UK Culture Newswire Archive
Squat days of action summary...
14-04-2008 11:48
The following is an attempt at a non comprehensive summary of the actions, demonstrations, gatherings and various initiatives that happen during the days of action for squats and autonomous spaces. The summary was created from reports on the IMC UK newswire and english language reports posted to the April2008 website.
Note: A more comprehensive summary now exists on the April2008 website..Last Hours #17 out now - radical illustration & culture
13-04-2008 09:34
Student Climate Campaigners protest at Strathclyde Management
11-04-2008 12:27
New Ungdomshus agreement in Copenhagen
10-04-2008 22:52
David Rovics Q & A
10-04-2008 20:26
David Rovics latest blog on 911 received a lot of comment. Knowing him to be both the most approachable, centred and articulate bloke, I asked if I could send him a list of questions. I asked for questions from a variety of both activists and fans, 911 believers, atheists and agnostics. This isn't a real interview, just an emailed list of disparate questions but his responses are worth sharing.
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Birmingham Free Space - Building occupied!
10-04-2008 17:19
Building now in hand for the weekend of events in Birmingham - for timetable see http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham/2008/04/396049.htmlFull article | 1 addition | 7 comments
Squatters Estate Agents Opens In London
10-04-2008 17:07
Space Is The Place @ rampART Friday
10-04-2008 13:39
Part of a one-off series of events in London autonomous spaces to coincide with the days of action in defence of squats and for an anti-capitalist popular culture. Things kick off on the evening of Friday 11th with a social meet up and info night at the rampART social centre on Friday evening - a chance to chat about events and actions over the weekend and tell people about the autonomous spaces you are involved in.From 7pm at 15 rampart street, London E1 2LA
New squatted space openned in London
10-04-2008 13:15
Solidarity with Tara in Ireland.
09-04-2008 23:22
A group of us from Brighton went over to Ireland recently to support the Irish protesters attempt, to halt the work on the M3 Motorway.The 50km, four lane stretch includes a huge, 53 acre interchange, with two massive orbits and 10 flyover bridges, the construction has already diverted gabhra rivers historical waterways, and heavy machinery have bulldozed ancient tombs and graves within the sacred valley.
Timetable for Free Social Space Weekend, 11th-13th April
09-04-2008 22:32
Approximate timetable of workshops and events at the temporary squatted social space which is happening this weekend (see http://april2008.squat.net and http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham/2008/04/395249.html ). The venue will be within a short walk of the Custard Factory and of Moor Street Station - email freespacebrum@riseup.net or phone 07527580190 for exact location details.Events schedule - Squatting days of action
09-04-2008 14:32
Free Spaces London Events Listing for this weekend
08-04-2008 15:15
- side stepping the property ladder
This is a one-off series of events to coincide with the Europe-wide days of action in defence of free spaces and for an anti-capitalist popular culture. The events are based at a new squatted social centre in Shoreditch and other autonomous spaces around London
The themes for Space Is the Place is the appropriation of public space by big business through privatisation and speculation, the sell-off of council housing and how the current housing crisis affects the most disadvantaged, gentrification and redevelopment of East London for the Olympics in 2012, the mismanagement of land and its ownership by the wealthy elite...
There will be an open access art-space themed as above, discussions and skill-sharing to bring people together and share ideas on how we can solve the problems we face, info-station for DIY action, films, photography, music and cafe. There will also be a benefit gig to raise money for the Advisory Service for Squatters.
If you are engaged in struggle relating to land, housing, poverty etc - whether a group or individual - please contact us ASAP about doing a presentation, info stall, workshop etc
To contribute: housingmatters@hushmail.com
Leaflets for Nottingham squat days of action this weekend
06-04-2008 23:11
Tibetan Freedom Torch Rally
06-04-2008 20:42
Peaceful protests at Whitehall as the Olympic Torch comes to London,. followed by an account of the Tibetan Freedom Torch Rally, held at King's Cross.East Oxford Social Club - more details of the stitch-up
06-04-2008 01:52
East Oxford Community Social Club is a social club run for and by its members, based in a local community centre for which it raises money. It's unique not just for the way it's run but also because of its diverse, inclusive and friendly atmosphere, cheap prices and availability as a community venue. Meanwhile the local cops are doing everything in their power to see that it closes.Codename 'Two Point Two'
05-04-2008 12:08
On the run up to the decentralised days of action for squats and autonomous spaces ( http://april2008.squat.net), a new squat has been opened to provide yet another autonomous social centre in London.Battle to stop the M3 in Ireland continues...
05-04-2008 02:08
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Climate Change Art Exhibition
04-04-2008 18:31
A brand new art exhibition goes on show on April 5th in a squatted car showroom tomorrow evening in North London.Macca's concert £2.5million in the red/Liverpool council close old folks homes
04-04-2008 14:13
Paul McCartney's Anfield concert is to cost council taxpayers double what was forecast - while services to the public are being slashed by £62 million.