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Make nottingham Real, not PR stunts, uniforms & pool closures

26-02-2008 15:57 | Nottinghamshire

Michael Frater the city councils unelected new chief exec appointed by John Collins board plans to make all city council staff wear uniforms, close down pools & offers privately made signs saying Nottingham Proud
Join campaigns this & effective unions like IWW for solidarity

Ratcliffe Power station Climate Action, The Verdict

26-02-2008 12:38 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

On the 10th April 2007, 11 people walked into the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station and locked on to the coal conveyor and assorted plant there. Their objective was to take direct action to halt operations and thus to diminish the CO2 emissions of the E-on plant

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Direct Action Training for Trainers - this friday, all welcome!

26-02-2008 12:08 | Nottinghamshire

Direct Action - Training for Trainers
10.30-5.30pm Friday 29th Feb, The Sumac Centre, Nottingham.

Want to get more people involved in direct action? This training should be really useful on how to run good training workshops -

Anti-arms trade die in - Nottingham University

26-02-2008 11:31 | Anti-militarism | Nottinghamshire

Come 'die' with us to tell the university how we feel about its links with the arms trade..

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Freedom of Speech protest audio report

25-02-2008 22:05 | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Some collected speeches and interviews from the protest.

Process and Form - the Indymedia Conference

24-02-2008 23:21 | Analysis | Indymedia | Nottinghamshire | Sheffield

A take on abstract activism in motion, living, breathing, and coming damn close to performing miracles.

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Council Release Timetable for Closure of Noel St Leisure Centre

24-02-2008 00:06 | Health | Nottinghamshire

Nottingham City Council this week agreed to pay a private firm of architects £320,000 for the design of a new swimming pool and gym within the Djanogly City academy on Gregory Boulevard. At the same time, a timetable for the closure of Forest Fields' Leisure Centre on Noel Street was approved.

Nottingham Speakers’ Corner Officially begun

23-02-2008 23:49 | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

On Friday 22 February at 12.30pm, Nottingham adopted the first Speakers’ Corner in the UK since an Act of Parliament paved the way for the original in London’s Hyde Park almost 150 years ago.

Climate Camp National gathering March 1st-2nd

23-02-2008 22:45 | Climate Camp 2007 | Nottinghamshire | Sheffield

Next weekend Nottingham will host a national gathering of the Camp for Climate Action, a movement for a sustainable future beyond fossil fuel capitalism. The camp aims to incorporate constructive practical solutions with education and serious direct action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Keith Mann & 'Behind the Mask'

23-02-2008 17:07 | Animal Liberation | Education | Nottinghamshire

The Nottingham University Vegetarian & Vegan Society will be hosting renowned animal rights activist Keith Mann, Saturday, March 1st, for a screening of the acclaimed documentary 'Behind the Mask' and a question/discussion session.

Please see the flyer here:

http://www.nottsveg.co.uk/images/keith_mann_flyer.jpg

or the facebook page:

http://nottinghamac.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8768239628&ref=mf)

Pics - Freedom of Speech Protest 2 of 2

22-02-2008 10:29 | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Pictures form the Freedom of speach protest at Nottingham University

Pics - Freedom of Speech Protest 1of 2

22-02-2008 10:21 | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Pictures form Freedom of Speach protest at Nottingham University

Protestors demand freedom of expression at University

21-02-2008 17:46 | Education | Repression | Nottinghamshire

Today around 80 protesters marched around the University of Nottingham's campus to demand freedom of expression and an end to the University's repression of student activists. In spite of the University's deployment of undercover spies and a police cameraman, the mood was good and protestors got a generally warm reception from other members of the student body.

Save Victoria Baths from closure, Demo at the Council House

20-02-2008 21:10 | Health | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

Nottingham City Council have started a consultation process, with a view to shutting the Victoria Baths next to Sneinton Market. The council say: "Closure of the centre, which is situated near Sneinton Market, is being considered. On Monday 19th February about 100 people protested outside the Council House to demonstrate against the possible closure

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Small World Kitchen@Sumac Friday 22 Feb

20-02-2008 09:54 | Migration | Nottinghamshire

Yet again, following previous events, the Sumac Centre is hosting a tasty Friday night 'Small World Kitchen' where you can have a meal and a chin wag, courtesy of Nottingham and Notts Refugee Forum (NNRF) Women's group. It's on February 22nd and it starts 7.30pm. Food is traditional African dishes, and all vegan.

Direct Action in Nottingham this Spring

20-02-2008 01:20 | Climate Chaos | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

People concerned about an absence of significant changes in the East Midlands to mitigate the effects of climate change met this week, to discuss options for taking action to prevent CO2 emissions and try to improve public awareness of the urgent need to halt them.

Freedom of Speech demonstration at Nottingham Uni

19-02-2008 15:49 | Repression | Social Struggles | Nottinghamshire

A demonstration will take place this Thursday the 21st February, 12pm, starting outside the lake side of the Portland building in response to the arrest of an innocent student on campus during a peaceful protest and the continual curtailment of free speech at the University.

Martin Lacey aka Mr Cool Calm and Collected

19-02-2008 10:14 | Animal Liberation | Nottinghamshire | World

Listen to the interview done by BBC Radio Nottingham when they interviewed owner and ringmaster of the 'Not so Great British Circus' at the start of their tour in 2008.

Latest details: EF! Winter Moot - February 22nd–24th - Notts (starts Friday evening)

Join us for
Activist skill share
Planning radical action on climate change,
Sharing ideas for the Earth First! Summer Gathering
Opposition to the UK genetic crop trials and mega-dams in Iceland
And a chance to share info on your own campaigns

Shark conservation film in Notts

18-02-2008 22:16 | Animal Liberation | Ecology | Nottinghamshire

The new film "Sharkwater" is being released in the UK on Feb 22nd - this film is recommended by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (www.seashepherd.org/)

The film is showing at Nottingham Showcase Redfield Way, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2UW.

Full details: www.sharkwater.com/screenings.htm

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Nottinghamshire Newswire Archive

Nottinghamshire Newswire Archive

Make nottingham Real, not PR stunts, uniforms & pool closures

Ratcliffe Power station Climate Action, The Verdict

Direct Action Training for Trainers - this friday, all welcome!

Anti-arms trade die in - Nottingham University

Freedom of Speech protest audio report

Process and Form - the Indymedia Conference

Council Release Timetable for Closure of Noel St Leisure Centre

Nottingham Speakers’ Corner Officially begun

Climate Camp National gathering March 1st-2nd

Keith Mann & 'Behind the Mask'

Pics - Freedom of Speech Protest 2 of 2

Pics - Freedom of Speech Protest 1of 2

Protestors demand freedom of expression at University

Save Victoria Baths from closure, Demo at the Council House

Small World Kitchen@Sumac Friday 22 Feb

Direct Action in Nottingham this Spring

Freedom of Speech demonstration at Nottingham Uni

Martin Lacey aka Mr Cool Calm and Collected

Latest details: EF! Winter Moot - February 22nd–24th - Notts (starts Friday evening)

Shark conservation film in Notts