London Culture Newswire Archive

18-06-2008 12:07

Tibetan Demonstration not Thursday Now saturday

The Tibetan Demonstration outside the Chinese Embassy is now not on Thursday 19th June But Saturday 21st June, this is to coincide with the arrival of the torch in Lhasa which has been moved to Saturday Read more >>

16-06-2008 07:23

Tibetan supporters vigil outside Chinese Embassy London June 19th

Once again, TCB calls its entire members on Thursday, for an important vigil at the Chinese Embassy 19th June from 15:30 to 19:00 heralding the Olympic Torch's possible arrival in Lhasa. Please make an effort to join the vigil during the Embassy's opening hours so that our voices are heard. Read more >>

15-06-2008 01:03 | 1 addition

Images from the London naked Bike ride, 14.06.08

Images from the London naked bike ride, an event organised as a protest against car / petrol culture and as a celebration of the human body and the bicycle.
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14-06-2008 18:59

London Naked Cycle Ride...14 june 08

Naked Cyclists stage protest in London Read more >>

11-06-2008 13:00

Singing Up a Storm workshop, London, Saturday June 28th

Can singing transform the world?
We know that the right song at the right moment can unify, inspire,
educate and galvanise.
We know that it can be brutally silenced.
We know that many voices can be heard where one might be lost. Read more >>

07-06-2008 18:57

Spike Surplus Scheme Under Threat

South London Community Project under Threat – call for support
Open Day Sunday 15 June to showcase activities – all welcome
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05-06-2008 02:39 | 2 additions

Squatting in the media, a squatter responds

On Monday 2nd June, inaccurate and prejudicial articles about squatting appeared in the Hate Mail and the Torygraph, then not to be out done, the Daily Star. All were regurgitating some bullshit statement from the conservative party made by Eric Pickles (a particularly nasty right-wing pro-hunt homophobic toad from Essex). So clearly lacking any genuine research or analysis and so blatant in their anti squatter bias, I felt compelled to complain... Read more >>

01-06-2008 17:20

Images from the London anti-Boris Johnson tube demo

Images from the demo/flashmob event on London underground's circle line, 31st May 2008.
More of a party than a demo, this event attracted thousands of people wanting to stick two fingers up at Boris Johnson's new policy of zero alcohol on the tube.
It got out of hand at the end, a big flock of police turned up, and things got nasty. Read more >>

23-05-2008 11:48

London hosts Dalai Lama- China handshake

Yesterday London hosted an incredible event in the form of a 'human chain handshake' from the hand of the Dalai Lama himself, via 2,000 people in a human chain, all the way to the Chinese embassy in Mayfair.
It was an attempt to create some sort of dialogue between the two parties, and went off smoothly. Read more >>

15-05-2008 14:34

Judge stops demolition of Dale Farm Travellers site

86 Irish traveller families located at the Crays Hill (Dale Farm) traveller site near Wickford, Essex, won a Judicial Review at the High Court last Friday (9th) against Basildon Council's plans to evict them. Read more >>

14-05-2008 09:56

London InterACTIVE diners club / radical assembly

This week sees the second Interactive Diners Club, an initiative relaunched for the 21st century. Those who experienced the original pre Criminal Justice Act Interactive Diners Clubs in the early nineties, the RTS meetings of the mid 90's, or the late 90's London Underground meetings etc. will know what kind of thing to expect. The idea is to inspire and re-energise each other, form new links, strengthen old alliances, share skills and resources, raise awareness and get people involved. Read more >>

13-05-2008 21:24

PNW Punk Gig: May 15 - In On The Green, Labroke Grove

May 15 at Inn On The Green, Labroke Grove, Rob The Rub and Peace Not War present the Punk Party For Peace. Read more >>

13-05-2008 13:02

Redbridge No2ID 'Taking Liberties' screening - 19 May

Redbridge No2ID campaign are showing 'Taking Liberties' in Ilford, on Tuesday 19h May, 7.30pm. Free entry. Please come and support - the more the merrier. Pass it on... Read more >>

10-05-2008 18:39

New London AF Group

New London AF Group Read more >>

10-05-2008 14:45

RFK MUST DIE: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy

A new feature documentary RFK Must Die: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy will be released next Friday, May 16th at the ICA and Rich Mix cinemas in London. Shane O'Sullivan follows up earlier reports for Newsnight and the Guardian and explores what really happened the night Bobby Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5th, 1968. Convicted assassin Sirhan Sirhan has never been able to remember the shooting. Now, new evidence suggests Sirhan did not shoot Robert Kennedy and the case should be urgently reopened. Read more >>

08-05-2008 23:43

June 14: Climate Change After Party

Climate Caper, the after party for Climate Change, London will be hosted by The Synergy Centre. Read more >>

07-05-2008 14:38

Native American Political Punk & Traditional Dance Group Comes to London

Blackfire, political Native American (Dine') rock/punk from Arizona, U$A. First ever shows in the UK, with discussions on Indigenous rights struggles in the U$. Select shows with traditional Dine' (Navajo) dances by their group, The Jones Benally Family, and documentary screenings about sacred sites protection.

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06-05-2008 10:58

Mapuche Woman coming to London

Against the increasing proliferation of dams in Patagonia but trying to build up new autonomous farms and communities. Read more >>

04-05-2008 14:00

Bike Film Night on 7th of may @ The New Shoreditch Social Centre

BIKE FILM NIGHT @ THE NEW SHOREDITCH SOCIAL CENTRE

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BICYCLE NOT OFFICES !!! Read more >>

03-05-2008 10:05

Dale Farm travellers unveil new Community Centre

Travellers at the Crays Hill (Dale Farm) traveller site will today unveil a new £12,000 county council-funded community centre at a special launch event on Saturday. Read more >>