[JNV] Upcoming Anti-War Events

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:16:32 +0000

Compiled by Voices in the Wilderness UK
Our apologies for cross-posting

[A] 7/7 Memorial Service Six Months After the London Bombings, 3pm at the
Cenotaph, Whitehall, Sunday 7 January.
[B] Freedom to Protest Trial, 10am, Monday 9 January, Bow Street Magistrates
Court (protest outside between 9-10am).
[C] London Anti-war Action Forums, 2-5pm, Sat 21 Jan and Sat 18 Feb, London
Action Resource Centre, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel.
[D] National demonstration to demand justice for the British residents in
Guantanamo Bay. Meet 12 noon, 21 Jan, Tothill Street London (nearest tube St
James Park) for march to US Embassy via Downing Street.
[E] Other upcoming anti-war events. Please e-mail voices@voicesuk.org 
with the details of any anti-war events you don't see listed here!

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[A] 7/7 MEMORIAL SERVICE SIX MONTHS AFTER THE LONDON BOMBINGS

This Saturday 7th January at 3pm there will be held an informal ceremony at
the Cenotaph, near Downing Street on Whitehall for the half-year anniversary
of
the London bombings.

In remembrance of past, present and future acts of war, terror and
aggression against people everywhere, we will share silent and spoken
prayers for the coming year. And in solidarity with Maya Evans*, there will
also be a public bell ringing and a reading of the names of all those who
died on the London
transport system on 7th July 2005.

* The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 [also known as SOCPA]
makes it a criminal offence to demonstrate without police control within
1km of Westminster. On 9th December 2005 Maya became the first person to be
convicted under this awful legislation. She and the writer Milan Rai were
arrested for ringing bells and reading aloud the names of Iraq war victims
immediately
outside Downing Street.

Please come and join us for our 7/7 Anniversary Memorial Service. This
Saturday 7th January 2006, 3pm at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, Westminster.

For more info about the service please call Mark on 0785 439 0408

Service organised by individual members of www.peopleincommon.org in liason
with others. To join the SOCPA mailing list, please go to
https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/peopleincommon and fill in your email
address.

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[B] FREEDOM TO PROTEST TRIAL
10am, Monday 9 January, Bow Street Magistrates Court, London (there will be
a demo outside the court from 9-10am)

At least 21 people have now been arrested under the Serious Organised Crime
and Police Act (SOCPA) for organising or participating in so-called
"unauthorised" protests in a new anti-protest zone around Parliament. On 7
Dec, anti-war activist Maya Evans was the first person to be convicted of
this new offence. At least 4 more trials will take place in January /
February, including trials on the 9th, 19th and the 23rd January.

The first such trial (which will take place next Monday) will be of four
activists arrested on 1 Aug 2005 during an unauthorised demo in Parliament
Square to protest the recent criminalisation of such protests.

Support welcome!

See www.parliamentprotest.org.uk for background on the new law.

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[C] LONDON ANTI-WAR ACTION FORUMS

A joint initiative of the Corporate Pirates, Iraq Occupation Focus, Justice
Not Vengeance, Peace Not War, Rhythms of Resistance and Voices in the
Wilderness UK.

When: 2-5pm, SATURDAY 21 JANUARY and SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY (later forum dates
tba)
Where: London Action Resource Centre, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel,
London E1 1ES (nearest tube Aldgate East). See www.londonarc.org.

Outraged by the ongoing attacks by US-led forces on towns and cities in
Iraq? Angry about the forthcoming deployment of thousands more UK troops to
Afghanistan? Want to take action?

Maybe you have an idea for a creative protest against the routeing of CIA
torture flights through the UK, or would like to meet up with like-minded
folk to plan anti-war street theatre to mark the 3rd anniversary of the
invasion of Iraq? Or perhaps you know of a corporate war profiteer that
needs a spotlight thrown on it, or want to discuss ways of responding to the
latest MoD recruitment drive (scheduled to begin in January)?

Then the London Anti-war Action Forum could be the place for you!

THE LONDON ANTI-WAR ACTION FORUM IS:

- a monthly open space for people who want to organise (and take part in)
actions related to the so-called "war on terror" (eg. the occupations of
Iraq and Afghanistan, Guantanamo, Islamophobia etc...)

- a place for *your* ideas and energies

IT ISN'T:

- a place for in-depth discussion of the latest news from Iraq, Guantanamo
etc... Information and analysis are crucial to all our work but the Forum's
focus will be action.

- an attempt to replicate the important work that's already being done
(newsletters, conferences, weekly street stalls etc...) but will instead
focus on the stuff that's *not* happening.

- another group. Rather, it's a space where groups and individuals can come
together to talk about and plan actions (forming ad hoc coalitions where
appropriate). In particular the Forum will have no fixed "membership" or
agreed "platform" and no actions will be organised under the name of the
"Anti-war Action Forum".

For more information contact 0845 458 2564, e-mail voices@voicesuk.org or
visit www.voicesuk.org.

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[D] NATIONAL GUANTANAMO BAY DEMO
Assemble 12 noon Tothill Street, London (nearest tube St James Park) for a
march via Downing Street to the American Embassy.

Support the Hunger Strikers. Shut down all illegal US jails.

Called by the Save Omar Deghayes campaign and the Birmingham Guantanamo
Group. See
www.save-omar.org.uk for more details.

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[E] OTHER UPCOMING ANTI-WAR EVENTS

EVERY MON-SAT, BRISTOL: PEACE VIGIL. Running since a few days after 9/11.
5.30-6.30pm (Mon-Fri) & 3-4pm (Sat). City Centre, opposite The Hippodrome,
St. Augustines Parade.

EVERY SUN, LONDON: FREEDOM TO PROTEST PICNICS in Parliament Square. In
defence of the right to protest, recently criminalised under s132 of the
Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (April 2005). Bring food, drink and
music to share. 12 Noon, Parliament Square, Westminster. For more info
contact 0785 439 0408, marshall_darkness@hotmail.com or visit
www.peopleincommon.org

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006: ANTI-WAR AND FREEDOM TO PROTEST ACTIVISTS ON TRIAL.
At least 21 people have now been arrested under the Serious Organised Crime
and Police Act (SOCPA) for organising or participating in so-called
"unauthorised" protests in a new anti-protest zone around Parliament. On 7
Dec, anti-war activist Maya Evans was the first person to be convicted of
this new offence. At least 4 more trials will take place in January /
February, including trials on the 9th, 19th and the 23rd January (see
below). For more info on SOCPA, Maya's case etc... see here.

ON THE DEATH OF THE 100TH BRITISH SOLDIER IN IRAQ, AROUND THE COUNTRY: The
day the 100th British soldier's death is reported members of Military
Families Against the War (http://www.mfaw.org.uk/) will lead a vigil in
Parliament Square and the names of these 100 soldiers and of 100 Iraqi dead
will be read out. The next day there will be 100 similar protests in 100
towns across the country. The Stop the War Coalition is calling on all
anti-war groups around the country to prepare for this now. Vigils organised
so far include: Manchester (5.30pm at the War Memorial, also 6pm at the
Peace Gardens on the day of the announcement itself. Contact 0161 273 8283);
Oxford: (6.30 PM at the HSVC Bank in Cornmarket); and Southend: 4.30 PM at
Victoria Station. Confirm on day and ring: 07748 686 581.
See also www.stopwar.org.uk

LONDON ANTI-WAR ACTION FORUMS:
Outraged by the ongoing attacks by US-led forces on towns and cities in
Iraq? Angry about the forthcoming deployment of thousands more UK troops to
Afghanistan? Want to take action? Then the London Anti-war Action Forum - a
monthly open space for people who want to organise (and take part in)
actions related to the so-called "war on terror"- could be the place for
you! The first two forums will take place between 2-5pm on 21 Jan and 18 Feb
at the London Action Resource Centre, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel,
London E1 1ES (nearest tube Aldgate East). The forum is a joint initiative
of the Corporate Pirates, Iraq Occupation Focus, Justice Not Vengeance,
Peace Not War, Rhythms of Resistance and Voices in the Wilderness UK.

7 JAN, LONDON: 7/7 MEMORIAL SERVICE SIX MONTHS AFTER THE BOMBINGS. 3pm at
the Cenotaph in Whitehall. An informal ceremony to mark the half-year
anniversary of the London bombings, in remembrance of past, present and
future acts of war, terror and aggression against people everywhere. In
solidarity with Maya Evans - who recently became the first person to be
convicted of taking part in an "unauthorised" demonstration within 1km of
Parliament for reading out the names of British service personnel who have
died in Iraq - the names of all those killed on the London transport system
on 7th July 2005 will be read out. Please be aware that you may be arrested
and charged with a criminal offence for taking part in this memorial.
Service organised by individual members of www.peopleincommon.org in liason
with others. For more info about the service please call Mark on 0785 439
0408.

7 JAN, LONDON & BIRMINGHAM: VIGILS FOR ABDUCTED PEACE ACTIVISTS from the
Christian Peacemaker Teams. London: 3-4pm, Trafalgar Square (north side near
National Gallery, opposite St Martin in the Fields). Birmingham: 11.30am -
12.30pm, Chamberlain Square, near Central Library, Birmingham. 01905 767366

9 JAN, LONDON: FREEDOM TO PROTEST TRIAL #1. Trial of four activists arrested
on 1 Aug 2005 during an unauthorised demo in Parliament Square to protest
the recent criminalisation of such protests. 10am, Bow Street Magistrates
Court. A demo will be held outside the court from 9-10am. See
www.parliamentprotest.org.uk for background on the new law.

10 JAN, LONDON: MONTHLY MEETING OF IRAQ OCCUPATION FOCUS. Contact
iraqfocus@riseup.net for details.

14 JAN, LONDON: THE EFFECT OF 7/7 ON THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN BRITAIN - A
VIEW FROM THE INSIDE. Talk by Moazzam Begg who endured months of solitary
confinement and aggressive interrogation by both US and UK security officers
in the isolation block at Guantanamo's Camp Delta. 11am, Imperial College,
Exhibition Road. 10.30 am. Ł3, concessions Ł2, tickets on door. Info 07984
178 193 or www.monde-diplo-friends.org.uk

15 JAN, NOTTINGHAM: CREATIVE CAMPAIGNING WORKSHOP. 11am – 4pm at The Place,
2a Melrose Street, Sherwood. Cost Ł4 on the day. See
http://tinyurl.com/adz2o

18 JAN, MOULSECOMBE: DRUMS NOT BOMBS DEMO AT EDO MBM 'an arms components
company that makes bomb parts that were used in the Iraq war’ (Guardian, 11
Apr). 4-6pm at EDO MBM, Home Farm Rd. Bring percussion.Call 07891405923 or
email smashedo@hotmail.com for more details. See also www.smashedo.org.uk.

19 JAN, LONDON: TRIAL OF ANTI-WAR ACTIVIST CHRIS COVERDALE arrested last
year for taking part in an "unauthorised" demonstration within 1km of
Parliament. Contact chriscoverdale@actionagainstwar.org for details.

21 JAN, LONDON: LONDON ANTI-WAR ACTION FORUM. 2-5pm, London Action Resource
Centre, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, London E1 1ES (nearest tube
Aldgate East). A monthly open space for people who want to organise (and
take part in) actions related to the so-called "war on terror." A joint
initiative of the Corporate Pirates, Iraq Occupation Focus, Justice Not
Vengeance, Peace Not War, Rhythms of Resistance and Voices in the Wilderness
UK. See www.voices.netuxo.co.uk/antiwaractionforum.htm for more info.

21 JAN, LONDON: NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION TO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR THE BRITISH
RESIDENTS IN GUANTANAMO BAY. Support the Hunger Strikers.
Shut down all illegal US jails. Assemble 12 noon Tothill Street, London
(nearest tube St James Park) for a march via Downing Street to the American
Embassy in Grovesnor Square. Called by the Save Omar Deghayes campaign and
the Birmingham Guantanamo Group. See www.save-omar.org.uk for more details.

23 JANUARY, LONDON: FREEDOM TO PROTEST TRIAL #2. Trial of five activists
arrested on 7Aug 2005 during an unauthorised demo in Parliament Square to
protest the recent criminalisation of such protests. 10am, Bow Street
Magistrates Court. See www.parliamentprotest.org.uk for background on the
new law.

30 JAN, LONDON: PEACE NOT WAR: UNITING LONDON WITH UK HIP HOP. The best of
worldwide Hip Hop brought together with the premium UK flavour by the Peace
Not War crew. 9pm - 3am, Ł10 tickets in advance (www.ticketweb.co.uk), more
on the door. For more information contact: katie@peace-not-war.org or 07779
276 575.See also www.peace-not-war.org

3 FEB, LONDON: PEACE NOT WAR LIVE MUSIC ROOM AT THE SYNERGY PROJECT. A
five-room spectacular at SeOne Club, with a diverse showcase of positive
anti-war musicians. Contact sarah@peace.fm or 07905 514049. See also
www.peace-not-war.org.

14 FEB, MOULSECOMBE: NAMING THE DEAD DEMO outside EDO MBM 'an arms
components company that makes bomb parts that were used in the Iraq war’
(Guardian, 11 Apr). 4-6pm at EDO MBM, Home Farm Rd. Bring bells to toll.Call
07891405923 or email smashedo@hotmail.com for more details. See also
www.smashedo.org.uk.

18 FEB, LONDON: LONDON ANTI-WAR ACTION FORUM. 2-5pm, London Action Resource
Centre, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, London E1 1ES (nearest tube
Aldgate East). A monthly open space for people who want to organise (and
take part in) actions related to the so-called "war on terror." A joint
initiative of the Corporate Pirates, Iraq Occupation Focus, Justice Not
Vengeance, Peace Not War, Rhythms of Resistance and Voices in the Wilderness
UK. See www.voices.netuxo.co.uk/antiwaractionforum.htm for more info.

18 MARCH, LONDON: NATIONAL MARCH AGAINST THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ. Time and
route tba. See www.stopwar.org.uk.

4 MAY, LONDON: AGM OF LEADING WAR PROFITEER BAE SYSTEMS who are currently
working on a $3.5bn contract to refit the Bradley fighting vehicles being
used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) inside and
outside. For more info ring 020 7281 0297 or e-mail enquiries@caat.org.uk.
See also http://www.caat.org.uk/