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Leeds Peaceniks and Leeds ARC, 11.05.2004 17:18
A call to all would be clowns, buffoons and pranksters in Leeds. Training Retreat Fri 44th – Sun 6th June and anti-war action in early July
Having difficulties thinking of exciting ways to take non violent direct action? Are you tired of the same old boring marches and their clichéd chants? Do you like clowning around, buffoonery and mocking authority? Do you want to develop new skills, ideas and ways of challenging the status quo in small affinity groups and on the streets? Want to combine taking direct action with new creative skills?
Then maybe this event is for you….
Leeds Peaceniks, Leeds Action for Radical Change and the Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army (CIRCA) Northern Branch, invite your group to take part in…
A weekend retreat Fri 44th – Sun 6th June @ All Hallows Church, Hyde Park, Leeds wheelchair accessible, see http://www.allhallowsleeds.org.uk/allhallows/directions.shtml for directions
During this retreat we will develop ideas and ways of organising and interacting using games, physical theatre, marching, costume making, clowning, buffoonery and much more.
The training weekend is specifically for an anti-war event in Leeds on 2-3 July. All participants in training are asked to commit to this event.
We also ask people to commit to taking part in the whole weekend training event
We encourage people to attend in affinity groups of between 5 and 10 people (this could be a group of mates or people you already know and feel comfortable working with).
Costs (including room hire, food, trainers fees) for the weekend are £20 (full waged) £10 (low waged) and £5 (unwaged).
If you are interested please book as numbers are limited to 50 people. When booking please state
1. Name of group and of each individual (max 10):
2. Total number in group
3. Group Contact
4. Any special dietary requirements
Please return to: Clowning Around c/o 24 Regent Terrace Leeds LS6 1NP
email ca@allhallowsleeds.org.uk
e-mail:
ca@allhallowsleeds.org.uk
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12.05.2004 00:17
Hi friends
This sounds like a great idea.
I have puzzled for a while now about how I can use my work for activism sake. I am a contortionist see www.flexinthecity.com or www.limbermen.com/Ritchie
Happy clowning!
Ritchie
e-mail: ritchie@flexinthecity.com
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12.05.2004 14:36
it is probably a good idea not to give real names of participants over email or indeed at the training event. this only makes it easier for the cops and interested authorities to work out who is involved in what and where during the run-up to the G8 or indeed any other subversive activity. Why make it easy for them?
not given
19.05.2004 13:42
Join the Clown Army
The Clown Army provides everyday people with the chance to something different with their lives - an opportunity to face new challenges, develop new skills, meet new people, and to top it all off, have lots of fun. Find out how the CA could become an exciting and worthwhile part of your life.*
* text modified (only slightly) from the TA's (Territorial Army's) web site.
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