City Strolls - events - meetings
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Welcome to this week's Glasgow Autonomy Update. (Sorry a bit late)
This week we're putting the spotlight on the Cre8 Summit project.Cre8 Summit is aiming to do something positive around the time of the G8 Summit. Glaswegians and more far-flung anti-G8 visitors will have the chance to work together and build a beautiful community garden to last long after the world leaders have gone home. In the next month there will be a series of public meetings for those
wanting to get involved.
For more information in the meantime, you can call the Cre8 Summitphone on 07981 954132, or email cre8summit@riseup.net.
For more anti-G8 action, head over to the medieval anti-G8 street party on Sunday 22nd May in Stirling. Meet 12.30pm, King St pedestrianised zone, Stirling. This event is organised by Wimmin vs G8 but all genders are welcome! Fancy dress encouraged.
Have a good week!
CONTENTS:
MEETINGS
- GAP meeting - Monday 16th May
FILM SCREENINGS AND PUBLIC TALKS
- Suits and Savages/Why Close the G8 - Monday 16th May
- How Arnold Won the West - Wednesdays 18th and 25th May
- Jam 74 Public Meeting - Thursday 19th May
- Whistleblowing: Why Samar & Jawad are Innocent - Monday 23rd May
- Cre8 Summit Public Meeting - Tuesday 24th 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
- Jam 74 Public Meeting - Tuesday 31st 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
- Barbara Kruger exhibition - Thursday 21st April - Sunday 25th
September - Globalise This! Artists and the G8 - Saturday 21st May
- Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination - Friday 24th June -
Sunday 26th 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 19th May
- Glasgow Reshape Meeting - Thursday 19th 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
BENEFIT GIGS
- Cre8 Summit Benefit Gig - Saturday 28th May
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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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FILM SCREENINGS AND PUBLIC TALKS
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Suits and Savages/Why Close the G8 - Monday 16th May
Suits and Savages - why the World Bank won't help! Following the
plight of the tribal people in the Nagerhole Forest, India, as they
are subjected to the World Bank's so-called Environmental Policy.
Why Close the G8 - Camcorder Guerillas tell us why!
Mono Cafe, King St. Starts 7.30pm.
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How Arnold Won the West - Wednesdays 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 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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Jam 74 Public Meeting - Thursday 19th May
Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Glasgow G42 8JL
7.30pm
N.B. There is now no JAM 74 meeting on Tuesday 17th, but an informal
planning meeting will take place at 7pm, just before the public
meeting.
www.jam74.org/
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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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Cre8 Summit Public Meeting - Tuesday 24th May
For everyone wanting to get involved in the Cre8 Summit project.
7pm-9pm
St. Francis Centre, 405 Cumberland Street, Gorbals, Glasgow, G5 0SE
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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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Jam 74 Public Meeting - Tuesday 31st May
7.30pm
Venue: St. Francis Centre, 405 Cumberland Street, Gorbals, Glasgow,
G5 0SE
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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
http://www.citystrolls.com/z-f-page/culture-ad.htm
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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
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Barbara Kruger exhibition - Thursday 21st April - Sunday 25th
September
Exhibition of the US artist's work 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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Globalise This! Artists and the G8 - Saturday 21st May
A chance for artists, activists and interested individuals to
consider the response of the arts to G8. What role do artists have
in the mass movement against globalisation?
4pm, The Arches, 253 Argyle St
www.yabasta.org.uk
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Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination - Friday 24th June - Sunday
26th June
As world leaders prepare for their G8 summit photo op, a new network
of art activists are touring the UK (19 May – 6 July), inspiring
resistance with an exploding caravan, a free feast, prayers to
products, a clown army and creative civil disobedience trainings.
Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination
http://www.labofii.net/tour05 Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army
http://www.clownarmy.org Art activist The Vacuum Cleaner
http://www.thevacuumcleaner.co.uk
Venue to be confirmed
For trainings, book a place on trainings@labofii.net (places are
limited).
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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 19th 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. Meet 12.30pm, King St pedestrianised area, Stirling. All
genders welcome.
g8feministaction@riseup.net
http://g8feministaction.frockon.org/
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Glasgow Reshape meeting - Thursday 19th 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, every Thursday
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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BENEFIT GIGS
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Cre8 Summit Benefit Gig - Saturday 28th May
Performers and times TBA.
13th Note Cafe, King St
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letting others know what you have been, or are up to.
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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.
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