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Questioning the Medical Model of 'Psychosis'

03-06-2013 20:33

The article questions the dominant medical model used to understand experiences such as hearing voices, suspiciousness and unusual beliefs. The attached articles start to outline alternative ideas, which connect these experiences to what has happened and is occurring in a person's life.

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Info on the Stop G8 Convergence Space

03-06-2013 14:25

There will be a Stop G8 convergence centre in central London, close to the main actions. There will be space to sleep, as well as workshops, skillshares, food, films and more here. We plan to make the space fully wheelchair accessible and a safe space for everyone using it.

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Infonight about the Stop G8 Week of Action, Tuesday 4th June, Cowley Library

03-06-2013 14:12

From 8th to 14th June the Stop G8 network will be opening a convergence space and organising anticapitalist actions in London. The convergence centre provide food and accommodation for up to 1000 people. There are four major actions planned including a massive Carnival Against Capitalism on June 11th in the West End of London.

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Ofcom duty to have standards on satellite TV Channels in communities' names

03-06-2013 12:43

Ofcom is bound by LAW to have standards on satellite TV Channels being operated with OFCOM licences in the names of communities. Yet there is evidence of rampant violations of basic standards by the majority of these outlets.It APPEARS that OFCOM doesn’t have much respect for the communities in whose names these operators do their business. One such community, UK Bangladeshis, are set to change this. In a community petition launched ion East London this morning, UK Bangladeshis Say have set out a neat list of demands for OFCOM

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Theatre: Listen to Our Story

03-06-2013 10:55


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Tuesday June 11th central London - smash capitalism!

03-06-2013 10:15

On Tuesday June 11th thousands of activists will descend on central London to smash capitalism. This is what it will be like:

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Council ride over cyclists objections on Princes St

03-06-2013 08:55

A new trial layout for traffic on Princes Street is set to make travel harder / more dangerous for cyclists. Message from Spokes below.

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Please Support

03-06-2013 07:36

Please support this poll on-line.

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THE PHEONIX HAS RISEN !

03-06-2013 00:55

After a recent call out to activists across the country, Faslane Peace Camp hosted a series of meetings/gatherings to see what could be done to save the camp from closing due to low numbers of residents willing to live on the site. Newspapers across the world published articles indicating the camp would likely close, and activist groups across the country publicised our plight.

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Your 'Avin a Cenotaph!

02-06-2013 20:39

SchNEWS on yesterday's badger/antifa mash up

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LONDON CALLING - Report, Vids, Photos of June 1st Solidarity for Bradley Manning

02-06-2013 19:11

The military tribunal prosecution of Bradley Manning begins June 3rd at Ft. Meade, Maryland U.S.A. June 1st saw international demonstrations in solidarity with Bradley Manning. In London we headed to the U.S. embassy. In the days ahead for further updates on the 4 month trial go to  http://www.bradleymanning.org/

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Solidarity with Bradley Manning in Bristol and Cardiff (round-up)

02-06-2013 18:53

Banners in Bristol...

Bradley Manning's trial starts Monday 3 June and this weekend activists around the world have been taking action in solidarity, including in London [Photos here | Links to reports etc. here] where around 250 people from all over gathered outside the US Embassy to hear speakers including Peter Tatchell, Vivienne Westwood and Craig Murray, music including David Rovics. There was also an ill-fated banner drop in Bristol [Report here], a smaller one with a replacement banner in Carmarthen and a presence in Cardiff and Haverfordwest. This is a brief report with some photos from Bristol and Cardiff.

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london critical mass pics

02-06-2013 18:09

kingsway underpass
several hundred cyclists joined the lindon critical mass on friday night as weather improved for the may bike ride

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Standoff with EDL in Abingdon

02-06-2013 17:25

A smallish EDL demo, oops sorry, "respecting the dead gathering", took place in Abingdon, and was met by a similar size counterdemo.

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People's Kitchen @ The Runcible Spoon; Tuesday, June 4th

02-06-2013 12:10

This week at The People's Kitchen we'll be serving falafel with all the expected salads, breads and sauces.

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Istanbul, Turkey

02-06-2013 10:43

report from a comrade involved in the disturbances in Turkey