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Issue 640, Friday 18th July 2008
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Down, Wembley Way
The Tent City at Wembley has been evicted but the community led protest against the planned privatised City Academy school goes on... plus - the Derbyshire open-cast coal mine protest is threatened with eviction, Fox hunting monitors in two separate court cases, the Italian court ruling on police violence at the G8 Genoa 2001 protests, UK military plans to assist in fighting local insurgency in Nigeria against the oil industry and more...
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Previous Issues

Issue 639, Friday 11th July 2008
FIT for Purpose?
SchNEWS looks at the police Forward Intelligence Team (FIT), who have become a common sight at protests, and a campaign to resist them... plus - the British govt makes it harder for immigrants and asylum seekers to get the free health care, international day of action against private equity firms, the site of a proposed City Academy in Wembley has been re-occupied with a tent city as the locals, and more...
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Issue 638, Friday 4th July 2008
Empire of the Vanities
An outrageous story of greed, lust and structural adjustment as we chart the steady decline of the G8 cartel... plus - Protests against open coal mine in Derbyshire get unexpected Court reprieve, photography is new focus of civil liberty crackdown, Anti-Israel protests at 'Salute to Israel' march in central London to celebrate 60 years of oppression, London resident Binyam Mohamed still in Guantanamo after years of torture, and more...
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Issue 637, Friday 27th June 2008
Hounded
SchNEWS asks who’s harassing who as The Crawley and Horsham Foxhunt seeks giant exclusion zone against local hunt monitors and Wildlife Protection Group, plus - Carmel Agrexco’s UK depot was shut down, anniversary of McLibel trial victory, ten animal rights activists held without charge under anti-terror laws in Austria, and more...
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Issue 636, Friday 20th June 2008
Along For Fluoride
The UK government is intent on expanding the fluoridisation of drinking water, but yet all medical evidence is clearly against this 'forced mass medication'. So why are they doing it? Plus - Austrian animal rights groups targeted by violent police campaign, open-cut coal mining protests in Derbyshire, Hicham Bezza is released, George Bush visit to London kicks off, breakout at Campsfield Detention Centre and more...
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Issue 635, Friday 13th June 2008
Cock 'n' Kabul Story
How the US / UK plan to devastate and then 'reconstruct' Afghanistan is paying dividends (for some)...Plus, Brits prepare to give Dubya a decent send off, BNP festival under threat after anti-fascist actions, government plans to bribe communities to swallow nuclear waste, Guantanamo inmates get right to civilian trial - maybe, and more...
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Issue 634, Friday 6th June 2008
Academic Freedom
As Nottingham post-grad faces deportation after failed terror arrest.... Plus, Full Report into the Smash-EDO Carnival Against the Arms Trade, Animal Rights website owner sentenced to four and a half years, third week of hunger strike for Czech protesters against US 'Star Wars' military bases, Israel at 60, and more...
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Issue 633, Friday 23rd May 2008
Self Defence
Peace activist students on 'aggravated trespass' charges denied legal aid.... Plus, Wrexham woman on the wrong side of the law when she takes plastic chairs from a council tip, Bush visits U.K for last time as president, Nottingham university terror arrest signals wider clampdown, Mass tresspass called on site of proposed Derbyshire Opencast mine, and more...
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Issue 632, Friday 16th May 2008
Sects and the City
Cult friction as police harass anti-scientology protest in London... Plus, Man jailed after massive animal rights conspiracy trial, Cardiff anarchist newsletter 'Gagged' in libel shocker, Brighton squatters in occupied Methodist Church defy bailiffs, Housing benefit snoopers to get latest lie-detecting gear, and more...
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Issue 631, Friday 9th May 2008
Heckler at the Back
Protesters have targeted the Nottingham premises of Heckler & Koch... Plus, activists arrested last year after banner drops in protest against the widening of the M1 have their charges dropped, BASF trying another crop trial of a GM potato, Northern Petroleum trying to drill in an area of outstanding natural beauty in West Sussex, and more...
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Issue 630, Friday 2nd May 2008
Snatch of the Day
No Borders actions around the country target Borders and Immigration Agency snatch squads... Plus, the SOCPA laws are to be replaced with a new armoury of anti-protest legislation, Southampton University becomes the latest victim of censorship when it is forced to pull the scheduled screening of the Smash EDO campaign film, bio-tech corporation Novartis is in SHAC's sights for the World Day For Lab Animals, and more...
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26-July to 03-Aug - Stop Incineration Climate Camp Caravan - 9 day movement of families, artists, activists & musicians powering across the south coast to highlight environmental issues. Bike, boat, float, recycled veggie oil vehicles, walking & public transport. Planning meetings at the Cowley Club, 12 London Rd, Brighton, every Monday 3-6pm
Address: Brighton - Kingsnorth
Phone: 07722 172 393
Email: stopincinerationnownetwork@ris
eup.net
Web: www.climatecamp.org

26 - Bike ride to Campsfield Demo - Cycle approx 6 miles to Campsfield with others. Spread the message and get to the demo cheaply and conveniently. Safety vests with slogans will be available to wear.
Address: Martyrs Memorial, St Giles, Oxford
Time: 11am

26 - Moncada Day Street protest - Free The Cuban 5. Political Prisoners in the U.S. Prisoners Out Of Guantanamo. U.S. Out Of Guantanamo. Organised by Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism!
Address: Wellington Statue, junction of Princes St/ North Bridge, Edinburgh
Time: 2- 3pm

26 - Rebel Music presents: The Streets are Ours - Summer Fiesta - Party includes an outdoor barbeque with delicious Cuban cuisine, bar, stalls, Cuban dance classes, kids' games, face painting, films. DJs and live music from 5pm. Bands include: Radio Revolucion - Latin reggae and revolution rock http://www.myspace.com/radiore
volucion. Peyoti from Peyoti for President http://www.myspace.com/peyotif
orpresident, Movimientos Cultural Amigo Artista - Trova. Before Time - Latin rock. Organised by Rock around the Blockade with support from: the RMT trade union, Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism!, Cultural Association Marti-Maceo of Cubans resident in Britain, Movement of Ecuadorians in the UK.
Address: Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, London SW9
Nearest Public Transport: Tube: Brixton or Oval – Buses: 133, 333, 159, 59
Time: 2pm - 10pm
Price: £4 before 5pm, £8 after
Phone: 07964814365
Email: office@ratb.org.uk
Web: www.ratb.org.uk

26 - Big sexy festy party - Super sexy summer sound system session. BSFP stages another epic and mega open air free party in london for free! Now in its 12elf year.
Address: london
Directions: secret location
Time: 2pm-10pm
Email: www.bigsexyfestyparty.com

26 - No Sweat Benefit Gig - A benefit to support the Tube Cleaners Strike. Babar Luck (OneLoveGangstaFolk from the King Prawn Legend, Smokey Bastard (Celtic Folk Punk picking up where the Pogues left off), The Ruby Kid (Finest Political Hip Hop), Naomi Hates Humans (Anti-Folk from the woman with the unforgetable voice) and Perkie (Mellow Piano Punk)
Address: The Cross Kings, 126 York Way London N1 0AX
Directions: Round the back of Kings Cross St
Nearest Public Transport: Kings Cross
Time: 7pm - 2am
Price: £5/£3
Phone: 07754088989
Email: punkj@talk21.com
Web: www.nosweat.org.uk

26 - Paul Mason: Syndicalism and the Global Working Class - We are delighted to welcome Newsnight's Economics Editor Paul Mason, to talk about his book "Live Working or Die Fighting" in which he compares the struggles of the global working classes of today, with those of the late 1800s (the first time the working class went global). Paul will be focusing on the significance of syndicalism in those early formations of class solidarity.
Address: Housmans Bookshop, 5 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, London N1 9DX
Directions: map: http://tinyurl.com/2oq9vv
Nearest Public Transport: Nearest tube: King's Cross
Time: 6pm
Price: Free
Phone: 020 7837 4473
Email: nik@housmans.com
Web: www.housmans.com http://www.liveworkingordiefig
hting.co.uk

26 - Llangollen Fringe Ecoday 2008 - Afternoon of speakers offering insight into inspirational grassroots reactions to environmental and community issues, including Paul Kingsnorth, environmental journalist and activist; Neil Crumpton, Friends of the Earth; permacultarist Jade Wright; Dave Green on community energy saving schemes; and Leanna Jones from CittaSlow Mold.
Address: Llangollen Town Hall
Time: 1pm - 5.30pm
Web: www.llangollenfringe.co.uk/08e
coday.htm

26 - Demonstration at Campsfield - Demonstration to give support to the detainees imprisoned inside Campsfield. Bring musical instruments or saucepans to make a cheerful noise.
Address: Campsfield detention centre
Time: 12 - 2pm

27 - Whale of a Time Feat. Eco-Artists - An exhilarating afternoon of creative fun, alternative music, film and art, aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues, fundraising for the Whale of a Time projects and promoting eco-artists. Featuring internationally acclaimed specialist on whale communication David Rothenberg (New York) www.whaleofatime.org/davidroth
enberg.php. Showcasing the talents of English cellist Emily Burridge, www.whaleofatime.org/emilyburr
idge.php. With special guest Michael Norton, international leading eco-fundraiser and author of “365 Ways To Change The World”,
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elnorton.php. An exclusive viewing of “Whaledreamers” with Co-Producer David Blake www.whaleofatime.org/whaledrea
mers.php. Uplifting chill-out music by Easy UK Music
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kmusic.php. Throughout the afternoon you’ll have the chance to get your hands dirty and creative and make your favourite animal species in clay at the "Whale of a Time Species Modelling Workshop"
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cts.php Get inspiralled by multimedia and performances, healthy living and conscious being. Bring all your skills, voices, instruments, your sparkly selves and your sparkly friends! www.inspiralled.net
Address: Inspiral Lounge, 250 Camden High Street, London NW1 8QS
Directions: opposite Camden Market, at railway bridge
Nearest Public Transport: near Camden Tube Station
Time: 2 - 7 pm and 11:00 pm - 12:30 am Whaledreamers
Price: free
Email: whalemail@whaleofatime.org
Web: www.whaleofatime.org www.whaleofatime.org/inspirall
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31-July to 03-Aug - Anarchopride, Sweden - "Anarchist queers breaking borders". Coinciding with Europride in Stockholm, there will be an anarchist queer gathering at the same time, with workshops, discussions, parade and party.
Address: Cyklopen, Stockholm, see www.kulturkampanjen.se
Email: anarchopride08@gmail.com
Web: www.anarchopride.kamplust.se

31 - Sustainable food for London - Showcasing the achievements and success of London food growers. Decision makers and community leaders are invited to join the festivities and witness first-hand the benefits of locally grown food. Come and enjoy workshops, speeches and presentations. Take the opportunity to network, share ideas and of course indulge in a delicious lunch made from sustainable local ingredients. Booking essential - use email
Address: John Scurr Community Centre, East London Family Project, 1A Bekesbourne Street, Limehouse, London E14 7JQ
Nearest Public Transport: near Limehouse DLR station
Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Price: Donations
Phone: 020 7481 9004
Email: Caroline Fernandez carofood@gmail.com
Web: Women’s Environmental Network www.wen.org.uk

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