Monthly Archives: April 2003

The Fifth Annual International CANNABIS MARCH & FESTIVAL

On Saturday 3rd May 2003 London & 230+ Cities Worldwide – A peaceful celebration of Cannabis for an end to prohibition. March 12 Noon sharp! Kennington Park. Oval Tube. with Ascension sounds, Rhythms of Resistance Samba Band, dress up, noise … Continue reading

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Mayday 2003

So mayday is nearly upon us again….. and, London again! Am told that there is a strong anti-war theme, this time round. 2pm: Main meet up @ Lockheed Martin [the biggest arms company in the world] corner of High Holborn … Continue reading

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US B52 Bombers leave Faiford

News just in ………. Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 13:51:10 +0100 From: peacewatch <fairfordpeacewatch@blueyonder.co.uk> Subject: latest on Peacewatch Fairford and Welford The really great news is that the last of the B52 bombers left on Thursday at 5.10pm. Some of … Continue reading

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High Peak Trail, from Middleton Top

A really bright and sunny day! These last few weeks, I’ve been sat in front of the computer, correlating my anti war pictures / work.. [see earlier entries in this blog]. So, as summer has arrived early, [well for the … Continue reading

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Biked out to Trent Lock

Cycled out to Trent Lock, past Attenborough nature reserve. Along the canal tow path, then along the River Trent. Nice day by the river. Lunch at Steamboat Inn. Vegi-burgger and chips, if you want to know. The pub Peacock and … Continue reading

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Welford Peacewatchers needed !

More news just in, an appeal for help from Peacewatch. From: peacewatch Subject: urgent ! Welford Peacewatchers needed ! A new Peacewatch is here, just next to the bridleway footbridge over the M4: http://tinyurl.com/9df5 A military base near Welford north … Continue reading

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Bomb Convoy to RAF Fairford, stopped by Direct Action

On Thursday 10th April, at 3 p.m., a military convoy carrying bombs for use in Iraq was stopped en route from RAF Welford to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Five anti –war activists from Bristol blocked the A417 near Cirencester with … Continue reading

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The Left and the Underground Press: The Message = BBC Radio 4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/themessage.shtml Critics say journalism on the left has become turgid and earnest so does it have to lighten up and be more entertaining? And, whatever happened to the underground press? In the 60’s and 70’s it offered an alternative outlet, … Continue reading

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Attacks on journalists are ‘war crimes’ says NUJ

http://www.nuj.org.uk/front/inner.php?docid=494&doctypeid=8 As the death toll of journalists and media workers in the Iraq war moves into double figures, the NUJ has condemned the targeting of journalists as “war crimes”. A Reuters camera operator was killed when US tanks fired a … Continue reading

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Yet another National Demo in London, Sat 12 April

Called by the Stop the War Coalition, the Muslim Association of Britain and CND. Assemble York Rd, Waterloo, 12pm. Our national protests get coverage all over the globe – let’s show the world the anti-war movement hasn’t gone away. I … Continue reading

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Objection to Photography at ‘public demonstrations!

This happens to me from time to time. Folks say I shouldn’t be photographing people in a public place, without asking for their permission. On February 15, I photographed TWO MILLION people, that would have lead to an aweful lot … Continue reading

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Here I stand

Here I stand, I can do no other.” Martin Luther [up against the Catholic Church]

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Stop the War Protest at Nottingham Tax Office on budget morn

Went to the gathering, outside the Nottingham Tax Office on budget morn. A mixed response from the workers arriving. Some in support, some not. Posters displayed and leaflets handed out. http://tash.dns2go.com/xtra/nottingham_tax/index.htm Also, added another shed-load to the Nottingham graffiti and … Continue reading

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Activists’ Legal Project

The Activists’ Legal Project provides information about the law to people who are thinking of taking direct action, or who have taken direct action. We provide briefing sheets and workshops by activists with first hand experience of the criminal and … Continue reading

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Reclaim the Bases :: ‘Stop the War protest RAF Stafford :: RAF Cottesmore

http://tash.dns2go.com/xtra/cottesmore/index.htm People gathered from Leicester, Nottingham, Loughborough, Grantham. They came together at the gates of RAF Cottesmore in Rutland, to protest at the continuation of the war in Iraq. It was a very peaceful gathering / event, displaying banners and … Continue reading

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RAF Cottesmore tomorrow

Reclaim the Bases http://www.reclaimthebases.org.uk Vigil (Bring banners, placards, etc.) RAF Cottesmore is a key component of Joint Force Harrier, and is currently home to three squadrons of Harrier GR7 aircraft. A significant element of the Harrier force is now in … Continue reading

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RAF Stafford: A sunny day out

Just returned from Stafford. This was part of the national demonstrations, drawing attention to the military bases, during the Iraq conflict. Reclaim the Bases http://www.reclaimthebases.org.uk Bit small, but worth doing! [couple of hundred] . Samba band from Stoke and everything. … Continue reading

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Glastonbury 2003: The tickets!!

I have not been to this event in years. I with thousands of others, help build this event. The history of it is very chequered and inter-twined with the troubles at Stonehenge. In recent years, it is nothing like what … Continue reading

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Wot Free Festivals? A further rant, from Tash

Personally, I come from a free festivals and travelling background. New Age Travellers etc. A number of sayings have helped guide my life over time. Like…. Bring what you expect to find? If no you, who? If not now, when? … Continue reading

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Reclaim the Bases: yet more ‘Stop the War’ actions

http://www.reclaimthebases.org.uk Reclaim the bases is an event – aiming at stopping/disrupting the war machine across the UK. If you want to organise something for the weekend at your local military base (going in, blockade, vigil, symbolic weapon’s inspection, or anything … Continue reading

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