City Strolls - events - meetings
Monday, May 02, 2005
3 May Glasgow Autonomous updates
Welcome to another edition of the Glasgow Autonomy Update. Keep sending us news about radical events in and around Glasgow. We hope these updates continue to inspire you to educate, agitate and organise - and if they do, please tell your friends! CONTENTS:
MEETINGS
- GAP meeting - Monday 9th May
- Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 3rd May
- IWW Branch Meeting - Wednesday 4th May
SOCIAL CENTRES/CREATIVE SPACES
- Shop 111 - open for May
FILM SCREENINGS AND PUBLIC TALKS
- RISK: Creative Action in Political Culture - Saturday 26th March -
Saturday 14th May
- Barbara Kruger exhibition - Thursday 21st April - Sunday 25th September
- Make Borders History - Tuesday 3rd May
- Freedom is in Your Hand! Song Workshop - Tuesday 3rd May
- How Arnold Won the West - Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May
- Gender, violence and art - Thursday 12th May
- Whistleblowing: Why Samar & Jawad are Innocent - Monday 23rd May
- Lola's Story - Friday 29th May
- A Cultural Day from Glasgow Autonomous Project - Saturday 11th June
ANTI-WAR
- Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday from 16th April
ANTI-G8
- Activist's Guide to Scots Law
- Wimmin vs G8 Zine out now!
- Wimmin vs G8 Meeting - Thursday 5th May
- Glasgow Reshape Meeting - Thursday 5th May
HEALTH
- Action medic training - Friday 24th - Sunday 26th June
ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABILITY
- Green Futures Environmental Festival - Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May
- Cycle to Save Our City - Sunday 8th May
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 27th May
WOMEN'S EVENTS
- Women's Self Defence Workshops - Tuesday 10th & Tuesday 17th May; Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 21st June
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MEETINGS
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GAP meeting - Monday 9th May
We meet every Monday, 7 – 9pm, normally at the Pearce Insitute. This week
however because of a bankholiday we may be meeting elsewhere.
All who agree with our vision statement are welcome at our meetings:
"We strive for a sustainable society where all people are free to live
their lives as they see fit without fear of oppression, persecution or
marginalization insofar as this does not prevent others from doing the
same. We see this fulfilled thru a society built upon principles of
co-operation, solidarity, mutual-aid, direct democracy and freedom of
association."
http://www.glasgow-autonomy.org
If you are interested in coming along this week please send an email to
glasgow-autonomy@lists.riseup.net
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Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 3rd May
Campaign group against the M74 motorway project.
7.30pm, Govanhill Community Centre, Daisy Street (near Victoria Rd).
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IWW Branch Meeting - Wednesday 4th May
Building a grassroots union for workers, not bosses.
IWW Clydeside branch meeting: 7.30PM, pearce Institute, on Govan rd., in
Govan
info@iwwclydeside.org.uk
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SOCIAL CENTRES/CREATIVE SPACES
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Shop 111 - open for May
Located at 111 Saltmarket, Shop 111 is a creative and social space, run in consultation with the local community.
Shop 111 is open Tuesday to Friday (12:00 – 4:30) and Saturday & Sunday
(11:00 – 17:00). Pop along and take a look or lend a hand.
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FILM SCREENINGS AND PUBLIC TALKS
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RISK: Creative Action in Political Culture - Saturday 26th March -
Saturday 14th May
Political art, including a poster wall where you can announce your own
events and a rebel clown warroom.
Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow
Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, Monday: closed
Free
www.cca-glasgow.com
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Barbara Kruger exhibition - Thursday 21st April - Sunday 25th September
Exhibition of the US artist's posters on power, control, gender and sexuality.
Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Royal Exchange Square.
Free.
There are loads of events happening to tie in with this exhibition. Some will be featured in the Autonomy Updates, but for a full list, please contact GoMA on 0141 229 1996.
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Freedom is in Your Hand! Song Workshop - Tuesday 3rd May
Many people in the UK have sung the uplifting South African Freedom songs
from the collection "Freedom is coming". The collector of these songs,
Anders Nyberg, will make his second visit to Scotland in May to promote
his new song collection FREEDOM IS IN YOUR HAND.
You don't have to be a "singer" to attend this workshop. Most songs will
be taught by ear, and anyone is welcome.
Place: Renfield St Stephen's Church, Bath Street, Glasgow
Cost: Donation
To register for the workshop, contact Victoria Rudebark at the Iona
Community office: 0141-332 63 43
Email: victoria.rudebark@gla.iona.org.uk
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Make Borders History - Tuesday 3rd May
A night to talk and plan for Make Borders History day (3rd July), and for independent media activity during the G8.
Films:
* The Point of Disappearance: Focusing on a demo outside Dallas court, where Manchester's asylum seekers have to sign each week. (Leonie Nimmo, Manchester Independent Media Collective).
*No Laager Tour: "Laager" is the European word for a form of detention camp. This film details a tour increasing resistance Europe-wide.
7pm, Carnival Arts, 34 Albion Street
www.makebordershistory.org
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Have I Got Schnews for You (G8 Special) - Wednesday 4th May
The anarchist quiz show with real answers!
Presented by Schnews and the TRAPESE Roadshow.
6.30pm, Carnival Arts Centre, 34 Albion St
www.schnews.org.uk
www.trapese.org
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How Arnold Won the West - Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May
Following Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign to become Governor of California, from the moment he announced his candidacy to his victory.
Wed 4th: 7pm (£5/£4)
Wed 11th: 9pm (£5/£4)
Wed 18th: 2.15pm (£4.50/£3.50)
Wed 25th: 4.15pm (£4.50/£3.50)
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose St, Glasgow.
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Gender, violence and art - Thursday 12th May
An illustrated talk by Adele Patrick from Glasgow Women's Library.
Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art, 6.30-7.30pm.
Free, no need to book.
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Whistleblowing: Why Samar & Jawad are Innocent - Monday 23rd May
The story of the Palestinian woman and man who were wrongfully convicted of conspiracy in relation to the bombing of London's Israeli Embassy and Balfour House. This meeting will give you the chance to join the effort to free them. With David Shayler and Anna Machon (both ex MI5).
7.30pm, St Stephens Church, Bath St
www.freesaj.org.uk
www.scottishpsc.org.uk
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Lola's Story - Friday 29th May
Performed by 7:84 Theatre Company, as part of the Rule of Thumb art and human rights season. The performance will take place in the gallery space housing Barbara Kruger's exhibition on domestic violence.
Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art, 1pm.
Free, and open to the general public.
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A Cultural Day from Glasgow Autonomous Project - Saturday 11th June
Pearce Institute, Govan Road, Govan.
The days events will incorporate a wide variety of participation from
music to craft and food.
The early part of the day will encourage the involvement in activities of
parents and children.
The evening will be dedicated to ceilidh music, dance and cabaret -
finishing in time for the last underground.
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ANTI-WAR
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Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday from 16th April
All fliers, information etc relating to the war, welcome.
12-2pm
Donald Dewar statue, top of Buchanan St.
troopsoutglasgow@yahoo.co.uk
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ANTI-G8
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Activist's guide to Scots Law:
http://www.g8legalsupport.info/guide/
Essential reading for G8 protestors and anyone else planning direct
actions in Scotland.
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Wimmin vs G8 Zine out now!
Issue 1 of the Wimmin Vs The G8 zine is out now! ["Zine": a self
published magazine]
Soon to be downloadable from g8feministaction.frockon.org
If you would like to be mailed some copies, contact us at
g8feministaction(at)riseup.net
Now seeking contributions for Issue 2!
Any pieces by women relating **loosely** to the G8 and feminist politics.
Send submissions to kristina.nellweaver(at)gmail.com or
g8feministaction(at)riseup.net
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Women vs G8 - Thursday 5th May
Fortnightly meetings, Thursday 6:30pm, Mono cafe-bar. King St, Glasgow.
We are currently organising an anti-G8 street party, for Sunday 22nd May.
(It's in Stirling, so it didn't get an individual listing). More details
on the website soon.
g8feministaction@riseup.net
http://g8feministaction.frockon.org/
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Glasgow Reshape meeting - Thursday 5th April
Reshape Glasgow is the local Glasgow group organizing as part of the Dissent! Network, an organisation that aims to provide non-hierarchical opposition to the G8 when it arrives in Gleneagles in Strathearn, later this year.
7:30-9:00pm, Thursday 5th May
Pearce Institute
840-860 Govan Road
100 yards to the left coming out of Govan U station, big building with a clock on the front.
glasgow-reshape@lists.riseup.net
http://www.dissent.org.uk/
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HEALTH
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Action medic training - Friday 24th - Sunday 26th June
3 day intensive course for people wanting to be first aiders on demos and
actions (especially round the G8).
Location TBC. Check www.actionmedics.org.uk for updates.
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ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABILITY
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Green Futures Environmental Festival - Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May
Gates open at 10am and close at 6pm each day. Entry by donation.
Workshops, alternative therapies, traditional crafts, entertainments.
Talamh Life Centre, Birkhill, Coalburn, Lanarkshire.
More info at http://www.talamhlifecentre.org.uk/events/page
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Cycle to Save Our City - Sunday 8th May
A day out against the M74.
Meet 12.30 (depart 1pm) at the fountain in Kelvingrove Park, OR 12.30 (depart 1pm) at the Hiroshima Tree on Rutherglen Main St.
Both streams converge at City Chambers (arrive 1.45, depart 2pm).
Final destination is the Walter Morrisson Garden at Eglinton Toll (arrive 2.45).
Face painting - snack against the M74 - bike maintenance - pedal powered music - free cycling map - games - tree wishes.
Brign your family and friends!
www.jam74.org
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Glasgow Critical Mass, Friday 27th May
A happy coincidence of cyclists (i.e. YOU) getting together to ride
through Glasgow, have fun and make our streets more human, less hostile.
All welcome!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass
Last Friday of every month, 5:30pm, George Square
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WOMEN'S EVENTS
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Women's Self Defence Workshops - Tuesday 10th & Tuesday 17th May; Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 21st June
Learn to identify, avoid and escape potentially harmful situations. Come along and have some fun, let your voice be heard!
Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art.
10th and 17th May: 6pm - 8pm
14th and 21st June: 7pm - 9pm
Free, please book. (0141 229 1996)
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