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24-07-2008 00:38
On Saturday 19 July more than twenty cyclists took to the streets of Cambridge in the evening, to regale in the joy of two-wheeled transportation. From the meetup point at the underpass of the Newmarket/East Road roundabout, the group covered some ten kilometres in a little over an hour. On the way we managed to pick up some random cyclists who decided to join forces with us.
Cambridge Critical Mass / LA Bike Ride
On Saturday 19 July more than twenty cyclists took to the streets of Cambridge in the evening, to regale in the joy of two-wheeled transportation. From the meetup point at the underpass of the Newmarket/East Road roundabout, the group covered some ten kilometres in a little over an hour. On the way we managed to pick up some random cyclists who decided to join forces with us.
12-04-2008 05:50
Constitutional Renewal Bill
In a recent judicial review, the government was found to have acted unlawfully in stopping the SFO investigation into corruption at BAe Systems. The government's response is not, it seems, to re-open the investigation but to draft a bill (the Constitutional Renewal Bill) giving themselves the power to stop such investigations in the future.
02-04-2008 18:16
Background – Bacton is a major energy hub for the UK, handling around a third of the nation’s gas supply, coming in from the North Sea and European pipelines. The gas is handled by a range of oil and gas companies (Shell and Exxon among others) before being sent into the national grid.
FFD - Bacton Gas Terminal Photos & Update
Background – Bacton is a major energy hub for the UK, handling around a third of the nation’s gas supply, coming in from the North Sea and European pipelines. The gas is handled by a range of oil and gas companies (Shell and Exxon among others) before being sent into the national grid.
02-04-2008 15:26
On 31st March, Norwich Rising Tide started the fossil foolery early.
FFD - Norwich Union withdraw £6.1 billion from Fossil Fuel Industry
On 31st March, Norwich Rising Tide started the fossil foolery early.
01-04-2008 16:27
The Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the main financiers of climate crime, in the form of oil and gas exploration. After targeting the Trinity Street branch last year, this time protesters paid a visit to the Hills Road Branch to mark the occasion of Fossil Fools Day.
Cambridge Fossil Fools Day Protest at RBS Bank
The Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the main financiers of climate crime, in the form of oil and gas exploration. After targeting the Trinity Street branch last year, this time protesters paid a visit to the Hills Road Branch to mark the occasion of Fossil Fools Day.
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01-04-2008 15:30
[Bobby Roberts Super Circus will be in Hitchin (Butts Close – Bedford Road, Fishponds Road) from 1st – 6th April 08]
Protesters Threatened at Bobby Roberts Circus
Animal exploitation and threats just a normal day for the likes of Bobby Roberts![Bobby Roberts Super Circus will be in Hitchin (Butts Close – Bedford Road, Fishponds Road) from 1st – 6th April 08]
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01-04-2008 14:29
Today Meg Hillier, the minister in charge of the ID cards programme, came to Cambridge for discussions on the scheme with local business and civic leaders.
Her visit received a 'welcoming committee' of NO2ID activists, who staked out two of the main entrances to Jesus College.
ID Cards MP pays Cambridge a Visit.
Today Meg Hillier, the minister in charge of the ID cards programme, came to Cambridge for discussions on the scheme with local business and civic leaders. Her visit received a 'welcoming committee' of NO2ID activists, who staked out two of the main entrances to Jesus College.
01-04-2008 07:47
Climate Change Activists Blockade Major Gas Terminal
Earth First! UK activists today blockaded the UK's largest off shore gas terminal at Bacton in Norfolk. 40% of the UK's domestic gas comes ashore here, is processed and distributed by pipeline. Activists blockaded the main road outside the site at 6.30 am this morning, preventing construction workers and shift owrkers from arriving.
27-03-2008 11:51
Councillors refuse planning permission for Tesco's planning application
Planning meeting
Councillors refuse planning permission for Tesco's planning application
21-03-2008 16:02
Yesterday evening from 6:00pm onwards, a small but significant group of local activists turned up at Cambridge Railway Station to remind the public that it was exactly five years to the day that Shock and Awe heralded the start of one of
possibly the bloodiest and longest running Middle Eastern conflict of recent times, so Iraq, aka Gulf War mark 2.
Iraq Cambridge Rail Station Vigil, March 20th.
Yesterday evening from 6:00pm onwards, a small but significant group of local activists turned up at Cambridge Railway Station to remind the public that it was exactly five years to the day that Shock and Awe heralded the start of one of possibly the bloodiest and longest running Middle Eastern conflict of recent times, so Iraq, aka Gulf War mark 2.
21-03-2008 14:16
Meatout events this year in Argentina| Australia| Bermuda| Canada| Chile| China| Croatia| France| Germany| Ghana| India| Indonesia| Ireland| Israel| Italy| Japan| Kenya| Mexico| Nigeria|
Norway |Philippines| Singapore| South Africa| Spain| The Netherlands| Uganda| UK| USA
Meatout in UK, Uganda, France, Argentina, China, India, Australia, Austria,Niger
Meatout events this year in Argentina| Australia| Bermuda| Canada| Chile| China| Croatia| France| Germany| Ghana| India| Indonesia| Ireland| Israel| Italy| Japan| Kenya| Mexico| Nigeria| Norway |Philippines| Singapore| South Africa| Spain| The Netherlands| Uganda| UK| USA
16-03-2008 23:52
Vigil for Iraq - Thursday 20th March
Peace Vigil on the Fifth Anniversary of the War in Iraq
10-03-2008 22:59
This Saturday (15th March) @ 5pm there will be a meeting and info night hosted by people from Ireland about the struggle of the people of Rossport, County Mayo, Ireland, to stop shell from destroying their beautiful & pristine environment by building a high pressure gas pipeline through their land.
Paddy's Day of Action Against shell (Meeting & Update)
This Saturday (15th March) @ 5pm there will be a meeting and info night hosted by people from Ireland about the struggle of the people of Rossport, County Mayo, Ireland, to stop shell from destroying their beautiful & pristine environment by building a high pressure gas pipeline through their land.
07-03-2008 19:47
MIll road residents and shoppers can breath a collective sigh of relief, because last night at an extremely well attended public meeting, Cambridge Councillors voted against the planning application submitted by megachain Tescos to convert the empty Wilco lot into a yet another Tescos branch.
A Victory for Common Sense!
MIll road residents and shoppers can breath a collective sigh of relief, because last night at an extremely well attended public meeting, Cambridge Councillors voted against the planning application submitted by megachain Tescos to convert the empty Wilco lot into a yet another Tescos branch.
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02-03-2008 15:16
We will be making a banner at this exhibition where everyone can add their bit. If you have any art materials, poems, quotations, fabric, glue etc. that could be useful for this (and other art work which we will be doing), please contact Charlotte Synge
"Women and War" Art Exhibition, Cambridge, 8th-20th March
Opening night is on the 8th at 6pm-8pm. St. Paul's Centre, Hills Rd, Cambridge. Prior to the art exhibition there will be an Iraqi women's group called "Act Together" who are holding an auction of promises from 3pm-5pm.We will be making a banner at this exhibition where everyone can add their bit. If you have any art materials, poems, quotations, fabric, glue etc. that could be useful for this (and other art work which we will be doing), please contact Charlotte Synge
01-03-2008 20:04
Gay Rights billboard poster defaced in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Gay Rights billboard covered in red paint.
29-02-2008 16:10
Lakenheath SOCPA Trial Postponed Again
The trial scheduled for 26,27,28 of March has been postponed again. There will be a Pre Trial Review on 31 March to set the date for a preliminary hearing and the trial.
21-02-2008 10:25
At their last tour event in Cambridge The Student Climate Project held a planning gathering where they pieced together plans for their next event in April. As ever, the plans are very open and it is hoped many will find ways to contribute to our work, who share our aims of inspiring students with the radical climate message.
Student Climate Project's plans for London, April 2008
At their last tour event in Cambridge The Student Climate Project held a planning gathering where they pieced together plans for their next event in April. As ever, the plans are very open and it is hoped many will find ways to contribute to our work, who share our aims of inspiring students with the radical climate message.
20-02-2008 12:48