Washington
& Paris make pious pronouncements about ending the bloodshed in the
Congo, remember their role in Africa's other recent civil wars. The
US military made its first direct intervention in Africa in 1992 amid
Somalia's civil war as part of a UN peacekeeping mission.
Washington's stated aim was ending a famine, but US forces killed an
estimated 10,000 until resistance forced the US to withdraw in 1993.
During the genocide in Rwanda the following year, Clinton didn't lift
a finger to stop 1 million murders carried out by the Hutu government
against the minority Tutsis. For its part, France - by far the
dominant European power in the region - had backed the Hutu govt, &
saw its influence decline as a result. Washington seized the
opportunity to increase its presence at France's expense. So the war
for control of the Congo isn't mindless tribal killing. It's a war
of the new world order - one in which traditional allies in Europe &
the US back competing sides in a slaughter for key economic resources
& strategic influence." CHRIS FAGEN. 18/06/03. Counterpunch.


11) LEGAL : OBSERVERS & CONTACTS
a) BRISTOL LEGAL OBSERVERS. Tel: 07951 140541 or 07947 851703
If you're taking part in a protest, & wish to have observers present,
we'll make every effort to send someone. We're compiling a database
on legal cases & complaints, so please contact us if you've any info.
If you would like to volunteer as an observer get in touch, you don't
need experience, just a level head & an eye for detail.
b) BRISTOL LEGAL SUPPORT. Tel: 07743 779248
For basic advice regarding your rights during protest and arrest.
c) BRISTOL SOLICITORS. Douglas & Partners Tel: 0117 9552663
or Price Watkins Tel: 0117 949 4144
It's recommended you make complaints about police misconduct through
a solicitor. You'll receive legal aid if on benefits. You can still
apply for legal aid if your income is below £2250 per month. It'll
then be decided by your disposable income.
d) BRISTOL ABC PRISONER SUPPORT:  bristol_abc@yahoo.co.uk
Website:  http://www.geocities.com/bristol_abc/
e) NATIONAL PRISONER SUPPORT:  http://www.j-n-v.org/prisoners.htm
******************
f) FAIRFORD LEGAL SUPPORT. Tel: 02380 554434
g) *FAIRFORD CIVIL LIBERTIES WATCH:
Visit:  http://www.cynatech.demon.co.uk/civil-liberties.htm
h) *FAIRFORD INCIDENT LINE. Tel: 01453 824212
i) SOLICITORS FOR FAIRFORD: Gadd & Partners. Tel: 01452 505560
*NOTE: We're seeking witnesses to Police misconduct at Fairford.
Please contact the Fairford Incident Line, or the Bristol Legal
Obervers at the above numbers.
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j) *POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY: 10 Great George Street. London
SW1P 3AE. Help Line: 020 7273 6450 Email:  info@pca.gov.uk
Website:  http://www.pca.gov.uk/contact/index.htm
k) *BRISTOL RACIAL EQUALITY COUNCIL: Colston House, Colston St.
Bristol BS1 5AQ. Help Line: 0117 929 7899. Email:
 bristolrec@compuserve.com
l) *COMMISSION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY: 201-211 Borough High St. London
SE1 1GZ. Help Line: 020 7939 0000 Email: London& South@cre.gov.uk
Website:  http://www.cre.gov.uk/index.html
*NOTE: If you're making a complaint about police misconduct on
grounds of race or ethnicity, it's highly advisable that you first
contact a solicitor (see above).


12) PEACE VIGILS AROUND BRISTOL
a) THE DAILY PEACE VIGIL: The Independent Bristol Peace Vigil is an
open space for discussion, as well a crucial focus to our campaign.
We've kept vigil every night since 9/11, & will keep Vigil onwards
into the future. Everyone's welcome at the Bristol Peace Vigil.
TIMES: MON-FRI 5:30-6:30pm, & SAT 3:00-4:00pm
(City Centre. Opposite the Hippodrome. St.Augustines Parade)
DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title
b) EASTON VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm
Corner of Robertson Rd & Stapleton Rd. DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=361000&Y=174500&scale=10000
c) HORFIELD VIGIL: Every Friday. 2:00pm-3:00pm
Horfield Meeting House. 300 Gloucester Rd. DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=176000&scale=10000
d) ST. WERBURGHS VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm
Junction of Mina Rd & James St. DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=174500&scale=10000
e) TOTTERDOWN VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Wells Road.
(By the junction of St.John's Lane). DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=171500&scale=10000


13) PLANNING MEETINGS IN BRISTOL
a) THE MAIN WEEKLY PLANNING MEETING IN THE CITY CENTRE
All are welcome. We hold a Bristol-Stop-The-War meeting every week,
as a forum for local groups to inform each other of their intentions,
of finding people to work together on projects, & as a venue where
large scale Bristol Demos are agreed & planned. We don't vote at
these meetings, as we're not here to force adherence to a consensus
view. We do instead discuss issues until we reach broad consensus.
DATE: Every Thursday. TIME: 6:45-8:30pm.
PLACE: St. Mary on the Quay Hall. City Centre. Colston Ave.
(Opposite the War Memorial). DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=173000&scale=10000
b) BISHOPSTON GROUP: The Bishopston Stop The War Group meet on
Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm @Friends Meeting House. 300 Gloucester Rd.
DIRECTONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=176000&scale=10000
c) MONTPELIER GROUP: The Montpelier Stop The War Group meet on the
1st Wednesday of each month. 7:00-8:00pm @The Bristolian Cafe. Picton
St. Off the junction of Ashley Rd/Stokes Croft. DIRECTIONS BELOW.
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=174000&scale=10000
d) ST. WERBURGHS GROUP: The St. Werburghs Stop The War Group meet on
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm  @St. Werburghs Community Centre
On the junction of Horley Rd/Merstham Rd. DIRECTIONS BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=174500&scale=10000
e) UWE (University) STOP THE WAR SOCIETY:
To receive regular updates of events at UWE send a blank email to:
 uwestopthewar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Visit:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uwestopthewar


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"If you go to one demonstration and then go home, that's something,
but people in power can live with that. What they can't live with is
sustained pressure that keeps building, organisations that keep doing
things, people that keep learning from the last time and doing it
better next time." Noam Chomsky

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