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20-10-2011 05:48
Nottingham Occupation continues: Wednesday Day 5
20-10-2011 00:55
Wednesday 19th October 2011
The occupation of the Market Square, Nottingham continues. More tents have arrived. A gazzebo and a field kitchen has been setup. Donations of food, blankets and assorted material have been given, but are still needed.
It is getting colder at nights now, so, warm clothing and bedding is in obvious need.
Since Saturday, a really wide variety of people hae been interested, contributed, donated, helped and stayed. Some of the more colourful characters have included a bunch of pirates, another bunch of mexicans in big hats. Robin Hood and Maid Marrion.....
and much to my further suprise today, Father Christmas emerged from the Council House for a photoshot with his accompanying photographer. Presumabley to big-up what a great place Nottingham is to buy presents. {I mean, for fucks sake .... it's the 19th of bloody October !!!!!}
Anyway, he stopped at the camp on his way and said Father Christmas was against the cuts, supported the NHS, and thought the bankers shouldn't get any pressies this year.
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Occupy Nottingham
Part of a global movement in solidarity with other occupations across the globe.
We aim to occupy the Market Square Area of Nottingham from Saturday 15th October 2011 as part of an ongoing non-violent/peaceful demonstration.
Broadly speaking, we aim to show that we will no longer tolerate the corporate greed and Government corruption that threatens our way of life and everything we work for.
Currently our government strips away our civil liberties and public services, all in the name of greater profit for banks & corporations who exert far too much influence and control over our supposed leaders.
We want to encourage and inspire people to work together towards a fairer society for all, rather than the current system where the rich few get richer and the rest of us get left behind.
Ways you can help
Join us in our occupation
Tell friends and family about the movement
Donate food, water, clothing, blankets, tents, anything that will make our stay more comfortable - winter is coming! [See wishlist below]
Film us, take photos, question us - share the info with the world (the media certainly won't)
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @OccupyNotts & OCCUPY Nottingham for Global Change
Email: occupynottingham[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
The story so far ........
2011 Nottingham is occupied [Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2079
2011 Nottingham Occupy 1 The March
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2085
2011 Nottingham Occupy 2 The Rally
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2086
2011 Nottingham Occupy 3 Uncut Tour
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2090
2011 Nottingham Occupy 4 Market Square
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2095
2011 Nottingham Occupy @ Market Square Day 2 Sunday
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2096
Nottingham Indymedia have now added a further feature with more links ......
2011 Nottingham Occupation Continues [2nd Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/2100
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ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
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"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
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Occupy Birmingham at the Fifth day
20-10-2011 00:19
any info on big change - that Dale Farm eviction led by cops?
19-10-2011 23:40
(as far as I'm aware) all previous evictions of sites and protest camps have been by sheriff's officers, bailiffs and climbers, and you only get handed to the police once you're down/off whatever; the cops assist in certain roles, but that's very different from this eviction.Dale Farm, the reality of Green Belt in Basildon.
19-10-2011 21:51
Nottingham Occupation Continues
19-10-2011 20:55
Despite the Despite the wind, cold and rain, the Occupy Nottingham camp on Market Square is still going strong five days in, if anything it is actually getting bigger. Support from the public has been phenomenal, but the city coucil are now beginning to make the first noises about the possibility of moving (although not removing) the camp. A wishlist has been produced of things which would be useful.
On the newswire: Occupy Nottingham interview | Occupy Nottingham: Day 5 | Nottingham Occupy @ Market Square Day 2 Sunday | Nottingham Occupy 4 Market Square | Nottingham Occupy 3 Uncut Tour | Occupy Nottingham: Day 4 | Nottingham Occupy 2 The Rally | Nottingham Occupy 1 The March | Support your local occupation!
Previous feature: Nottingham is occupied
Although there was a slight drop-off of people after the initial surge over the weekend, numbers now seem to be growing. On day 5 there are now around 15 tents, a gazebo and a marquee.
Support from the public has been astonishing with donations of money, food clothing, blankets etc. all being gratefully received. So far the police have largely left the occupation alone, indeed some occupiers have gone so far as to suggest the police are actually offering their support.
Occupy Nottingham: Day 5
19-10-2011 18:55
Five days into the occupation of Market Square and the protest camp is still going strong, but the city council has begun to make noises about moving the camp.
While, I missed the inception of the occupation over the weekend and can't comment on it's size then, when I wandered along today (Wednesday 19th October), it was my third visit and the camp has got bigger each time. There are now around 15 tents along with a marquee and a gazebo.
Passers-by continue to be astonishingly supportive - while I was there, one person in a suit turned up with a bag full of chips. The city council, however, are not so happy.
When I arrived, a small group of occupiers was talking to a liason from the council. It emerged that (unsurprisingly) there are a number of events planned in the square, first a food market and then this year's Game City. The council asked that people moved, although they claimed that the occupiers didn't need to leave the square entirely.
Apparently, most of Market Square (except for two strips which are public rights of way) is owned by a company called the "City of Nottingham" (although I couldn't find this in the Companies House database) and consequently "private property" on which the occupiers are "trespassing."
The council's request precipitated an extensive discussion amongst occupiers and supporters which wasn't resolved when I left. There was much talk about the specific nuances of the law of trespass, although I suspect this will all be moot if (when?) the council send in the police or private security.
Whatever happens, the occupation is clearly going to need people's continued support. The occupiers have produced a wishlist of things that would be useful. If you haven't been down to visit them already, do and if you have been, consider going again.
Another Police spy outed
19-10-2011 18:45
just a quick heads-up to watch bbbc2 Newsnight tonight for another instalment of the police spying on non-violent protesters, with a contribution from Bindmans solicitors.The Return Of Marx - 2
19-10-2011 18:38
This is the second article looking at Marx's analysis of economic crisis and anti-capitalist forms of organisation. The sub-title of this second piece is anti-Capitalist and post- Capitalist self-Organisation.Full article | 1 addition | 8 comments
The Dale Farm Eviction and the Whiff of Fascism
19-10-2011 13:35
Sparks blockade Blackfriars station site
19-10-2011 12:55
Hundreds of sparks and supporters have blockaded the gates to the Blackfriars station construction site in London this morning, in the latest protest against plans by seven employers to impose new contracts which would downgrade safety and skill levels and downgrade pay for electricians by more than 30% They were also supported by people from OccupyLSX, before marching to the occupation site outside St Paul's cathedral. A national day of action has also been called for 9 November.
Balfour Beatty, who run the Blackfriars construction project, are not only the driving force behind the 35% pay cut and withdrawal from the JIB National Agreement. They are also one of the main culprits in the blacklisting of construction workers for taking part in trade union activities. Other employers are Bailey Building Services, Tommy Clarke, Crown House Technologies, Gratte Brothers, SES and Spie Matthew Hall.
http://truth-reason-liberty.blogspot.com/2011/10/sparks-struggle-rages-on.html
http://union-news.co.uk/2011/10/unite-calls-strike-ballot-in-sparks-dispute/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGWNFXfinF8
Vegan Extravaganza Returns to Wolverhampton!
19-10-2011 10:21
Featuring: 80 stalls, 14 talks/workshops, 5 cookery demos, all vegan bar, live entertainment all day, free food samples galore, press-up competition, Vegan Society Awards presentation, Best Vegan Cupcake Competition, after party till midnight and so much more...!!
All welcome, admission is just £1 (under 16's free).
http://www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk Greece General strike live coverage
19-10-2011 08:55
Alterthess.gr is covering the 48hr general strike in Greece and offers an alternative update on current events.
Thousands of people are protesting against the harsh measures the Greek Government has voted for under the frame of IMF, EU, and the Central European Bank politics.
Alterthess.gr is covering the 48hr general strike in Greece and offers an alternative update on current events.
Thousands of people are protesting against the harsh measures the Greek Government has voted for under the frame of IMF, EU, and the Central European Bank politics.
Workers are seeing their rights violated and their salaries cut down. Old people are hardly able to survive as their pensions have also been the Government's target. Pupils and students see their schools and universities close down, as the new Act by the Education Ministry has procceeded in enormous cuts.
Today all people of Greece are united and protest against this politics which serves the interest of capitalism and destroys life and hope.
Full article | 1 addition | 23 comments
Dale Farm eviction "will weigh heavily on Britain"
19-10-2011 07:05
Early this morning riot police and bailiffs stormed the Dale Farm community in a dawn raid. Police violated the court order and used sledgehammers to smash through the walls of a fully legal plot on the site in order to force entry. Human rights observers reported several injuries of residents and supporters from police action as they forced their way onto site.
Police are using tasers on those protesting the eviction.
Residents and supporters remain inside the site, many locked on to blockades and caravans together in order to resist the eviction. Police breached the perimeter to initiate the eviction.
"Dale Farm travellers' site eviction starts " BBC
19-10-2011 06:32
Kicking off according to BBC
