TOPPLE BUSH'S STATUE ON BRISTOL CITY CENTRE!
Wednesday 19th November. (See Section 3 For Details).
STOP BUSH NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: Thursday 20th November.
Book The Day Off Work! Book Your Bristol Coach Ticket! (Section 4).
Wednesday 19th November. (See Section 3 For Details).
STOP BUSH NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: Thursday 20th November.
Book The Day Off Work! Book Your Bristol Coach Ticket! (Section 4).
LATE NEWS: Open Discussion On Workplace Issues. Mon 17th Nov
@8.30pm @The Cornubia Pub. Temple St. Free Entry. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=172500&scale=10000
*Updated Section **New Section
***International Events
#DATE CORRECTION to the newsletter of 03/11/03.
1) Talk: George Galloway In Bristol: 17th Nov
2) #Film: Includes 'Why War...?': 19th Nov
3) *STOP BUSH: 3 Days Of Defiance: 19-21st Nov
4) *STOP BUSH NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: 20th Nov
5) **Word Development Movement Conference: 22nd Nov
6) **Talk: 'From Protest To Revolution?': 27th Nov
7) ***2nd Cairo Conference: 13-14th Dec
8) **Talk: '...Palestinian Freedom': 16th Dec
9) **Report: Thessaloniki Hunger Strikers
10) **Review: 'Child Victims of War' Project
11) **MAY FESTIVAL 2004: Get Involved Now!
12) Peace Vigils In Bristol & Bath
13) Planning Groups In Bristol & Bath
14) CHANGES TO THIS FORUM
1) TALK : GEORGE GALLOWAY IN BRISTOL : MON 17th NOVEMBER
Related Link: http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0620/p01s03-woiq.html
DATE: Mon 17th Nov. TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm. TAX: £1.00* only.
VENUE: Malcolm X Centre. Ashley Rd. St. Pauls. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=174000&scale=10000
*Tickets in advance from Greenleaf Books 82 Colston St, or from Mina
Rd Post Office. FOR MORE INFO Tel: 0117 9556198
SPEAKERS: George Galloway MP, Sammi Velioglu, & Sharon Foley.
GEORGE GALLOWAY MP: "On Thursday 23rd October George Galloway was
expelled from the Labour Party over complaints about remarks critical
of the Iraq invasion he made on Abu Dhabi television. Galloway
memorably described Blair & Bush as 'wolves' for invading Iraq.
Galloway has denied that he had invited the armies of Arabic nations
to attack British troops. The allegations which originated in
articles written in the Sun 'newspaper' came from a transcript of the
interview he did on Abu Dhabi TV. Galloway claims that the transcript
came from a translation from English into Arabic & then back into
English & states that this cannot be an accurate way to determine
whether he is guilty."
SHARON FOLEY: Sharon Foley is a dedicated & critical activist within
Bristol-Stop-The-War, as well as within Bristol as a whole. Come &
hear her speak.
SAMMI VELIOGLU: "Sammi Velioglu is an Iraqi/British citizen who
travelled overland from Bristol to Iraq to deliver an ambulance full
of medical supplies. Hear Sammi describe his first-hand experiences
of what is happening in Iraq under British & US occupation.
WE ARE STILL COLLECTING FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR IRAQ.
To make a donation cheques are payable to: Bristol Stop The War
Coalition. Post to: BSTWC. Greenleaf Books. Box 45. 82 Colston St.
BS1 5BB. Please write 'Medicine For Iraq' on the back of cheques.
2) FILM : INCLUDES 'WHY WAR.......?' : WED 19th NOVEMBER
Organisers Link: http://bristol.indymedia.org
DATE: Wed 19th Nov. TIME: 7:30-9:15pm. (Bar Open till 11:00pm).
TAX: £3 /£2* (*though no one turned away through lack of funds)
VENUE: Cube Cinema. Dove Street South. Kings Square (Off Jamaica St.)
MAP: http://www.cubecinema.com/directions.html INFO: Tel: 0117 9074190
INDYMEDIA FILM NIGHTS: An ongoing showcase of contemporary filmmakers
who are finding new forms of cinema to show resistance to
globalization throughout the world. All films are themed around the
ongoing 'War on Terror'.
LINE UP INCLUDES: A short film about the Bristol Peace vigil which
has now run every night for 2 years, & Norman Cowie's 'Scenes from an
Endless War.'
MAIN FEATURE: The main feature is 'WHY WAR? - The Invasion of Iraq'
(from the makers of 'Not In My Name' - a Bristol premiere). In 2003
the world's greatest superpower led an invasion that caused the
deaths of thousands of innocent men, women & children in Iraq.
Millions across the globe now see the US as the biggest threat
to world peace. How did this happen? What can we do about it?
This film explores the background to America¹s imperialist project &
charts the phenomenal growth of the anti-war movement. How much
impact did the stop the war movement have & where does it go from
here? Will Tony Blair take Britain into another war in support of the
US? Contributions from Tony Benn, Noam Chomsky, George Galloway,
Salma Yaqoob, Greg Pallast, Bianca Jagger & many others.
3) STOP BUSH : 3 DAYS OF DEFIANCE : 19th-21st NOVEMBER
Links: http://www.stopwar.org.uk & http://www.resistbush.org/
Bush has been invited to Buckingham Palace for a 3 day State visit
from 19-21 November. He will receive a 'welcome' which will never be
forgotten! Please visit the links above for more extensive info.
BRISTOL: WED 19th NOV: TOPPLE BUSH'S STATUE IN THE CITY CENTRE!
As Bush flies into Britain, Bristol will be waiting! Give Bush a real
Bristol welcome, & topple Bush's statue in the City Centre. Opposite
Hippodrome. 5:00pm onwards.
START GATHERING @5:00pm. REGIME CHANGE BEGINS @6:00pm. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title
LONDON: WED 19th NOV: Alternative State Procession. Assemble at
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London SE1 @11:00am. LEAFLET:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/Resources/altstateproc.pdf
NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: THUR 20th NOV: This will take a slightly
different form from recent demos - There will be a 2:00pm start,
fewer speakers & music or entertainment. A Statue of Bush will be
toppled @Trafalgar Square. See 'SECTION 4' For Bristol Coach Details.
BRISTOL: THUR 20th NOV: If you can't make it to the National Demo,
please come to the Bristol City Centre Vigil @5:30pm. Any Bristol
demo which occurs will be dependant on sufficient numbers. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title
LONDON: FRI 21st NOV: Trial of Bush with key lawyers & a People's
Assembly to condemn war crimes, as well as a 'Goodbye George'
concert. A mass reporting of War Crimes will also be held. See The
Link For Details: http://www.stopwar.org.uk/bulletin.asp?id=071103
BRISTOL: FRI 21st NOV: BRISTOL: Come to the one of the Friday Vigils
around Bristol to give Bush a real Bristol send off. See 'SECTION 12'
for Peace Vigil details around Bristol.
FOR RESOURCES PLEASE VISIT: http://www.stopwar.org.uk/resources.asp
DIRECT ACTION IMPORTANT NOTE: These events are only an outline, they
are not meant to be definitive or prescriptive. Groups & individualsn
should feel free to organise additional events, & to take part in
Direct Action. To receive further info on Direct Action please send a
blank email to the addresses below:
a)
resistbush-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk
b) bushinghampalace-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
4) STOP BUSH NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION (LONDON) : THURS 20th NOV
MAIN ROUTE: As you may be aware, the Metropolitan Police (more like
the White House) have denied our preferred route for the National
Demonstration, on Thur 20th November, which will pass the Houses of
Parliament & Whitehall. We would ask you to send an urgent message to
the Home Office protesting against this outrageous decision.
WRITE TO THE HOME OFFICE. 50 Queen Anne's Gate. London SW1H 9AT.
EMAIL: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk www.homeoffice.gov.uk
OTHER WAYS TO HELP: Please visit the resources link below, & click
the picture of posters to download posters. Please distribute
leaflets & posters with the coach ticket details below added, spread
the word amongst friends & workmates. Please help anyway you can!
ANY QUESTIONS? Email: bristolstopwar@hotmail.com
Leaflets & Resources: http://www.stopwar.org.uk/resources.asp
COACH TICKETS FROM BRISTOL: £12 waged - £6 concessions.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: Greenleaf Books. 82 Colston St. City Centre
(Near Top of Christmas Steps). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=173000&scale=10000
COACHES LEAVE BRISTOL: Anchor Rd Coach Park @10:00am on Thu 20th Nov.
(Near @Bristol. Behind the Watershed Complex. City Centre). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=358500&Y=173000&scale=10000
COACHES RETURN BY: 9:30pm approx. Dropping off at Broadmead & Anchor
Rd. Don't Worry If You've never been on a demonstration before, a
mobile contact, details of pick up & drop off points, & other help
will be given on the coaches.
5) CONFERENCE : WORLD DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT : 22nd NOV
Regional WDM Conference For The West. Hosted By Swindon WDM.
Organisers Link: http://www.wdm.org.uk/
TO BOOK: Email Kate Nash: nashfamily_uk@yahoo.co.uk or 01793 704154.
DATE: Sat 22nd Nov. TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm
VENUE: Friends Meeting House. Eastcott Hill. Swindon. SN1. MAP BELOW:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=415154&Y=184217&A=Y&Z=1
Friends Meeting House is 10 minutes walk from the station. There is
park & ride, & pay & display town, but there's no parking at the
venue (except disabled).
BACKGROUND: "Founded in 1970, WDM is a democratic movement of
individual supporters, campaigners & local groups. We lobby decision-
makers to stop policies that hurt the world's poor. We research &
develop new policy options that support sustainable development. We
mobilise consumers, shareholders & governments to hold multinational
companies to account for abuses of power, & we lobby for reform of
the World Trade Organisation (WTO)."
CONFERENCE AGENDA: THE THEME WILL BE DEBT & CONDITIONALITY.
MORNING: 09.30-10.00am: Registration ~ 10.00-10.45am: Julia Drown MP,
on Heavily Indebted Poor Countries, followed by questions. ~ 10.45-
11.00am: Sarah Wade of Triodos Bank. ~ 11.00-11.30am: Refreshment
break ~ 11.30-12.30pm : Michael Wills MP & Peter Hardstaff (head of
WDM campaigns policy) will talk about debt, conditionality & trade,
followed by questions.
LUNCH: 12.30-1.30: Lunch provided. Donations to local Amnesty.
AFTERNOON: 1.30-1.45pm: Local WDM groups report on the last year of
activity. 1.45-2.30pm: WORKSHOP 1: Choose From: 1) Debt & the Colludo
Campaign, led by WDM's Effie Jordan & Sharon Sukhram. 2) Trade
Justice post-Cancun: Where next? Led by WDM's Peter Hardstaff. 3)
Making a Media Breakthrough. Led by Swindon's Evening Advertiser.
2.45-3.30pm: WORKSHOP 2: Choose From: 1) Debt & the Colludo Campaign,
led by WDM's Effie Jordan & Sharon Sukhram 2) Trade Justice post-
Cancun: Where next? Led by WDM's Peter Hardstaff.
3.45 - 4.00: Closing Plenary, with a brief resume of each workshop.
USEFUL LINKS: http://www.wdm.org.uk/campaign/links.htm
WDM CONTACT: World Development Movement. 25 Beehive Place. London.
SW9 7QR. Tel: 020 7737 6215Fax: 020 7274 8232 Email: wdm@wdm.org.uk
6) TALK : 'FROM PROTEST TO REVOLUTION?' : THUR 27th NOV
A Bristol Marxist Forum. Organisers Link: http://www.swp.org.uk/
DATE: Thur 27th Nov. TIME: 7:30-9:00pm
VENUE : Jury's Hotel. Prince Street. City Centre. BS1
(The road behind the Arnolfini parallel with the Docks.) MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=358500&Y=172500&scale=10000
MAIN SPEAKER: Chris Harman. Editor Of Socialist Worker.
"How do we move forward to build a better world? How can we turn
protest for global justice & against imperialism & war into a new
society of social justice & peace? A year ago we used to compare the
left wing movement against the war with that against the Vietnam War
in 1968. Since then the movement has grown to ten or even 20 times
larger than that movement. It represents the entry into political
activity of a whole new generation of young people, & with that the
reactivation of many of the older generation. But there is another
essential task to be undertaken. That is to fill the vacuum on the
left when it comes to politics over other issues. We have to show
there is a focus to the left to millions of people who are sick to
death of the government's record & the erosion of their own lives.
If we do not, the gutter press will continue to try to deflect that
bitterness onto asylum seekers & other minorities." Chris Harman.
READ MORE: http://www.socialistworker.co.uk/1867/13.pdf
7) 2nd CAIRO CONFERENCE : 13th - 14th DECEMBER
Link: http://www.stopwar.org.uk/article.asp?id=250603
Cairo Campaign: http://www.cairocampaign.com/
DATE: 13-14th Dec. PLACE: Cairo (Capital Of Egypt).
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO EMAIL: cairosupport@stopwar.org.uk
Limited accommodation with activists in Cairo is available, but you
may need to arrange accommodation in one of Cairo's many reasonable
hotels. You will need to be in Cairo Fri 12th Sept for the start of
conference on the Saturday morning.
FLIGHTS: Some people have expressed a wish to stay after the
conference has finished, we have therefore decided to ask people to
book their own flights, but if you contact the email above help &
advice is available.
CAIRO DECLARATION: http://www.stopwar.org.uk/article.asp?id=301202
"Resistance to the US occupation of Iraq & to the Israeli occupation
of Palestine is growing & the calling of the 2nd Cairo conference is
an opportunity to strengthen our ties with the anti-war movement in
the Arab world. The 1st Cairo conference, held in Dec 2002, issued
the Cairo declaration against US aggression & globalisation &
established the International Campaign Against US Aggression. In the
following months many anti-war initiatives were undertaken in Egypt,
Lebanon other Arab countries. These culminated in the 20 March
demonstration in central Cairo, the largest demonstration since the
1970s.
The 2nd Cairo conference has now been called for Saturday 13 & Sunday
14 December 2003. The preparatory committee in Cairo are now hard at
work arranging the conference. We are now calling on all peace
groups, trades unions, religious organisations, political campaigns &
organisations to send representatives to the Cairo conference. Now is
the time to draw together the forces of resistance in the Arab world
& from around the globe. The Cairo conference will be a sign of the
strength of that continuing resistance & of solidarity with those in
the Middle East resisting globalisation & imperialism."
8) TALK: '.....THE STRUGGLE FOR PALESTINIAN FREEDOM' : 16th DEC
FULL TITLE: 'Edward Said & The Struggle For Palestinian Freedom'.
DATE: Sun 16th Dec. TIME: 7.30-9:00pm. TAX: £2.50 On The Door
VENUE: Anson Rooms. Queens Rd. 1st Floor University of Bristol
Students Union. Clifton. Bristol. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=357500&Y=173500&scale=10000
Come & debate the present & future challenges thrown up by Israel's
US-sponsored aggression against Palestinian people. What is the
legacy of Edward Said for our understanding of this conflict? What
strategies of protest & resistance should we adopt? How does the
conflict link in to the wider system of US imperialism in the Middle
East & elsewhere?
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Hala Abuateya (Palestinian activist) ~ Alex
Callinicos (Professor of Politics, York University) ~ Ghada Karmi
(Author of the book, In Search of Fatima) ~ Steven Rose (Biologist, &
regular participant on Radio 4's Moral Maze programme).
THE EDWARD SAID ARCHIVE: http://www.edwardsaid.org/
BACKGROUND: "The world continues to mourn the loss of Edward Said,
who passed away on 25th September 2003, after a 12-year battle with
leukeamia. Edward Said was a professor of English & Comparative
Literature at Columbia University, but his realm extended from music,
to literature to philosophy to media & political activism. His books,
speeches & writings broke new ground in enlightening the masses in
these fields, & bridging the gaps & misunderstandings between the
West & East, or 'Orient' as he aptly called it.
As a Palestinian in exile, he was the most eloquent spokesperson on
the Palestinian cause, for a period spanning 3 decades. Shattering
the myths & distortions propagated by the media became commonplace
for the professor. His rebellion against injustice, & compassion with
the everyday man, despite his own privileged upbringing, acquired him
his critics. Yet he was one never to falter, as he stated, 'I have
been moved to defend the refugees' plight precisely because I did not
suffer and therefore feel obligated to relieve the sufferings of my
people.'"
LINKS: http://www.palestinecampaign.org & http://www.palsolidarity.org
9) REPORT : THESSALONIKI PRISONERS HUNGER STRIKE
NOTE: Events are moving quickly, so please do check the links below:
Links: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2003/09/278180.html
http://www.wombles.org.uk/actions/infoarrest.php
BACKGROUND: "The European Union summit (held in Thessaloniki, Greece,
between 20-22 June this year) discussed new measures to control their
populations in the name of 'security' while building ever-higher
defences for 'Fortress Europe' to keep out the victims of their
capitalist wars & policies. Workers, migrants & the common people,
anti-capitalists & anti-authoritarians came together from across
Europe to resist this capitalist clampdown.
During demonstrations on 21st June over 100 people were detained,
some of them forced to sign blank papers by the police. 7 of the
people arrested are facing felony charges, & up to 25 years in jail.
They have been refused bail & are still in prison in Greece. This
injustice is well documented in the case of Simon Chapman. Simon,
from the UK, was beaten in prison & denied medical care, despite
suffering serious head injuries & broken ribs. Only at the insistence
of the British consular was a doctor permitted to attend him.
Simon, & the other prisoners, are being charged with possession of
explosives, resisting authority & rioting. However, there is evidence
that Simon was framed. Video footage documents police planting bags
of molotov cocktails on him while he was being beaten. They include
Simon Chapman (English), Fernando Perez Gorraiz (Spanish), Carlos
Martin Martinez (Spanish), Souleiman 'Castro' Dakduk (Syrian), Spyros
Tsitsas (Greek) and two Greek juveniles.
Five of the 'Saloniki 7' have now been on hunger-strike for over a
month in protest against the circumstances of their arrests &
imprisonment. One of them (Spiros Tsitsas) has been without food
since 7th Oct, three (Simon Chapman, Fernardo & Carlos) without food
since 5th Oct, whilst Suleiman 'Castro' Dakduk has already been on a
hunger strike for over 40 days.
PLEASE VISIT THE LINKS ABOVE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
To receive regular updates email: thessalonikiprisoners@yahoo.co.uk
WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO SIMON CHAPMAN & THE OTHER PRISONERS.
POST: Kratoumeno Simon Chapman (Or Prisoners Name). Dikastikes
Fylakes Diavaton. T.K. 540 12 Thessaloniki. Greece.
NB: Letters which DO NOT have a return address on the ENVELOPE will
not be delivered to prisoners (However, it does not have to be your
own address). This new procedure applies to all prisoners.
10) REVIEW : 'CHILD VICTIMS OF WAR' PROJECT
Organisers Link: http://www.childvictims of war.org
Depleted Uranium Link: http://www.pandoraproject.org/
Email: info@childvictims of war.org or Tel: (0117) 9025363
BACKGROUND: 'Child Victims Of War' is a voluntary organisation
concerned with the environmental & health effects of modern warfare &
the impact on current & future generations of children. We are
particularly concerned with the use of uranium in weapons systems,
the targeting of life support systems, & the dangers of unexploded
ordinance.
Since the use of Agent Orange in the Vietnam war, every war conducted
by the US & it's allies has resulted in a poisoned & lethal
environment which continues to kill well after the hostilities have
ceased. Many of the sick, deformed or dying children in South East
Asia, the Balkans, Afghanistan & the Arabian Peninsular were not yet
born when these wars took place.
THE PROJECT AIMS ARE TO: i) Provide Medical help for children who are
victims of war. ii) Equip children's hospitals & clinics. iii)
Provide training & educational resources. iv) Help local communities
campaign at an international level for a clean-up of their
environment, & adequate healthcare. v) Fund scientific research into
the long-tern environmental & health effects of war. vi) Take legal
measures on behalf of children whose human rights have been breached.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: "'Child Victims Of War' believe that we, as
ordinary citizens, can play a leading role in safeguarding the future
for all our children. By supporting communities, families & children
in target countries, we can raise aware of the environmental dangers
of warfare & improve, or save the lives of individual children. We
can also build bridges of peace & solidarity between our countries.
Your ideas & actions are vital. Please contact us if you or your
organization would like to be involved in the project."
OTHER WAYS TO HELP: A small but regular donation a month could help
provide a child with regular medication, equip a clinic, or go
towards vitally needed scientific research. The possible uses are
endless.
HOW YOU CAN DONATE: Donations can be by cheque or by standing order.
BY CHEQUE: Made payable to 'Child Victims Of War'.
POST TO: 17 Anstey St. Easton. Bristol. BS5 6DG. UK.
BY STANDING ORDER: Please get in touch for more information.
Email: info@childvictims of war.org or Tel: (0117) 9025363
11) BRISTOL COMMUNITY MAY FESTIVAL : 30th APR - 3rd MAY
To Join In The Debate About What You Want From MayDay Visit:
http://bristol.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=9448&group=webcast
TO GET INVOLVED EMAIL: bristolmayfest@yahoo.co.uk
Or Post To: Greenleaf Bookshop. Box 'Mayfest'. 82 Colston St.
Bristol. BS1 5BB.
OUTLINE: "A Bristol community festival is being organised for Fri 30
Apr to Mon 3 May 2004. It will be a united & inclusive expression of
our pride in our city & its multicultural nature & history. It will
act as a showcase for Bristol area talent & show support for the
MayDay traditions & our diverse cultures. It will also act as a
fundraising & promotion event for local charities & voluntary groups."
GET INVOLVED: "We are asking local groups & individuals to contribute
to the success of this festival by arranging events & participating.
There will be opportunities for musicians, artists, theatre, comedy,
open discussions, childrens' workshops, history walks, entertainment
stalls, screenings by independent filmakers, etc. We have already
received an offer of webcasting facilities from a local community
internet group so the festival can have international exposure.
The MayDay parade will have the theme of public & community service &
we invite participation from local workers & groups. We want doctors,
nurses, paramedics, ambulance staff, fire fighters, the police,
postal workers, council workers, refuse & recycling workers,
transport workers, community groups, charities, voluntary workers &
all others to take part. At this stage we would particularly like to
contact with people with experience of organising similar events &
people & organisations that would be interested in participating."
MAYDAY WEBSITE TO FOLLOW SOON.......
12) PEACE VIGILS IN BRISTOL & BATH
a) THE DAILY BRISTOL PEACE VIGIL: The Independent Bristol Peace Vigil
is an open space for discussion, as well a crucial focus to our
campaigns. We've kept vigil every night since 9/11, & will keep Vigil
onwards into the future. If you can only make it for 15 minutes, or
a couple of times a month, please still come as all support is
essential. Everyone's welcome at the Bristol Peace Vigil.
TIMES: MON-FRI 5:30-6:30pm & SAT 3:00-4:00pm. PLACE: City Centre.
(Opposite The Hippodrome. St. Augustines Parade). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title
b) BATH PEACE VIGIL: Every Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm. Bath Abbey.
(Off York Street. From the Station walk up Manvers St) MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=375000&Y=164500&scale=10000
c) EASTON VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Corner of Robertson Rd & Stapleton Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=361000&Y=174500&scale=10000
d) BISHOPSTON VIGIL: Last Friday of each month.
2:00pm-3:00pm. Friends Meeting House. 300 Gloucester Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=176000&scale=10000
e) ST. WERBURGHS VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Junction of Mina Rd & James St. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=174500&scale=10000
f) TOTTERDOWN VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm. Wells Road.
By the junction of St.John's Lane. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=171500&scale=10000
13) PLANNING GROUPS IN BRISTOL & BATH
a) THE MAIN BRISTOL PLANNING GROUP 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: 7:00-8:30pm. PLACE: St. Mary on the Quay
Hall. City Centre. Colston Ave. (Opposite War Memorial). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=173000&scale=10000
b) BATH: Bath-Stop-The-War meet every other Wed. Next: 12th November.
TIME: 8:00-9:30pm @Friends Meeting House. York St. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=375000&Y=164500&scale=10000
Bath Website: http://www.bathstopwar.org.uk/
c) BISHOPSTON: Bishopston Group meet every Tuesday. TIME: 7:30-9:00pm
@Friends Meeting House. 300 Gloucester Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=176000&scale=10000
d) MONTPELIER: Montpelier Group meet on the 1st Wed of each month.
TIME: 7:00-8:00pm @Bristolian Cafe. Picton St. MAP BELOW.
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=174000&scale=10000
e) ST.WERBURGHS: St.Werburghs Group meet every Wed. TIME: 7:00-8:00pm
@St.Werburghs Community Centre. Horley Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=174500&scale=10000
f) UWE (University) STOP THE WAR: To receive updates send a blank
email to: uwestopwar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
14) CHANGES TO THIS FORUM
If you do not make use of Bristol's Message Boards, & only receive
this newsletter, you will not be affected by the change to this
forum, but please read on as you may wish to make future use of
Bristol's Message Boards. We will now be use our Message Board for
admin, & as a general contact address, (although you will still be
very welcome to continue visiting the board for info, see below.)
VISIT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bristol-stop-the-war-coalition/
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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
SAY YES 2 PEACE ... SAY YES 2 PEACE ... SAY YES 2 PEACE
@8.30pm @The Cornubia Pub. Temple St. Free Entry. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=172500&scale=10000 *Updated Section **New Section
***International Events
#DATE CORRECTION to the newsletter of 03/11/03.
1) Talk: George Galloway In Bristol: 17th Nov
2) #Film: Includes 'Why War...?': 19th Nov
3) *STOP BUSH: 3 Days Of Defiance: 19-21st Nov
4) *STOP BUSH NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: 20th Nov
5) **Word Development Movement Conference: 22nd Nov
6) **Talk: 'From Protest To Revolution?': 27th Nov
7) ***2nd Cairo Conference: 13-14th Dec
8) **Talk: '...Palestinian Freedom': 16th Dec
9) **Report: Thessaloniki Hunger Strikers
10) **Review: 'Child Victims of War' Project
11) **MAY FESTIVAL 2004: Get Involved Now!
12) Peace Vigils In Bristol & Bath
13) Planning Groups In Bristol & Bath
14) CHANGES TO THIS FORUM
1) TALK : GEORGE GALLOWAY IN BRISTOL : MON 17th NOVEMBER
Related Link:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0620/p01s03-woiq.html DATE: Mon 17th Nov. TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm. TAX: £1.00* only.
VENUE: Malcolm X Centre. Ashley Rd. St. Pauls. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=174000&scale=10000 *Tickets in advance from Greenleaf Books 82 Colston St, or from Mina
Rd Post Office. FOR MORE INFO Tel: 0117 9556198
SPEAKERS: George Galloway MP, Sammi Velioglu, & Sharon Foley.
GEORGE GALLOWAY MP: "On Thursday 23rd October George Galloway was
expelled from the Labour Party over complaints about remarks critical
of the Iraq invasion he made on Abu Dhabi television. Galloway
memorably described Blair & Bush as 'wolves' for invading Iraq.
Galloway has denied that he had invited the armies of Arabic nations
to attack British troops. The allegations which originated in
articles written in the Sun 'newspaper' came from a transcript of the
interview he did on Abu Dhabi TV. Galloway claims that the transcript
came from a translation from English into Arabic & then back into
English & states that this cannot be an accurate way to determine
whether he is guilty."
SHARON FOLEY: Sharon Foley is a dedicated & critical activist within
Bristol-Stop-The-War, as well as within Bristol as a whole. Come &
hear her speak.
SAMMI VELIOGLU: "Sammi Velioglu is an Iraqi/British citizen who
travelled overland from Bristol to Iraq to deliver an ambulance full
of medical supplies. Hear Sammi describe his first-hand experiences
of what is happening in Iraq under British & US occupation.
WE ARE STILL COLLECTING FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR IRAQ.
To make a donation cheques are payable to: Bristol Stop The War
Coalition. Post to: BSTWC. Greenleaf Books. Box 45. 82 Colston St.
BS1 5BB. Please write 'Medicine For Iraq' on the back of cheques.
2) FILM : INCLUDES 'WHY WAR.......?' : WED 19th NOVEMBER
Organisers Link:
http://bristol.indymedia.org DATE: Wed 19th Nov. TIME: 7:30-9:15pm. (Bar Open till 11:00pm).
TAX: £3 /£2* (*though no one turned away through lack of funds)
VENUE: Cube Cinema. Dove Street South. Kings Square (Off Jamaica St.)
MAP:
http://www.cubecinema.com/directions.html INFO: Tel: 0117 9074190 INDYMEDIA FILM NIGHTS: An ongoing showcase of contemporary filmmakers
who are finding new forms of cinema to show resistance to
globalization throughout the world. All films are themed around the
ongoing 'War on Terror'.
LINE UP INCLUDES: A short film about the Bristol Peace vigil which
has now run every night for 2 years, & Norman Cowie's 'Scenes from an
Endless War.'
MAIN FEATURE: The main feature is 'WHY WAR? - The Invasion of Iraq'
(from the makers of 'Not In My Name' - a Bristol premiere). In 2003
the world's greatest superpower led an invasion that caused the
deaths of thousands of innocent men, women & children in Iraq.
Millions across the globe now see the US as the biggest threat
to world peace. How did this happen? What can we do about it?
This film explores the background to America¹s imperialist project &
charts the phenomenal growth of the anti-war movement. How much
impact did the stop the war movement have & where does it go from
here? Will Tony Blair take Britain into another war in support of the
US? Contributions from Tony Benn, Noam Chomsky, George Galloway,
Salma Yaqoob, Greg Pallast, Bianca Jagger & many others.
3) STOP BUSH : 3 DAYS OF DEFIANCE : 19th-21st NOVEMBER
Links:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk & http://www.resistbush.org/ Bush has been invited to Buckingham Palace for a 3 day State visit
from 19-21 November. He will receive a 'welcome' which will never be
forgotten! Please visit the links above for more extensive info.
BRISTOL: WED 19th NOV: TOPPLE BUSH'S STATUE IN THE CITY CENTRE!
As Bush flies into Britain, Bristol will be waiting! Give Bush a real
Bristol welcome, & topple Bush's statue in the City Centre. Opposite
Hippodrome. 5:00pm onwards.
START GATHERING @5:00pm. REGIME CHANGE BEGINS @6:00pm. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title LONDON: WED 19th NOV: Alternative State Procession. Assemble at
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London SE1 @11:00am. LEAFLET:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/Resources/altstateproc.pdf NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: THUR 20th NOV: This will take a slightly
different form from recent demos - There will be a 2:00pm start,
fewer speakers & music or entertainment. A Statue of Bush will be
toppled @Trafalgar Square. See 'SECTION 4' For Bristol Coach Details.
BRISTOL: THUR 20th NOV: If you can't make it to the National Demo,
please come to the Bristol City Centre Vigil @5:30pm. Any Bristol
demo which occurs will be dependant on sufficient numbers. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title LONDON: FRI 21st NOV: Trial of Bush with key lawyers & a People's
Assembly to condemn war crimes, as well as a 'Goodbye George'
concert. A mass reporting of War Crimes will also be held. See The
Link For Details:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/bulletin.asp?id=071103 BRISTOL: FRI 21st NOV: BRISTOL: Come to the one of the Friday Vigils
around Bristol to give Bush a real Bristol send off. See 'SECTION 12'
for Peace Vigil details around Bristol.
FOR RESOURCES PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/resources.asp DIRECT ACTION IMPORTANT NOTE: These events are only an outline, they
are not meant to be definitive or prescriptive. Groups & individualsn
should feel free to organise additional events, & to take part in
Direct Action. To receive further info on Direct Action please send a
blank email to the addresses below:
a)
resistbush-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk b)
bushinghampalace-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 4) STOP BUSH NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION (LONDON) : THURS 20th NOV
MAIN ROUTE: As you may be aware, the Metropolitan Police (more like
the White House) have denied our preferred route for the National
Demonstration, on Thur 20th November, which will pass the Houses of
Parliament & Whitehall. We would ask you to send an urgent message to
the Home Office protesting against this outrageous decision.
WRITE TO THE HOME OFFICE. 50 Queen Anne's Gate. London SW1H 9AT.
EMAIL:
public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk www.homeoffice.gov.uk OTHER WAYS TO HELP: Please visit the resources link below, & click
the picture of posters to download posters. Please distribute
leaflets & posters with the coach ticket details below added, spread
the word amongst friends & workmates. Please help anyway you can!
ANY QUESTIONS? Email:
bristolstopwar@hotmail.com Leaflets & Resources:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/resources.asp COACH TICKETS FROM BRISTOL: £12 waged - £6 concessions.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: Greenleaf Books. 82 Colston St. City Centre
(Near Top of Christmas Steps). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=173000&scale=10000 COACHES LEAVE BRISTOL: Anchor Rd Coach Park @10:00am on Thu 20th Nov.
(Near @Bristol. Behind the Watershed Complex. City Centre). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=358500&Y=173000&scale=10000 COACHES RETURN BY: 9:30pm approx. Dropping off at Broadmead & Anchor
Rd. Don't Worry If You've never been on a demonstration before, a
mobile contact, details of pick up & drop off points, & other help
will be given on the coaches.
5) CONFERENCE : WORLD DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT : 22nd NOV
Regional WDM Conference For The West. Hosted By Swindon WDM.
Organisers Link:
http://www.wdm.org.uk/ TO BOOK: Email Kate Nash:
nashfamily_uk@yahoo.co.uk or 01793 704154. DATE: Sat 22nd Nov. TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm
VENUE: Friends Meeting House. Eastcott Hill. Swindon. SN1. MAP BELOW:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=415154&Y=184217&A=Y&Z=1 Friends Meeting House is 10 minutes walk from the station. There is
park & ride, & pay & display town, but there's no parking at the
venue (except disabled).
BACKGROUND: "Founded in 1970, WDM is a democratic movement of
individual supporters, campaigners & local groups. We lobby decision-
makers to stop policies that hurt the world's poor. We research &
develop new policy options that support sustainable development. We
mobilise consumers, shareholders & governments to hold multinational
companies to account for abuses of power, & we lobby for reform of
the World Trade Organisation (WTO)."
CONFERENCE AGENDA: THE THEME WILL BE DEBT & CONDITIONALITY.
MORNING: 09.30-10.00am: Registration ~ 10.00-10.45am: Julia Drown MP,
on Heavily Indebted Poor Countries, followed by questions. ~ 10.45-
11.00am: Sarah Wade of Triodos Bank. ~ 11.00-11.30am: Refreshment
break ~ 11.30-12.30pm : Michael Wills MP & Peter Hardstaff (head of
WDM campaigns policy) will talk about debt, conditionality & trade,
followed by questions.
LUNCH: 12.30-1.30: Lunch provided. Donations to local Amnesty.
AFTERNOON: 1.30-1.45pm: Local WDM groups report on the last year of
activity. 1.45-2.30pm: WORKSHOP 1: Choose From: 1) Debt & the Colludo
Campaign, led by WDM's Effie Jordan & Sharon Sukhram. 2) Trade
Justice post-Cancun: Where next? Led by WDM's Peter Hardstaff. 3)
Making a Media Breakthrough. Led by Swindon's Evening Advertiser.
2.45-3.30pm: WORKSHOP 2: Choose From: 1) Debt & the Colludo Campaign,
led by WDM's Effie Jordan & Sharon Sukhram 2) Trade Justice post-
Cancun: Where next? Led by WDM's Peter Hardstaff.
3.45 - 4.00: Closing Plenary, with a brief resume of each workshop.
USEFUL LINKS:
http://www.wdm.org.uk/campaign/links.htm WDM CONTACT: World Development Movement. 25 Beehive Place. London.
SW9 7QR. Tel: 020 7737 6215Fax: 020 7274 8232 Email:
wdm@wdm.org.uk 6) TALK : 'FROM PROTEST TO REVOLUTION?' : THUR 27th NOV
A Bristol Marxist Forum. Organisers Link:
http://www.swp.org.uk/ DATE: Thur 27th Nov. TIME: 7:30-9:00pm
VENUE : Jury's Hotel. Prince Street. City Centre. BS1
(The road behind the Arnolfini parallel with the Docks.) MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=358500&Y=172500&scale=10000 MAIN SPEAKER: Chris Harman. Editor Of Socialist Worker.
"How do we move forward to build a better world? How can we turn
protest for global justice & against imperialism & war into a new
society of social justice & peace? A year ago we used to compare the
left wing movement against the war with that against the Vietnam War
in 1968. Since then the movement has grown to ten or even 20 times
larger than that movement. It represents the entry into political
activity of a whole new generation of young people, & with that the
reactivation of many of the older generation. But there is another
essential task to be undertaken. That is to fill the vacuum on the
left when it comes to politics over other issues. We have to show
there is a focus to the left to millions of people who are sick to
death of the government's record & the erosion of their own lives.
If we do not, the gutter press will continue to try to deflect that
bitterness onto asylum seekers & other minorities." Chris Harman.
READ MORE:
http://www.socialistworker.co.uk/1867/13.pdf 7) 2nd CAIRO CONFERENCE : 13th - 14th DECEMBER
Link:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/article.asp?id=250603 Cairo Campaign:
http://www.cairocampaign.com/ DATE: 13-14th Dec. PLACE: Cairo (Capital Of Egypt).
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO EMAIL:
cairosupport@stopwar.org.uk Limited accommodation with activists in Cairo is available, but you
may need to arrange accommodation in one of Cairo's many reasonable
hotels. You will need to be in Cairo Fri 12th Sept for the start of
conference on the Saturday morning.
FLIGHTS: Some people have expressed a wish to stay after the
conference has finished, we have therefore decided to ask people to
book their own flights, but if you contact the email above help &
advice is available.
CAIRO DECLARATION:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/article.asp?id=301202 "Resistance to the US occupation of Iraq & to the Israeli occupation
of Palestine is growing & the calling of the 2nd Cairo conference is
an opportunity to strengthen our ties with the anti-war movement in
the Arab world. The 1st Cairo conference, held in Dec 2002, issued
the Cairo declaration against US aggression & globalisation &
established the International Campaign Against US Aggression. In the
following months many anti-war initiatives were undertaken in Egypt,
Lebanon other Arab countries. These culminated in the 20 March
demonstration in central Cairo, the largest demonstration since the
1970s.
The 2nd Cairo conference has now been called for Saturday 13 & Sunday
14 December 2003. The preparatory committee in Cairo are now hard at
work arranging the conference. We are now calling on all peace
groups, trades unions, religious organisations, political campaigns &
organisations to send representatives to the Cairo conference. Now is
the time to draw together the forces of resistance in the Arab world
& from around the globe. The Cairo conference will be a sign of the
strength of that continuing resistance & of solidarity with those in
the Middle East resisting globalisation & imperialism."
8) TALK: '.....THE STRUGGLE FOR PALESTINIAN FREEDOM' : 16th DEC
FULL TITLE: 'Edward Said & The Struggle For Palestinian Freedom'.
DATE: Sun 16th Dec. TIME: 7.30-9:00pm. TAX: £2.50 On The Door
VENUE: Anson Rooms. Queens Rd. 1st Floor University of Bristol
Students Union. Clifton. Bristol. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=357500&Y=173500&scale=10000 Come & debate the present & future challenges thrown up by Israel's
US-sponsored aggression against Palestinian people. What is the
legacy of Edward Said for our understanding of this conflict? What
strategies of protest & resistance should we adopt? How does the
conflict link in to the wider system of US imperialism in the Middle
East & elsewhere?
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Hala Abuateya (Palestinian activist) ~ Alex
Callinicos (Professor of Politics, York University) ~ Ghada Karmi
(Author of the book, In Search of Fatima) ~ Steven Rose (Biologist, &
regular participant on Radio 4's Moral Maze programme).
THE EDWARD SAID ARCHIVE:
http://www.edwardsaid.org/ BACKGROUND: "The world continues to mourn the loss of Edward Said,
who passed away on 25th September 2003, after a 12-year battle with
leukeamia. Edward Said was a professor of English & Comparative
Literature at Columbia University, but his realm extended from music,
to literature to philosophy to media & political activism. His books,
speeches & writings broke new ground in enlightening the masses in
these fields, & bridging the gaps & misunderstandings between the
West & East, or 'Orient' as he aptly called it.
As a Palestinian in exile, he was the most eloquent spokesperson on
the Palestinian cause, for a period spanning 3 decades. Shattering
the myths & distortions propagated by the media became commonplace
for the professor. His rebellion against injustice, & compassion with
the everyday man, despite his own privileged upbringing, acquired him
his critics. Yet he was one never to falter, as he stated, 'I have
been moved to defend the refugees' plight precisely because I did not
suffer and therefore feel obligated to relieve the sufferings of my
people.'"
LINKS:
http://www.palestinecampaign.org & http://www.palsolidarity.org 9) REPORT : THESSALONIKI PRISONERS HUNGER STRIKE
NOTE: Events are moving quickly, so please do check the links below:
Links:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2003/09/278180.html http://www.wombles.org.uk/actions/infoarrest.php BACKGROUND: "The European Union summit (held in Thessaloniki, Greece,
between 20-22 June this year) discussed new measures to control their
populations in the name of 'security' while building ever-higher
defences for 'Fortress Europe' to keep out the victims of their
capitalist wars & policies. Workers, migrants & the common people,
anti-capitalists & anti-authoritarians came together from across
Europe to resist this capitalist clampdown.
During demonstrations on 21st June over 100 people were detained,
some of them forced to sign blank papers by the police. 7 of the
people arrested are facing felony charges, & up to 25 years in jail.
They have been refused bail & are still in prison in Greece. This
injustice is well documented in the case of Simon Chapman. Simon,
from the UK, was beaten in prison & denied medical care, despite
suffering serious head injuries & broken ribs. Only at the insistence
of the British consular was a doctor permitted to attend him.
Simon, & the other prisoners, are being charged with possession of
explosives, resisting authority & rioting. However, there is evidence
that Simon was framed. Video footage documents police planting bags
of molotov cocktails on him while he was being beaten. They include
Simon Chapman (English), Fernando Perez Gorraiz (Spanish), Carlos
Martin Martinez (Spanish), Souleiman 'Castro' Dakduk (Syrian), Spyros
Tsitsas (Greek) and two Greek juveniles.
Five of the 'Saloniki 7' have now been on hunger-strike for over a
month in protest against the circumstances of their arrests &
imprisonment. One of them (Spiros Tsitsas) has been without food
since 7th Oct, three (Simon Chapman, Fernardo & Carlos) without food
since 5th Oct, whilst Suleiman 'Castro' Dakduk has already been on a
hunger strike for over 40 days.
PLEASE VISIT THE LINKS ABOVE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
To receive regular updates email:
thessalonikiprisoners@yahoo.co.uk WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO SIMON CHAPMAN & THE OTHER PRISONERS.
POST: Kratoumeno Simon Chapman (Or Prisoners Name). Dikastikes
Fylakes Diavaton. T.K. 540 12 Thessaloniki. Greece.
NB: Letters which DO NOT have a return address on the ENVELOPE will
not be delivered to prisoners (However, it does not have to be your
own address). This new procedure applies to all prisoners.
10) REVIEW : 'CHILD VICTIMS OF WAR' PROJECT
Organisers Link:
http://www.childvictims of war.org Depleted Uranium Link:
http://www.pandoraproject.org/ Email: info@childvictims of war.org or Tel: (0117) 9025363
BACKGROUND: 'Child Victims Of War' is a voluntary organisation
concerned with the environmental & health effects of modern warfare &
the impact on current & future generations of children. We are
particularly concerned with the use of uranium in weapons systems,
the targeting of life support systems, & the dangers of unexploded
ordinance.
Since the use of Agent Orange in the Vietnam war, every war conducted
by the US & it's allies has resulted in a poisoned & lethal
environment which continues to kill well after the hostilities have
ceased. Many of the sick, deformed or dying children in South East
Asia, the Balkans, Afghanistan & the Arabian Peninsular were not yet
born when these wars took place.
THE PROJECT AIMS ARE TO: i) Provide Medical help for children who are
victims of war. ii) Equip children's hospitals & clinics. iii)
Provide training & educational resources. iv) Help local communities
campaign at an international level for a clean-up of their
environment, & adequate healthcare. v) Fund scientific research into
the long-tern environmental & health effects of war. vi) Take legal
measures on behalf of children whose human rights have been breached.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: "'Child Victims Of War' believe that we, as
ordinary citizens, can play a leading role in safeguarding the future
for all our children. By supporting communities, families & children
in target countries, we can raise aware of the environmental dangers
of warfare & improve, or save the lives of individual children. We
can also build bridges of peace & solidarity between our countries.
Your ideas & actions are vital. Please contact us if you or your
organization would like to be involved in the project."
OTHER WAYS TO HELP: A small but regular donation a month could help
provide a child with regular medication, equip a clinic, or go
towards vitally needed scientific research. The possible uses are
endless.
HOW YOU CAN DONATE: Donations can be by cheque or by standing order.
BY CHEQUE: Made payable to 'Child Victims Of War'.
POST TO: 17 Anstey St. Easton. Bristol. BS5 6DG. UK.
BY STANDING ORDER: Please get in touch for more information.
Email: info@childvictims of war.org or Tel: (0117) 9025363
11) BRISTOL COMMUNITY MAY FESTIVAL : 30th APR - 3rd MAY
To Join In The Debate About What You Want From MayDay Visit:
http://bristol.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=9448&group=webcast TO GET INVOLVED EMAIL:
bristolmayfest@yahoo.co.uk Or Post To: Greenleaf Bookshop. Box 'Mayfest'. 82 Colston St.
Bristol. BS1 5BB.
OUTLINE: "A Bristol community festival is being organised for Fri 30
Apr to Mon 3 May 2004. It will be a united & inclusive expression of
our pride in our city & its multicultural nature & history. It will
act as a showcase for Bristol area talent & show support for the
MayDay traditions & our diverse cultures. It will also act as a
fundraising & promotion event for local charities & voluntary groups."
GET INVOLVED: "We are asking local groups & individuals to contribute
to the success of this festival by arranging events & participating.
There will be opportunities for musicians, artists, theatre, comedy,
open discussions, childrens' workshops, history walks, entertainment
stalls, screenings by independent filmakers, etc. We have already
received an offer of webcasting facilities from a local community
internet group so the festival can have international exposure.
The MayDay parade will have the theme of public & community service &
we invite participation from local workers & groups. We want doctors,
nurses, paramedics, ambulance staff, fire fighters, the police,
postal workers, council workers, refuse & recycling workers,
transport workers, community groups, charities, voluntary workers &
all others to take part. At this stage we would particularly like to
contact with people with experience of organising similar events &
people & organisations that would be interested in participating."
MAYDAY WEBSITE TO FOLLOW SOON.......
12) PEACE VIGILS IN BRISTOL & BATH
a) THE DAILY BRISTOL PEACE VIGIL: The Independent Bristol Peace Vigil
is an open space for discussion, as well a crucial focus to our
campaigns. We've kept vigil every night since 9/11, & will keep Vigil
onwards into the future. If you can only make it for 15 minutes, or
a couple of times a month, please still come as all support is
essential. Everyone's welcome at the Bristol Peace Vigil.
TIMES: MON-FRI 5:30-6:30pm & SAT 3:00-4:00pm. PLACE: City Centre.
(Opposite The Hippodrome. St. Augustines Parade). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=358590&gridn=172858&title b) BATH PEACE VIGIL: Every Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm. Bath Abbey.
(Off York Street. From the Station walk up Manvers St) MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=375000&Y=164500&scale=10000 c) EASTON VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Corner of Robertson Rd & Stapleton Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=361000&Y=174500&scale=10000 d) BISHOPSTON VIGIL: Last Friday of each month.
2:00pm-3:00pm. Friends Meeting House. 300 Gloucester Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=176000&scale=10000 e) ST. WERBURGHS VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Junction of Mina Rd & James St. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=174500&scale=10000 f) TOTTERDOWN VIGIL: Every Friday. 5:00pm-6:00pm. Wells Road.
By the junction of St.John's Lane. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=171500&scale=10000 13) PLANNING GROUPS IN BRISTOL & BATH
a) THE MAIN BRISTOL PLANNING GROUP 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: 7:00-8:30pm. PLACE: St. Mary on the Quay
Hall. City Centre. Colston Ave. (Opposite War Memorial). MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=173000&scale=10000 b) BATH: Bath-Stop-The-War meet every other Wed. Next: 12th November.
TIME: 8:00-9:30pm @Friends Meeting House. York St. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=375000&Y=164500&scale=10000 Bath Website:
http://www.bathstopwar.org.uk/ c) BISHOPSTON: Bishopston Group meet every Tuesday. TIME: 7:30-9:00pm
@Friends Meeting House. 300 Gloucester Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359500&Y=176000&scale=10000 d) MONTPELIER: Montpelier Group meet on the 1st Wed of each month.
TIME: 7:00-8:00pm @Bristolian Cafe. Picton St. MAP BELOW.
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=359000&Y=174000&scale=10000 e) ST.WERBURGHS: St.Werburghs Group meet every Wed. TIME: 7:00-8:00pm
@St.Werburghs Community Centre. Horley Rd. MAP BELOW:
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=360000&Y=174500&scale=10000 f) UWE (University) STOP THE WAR: To receive updates send a blank
email to:
uwestopwar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 14) CHANGES TO THIS FORUM
If you do not make use of Bristol's Message Boards, & only receive
this newsletter, you will not be affected by the change to this
forum, but please read on as you may wish to make future use of
Bristol's Message Boards. We will now be use our Message Board for
admin, & as a general contact address, (although you will still be
very welcome to continue visiting the board for info, see below.)
VISIT:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bristol-stop-the-war-coalition/ Our LINKS page will be unaffected, & can still be viewed @:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bristol-stop-the-war-coalition/links/ In addition, BRISTOL ACTIVISTS is an alternative forum, & a currently
under-utilised board. By encouraging use of this alternative forum we
can gain some space for BSTW admin, as well as breathe new life into
BRISTOL ACTIVISTS. So please join BRISTOL ACTIVISTS for news & events
& info on a wide range of political issues. To join Bristol Activists
send a blank email to:
bristol-activists-subscribe@yahoogroups.com To view the Bristol Activist message board visit:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bristol-activists To post to the group once you have joined email:
bristol-activists@yahoogroups.com "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
SAY YES 2 PEACE ... SAY YES 2 PEACE ... SAY YES 2 PEACE
