City Strolls - events - meetings
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Welcome to this week's Glasgow Autonomy Update.
Our featured event this week is the Culture Day from Glasgow Autonomous Project, taking place on Saturday 11th June at the Pearce Institute in Govan. The day is specially planned to include people of all ages, and most of the workshops will be suitable for adults and kids alike. Come and try workshops on belly dancing and glass walking, make your own musical instrument, watch our selection of films or join in one of the discussions.
More on http://www.citystrolls.com/z-f-page/culture-ad.htmSecondly, some people have emailed asking about the 3 folk arrested at Mayday this year. We're happy to say they're now all out on bail, although two are facing court cases for breach of the peace and resisting arrest. More info on Mayday (and lots of pictures!) at
http://scotland.indymedia.org/newswire/display/1589/index.php
and
http://www.citystrolls.com/mayday/index.htm
Thanks for reading, see you next week!
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CONTENTS:
MEETINGS
- GAP meeting - Monday 16th May
- Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 17th May
SOCIAL CENTRES/CREATIVE SPACES
- Shop 111 - open for May
FILM SCREENINGS AND PUBLIC TALKS
- How Arnold Won the West - Wednesdays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May
- Gender, violence and art - Thursday 12th May
- Unsustainable Development: The M74 - Thursday 12th May
- Whistleblowing: Why Samar & Jawad are Innocent - Monday 23rd May
- Local Agenda 21: The M74 and Climate Change - Tuesday 24th May
- Lola's Story - Friday 27th May
- Palestinian Food Tasting (Paisley) - Saturday 28th May
- A Cultural Day from Glasgow Autonomous Project - Saturday 11th June
- Non-violent resistance in the West Bank and Gaza :The role of academic public health and primary care - Tuesday 21st June
ART EVENTS
- RISK: Creative Action in Political Culture - Saturday 26th March -
Saturday 14th May
- Barbara Kruger exhibition - Thursday 21st April - Sunday 25th September
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 12th May
- Glasgow Reshape Meeting - Thursday 12th May
HEALTH
- Action medic training - Friday 24th - Sunday 26th June
ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABILITY
- 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 16th 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 17th May
Campaign group against the M74 motorway project.
7.30pm, Govanhill Community Centre, Daisy Street (near Victoria Rd).
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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. Come along and help out.
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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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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Unsustainable Development: The M74 - Thursday 12th May
Talk organised by Glasgow School of Art Sustainability Group
6pm
Venue: Barnes Building Lecture Theatre, Glasgow School of Art
Barnes Building, West Graham Street, Glasgow (near Cowcaddens Underground)
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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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Local Agenda 21: The M74 and Climate Change - Tuesday 24th May
Talk organised by Glasgow School of Art Sustainability Group
1pm
Speakers: Glasgow's Local Agenda 21 Officer and Danny Lowe from JAM74
Venue to be confirmed
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Lola's Story - Friday 27th 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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Palestinian Food Tasting (Paisley) - Saturday 28th May
12 noon – 4 pm, Methodist Central Hall, Paisley
Slides of Palestinian Embroideries
Palestinian Crafts
Music
Have an interesting afternoon and Help Palestine to survive
Tickets only £6 from Iain Tel:07976 718 111.
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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.
£2/donation
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Non-violent resistance in the West Bank and Gaza :The role of academic public health and primary care - Tuesday 21st June
SPEAKER: RITA GIACAMAN, Institute of Community and Public Health, University of Birzeit, Palestine
http://icph.birzeit.edu/
NOTE: This is an open meeting for university staff, students
and members of the public.
Admission is free, but seats should be reserved by phoning Chere Beaumont on
0141 330 8334, or e-mailing m.beaumont@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
5.00pm to 6.30pm
Tea and coffee will be served in the atrium from 4.30pm
Wolfson Medical School Building,
University Avenue, Glasgow
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ART EVENTS
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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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. For this next issue we'd really like practical ideas on what to do for the G8, how to look after ourselves during the action, and so on. Deadline is 1st June, so get scribbling!
Send submissions to kristina.nellweaver(at)gmail.com or
g8feministaction(at)riseup.net
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Women vs G8 - Thursday 12th 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 12th May
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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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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