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Palestine: Film screening, speakers, discussion. 7.30pm May 9.

02-05-2004 09:29

An evening with a Palestinian theme, organised by Oxford Indymedia. A couple of the latest independent films from Palestine and several speakers including members of Oxford's Palestinian community. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere of these regular monthly screenings also provides an excellent opportunity for learning, open discussion and meeting interesting new people. Occasionally there is even food....

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Oxford Teach-In on the Kurdish Crisis in Iraq and Turkey

02-05-2004 00:14

this is a workshop u might consider going to. it should be very interesting as it is organised by a kurdish university student who was expelled by turkey 3 years ago for having signed a petition in favour of the kurdish people ( at least according to him ).

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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - By Robert Tressell

30-04-2004 22:03

Have you read 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' by Robert Tressell? If you have then you'll want to see how faithful this play is to the book. If you're touched by the story then read the book. If you're working class then this story nearly a century old will strike a chord with you.

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Memefest 2004 Looking for Artists And Activists

30-04-2004 21:55

Memefest 2004 ( http://www.memefest.org/), the international festival of radical communications, has thrown open the doors on their annual competition and showcase of creative subversion.

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Mayday activites in Sheffield

29-04-2004 19:19

Colonised by many a creed over time, Mayday still is a time for people across the world to celebrate there togetherness, and desires for a greater future.

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Anarchist Ball

29-04-2004 00:39

There is an idea floating around Cambridge air to have an alternative
May Ball during may week...perhaps to be held on one of the commons, as a
celebration without the £190, security guards and oysters, but with a
lot of fun people and a DIY spirit.

The Anarchist Ball

If you think you might like to help organise it (music, food, clowns,
artists, activists needed) please email wrench @ tao.ca - there is a
meeting this Tuesday, May 4th, 8 pm, at Clowns Cafe.

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Indymedia Culture - reviews

28-04-2004 11:46

DIY media
Review of UNN 11

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Oxford lyrical about the GM victory

27-04-2004 14:50

Video
Jim was involved in kicking off the anti-GM campaigns...

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Cafe Afrika and the homogenisation of culture

27-04-2004 12:13

Dear all, as you may or may not have heard, Cafe Afrika has recently been refused a renewal of its public entertainment licence. This means that as of today there will no longer be any live music at the Cafe. I am sending this mail to ask for your support in writing to Councillor Jennifer Liddle, Jennifer at jsquared.co.uk to ask for the licence to be renewed. Below is a copy below of my letter to her which explains why this represents such a terrible loss to Cambridge as a whole...

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Leeds Social Centre…coming soon????

27-04-2004 07:51

Do you think Leeds needs a radical space for information, to hang out and to hold meetings and events?

If so come to the next Leeds ARC (Action for Radical Change) meeting on Thursday May 6th 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church Café on Boar Lane.

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Jayson Blair interview

27-04-2004 01:41

Seven Oaks interviewed Jayson Blair about the aftermath of his journalistic misdeeds and the state of the press. See  http://www.sevenoaksmag.com/

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Local support for Cafe Afrika

26-04-2004 22:22

Tonight at Cafe Afrika local people gathered to discuss the options for the venue in the wake of the City Council decision to revoke their entertainments license. Over 200 signatures have already been collected on a petition against this unreasonable action...pop down there and sign it yourself to support one of the few remaining independent music venues in Cambridge.

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Enviroment & Arts Fun Day!

26-04-2004 20:06

On May 2nd there is an Enviroment and Arts Fun day at Abbeyfield Park on Burngreave Road between the hours of 11am and 5pm.

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OCSET's latest proposal to the landlord

26-04-2004 10:38

The landlord recently sent a letter to OCSET, the new social centre in Oxford, to go to Court this Thursday for a possible eviction. Instead, OCSET has been trying to reach agreement with the landlord. Here's OCSET's proposal. Already more than a hundred people from the local community signed the proposal in support of OCSET, and the local green counsillors are also very supportive (who could be against it?). However the landlord hasn't replied to our proposal yet.

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No more music at Cafe Afrika?

26-04-2004 10:18

Dear Café Afrika People,

You may have heard on the grapevine that Cambridge City Council
has refused the renewal of our public entertainments license.
This means we are not permitted to host live music events.

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"Wake Up London" poster subvertised

24-04-2004 18:40

Osama Bin Laden Poster
As seen in London's Farringdon Road this afternoon

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Mental health & class composition in fictitious counties: the Archers unmasked.

23-04-2004 22:44

Mental health & class composition in fictitious counties: the Archers unmasked... a half-assed analysis by Mad Ted.

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Possible eviction

21-04-2004 21:13

OCSET, the new Oxford social centre, 220 Cowley Road, received today an eviction notice, actually there will be a hearing in court next Thursday (29th).

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR NEW CAFE/SOCIAL VENUE

21-04-2004 13:09

This is a message from some Cambridge students who are hoping to set up a
new non-profit volunteer-run cafe and social venue. If you're interested,
please contact Caroline, cmw54.