"\;A weekend of networking\, reflection\, strategic discussions &\; campaign planning for anyone involved in ecological direct action who believes in non-hierarchical organisation and directly confronting the forces responsible for the destruction of the Earth and its inhabitants"\;
6pm Fri 5th - Sun 7th Feb 2010
Dipton Community Centre\, Front Street (A692)\, Dipton\, Stanley\, County Durham\, DH9 9DR
The Earth First! Winter moot is an opportunity for people who feel affiliation with the ideas behind Earth First! to network\, discuss and reflect on the UK ecological direct action movement and to plan for the future. Earth First! is about direct action to halt the destruction of the Earth. We believe we can make a real difference by doing it ourselves rather than relying on leaders\, governments or industry.
This years Earth First! Winter Moot will be taking place in Co. Durham on the weekend of 6/7th February. As well as evaluations and updates from a number of ecological campaigns from around the country\, this year we will have a themed event - The Crisis\: evaluation\, analysis and possible responses. We will be exploring the interactions between the various ecological\, financial and resource crises\, examining our own conceptions and experiences of crisis\, then tying it altogether to find a way forward using non-hierarchical approaches.
We will also be hosting a discussion on how Earth First and the Camp for Climate Action intersect\, to deal with quite a number of issues that emerged at the EF! Summer Gathering\, including issues of generational understanding\, anarchism vs. liberalism\, are we seperate networks\, and how can we go forward together in the future. This debate will be taking from 6.15-7.30pm on the Saturday evening of the Moot\, and is open to all.
Everyone welcome
If your campaign (local or national) is interested in participating in the feedback please get in touch.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T182516Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100207T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100207T180000Z UID:http://www.indymediascotland.org/node/18219 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.indymediascotland.org/node/18219 SUMMARY:Rage Against Racism anti-SDL fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Sunday 7 February\, from 7pm (quiz from 9pm)
Bristo Hall (above the Forest Cafe\, 3 Bristo Place)
Edinburgh Anti-Fascist Alliance needs YOU\:
7-9pm\: Craft Workshops
- to make stuff for the demo against the Scottish Defence League's proposed march in Edinburgh on February 20th\, at our CRAFT WORKSHOP. Materials and paints for making banners\, placards and anything else will be supplied\, just bring yourself (and some old clothes you wouldn't minding getting a little paint on)\, 7-9pm
9pm-late\: Pub Quiz
- to help us raise money for this and everything else by taking part in the Edinburgh Anti-Fascist Alliance PUB QUIZ! Enter a team for a small fee\, and get some cheap booze to drink (BYOB - pay corkage to help us raise money) while you play - with PRIZES! From 9pm onwards.
Edinburgh Anti-Fascist Alliance Website
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We look forward to seeing you there.
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The racist thugs of the "\;Scottish"\; Defence League are planning to march in Edinburgh on the 20th of February.
This needs to be challenged.
There have been a few meetings in Edinburgh already. It would seem only fair to have a meeting in Glasgow. As this is not just a problem for Edinburgh\, but for all of us.
www.edinburghantifascist.org.uk
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However\, we stand to lose much of these gains if the Council's plans to set rates for Direct Payments and Service Level Agreements at £\;15.04 per hour are agreed at Thursday's Full Council meeting.
We need everyone to act now - if we lose the vote on Thursday it will mean a 17.5% cut for the services that were put out to tender. Once approved by full council there will be nowhere left to go (except costly legal challenges).
Please take some time this week to take action - we have won a vote at the full council meeting before - we can do it again but it needs pressure from all of us.
Please read on for what you can do\;
Lobby the Council 9am this Thursday 11th Feb 9am
Come along to the full Council meeting and make your feelings felt. The meeting starts at 10am so come along for 9 and bring placards / banners etc.
Full story here
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"\;Central station"\;
(Portuguese\: Central do Brasil) is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning 1998 drama film set in Brazil. It tells the story of a young boy's friendship with a jaded middle-aged woman. The movie was adapted by Marcos Bernstein and Joã\;o Emanuel Carneiro from a story by Walter Salles and it was directed by Salles. It features Fernanda Montenegro and Viní\;cius de Oliveira in the major roles. It was an international co-production between Brazil and France. The film's title in Portuguese\, Central do Brasil\, is the name of Rio de Janeiro's main railway station. The film premiered at the 1998 Berlin International Film Festival.
It will be in ALP/Tollcross Community centre\, 117 Fountainbridge.
More info beatriz_herreromengod@hotmail.com
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INFO ABOUT THE MOVIE\:
Set against the backdrop of Madrid's sizzling urban rock 'n roll scene\, Mensaka is a spicy tale of a group of young aspiring musicians trying to strike it rich\, while holding on to their creative ideals and friendships. David is a mensaka (motorbike messenger) who also plays drums in a band with the handsome Fran and Javier. The band is on the verge of signing a record contract with a sleazy agent\, but tempers flare over their being promoted as young urban poets. David refuses to compromise their rough-edged sound while Fran cares less about the music then filling his quota of pretty female groupies behind his girlfriend's back. As david\, Fran and Javi struggle to find their professional identities\, each also faces the changing demands of their personal relationships\; david with Bea\, Fran with Natalia\, and Javi with Cristina making Mensaka a film which is "\;perceptive about the emotional chaos that accomapnies the Great Leap Forward into adulthood\; about the patience of the girls while the boys are painfully discovering who they are\; and the way that money can convert teen rebellion into pop pulp.
More information beatriz_herreromengod@hotmail.com
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CCA
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3JD
Free for all asylum seekers
£\;3 for everyone else!
Unity in the Community in association with the Centre for Contemporary Arts are very pleased to announce that on Saturday 13th February we will be showing Bleeding Rose winner of the Best Nigerian Feature Film award at the 2007 Lagos International Film Festival. A smash hit horror movie from Nigeria!
BLEEDING ROSE\: Directed by Chucks Mordi\: 2007\: 1h22m\: in English\: Certificate 15
Ignoring all warnings\, Prof Eugene goes ahead in search of a plant\, Bryophyte\, believed to be found in a humid virgin forest in the tropics. This\, he claims\, could hold the answer to a pharmaceutical quest for a new healing balm.Dispatching five of his top botany students to the forest of Agbabiaka\, he basks in the euphoria of their anticipated success. Out in the forest\,love is kindled\, villages are unsettled\, mysteries are unveiled\, death is triggered\, war looms and back at the university Prof Eugene loses his sanity.
Starring\: OLU JACOBS and KATE HENSHAW NUTTALL
Winner of the Best Nigerian Feature Film at the 2007 Lagos International Film Festival\, Bleeding Rose is quintessential low-budget Nollywood\,
Please note this film is only for persons aged 15 and over.
Dear all\,
On Saturday 13th February we will be holding our "\;AGM"\; at the Glasgow Social Centre 66-68 Osborne Street.
As a contributor/user/visitor etc. we would be really pleased to see you on the 13th.
We will be presenting what we have done since our beginning in August\, talking about what has been good and bad and deciding where to go next.
The social centre is made by everyone who uses it\, so the more who take part in this process the better the centre will be. Unfortunately we are moving out of Osborne Street and currently searching for a new venue (shout if you know one) so now is an important time for people to get involved and take ownership.
Please bring some food for pot luck.
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This is an extremely important meeting\, where many essential decisions will be made about what needs done before the march\, and what we do on the day\, so please make it along!
7-9pm\, 13th February\, Bristo Hall\, above the
Forest Cafe\, 3 Bristo Place\, Edinburgh
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