Monthly Archives: May 2005

Some recent postings on Indymedia, in remembrance of this anniversary: Anniversary of the ‘Battle of the Beanfield’ 1st June 1985 It’s 20 years, since the major trashing of my community, travelling on the way the make the “Peoples Free Festival … Continue reading →

Jamie Doward, social affairs editor Sunday May 29, 2005 The Observer http://observer.guardian.co.uk/politics/story/0,6903,1494944,00.html The government’s plans to introduce identity cards were dealt a body blow last night after it emerged the true cost of the scheme could top £18 billion, more … Continue reading →

Pictures on my FotoBlog at: http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=452153 Nottingham Arboretum celebrates the May Bank Holiday with a festival embracing all things green. Live bands, monsters, fun for children and sustainable produce. Stalls, including crafts, plants, local produce, energy conservation demonstrations, wind and … Continue reading →

Pictures on my FotoBlog at: http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=452049 There we were, hanging out at the Nottingham Green Festival, held this year for the first time in the Arboretum Park, Nottingham. Music was being performed, kids playing, people browsing the stalls when all … Continue reading →

The Arboretum, Saturday 28 May, 12pm – 6pm, FREE Pictures of the event on my FotoBlog at: http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=450828 Nottingham http://www.nottinghamevents.org/arboretum_festival/index.html This was a typical, council sponsored, event. They came, some got entertained, and then they went home. I think community … Continue reading →

The Privacy International’s notorious Big Brother Awards will be happening again from 7.15pm on Thursday 23rd June. Always a chaotic and fun night. The venue is the Quad of the LSE. Cheap drinks as always, and this year we will … Continue reading →

I rated this ladies work. I thought of her when walking in Wales or the Peak District. Looking through the viewfinder, I found myself frequently thinking, ‘what would Fay do, about this scene’. I’m sad! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts/4588595.stm Photographer Fay Godwin, one … Continue reading →

Draft G8 Climate Change Decisions and Sustainable Energy text for FASS May 3rd Our world is warming. Climate change is a serious long-term threat that has the potential to affect every part of the globe. And we know that by … Continue reading →

Information just in. http://www.DuckDensity.org.uk Universities these days are subject to many tests, ratings and measurements … REAs, TQAs … all of these leave out one vital factor, in fact the one most important measure of the quality of a university. … Continue reading →

New media sector of the UK’s National Union of Journalists (NUJ), have now got a blog. Check out at: http://nujnewmedia.blogspot.com The sector was officially established in April 2005 to provide advice and support for professional journalists working in online publishing … Continue reading →

Rave misery for villagers Cambridge Evening News, UK – 10 May 2005 http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/lifestyle/arts_music/news/2005/05/10/055 51a5d-f66d-49cb-bcfc-059c04f130f9.lpf RAVERS are making weekend nights a misery in a village on the outskirts of Cambridge. Cambridgeshire police said they were aware of the raves. Insp Paul … Continue reading →

It’s the 20th anniversary of the trashing of my tribe there ‘lest we forget!’ Stonehenge: http://tash.gn.apc.org/stones1.htm Solstice Ritual: http://tash.gn.apc.org/solst_0.htm Beanfield: http://tash.gn.apc.org/sh_bean.htm The Story so far: http://tash.gn.apc.org/history.htm & My recent Indymedia posting, about the history of the subject http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/04/308800.html This lot … Continue reading →

Not up yet, but when we are, it’ll be at: Nottinghamshire Indymedia http://nottinghamshire.indymedia.org.uk We have a collective up and running, to make all this happen, and were having regular meetings and all ……. So, if you’d like to be involved … Continue reading →

Matthew Tempest and agencies Wednesday May 25, 2005 http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1491895,00.html The price of an identity card will be higher than previously thought at £93, the Home Office admitted today, as it published a new bill to introduce the controversial scheme. It … Continue reading →

So, here we go round again…… just published by the government today. Much the same as the last time round. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmbills/009/2006009.htm This is the PDF of the Bill http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmbills/009/2006009.pdf Explainatory Notes, Statewatch http://www.statewatch.org/news/2005/may/uk-ID-CARD-Bill-expl.pdf Ho hummmm………..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4577087.stm The government’s latest plans for compulsory identity cards are set to be unveiled by Charles Clarke. The home secretary said he accepted genuine worries had been raised about the previous bill, which was dropped ahead of the general election. … Continue reading →

http://www.nicecupofteaandasitdown.com The net’s ability to link people who share a common interest – but who will never meet – is unparalleled. And that’s true even for fans of… biscuits? The internet and snack foods have a lot in common. Both … Continue reading →

Two people, John and Kathleen McCarthy died tragically last night in a fire on the threatened with eviction site, Dale Farm. Early this morning a fire swept through the McCarthys chalet killing both John and Kathleen McCarthy and destroying three … Continue reading →

On friday afternoon, the residence of Sneinton and surrounding areas of Nottingham, came to protest against an Incinerators expansion plans. The company Waste Recycling Group Ltd [WRG], are preparing a planning application for expansion, and in support of this, had … Continue reading →

Rosie Cowan Friday May 20, 2005 The Guardian http://society.guardian.co.uk/drugsandalcohol/story/0,8150,1488170,00.html Cannabis should not be upgraded again, and if it is, fixed penalty fines should be issued for the possession of small amounts, Britain’s top policeman said yesterday. Sir Ian Blair, the … Continue reading →