Bristol-Stop-The-War News : 4th January 2004

1) **EVOLUTION OF Bristol-Stop-The-War News
2) **Talk: '...Voyage Of A Timid Professor': 6th Jan
3) ***Reclaim The Bases Weekend: 17-18th Jan
4) **Public Meeting: UNITY COALITION: 18th Jan
5) ***Peace Not War Music Festival: 12-15th Feb
6) **Bristol Festival For Peace & Justice: 21st Feb
7) ***GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION: 20th Mar
8) ***Easter March To Aldermaston: 9-12th Apr
9) **Report: Local P.O.W Needs Our Solidarity
10) *Fairford: IRAQ WAR ON TRIAL + Related
11) *News: US Planned To Seize Oil In '73
12) *Peace Vigils In Bristol & Bath
13) Planning Groups In Bristol & Bath
14) BRISTOLS' MESSAGE BOARDS

"~Get off the Internet, I'll see you in the Streets..."



1) **EVOLUTION OF THE BRISTOL-STOP-THE-WAR NEWSLETTER
"The Bristol-Stop-The-War Newsletter has evolved over the last two years to become a widely read & dependable source of information for the Bristol anti-war movement. During these two years our subscription base has increased from 100 people, to around 2000 now.
The nature of the newsletter has also evolved from primarily publicising Stop-The-War events, to become a free information source, & service, to the wider anti-war movement in Bristol & beyond.
The success & inclusiveness of this approach should hopefully be clear. There are, however, areas where we have not been so successful. In particular a clear information gap has emerged between the email haves & have-nots. We also have around 2000 people on our postal list, but we have not been able to send them information on anything like the scale afforded by email & the internet. This gap cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely, & we cannot wait for the world to be connected to the web as a functional solution.
Our aim for 2004 is to produce a paper version of the Newsletter, which we will make available to those on our postal list at cost-price. To free up the valuable time & energy to make this possible we will be reducing the email Newsletter to a monthly edition. This does not mean, though, that there will be less information available. We
will also send out shorter, supplemental newsletters as required, as well as further encourage people to make use of Bristols' Message Boards (see section 14), & in particular the Bristol Indymedia Newswire." James Venables
Submit Your Own News Articles:  http://bristol.indymedia.org


2) **TALK: '...VOYAGE OF A TIMID AMERICAN PROFESSOR' : TUE 6th JAN
Full Title: "From Ivory Tower To A Baghdad Water Treatment Plant - The Voyage Of A Timid American Professor."
Organisers Link:  http://www.bathstopwar.org.uk
More Info:  judith.eversley@home.gb.com
DATE: Tue 6th Jan. TIME: 7:30-9:00pm. FREE ENTRY
VENUE: Friends Meeting House. York St. Bath. (Please enter at the right-hand end of the Meeting House facing the building.) MAP BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=375000&Y=164500&scale=10000
TOM NAGY, from the US, has researched, lectured & written extensively on deliberate US bombing of Iraq's water supply. He believes the wrong done to Iraqi civilians is exacerbated by an equally cruel policy - in violation of Article 54 of the Geneva Convention - which prevents rehabilitation of Iraq's water system.
BELOW IS AN EDITED STATEMENT FROM TOM NAGY.
"My horror of the decade of US economic sanctions against Iraq is the direct result of living the first 5 years of my life as a refugee & displaced person in the aftermath of World War II, coupled with the shock of discovering that like all empires, the US employs routine, serial genocide as a tool for deriving maximum profit from its policy of neocolonialism. I feel compelled as a professor with a background in public health, ensconced in the ivory tower of a school of business virtually boarding the White House, the State Dept & the Pentagon to speak & write in opposition to the inhuman policy
destroying the children of Iraq & debasing the integrity & even the viability of the people of the US.
In violation of Article 54 of the Geneva Convention - the US continues to kill huge numbers of children by preventing the rehabilitation of Iraq's water system. I have come to view information systems & computer science as disciplines which provide increasingly efficient tools for killing people & jobs. I feel that this dismal state of affairs is not inevitable & direct much of my research into the use of computers to build social capital & to persuade people to resist the electronic addiction & debasement of TV
& the stultifying aspects of the Internet. The stakes could not be higher, not merely for the victims of the West, but also for the people of the West, particularly the current generation of students."


3) ***RECLAIM THE BASES WEEKEND : 17-18th JANUARY
Related Link:  http://www.reclaimthebases.org.uk/
The 'Reclaim The Bases Weekend' is a weekend of anti-militarist & non-violent action at military bases throughout the UK. It is expected that many of these actions will take the form of small 'Weapons Inspection' teams, which may not be openly publicised. A larger-scale protest has been called for Northwood Military Headquarters, in London, so do please make your way up there.
INFO:  email@reclaimthebases.org.uk
'THE BLOODY HISTORY OF NORTHWOOD MILITARY HQ'
Organisers Link:  http://www.thed10group.org.uk
DATE: Sat 17th Jan. *MEET: 12:00pm @Northwood Tube. MAP BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=516500&Y=188000&scale=10000
*Alternatively, if you want to meet in London & then travel together to Northwood, then meet first @11:00am at Baker St exit of Baker St Tube. MAP BELOW:
 http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=528000&Y=182000&scale=10000
For For An Interactive London Tube Map:  http://map.tfl.gov.uk/map.asp
GUIDELINES: 'We will respect the life & dignity of all living creatures.'
BACKGROUND: "Since 1936, & the formation of RAF Coastal Command at Northwood, a bloody thread can be traced from the Northwood Headquarters in Sandy Lane to almost all UK military interventions overseas. Part of the WWII command structure, the RAF contingent in the Korean War, the Falklands, so-called peace-keeping in the Balkans & Africa (Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Congo/Zaire, ...), & most recently Afghanistan & Iraq. Northwood HQ, regional NATO HQs, & the UK Permanent Joint Forces HQ, are already planning for the next wars – Iran? North Korea? Somalia? Sudan? Join us on 17 January, where theatrical protests around Northwood HQ will represent some of the bloody military interventions commanded from Northwood. Your creativity & participation is welcome!"


4) **PUBLIC MEETING : UNITY COALITION TOUR : SUN 18th JANUARY
Speaking Tour Comes To Bristol To Help Launch Electoral Coalition.
BRISTOL LAUNCH OF UNITY COALITION. Email:  bristolunity@hotmail.com
DATE: Sun 18th Jan. TIME: 7.30-9:30pm. *TAX: £1:00 Only
PLACE: Ramada Hotel, Redcliffe Way, Bristol BS1. (2 minutes from Temple Meads Station, next to St Mary Redcliffe Church). MAP BELOW:
 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=359266&Y=172353&A=Y&Z=1
*Tickets available from Greenleaf Books, 82 Colston St. MAP BELOW:
 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=358574&Y=173126&A=Y&Z=1
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: George Galloway MP ~ Linda Smith (FBU London Region) ~ John Rees (Socialist Alliance). FOR MORE INFO: 07790 929708
KEY NOTE: This tour finishes with a National Convention to launch the new Unity Coalition, taking place on Sun 25th Jan @10:00am, Friends Meeting House, Euston Rd, London. £10 registration - Email:  nationalconvention2004@yahoo.co.uk
TO READ THE FULL DECLARATION, TO BE AGREED, VISIT THE LINK BELOW.
 http://bristol.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=11033&group=webcast
EXTRACT FROM DECLARATION: "The greatest mass movement of our age has brought us together. We have marched in unprecedented numbers against war, racism, in defence of democracy & civil liberties. Our views are shared by millions, often a majority. There is a growing chasm between ordinary working people & the political establishment; on the one hand we have participated in the greatest political demonstrations in modern history, on the other the last general election saw the lowest turnout since universal suffrage was
introduced. We want a world in which the democratic demands of the people are carried out; a world based on need not profit; a world where solidarity rather than self-interest is the spirit of the age. Let this be the rebirth of hope for those who have become
disillusioned."
"WE STAND FOR (To Be Agreed): An end to war & occupation in Iraq. We will not join further imperialist wars. ~ An end to privatisation & bringing back into public ownership of the railways & other services. ~ A fully comprehensive education system. ~ A fully funded NHS free at the point of need. ~ Pensions linked to average earnings. ~ Repeal
of anti-union laws. ~ Opposition to all discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, disabilities, national origin or citizenship. ~ Defence of the rights of refugees & asylum seekers. ~ We will strongly oppose the anti-
European right wing in any Euro referendum. But we oppose the 'Stability Pact' the European Union seeks to impose. This pact would outlaw government deficit spending & reinforce the drive to privatise & deregulate the economy. We will therefore vote 'No' in
any referendum. ~ An end to the destruction of the environment by states & corporations for whom profit is more important than sustaining the natural world on which all life depends. Join us!"


5) ***PEACE NOT WAR 4 DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL : 12-15th FEB
Organisers Link:  http://www.peace-not-war.org
On 15th February 2003 millions of people in over 150 cities demonstrated the world's desire for peace. To mark the 1st anniversary of this historic event 'Peace Not War' presents a 4 night music festival in London, from 12th - 15th Feb.
VENUE: Hackney Ocean. Mare St. East London. MAP BELOW:
 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=534848&Y=183727&A=Y&Z=1
CONFIRMED PERFORMERS: Adam Free*land ~ Ahmed Mukhtar ~ Alabama 3 ~ Asian Dub Foundation Soundsystem ~ Bobby Friction ~ CarpetFace ~ Conflict ~ Crass (with Coldcut) ~ DJ DisOrientalist ~ DJ Hype ~ DJ Rubbish ~ Double Negative ~ Est'elle ~ Extremists ~ Faithless ~ Fun-da-mental ~ Gertrude ~ GM Baby ~ Hermione (Brown Girl) ~ Howie B ~ IDC ~ John Lester ~ Lamb ~ MC Navigator ~ Micke Morphingaz ~ Motiv ~ Narmin Zangana ~ Nemo Jones ~ Oddur & Jo ~ Phi-Life-Cypher ~ Pok ~ Rythms of Resistance ~ Rootsman ~ Seize the Day ~ Skinnyman ~ Slovo ~ State of Bengal ~ Stereo MCs ~ SuparNovar & MudFam ~ TaskForce ~ The Rub ~ The Unpeople ~ Visionary Underground.
FOR UPDATES:  http://www.peace-not-war.org &  http://www.ocean.org.uk
*Activist Nightly Ticket Price: £17.50 per night + booking fee.
*ADVANCE BLOCK TICKETS: £50 for all 4 nights + no booking fee.
Cheques Payable To: 'Peace Not War', PO Box 44212, London E3 4WB.
*Please include your name, address, email, & role or contribution to the movement to receive these discounted ticket prices for activists.
Tel: 0207 5154702 Email:  info@peace-not-war.org  http://www.peace-not-war.org
BACKGROUND: "Peace Not War funds a spectrum of groups in the global peace movement. Proceeds go towards manufacturing anti-war CDs, which are donated to peace groups for them to sell. UK groups receiving donations include: ARROW, Campaign Against Arms Trade, Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases, CND (national + local), Globalise Resistance, Grassroots Opposition to War, Network for Peace, Peace News, Rising Tide, STW Coalition (national + local), Trident Ploughshares, Voices in the Wilderness, Wombles, Women in Black, & others. Groups can apply online for a donation (see link above)."


6) **BRISTOL FESTIVAL FOR PEACE & JUSTICE : SAT 21st FEBRUARY
The South Bristol-Stop-The-War Group are holding a 'Festival For Peace & Justice' at the Southville Centre on Saturday 21st February. This 'Day Of Ideas' will mark a key stage in the evolution of Bristols' anti-war movement, & will be an opportunity for all of
Bristols' anti-war elements, & both sides of the river, to meet.
DATE: Sat 21st Feb. TIME: 9:30am-6:00pm. TAX: It's anticipated that this event will be by donation, but there will be more details at the start of February.
VENUE: Southville Centre, Beauley Rd, Southville. MAP BELOW:
 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=357944&Y=171879&A=Y&Z=1
South Bristol-Stop-The-War Presents: FESTIVAL 4 PEACE & JUSTICE
A DAY OF IDEAS: Debates & Workshops ~ Fun for the Kids ~ Exhibitions ~ Photography & Radical art ~ Subvertisers workshop ~ Activists Toolkit ~ Red Notes Choir ~ Food from around the world ~ All welcome all day.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Milan Rai (Justice-Not-Vengence & author of 'Regime Unchanged') ~ Salma Yaqoob (Chair of Birmingham Stop-The-War) ~ Alex Gordon (Rail Transport Union (RMT) National Executive member) Weyman Bennett (Joint Secretary of Unity Against Fascism) ~
It is anticipated there will also be speakers from many other groups such as 'No Sweat', Greens, Socialist Alliance, etc.
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.......


7) ***GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION : SATURDAY 20th MARCH 2004
Related Link  http://www.iacenter.org/iacaction.htm
20th MARCH 2004.....THE WORLD STILL SAYS NO TO WAR!
Momentum is building across the world for a global day of action on 20th Mar 2004 (1st anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq). While it is anticipated events will soon be called for Bristol & London, it is felt there is a need to deepen our movement, with more actions taken at the level of both the individual & collective, within our schools,
workplaces, streets & communities. This need to root & deepen the Bristol movement is now necessary as we are moving beyond even the aggressive politics of 'regime change', & appear to have entered the politics of perpetual war & domination as described & promoted by the Bush regime through P.N.A.C - 'Project for the New American Century'.
For More Info On P.N.A.C:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PNAC
LATEST WORLD NEWS: NCAA JOINS THE CALL TO GLOBAL ACTION!
NCAA ~ National Council Of Arab Americans - All Out March 20th 2004.
For The Full NCAA Declaration:  http://www.iacenter.org/m20-call1.htm
"The National Council of Arab Americans (NCAA) joins the call for mass mobilizations against the war on & occupation of Iraq, to be held on Sat March 20, 2004. Being also only 10 days before the anniversary of the historic March 30, 1976, Land Day in Palestine, calling for liberty, right to return, & self-determination for the
Palestinian people is an imperative complimentary political necessity, without which the end to colonial occupations cannot be fully realized.
The NCAA well recognizes that only through a systematic & organized grassroots effort a halt to perpetual war can be achieved. Although exposing US strategic goals through education is of primary importance, it is the ability of the American people to marshal a
united front anchored in the principals of liberty, freedom & respect for self-determination that has undoubtedly become priority one.
It is precisely the multi-faceted nature of this ever-expanding war that we are tasked to recognize. De-linking issues for political & organizational expediency by selectively focusing only on one aspect of this war is wrong & dangerous. It not only weakens the emerging global movement for freedom & liberty, but also marginalizes the voices of war's many victims. True, the challenges before us are difficult & monumental, but history, in particular during the past 2 years, has shown that we are equal to the task when some waited in doubt."


8) ***EASTER MARCH TO ALDERMASTON : 9-12th APRIL 2004
Organisers Link:  http://www.aldermaston.net
Easter 2004 will see a 3 day march from London to Aldermaston (Berkshire) to protest the development of a new generation of nuclear weapons.
BRISTOL MOBILISATION: We are hoping to mobilise a march from Bristol also. If interested please contact:  c.paterson@dial.pipex.com or alternatively contact: Aldermaston 2004 c/o AWPC, 18 Greenway Rd, BS6 6SG. Tel: 0117 9734672
STOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION!
MARCH - London to Aldermaston. Easter 2004.
Email:  info@aldermaston2004.net  http://www.aldermaston2004.net
BACKGROUND: "The UK is gearing up to develop a new generation of nuclear weapons at Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment, near Reading. We plan to show how people feel about Britain preparing to build new weapons of mass destruction, with a march from London to Aldermaston over Easter weekend 2004.
The march begins with a major rally at Trafalgar Square on Fri 9th April. The entire route is about 50 miles, & is accessible from major public transport links at all times. The march has been called by Aldermaston Women's Peace Camp, National & London CND, & other groups. Now we want & need your help!
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Please get in touch if you can offer support, whether it's accommodation, contacts for catering, entertainment, foot massage, or any of the 101 things that a dedicated band of marchers will need. If you want to volunteer to march then let us know, as we plan to organise accommodation for a 'core' who have
registered in advance, so get in quick & book your bed/floor space. Or if you live outside the Thames Corridor & want to organise a 'feeder march' from your area, then get in touch too.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP: Donations are a necessary part of the action. If you'd like to add your voice by making a donation, send a cheque to: Aldermaston2004 c/o AWPC, 18 Greenway Rd, Bristol BS6 6SG.


9) **REPORT : LOCAL PRISONER OF WAR NEEDS SOLIDARITY
Related Link:  http://www.geocities.com/bristol_abc
"Local Prisoner of War Against War, Sue Brackenbury, needs our solidarity! Sue is on remand in HMP Eastwood Park (about 30 miles from Bristol) having climbed one wall & cut one fence too many at UK nuclear establishments. She has 5 trials in the pipeline - most of them Magistrates' courts, & one in Plymouth in the Crown Court (for 'going equipped' ~ looking for a submarine with a hammer, at Devonport nuclear dockyard!). Sue would LOVE to hear from people. She is doing an Open University degree, so has plenty to occupy her mind. All the same, prison can be quite glum. If you can send Sue a card,
I'm sure it would cheer her up no end."
HER ADDRESS IS: Sue Brackenbury HT 6792 HMP, Eastwood Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Falfield, Gloucestershire, GL12 8DB.
If you wish to further show your solidarity with Sue, why not arrange to visit her? If you wish to know more, please email:  nabataat@yahoo.co.uk to sort it out.
MORE BACKGROUND: "Sue Brackenbury is an energetic & dedicated Trident Ploughshares activist. Activists have pledged to disarm the UK Trident nuclear submarines & weapons systems in a non-violent, open, peaceful, safe & fully accountable manner. At this time 180 people have signed the pledge. Trident Ploughshares believe the use or threatened use of nuclear weapons is totally immoral & irresponsible & that the Trident system is illegal under international law."
Trident Plouhshares:  http://www.tridentploughshares.org/index.php


10) *FAIRFORD : IRAQ WAR ON TRIAL + RELATED TRIALS
Related Link:  http://www.fairfordpeacewatch.com/iraqwarontrial.html
a) OUTCOME OF 15th DEC DIRECTIONS HEARING: "A week long hearing at High Court level was due to take place during Jan 2004, in Bristol, to decide if the Iraq war broke either international law, or British criminal law. These hearings will still be going ahead, but the date is once more unclear. When they do finally go ahead they will be of international significance! So please continue spreading the word."
FOR LEAFLETS: Email:  nicefella@tesco.net Or Tel. Rowland: 0117 9512157
BACKGROUND REMINDER: "In the days before the war on Iraq last March, 5 activists cut their way into USAF/RAF Fairford. Phil Pritchard & Toby Olditch, & Josh Richards, tried to reach & disarm B-52 bombers stationed there, waiting to attack Iraq. Paul Milling & Margaret Jones disabled trucks for carrying bombs, & tankers for fuelling planes. They all provided a 'lawful excuse' defence."
DR. MARGARET JONES WRITES: "'Somebody's got to take hold of this case,' said Justice Butterfield, sitting in Truro Crown Court, & promptly took his name off the Fairford cases! Some of us fondly thought, when we counted our pennies, & went all the way to Cornwall, there was a purpose to this expedition into the hinterland. We thought something would come of it. Some of us had been led to believe the hearing would establish a date for a hearing on legal issues - ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Dream on. Now we haven't even got a judge. All that was established is that in mid-Jan the judges in
Bristol will hold a meeting (not specifically about us manky felons, needless to say - more like a start-of-term staff meeting.) They will then pick a lucky judge, who gets to try the Fairford cases, & some time after that there will be the Preparatory Hearing on legal issues, lasting about a week. Anyway, thought you all would like to know what's NOT happening for now."
Full Report:  http://www.fairfordpeacewatch.com/iraqwarontrial/iwotlatestnews.html
b) ADDITIONAL RELATED FAIRFORD TRIALS DUE TO START SOON.
"The trial of a further 7 people accused of aggravated trespass, & one of criminal damage, on 9th Mar 2003 at RAF/USAF Fairford, is due to begin at Cirencester magistrates court on 23rd Feb. A main plank of the defence will be that loading & preparation of US B-52 bombers was not lawful, & that the war on Iraq is not lawful, so this will be another trial where the legality of war will be challenged."
c) FURTHER FAIRFORD TRIALS : FAIRFORD 'COACH ACTION'.
Related Link:  http://www.fairfordcoachaction.org.uk/
A High Court Hearing for the 'Coach Trials' has been announced for 15-16th Jan 2004, & the judges are expected to deliver their ruling by the 15th of Feb 2004.
BACKGROUND: "On 22 Mar 2003, police prevented over 120 activists reaching a legally sanctioned anti-war demo outside USAF Fairford. The demo was attended by upwards of 5,000 activists. Among the scheduled speakers on these coaches were writer George Monbiot &
Caroline Lucas (MEP), two of the main speakers."


11) *NEWS : BRITAIN SAYS U.S PLANNED TO SEIZE OIL IN '73 CRISIS
Full Story:  http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0102-01.htm
"The US government seriously contemplated using military force to seize oil fields in the Middle East during the Arab oil embargo 30 years ago, according to a declassified British government document made public on Thursday (Jan 1st 2004). The top-secret document says
President Nixon was prepared to act more aggressively than previously thought to secure America's oil supply if the embargo, imposed by Arab nations in retaliation for America's support for Israel in the 1973 Middle East war, did not end. In fact, the embargo was lifted in March 1974.
The declassified British memorandum said the US considered launching airborne troops to seize oil fields in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & Abu Dhabi, but only as a 'last resort.' Nixon's defense secretary, James R. Schlesinger, delivered the warning to Lord Cromer, the British ambassador in Washington. In the document, Lord Cromer was quoted as
saying of Mr. Schlesinger, 'it was no longer obvious to him that the US could not use force.' The seizure of the oil fields was 'the possibility uppermost in American thinking when they refer to the use of force,' the memorandum said.
The potential for military action was taken so seriously by British intelligence services that a report was written listing the most likely scenarios for the use of US force in the Middle East. The report, dated Dec 12, 1973, was titled 'UK Eyes Alpha' & was sent to
Prime Minister Edward Heath. The memorandum was one of hundreds of documents released by Britain's National Archives under a law that makes government papers public after 30 years. Details of the document were reported on Thursday (Jan 1st 2004) by The Washington
Post.
The greatest threat would arise in Kuwait, the document said, 'where the Iraqis, with Soviet backing, might be tempted to intervene.' The British warned that occupation of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & Abu Dhabi might have to last as long as 10 years. Use of force would alienate Arab countries & irritate Moscow. Discontent among Western allies was
also cited as a possible consequence. 'Since the US would probably claim to be acting for the benefit of the West as a whole & would expect the full support of allies, deep US/European rifts could ensue,' it said." Lizette Alvarez. Published on Friday, January 2, 2004 by the New York Times.


12) *PEACE VIGILS IN BRISTOL & BATH
a) THE DAILY BRISTOL PEACE VIGIL: Now the nights are getting colder, & winters closing in, it's all the more important that people join us at the Bristol Peace Vigil. So wrap up warm, fill a flask with your favourite soup, & join us. The Independent Bristol Peace Vigil is an open space for discussion, as well a crucial focus to Bristols' many
campaigns. We've kept vigil every night (except Sundays) since a few days after 9/11, & we'll keep Vigil onwards into the future, but we do need your support to keep our flame alive. If you can only make it for 15 minutes, or a couple of times a month, please still come. 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
OTHER PEACE VIGILS IN BRISTOL & BATH: Please also give your support to Bristol & Bath's other Vigils whenever you can. All support is essential & welcome.
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) 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


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: 21st Jan 2004
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


14) BRISTOL'S MESSAGE BOARDS
Bristol now has 3 message boards for anti-war & activist mail. Please make use of these forums, as not all the Bristol anti-war news makes it onto the Bristol-Stop-The-War Newsletter, & you'll also find non-war news on Bristol Activists too.
a) UWE & BRISTOL UNIVERSITY FORUM: Subscription is open to both UWE & Bristol University Students, as well as other regional universities.
TO JOIN: send a blank email to:  uwestopwar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
EMAIL THE FORUM:  uwestopwar@yahoogroups.com
Visit The Forum:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uwestopwar/
b) BRISTOL ACTIVISTS FORUM: Bristol Activists is independent of the anti-war movement, & accepts posts on a wide range of political issues, including the war. It is a very useful way of networking with Bristols' activist community.
TO JOIN send a blank email to:  bristol-activists-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
EMAIL THE FORUM:  bristol-activists@yahoogroups.com
Visit The Forum:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bristol-activists
c) BRISTOL-STOP-THE-WAR FORUM: Bristol-Stop-The-War now accepts general post on all issues to do with the 'War On Terror'. We are also encouraging more post from regional groups, so do please email us with your info & events.
TO JOIN email:  bristol-stop-the-war-coalition-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
EMAIL THE FORUM:  bristol-stop-the-war-coalition@yahoogroups.com
Visit The Forum:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bristol-stop-the-war-coalition
d) NOTES ON ALL THE ABOVE FORUMS:
NOTE i) The UWE & Bristol University Forum, & the Bristol-Stop-The-War Forum, are both set-up in a 'Webpage & Newsletter' format. This means that the only mail you receive directly into your inbox is a regular newsletter, with all other mail viewed on the webpage, & also posted to the webpage.
NOTE ii) The Bristol Activists Forum is set up in an 'Individual Email & Daily Digest' format. This means that all emails sent to the group emails are received in your inbox, but you can opt to receive 'No Email' & view mail on the webpage instead.
NOTE iii) If you have a Yahoo email you can also post *from* the webpage on all of these forums, but you otherwise need to post *to* the webpage from your normal email account.
e) Please Also Use The BRISTOL INDYMEDIA NEWSWIRE:
Submit Your Own News Articles:  http://bristol.indymedia.org



"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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