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Leeds Bradford Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Update on four activists in court next week for unlicensed campaign collections

07-03-2008 20:01

Controversial police role exposed by Freedom of Information Documents in case against four activists charged with unlicensed collecting at anti-deportation street event in Newcastle upon Tyne

Notes from the UK Squatters' Meeting 9/10 February 2008

07-03-2008 17:27

This, the first attempt to coordinate a national meeting for some time, was held in a beautiful old nursing home with extensive grounds at Headingley in Leeds. There was a good mixed turn out with squatters represented from many of the major towns in the uk, some protest sites and some travellers attending. All in all perhaps 30-40 people.

Leeds street medic training, 28th-30th March

06-03-2008 13:28

The UK Action Medics are running a 2 1/2 day street medic training in Leeds at the end of this month. This is a 20 hour course that will teach you the basics of general First Aid, as well as skills to deal with medical situations specific to direct action, such as dealing with chemical weapons and the police. The course will involve scenarios and hands-on practice and, although we cannot offer you any official accreditation, the 2 1/2 day training is the minimum standard for membership of the Action Medics, and will equip you for a wide range of situations, from hypothermia to baton wounds.

Mancs Reclaim The Night march a success

02-03-2008 19:16

Manchester Reclaim the night March a success,
despite threatened 'transqueer' counter protest.

Local Outrage at Manchester's "Deaf and Dumb" Bar

25-02-2008 16:30

Information about a protest taking place in Manchester on Thursday 28th February over new "Deaf and Dumb" bar.

The demonstration will be held on Thursday 28th February at 8:30pm, outside “Deaf and Dumb”, Grovesnor Street, Manchester

Phone calls to Solidarity AGM hotel needed

23-02-2008 13:26

But be quick...

Second Action Central Meeting in Leeds: March 16th

20-02-2008 14:16

A growing and important network for planning actions and campaigns in leeds and the surrounding area.

Cuban speaking tour this week!

18-02-2008 11:13

From Saturday 23rd February three Cuban revolutionaries will begin the North West leg of a national speaking tour of Britain entitled 'Cuba: socialism into the 21st century', organised by Rock around the Blockade.

Tyneside family face 2nd deportation attempt after 8 years in Britain

18-02-2008 01:12

A Nigerian family face a second deportation attempt after being snatched in a dawn raid from Byker in Newcastle last Wednesday. They were not put onto a flight on Friday, due to protests from TCAR combined with resistance at the airport but now they have been given another flight date on Tuesday and Yarlswood is refusing to let Kunle, the father of the family, see a psychiatrist.

Fraud, incompetence and lies - the truth about the BNP's finances

13-02-2008 22:59

Review of last night's File on Four

reclaim the city action planning event sun 17th feb 6pm

08-02-2008 16:23

Transform the City!
An action planning event at the Common Place, Leeds.
23 Wharf St.
0845 345 7334

www.thecommonplace.org.uk

6pm Sunday 17th February

Sick of skyscrapers, posh offices, yuppie flats and overpriced entertainment in Leeds?

Do you really live it and love it?
Or do you want to do something else?

April 11th and 12th 2008 will be European days of action to transform and reclaim our cities. As part of this there are plans to hold a weekend festival of resistance and creativity in heart of Leeds city centre.

All skills, ideas and interests are needed to transform the city. Let your imagination run free and help us dream another city!

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Launch of the Foie Gras Free North campaign

01-02-2008 15:26

The foie gras free north campaign, is a regional resource on the restaurants, caterers and delicatessens based across the North of England who support the trade in foie gras.

FRFI report of TCAR Northern March Against Racism 19th Jan

21-01-2008 18:19

Approximately 150 people took part in a militant anti-racist demonstration organised by Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR) from the West End of Newcastle to the City Centre on 19 January, demanding Freedom to Work, Freedom to Stay, and an end to the criminalisation of immigrants, the end of the NASS system and decent housing for all.

"How non-violence protects the state" - Tour starts Jan 23rd 'til Feb 2nd

18-01-2008 12:17

UK speaking tour with author Peter Gelderloos

Jan 23rd - Feb 2nd 2008

*Gandhi said it's better to resist violently than to use nonviolence to
hide your passivity. Meanwhile, Bono, the Burmese military, and 9 out of
10 humanitarian NGOs agree, peaceful resistance is the best!*

Sign the online petition to defend democratic rights and the right to collect

11-01-2008 02:00

Four activists are due in court on 11th March 2008 charged with collecting donations without a licence at an anti-deportation street meeting on 7th May. Please sign the online petition which will be submitted to a full meeting of Newcastle City Council on 5th May 2008. To sign the petition visit:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/87/petition-to-defend-democratic-rights-and-the-right-to-collect-donations-for-grassroots-campaigns

Ryan Vintage - Leeds' Last Fur Shop

08-12-2007 02:28

RYAN VINTAGE ARE THE LAST SHOP IN LEEDS SELLING REAL FUR AND THE AMOUNT THEY HAVE ON SALE IS DISGUSTING - RANGING FROM MINK TRIM TO OVER HALF A DOZEN FULL LENGTH RABBIT, FOX AND MINK COATS.