Monthly Archives: October 2021

Art Student ‘Rubbish’

Posted on 25 October 2021 by admin

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Travellers : Picture on my main website

Posted on 23 October 2021 by admin

I started taking pictures, at the end of the 70’s. I wanted to communicate something of what it was like to be a young rootless “Traveller”. Because I was one. Many looked at the various examples provided by gypsies here … Continue reading →

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There is a need to dance

Posted on 23 October 2021 by admin

There is a need to danceThere is a need to travelThere is a need to squatThere is a need for protestThere is a need for open spacesThere is a need to celebrateThere is a need for communityThere is a need … Continue reading →

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A little ditty

Posted on 23 October 2021 by admin

In the winter,Wrap up warm.Raise your handsand dance till dawn.Up amongst the woods and heather,Party people dance…Together Lex, Leicester

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The object of a modern police force

Posted on 23 October 2021 by admin

It is the object of a modern police force, to help create a society in which they are no longer necessary Sir Robert Mark, Metropolitan Police Commissioner

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The Last Nomads

Posted on 22 October 2021 by admin

A film about the Drive to Survive Campaign to stop the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill eradicating Gypsy and Traveller nomadic life in Britain. Made by Daniel Gonzales Franco and Dominic Watters in cooperation with the Drive to Survive … Continue reading →

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COP26: advice for NUJ members

Posted on 21 October 2021 by admin

The union has published guidance, health and safety tips and emergency legal numbers for those covering the climate change climate in Glasgow. NUJ members covering the climate change conference need to plan accordingly and take appropriate health and safety precautions. … Continue reading →

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NUJ Photographer Andy Aitchison receives an apology from Kent Police

Posted on 21 October 2021 by admin

He received a full apology from the Chief Constable of Kent Police, Alan Pughsley, which includes admissions that Mr Aitchison’s arrest, the search of his property and the imposition of bail conditions and Fixed Penalty Notice were all unlawful. Andy Aitchison … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Deller flow diagram – Acid House Vs Brass band.

Posted on 20 October 2021 by admin

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Jeremy Deller flow diagram – Acid House Vs Brass band.

Posted on 20 October 2021 by admin

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Everybody In The Place – An Incomplete History of Britain 1984 -1992 by Jeremy Deller

Posted on 20 October 2021 by admin

Some of my piccys from 42:49mins Originally aired on BBC Four 2nd August 2019 – an excellent acid house documentary by Jeremy Deller. Acid house is often portrayed as a movement that came out of the blue, inspired by little … Continue reading →

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‘Know Your Rights’ – Nottingham Youth Commission’s Stop and Search Film

Posted on 20 October 2021 by admin

This is a much more ‘fluffy’ version from Nottinghamshire Police. I have quite a wide experience of policing ….. and I have never seen it done, quite like this. ‘Know Your Rights’ is a film, produced by Nottinghamshire Youth Commission … Continue reading →

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police stop and search, Y-Stop part 1 | Short Film

Posted on 20 October 2021 by admin

Y-Stop highlights your rights and vital skills needed to handle police stop and search scenarios. Y-Stop is a collaboration between young people, charities, lawyers, community and media organisations. It is run by Release in partnership with Fully Focused and StopWatch. … Continue reading →

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Arrest in Market Square. Nottingham

Posted on 18 October 2021 by admin

Difficulties faced by an officer… deployed on his own. BUT … I was interested in the officers first approach. Not a word was said. Not questioned what’s what … before immediately getting out the handcuffs. Thus it seems to me, … Continue reading →

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QR Code

Posted on 17 October 2021 by admin

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Organ Performance. Market Square. Nottingham

Posted on 7 October 2021 by admin

Part of the opening ceremony of the Goose Fair ….. what isn’t happening this year. Samsung S10 4K Video 3840 x2160

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Opening the Goose Fair. Nottingham

Posted on 7 October 2021 by admin

Lord Mayor, Sherriff of Nottingham etc ….. Reading of the Royal Charter for the opening the Goose Fair Ceremony, Market Square, Nottingham …. even though it’s not happening this year! Samsung S10 4K Video 3840 x2160

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Ratcliffe Power Station Action and Court : My reporting

Posted on 3 October 2021 by admin

Previous blog entries: https://alanlodge.co.uk/blog/?s=ratcliffe Nottingham Spring into Action :: Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station 1 Nottingham Spring into Action :: Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station 2 Nottingham Spring into Action :: Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station 3 Ratcliffe Power station Climate Action, The Judgement [Magistrate’s Court … Continue reading →

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The Secret History of Spiral Tribe

Posted on 3 October 2021 by admin

The Secret History of Spiral TribeNot many people know this, but the horse-drawn travelers had a big part in shaping the direction of Spiral Tribe in 1991.Back then we were urban squatters. Occupying empty buildings in London to live, work … Continue reading →