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Thursday, September 29, 2005

News from Scotland Against Criminalising Communities

Newsflash- Vucaj family deported this morning We understand the Vucaj Family has been deported on the ten am flight to Kosovo from London Stansted. The last we heard of the family was at 4.21 am. More info: 07773321727 Protest in George Square, Glasgow, 11am Sat 1 OctSACC Conference Update

The conference is on Sat 1 Oct, 9.30am-6pm, Leith Academy, 20, Academy
Park, Edinburgh

Admission £5 waged, £2 unwaged, asylum-seekers/refugees free




Note the following programme changes:

Workshop on "New Labour's racist asylum laws" (presented by Glasgow
Campaign to Welcome Refugees) has been re-scheduled for 2.15pm - 4.15pm

Workshop on "How to strengthen Jewish opposition to ghettos and
genocide" (presented by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign" has
been re-scheduled for 11.15am - 12.45pm

Ghada Razuki (UK Stop the War Coalition) will be speaking in the
afternoon




Latest details on www.sacc.org.uk

To find out how to get to the conference, visit
www.leith.edin.sch.uk/where.asp





SACC AGM

The SACC AGM will be held at 1-2pm during the conference lunch break.
Anyone can attend; only SACC members can vote. You can join at the
conference - £5 waged, £3 unwaged




Press Release from Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC)
Edinburgh conference to challenge
anti-terror policy
Thursday 29 September
For immediate release

Scotland Against Criminalising Communities will be holding a conference
this Saturday at Leith Academy, Edinburgh with the theme "War on Terror?
War on us: how do we stop the criminalising of our communities".

The conference has been called in response to the assault on civil
liberties that the government has lauched in the wake of the London
bombings. The government's attack on our communities has been
accompanied by a wave of racist thuggery on the streets. Leith had been
particularly badly hit by these incidents. It isn't only Muslims who
have been affected; people from a number of minority communities have
been victimised. We'll be looking at the background to these events, the
role played by Britain's aggressive foreign policy and its invasion of
Iraq, and the ways in which we can defend our rights

Speakers at the conference will include Mohammad Aslam, chair of Leith's
Annandale Street Mosque; Aamer Anwar, Glasgow-based human rights
lawyer; Sohaib Saeed, from the Muslim Association of Britain, Ghada
Razuki, an Iraqi who is a spokesperson for the UK Stop The War
Coalition, and Rose Gentle, the mother of Scottish soldier Gordon Gentle
who was killed in Iraq just over a year ago. Rose Gentle spoke at the
anti-war demonstration in Washington DC last Saturday, and was present
when Cindy Sheehan - a bereaved US mother - was arrested along with
other prominent activists outside the White House for demonstrating
without a permit.

Keir McKechnie of the Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees will be
talking about the brutal deportation today of the Vucaj family -
refugees who have been settled in Glasgow for 5 years

Paddy Hill will also be speaking at the conference. Paddy spent 17 years
in jail for his supposed part in the IRA'a Birmingham pub bombings - a
crime he didn't commit. Gill Hubbard of the G8 Alternatives group will
be talking about the repressive and manipulative way the G8 protests on
Scotland this summer were policed. And investigative journalist Peter
Hounam will be talking about his film "Dead in the Water", which
documents what really happened when Israeli forces attacked the USS
Liberty during the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, and America went on nuclear
alert.

For more information contact Richard Haley 07719822164

Background
A draft of the governmnent's proposed new anti-terror laws was released
on 15 September and can be downloaded from www.sacc.org.uk
. But new practices are being initiated in
advance of the proposed new laws. Foreign citizens who have been living
in Britain for years are being arrested for deportation on security
grounds under new Home Office guidelines, though they are not accused of
any crime and they face torture in thier counties of origin. Earlier
this week, a meeting involving the Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir was
barred from Middlesex University in apparent anticipation of a
government plan to outlaw the group.

Today, the Vucaj Family from Glasgow has been deported on the ten am
flight to Kosovo from London Stanstead. Campaigner Robina Qureshi said
"I am disgusted by this calculated, unremitting barbarity known as the
UK asylum & immigration policy. I feel ashamed of this country, that
shame knows no depths, this calculated, unremitting barbarism that has
broken that little girl’s heart will haunt this country for generations
to come."

Andy Hayman of the Metropolitan Police said yesterday (the Guardian,
September 29) that getting the Muslim community to trust the police was
proving a long and difficult process. Frankly, we're not surprised. The
Met's policy of shooting innocent people - a policy they have yet
to give up - hasn't helped. Neither has the "dodgy map" recently leaked
by MI5, which cobbles together sightings of the BNP, animal rights
activists and Muslim "extremists" - whatever that means - to present a
picture of a country under threat. The document was apparently leaked in
order to muster support for an administrative shake-up of the police
force. Earlier this week undercover soldiers who had been concealing
heavy armament were interecepted by police in Basra, and then were
sprung from jail by the British Army. We don't see how the police and
the security forces in Britain can expect to be taken seriously until
they begin behaving responsibly, and stop acting as the street theatre
wing of New Labour's spin machine. Our conference will discuss ways in
which the whole British community - the majority community as well as
the minorities - can resist this embryonic police state.


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Tuesday, September 27, 2005

27 Sep.Welcome to another Glasgow Autonomy Update.

This weekend brings a chance to stand in solidarity with refugees in Scotland. As you might have heard, brutal evictions of entire refugee families continue to take place in Glasgow, bringing widespread condemnation. When the Vucaj family were snatched at dawn and taken to Dungavel Detention Centre, their neighbours decided to do something to help. They have already held a 300 strong demo outside the Immigration Enforcement office in Govan, and now plan to stage a much bigger rally on Saturday in George Square. Will you join them?

Also at the weekend - get on yer bike with the Glasgow Critcal Mass cycle ride, and afterwards pedal along to the post-G8 "Section 60" fundraising party. More details below.

And don't forget, the George's X Chalkboard social centre is now open daily, 2pm-7pm.

Have a good week!


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CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - Monday 3rd October
- Jam74 Meeting - Tuesday 4th October
- IWW meeting - Wednesday 5th October

REFUGEES

- Refugees are Welcome Here: Protest, March and Rally - Saturday 1st October
- Asylum Seekers in Glasgow, scotching the myths - Wednesday 19th October
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ART EVENTS

- Women and War - Thursday 5th May - Sunday 30th October

ANTI-WAR

- Faslane Peace Camp needs visitors!
- Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday

SUSTAINABILITY

- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th September
- Wind Festival - Saturday 8th October
- Jam 74 Fundraiser: An Audience with Alastair Gray, Louise Welsh and Janey Godley - Saturday 15th October

APPEALS

- Witness Appeal

FILM SHOWINGS

- Document 3 International Human Rights Film Festival - Friday 21st - Monday 24th October

ANTI-G8

- "Section 60" The Party! - Friday 30th September


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MEETINGS

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GAP meeting - Monday 3rd October

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 7pm on Mondays. Everything to do with how the centre is run is decided at the Monday meeting.

Georges Cross Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place, just off Maryhill Road.

Nearest underground: St George's Cross
Buses: 20, 30, 40, 61, 66 from town centre to St George's Cross end of Maryhill Road

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 4th September

Campaign against the M74 motorway.
7.30pm

Venue: Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Glasgow G42 8JL

www.jam74.org

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IWW meeting - Wednesday 5th September

Radical union for workers not bosses. New members can sign up at meetings.

7.45 for 8pm

Georges Cross Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place, just off Maryhill Road.

Nearest underground: St George's Cross
Buses: 20, 30, 40, 61, 66 from town centre to St George's Cross end of Maryhill Road

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REFUGEES

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Refugees are Welcome Here: Protest, March and Rally - Saturday 1st October

11am George Square

On September 13th, the Vucaj family, Glasgow residents for the last five years, were awoken at dawn as a 16-strong gang of body-armoured police and immigration enforcers smashed down their door, dragging the family off to imprisonment. They have committed no crime. Their friends, neighbours and school friends are demanding their release and their return home.

This is not an isolated incident. This barbaric treatment happens daily in Scotland. And the people of Scotland have had enough. Come and add your voice to the public outcry called for by the Children’s Commissioner. For an end to barbaric deportations, for an end to detention, for the right to safety and freedom for all.

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Asylum Seekers in Glasgow, scotching the myths - Wednesday 19th October

Hear about the issues facing asylum seekers and why they come to Glasgow.

12 noon-1pm
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art (Function Room), Castle Street.

For more information, phone the Workers' Educational Association on 0141 221 0003

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Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

Over the last few weeks Positive Action in Housing has needed to find homes for
several refugees who have been evicted or who have unstable living situations.
They would like people to get in touch if you have a spare room in your house
and would like to welcome a refugee into your home.

www.paih.org

Positive Action in Housing Ltd, 98 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1PJ
tel: 0141 353 2220
fax: 0141 353 3882
email: home@paih.org

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PALESTINE

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Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

2pm-4pm at the Junction of Hope St. and Sauchiehall St. (opposite Watt Bros.) The Scottish PSC stall attracts supporters to sign petitions or sign-up sheets, get information about coming meetings and events, collect literature, or buy a ribbon, tee-shirt or Palestinian headscraf (kiffeya) and more.

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ART EVENTS

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Women and War - Thursday 5th May - Sunday 30th October

Jenny Matthews has been photographing the lives of women in war zones worldwide
since 1982.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle St
nearest train station - High St; buses from George Sq - 11, 36, 37, 38, 42, 89,
138

Open daily 10am-5pm, except Fri and Sun, 11am-5pm

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ANTI-WAR

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Faslane Peace Camp needs visitors!

Faslane Peace Camp recently celebrated its 23rd year of direct action to oppose the Trident nuclear submarines stationed 30 miles north of Glasgow. Visitors are always welcome, for a day, a week, or longer!

Directions: Train from Glasgow Queen Street or 216 bus from Jamaica Street to Helensburgh Central. Then catch the 316 bus to the peace camp.

For more info and to check the current situation: 01436 820 901
faslanepeacecamp@hotmail.com

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Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday

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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SUSTAINABILITY

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Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing

Over the time of the G8 summit, Southside residents and visiting anti-G8 activists started to create a community garden. People are welcome along at any time to enjoy and add to the garden.

http://www.dissent.org.uk/content/view/230/108/

The garden is behind the billboards at Eglinton Toll. Bus Numbers 44,22,23,57

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Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th September
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
http://www.citystrolls.com/z-f-page/critical.htm
http://www.citystrolls.com/z-temp/bike-runs-pics.htm

Last Friday of every month, 5:30pm, George Square

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Wind Festival - Saturday 8th October

Free family fun in rural South Lanarkshire. Come for a day of making:
flags and kites.... windmills and windsox.... and anything else that uses the wind! Come and celebrate at:

Talamh Life Centre, Coalburn

www.talamhlifecentre.org.uk
projects@talamhlifecentre.org.uk
01555 820073

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Jam 74 Fundraiser: An Audience with Alastair Gray, Louise Welsh and Janey Godley - Saturday 15th October

7.30pm
Venue: Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg Street, Glasgow G20 7QF Map
Tickets: £10 Donation

Tickets can be bought online at www.jam74.org

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APPEALS

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Witness Appeal

Stewart Mabut was arrested in the Mayday Kelvingrove park arrests of 3
demonstrators.

He is up for trial in September and has no internet access.
Stewart needs witnesses to come forward who saw him being arrested.

Please phone or text him on 07986601674

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FILM SHOWINGS

---

Crossing the Lines - Thursday 15th September

This path-blazing independent documentary challenges preconceptions and seeks solutions on Kashmir.

Screening with: On a Razor's Edge

Obaid boards the "peace train" in India and travels home to Pakistan to assess the tentative thaw in relations.

2.15pm
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow
www.gft.org.uk

Part of the Pakistani Film, Media and Arts Festival.

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The People vs. Lyari Expressway -Thursday 15th September

Lyari Expressway is the largest urban demolition project for the purpose of road-making in the world. 250,000 people will be displaced and thousands of businesses in the Old City of Karachi destroyed.

Intro by Director Maheen Zia.

Screening with: Doobti Jheelain (Drowning Lakes)

A wetlands ecosystem, and its inhabitants, will be destroyed by the Chotiari Reservoir being constructed in the name of progress.

4pm
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow
www.gft.org.uk

Part of the Pakistani Film, Media and Arts Festival.

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Document 3 International Human Rights Film Festival - Friday 21st - Monday 24th October

The Document Festival has built a reputation for screening films on themes as diverse as: the Balkans; mental health and civil rights; exploitation of migrant labour; Cechnya; Israel/Palestine; sex trafficking; South and Central American workers' movements; comparative prison systems and the politics of incarceration worldwide; and issues surrounding the globalised economic structure and the movement of populations which have come to characterise our age.

http://www.variant.randomstate.org/Doc3.html

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ANTI-G8

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"Section 60" The Party! - Friday 30th September

Benefit for G8 legal support, Reshape Glasgow and the Saorsa social centre.

2 stages of live music * 2 sound systems * kids' space * chill out zone *
Tequila bar * films * crash space

Music from: Mungo's Hi-Fi & Scrabble sound-systems - The Pendulums
- Speedboat - Catbuster - SupraGods - Clachans - Attica Rage - Lummox - more TBC

The Warehouse, 20 Dora Street, Dalmarnock, Glasgow.
www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=55.8422&lon=-4.2214&scale=10000&icon=x
Ten minutes walk from Glasgow Green or Argyle Street (follow the S60 signs)
or take a bus (or train from Glasgow Central) to Dalmarnock railway station
and look out for the 'S60' signs.

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We are currently in the process of creating a social centre.

A place to have a cup of tea in a friendly, non commercial space, read a book or magazine and find out about stuff that's going on in the city, the country and the rest of the world.

A meeting place for wayward souls.

A resource centre for groups fighting for autonomy, freedom, solidarity, equality, sustainability, mutual aid and peace against poverty, war and oppression.

If you would like to contribute to the project financially please note the following details. We are looking for one-off donations but especially standing orders.

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Monday, September 26, 2005

Anti deportation demo Sat 1st Oct, meet George Squ @ 11am

Hundreds of families are threatened with deportation from Glasgow in the near future. To be sent back to the countries they have fled from.
There's been lots of publicity about the inhuman way families are removed from their homes here, over the last few weeks.

At the last Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees meeting there was a loud call for a march and rally in Glasgow city centre to protest about this.

Attached is a leaflet for advertising. If you want hard copies, just get in
touch. Meet at George Square, then we'll march off and have a rally at St Enoch Square.Please forward this to colleagues and friends. Time is tight to organise
for Saturday 1st October.

Brng trade union banners, organisation's banners and home made banners and
placards. Music particularly appreciated. The Eurydice Choir will again be
lending their voices in support.

All welcome.


Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees
c/o Fire Brigade Union
52 St Enoch Square
Glasgow G1

Margaret: mobile - 07870 286 632

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Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Welcome to another Glasgow Autonomy Update.

This week, we are proud to announce the official opening of our new social centre! This Saturday, 24th September, we will be celebrating the people's history of the community where we're based. We want to know all about what's happened in Maryhill, Woodside and Garscube, whether it's 2 years ago or two hundred years ago. Maybe you would too! (See the Local/Radical History section for details).If you feel like doing some physical work and learning about alternative energy, Talamh Life Centre need your help to build the next phase of their hydro electricity system. Check out the Sustainability section to find out how you can help their housing co-op and environmental charity become virtually self-sufficient for electricity.

Have a good week!


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CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - Monday 26th September
- Jam74 Meeting - Tuesday 20th September

LOCAL/RADICAL HISTORY

- A People's History of Woodside - Saturday 24th September

REFUGEES

- Asylum Seekers in Glasgow, scotching the myths - Wednesday 19th October
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ART EVENTS

- Barbara Kruger exhibition - Thursday 21st April - Sunday 25th September
- Women and War - Thursday 5th May - Sunday 30th October

ANTI-WAR

- International Day of Peace - Wednesday 21st September
- Faslane Peace Camp needs visitors!
- Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday

SUSTAINABILITY

- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Hydro Week at Talamh - Monday 19th - Sunday 25th September
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th September
- Wind Festival - Saturday 8th October
- Jam 74 Fundraiser: An Audience with Alastair Gray, Louise Welsh and Janey Godley - Saturday 15th October

APPEALS

- Witness Appeal

FILM SHOWINGS

- Crossing the Lines - Thursday 15th September
- The People vs. Lyari Expressway -Thursday 15th September
- Document 3 International Human Rights Film Festival - Friday 21st - Monday 24th October

ANTI-G8

- "Section 60" The Party! - Friday 30th September


**************

MEETINGS

---

GAP meeting - Monday 26th September

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 7pm on Mondays. Everything to do with how the centre is run is decided at the Monday meeting.

Georges Cross Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place, just off Maryhill Road.

Nearest underground: St George's Cross
Buses: 20, 30, 40, 61, 66 from town centre to St George's Cross end of Maryhill Road

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
---

Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 20th September

Campaign against the M74 motorway.
7.30pm

Venue: Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Glasgow G42 8JL

www.jam74.org

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LOCAL/RADICAL HISTORY

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A People's History of Woodside - Saturday 24th September

A day to celebrate the area that's home to our new social centre. Come and find out the surprising history of this bit of Glasgow, or share your own memories. More info to come - watch this space.

Georges Cross Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Street, off Maryhill Road.

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REFUGEES

---

Asylum Seekers in Glasgow, scotching the myths - Wednesday 19th October

Hear about the issues facing asylum seekers and why they come to Glasgow.

12 noon-1pm
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art (Function Room), Castle Street.

For more information, phone the Workers' Educational Association on 0141 221 0003

---

Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

Over the last few weeks Positive Action in Housing has needed to find homes for
several refugees who have been evicted or who have unstable living situations.
They would like people to get in touch if you have a spare room in your house
and would like to welcome a refugee into your home.

www.paih.org

Positive Action in Housing Ltd, 98 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1PJ
tel: 0141 353 2220
fax: 0141 353 3882
email: home@paih.org

---


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PALESTINE

---

Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

2pm-4pm at the Junction of Hope St. and Sauchiehall St. (opposite Watt Bros.) The Scottish PSC stall attracts supporters to sign petitions or sign-up sheets, get information about coming meetings and events, collect literature, or buy a ribbon, tee-shirt or Palestinian headscraf (kiffeya) and more.

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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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Women and War - Thursday 5th May - Sunday 30th October

Jenny Matthews has been photographing the lives of women in war zones worldwide
since 1982.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle St
nearest train station - High St; buses from George Sq - 11, 36, 37, 38, 42, 89,
138

Open daily 10am-5pm, except Fri and Sun, 11am-5pm

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ANTI-WAR

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International Day of Peace - Wednesday 21st September

Come and mark this day in George Square, Glasgow between 5-7pm.

This will be a creative and positive 'PRESENCE FOR PEACE' raising
awareness and honouring the day through music, poetry, art and
meditation. We invite you to come along at any time and to bring any
songs, words or ideas on peace.

This day is marked in many places all over the world and we feel it is
important for Glasgow to be part of this. The day came about after
campaigning work by film maker Jeremy Gilley. His film Peace One Day tells
the story of his passionate engagement with both the powerless and
powerholders of war to seek to bring about a day of global ceasefire and
peace. See his website www.peaceoneday.org for more info.

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Faslane Peace Camp needs visitors!

Faslane Peace Camp recently celebrated its 23rd year of direct action to oppose the Trident nuclear submarines stationed 30 miles north of Glasgow. Visitors are always welcome, for a day, a week, or longer!

Directions: Train from Glasgow Queen Street or 216 bus from Jamaica Street to Helensburgh Central. Then catch the 316 bus to the peace camp.

For more info and to check the current situation: 01436 820 901
faslanepeacecamp@hotmail.com

---

Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday

All fliers, information etc relating to the war, welcome.

12-2pm

Donald Dewar statue, top of Buchanan St.

troopsoutglasgow@yahoo.co.uk

---


***********

SUSTAINABILITY

---

Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing

Over the time of the G8 summit, Southside residents and visiting anti-G8 activists started to create a community garden. People are welcome along at any time to enjoy and add to the garden.

http://www.dissent.org.uk/content/view/230/108/

The garden is behind the billboards at Eglinton Toll. Bus Numbers 44,22,23,57

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Hydro Week at Talamh - Monday 19th - Sunday 25th September

Come and help on this exciting project, as Talamh Life Centre installs its own renewable energy system. Work with a team of people building the turbine house and making the wheelpit ready (some physical fitness required).

If you would like to stay for a couple of days we'll give you a comfy bed and good food.

www.talamhlifecentre.org.uk
projects@talamhlifecentre.org.uk
01555 820 073

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Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th September
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
http://www.citystrolls.com/z-f-page/critical.htm
http://www.citystrolls.com/z-temp/bike-runs-pics.htm

Last Friday of every month, 5:30pm, George Square

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Wind Festival - Saturday 8th October

Free family fun in rural South Lanarkshire. Come for a day of making:
flags and kites.... windmills and windsox.... and anything else that uses the wind! Come at celebrate at:

Talamh Life Centre, Coalburn

www.talamhlifecentre.org.uk
projects@talamhlifecentre.org.uk
01555 820073

---

Jam 74 Fundraiser: An Audience with Alastair Gray, Louise Welsh and Janey Godley - Saturday 15th October

7.30pm
Venue: Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg Street, Glasgow G20 7QF Map
Tickets: £10 Donation

Tickets can be bought online at www.jam74.org

--


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APPEALS

---

Witness Appeal

Stewart Mabut was arrested in the Mayday Kelvingrove park arrests of 3
demonstrators.

He is up for trial in September and has no internet access.
Stewart needs witnesses to come forward who saw him being arrested.

Please phone or text him on 07986601674

---

**************

FILM SHOWINGS

---

Crossing the Lines - Thursday 15th September

This path-blazing independent documentary challenges preconceptions and seeks solutions on Kashmir.

Screening with: On a Razor's Edge

Obaid boards the "peace train" in India and travels home to Pakistan to assess the tentative thaw in relations.

2.15pm
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow
www.gft.org.uk

Part of the Pakistani Film, Media and Arts Festival.

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The People vs. Lyari Expressway -Thursday 15th September

Lyari Expressway is the largest urban demolition project for the purpose of road-making in the world. 250,000 people will be displaced and thousands of businesses in the Old City of Karachi destroyed.

Intro by Director Maheen Zia.

Screening with: Doobti Jheelain (Drowning Lakes)

A wetlands ecosystem, and its inhabitants, will be destroyed by the Chotiari Reservoir being constructed in the name of progress.

4pm
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow
www.gft.org.uk

Part of the Pakistani Film, Media and Arts Festival.

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Document 3 International Human Rights Film Festival - Friday 21st - Monday 24th October

The Document Festival has built a reputation for screening films on themes as diverse as: the Balkans; mental health and civil rights; exploitation of migrant labour; Cechnya; Israel/Palestine; sex trafficking; South and Central American workers' movements; comparative prison systems and the politics of incarceration worldwide; and issues surrounding the globalised economic structure and the movement of populations which have come to characterise our age.

http://www.variant.randomstate.org/Doc3.html

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ANTI-G8

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"Section 60" The Party! - Friday 30th September

Benefit for G8 legal support, Reshape Glasgow and the Saorsa social centre.

2 stages of live music * 2 sound systems * kids' space * chill out zone *
Tequila bar * films * crash space

Music from: Mungo's Hi-Fi & Scrabble sound-systems - The Pendulums
- Speedboat - Catbuster - SupraGods - Clachans - Attica Rage - Lummox - more TBC

The Warehouse, 20 Dora Street, Dalmarnock, Glasgow.
www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=55.8422&lon=-4.2214&scale=10000&icon=x
Ten minutes walk from Glasgow Green or Argyle Street (follow the S60 signs)
or take a bus (or train from Glasgow Central) to Dalmarnock railway station
and look out for the 'S60' signs.

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We are currently in the process of creating a social centre.

A place to have a cup of tea in a friendly, non commercial space, read a book or magazine and find out about stuff that's going on in the city, the country and the rest of the world.

A meeting place for wayward souls.

A resource centre for groups fighting for autonomy, freedom, solidarity, equality, sustainability, mutual aid and peace against poverty, war and oppression.

If you would like to contribute to the project financially please note the following details. We are looking for one-off donations but especially standing orders.

Account Name: "Printworks"
Sort Code: 11 47 21
Account Number: 00026891
Halifax / Bank of Scotland

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Monday, September 19, 2005

JAM 74 benefit event

AN AUDIENCE WITH ALASTAIR GRAY, LOUISE WELSH & JANEY GODLEY
Saturday 15 October 2005 at 7.30pm Venue: Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg Street, Glasgow G20 7QF Map Tickets: £10 Donation Tickets

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Monday, September 12, 2005

Glasgow Autonomy updates 12 Sep.

Welcome to this week's belated Glasgow Autonomy Update! Normal service is resumed....

This week's feature is on the Glasgow Women's Library. Situated just off the Trongate, the library is n't just a place to find interesting books - it also runs a whole range of free classes for women, as well as helping out with legal advice and literary skills. Men are welcome to browse the library outside the main opening hours. If you'd like to know more, check out their website at http://www.womens-library.org.uk/ and encourage other women to have a look at this great community resource.

Don't forget GAP's preparation day for the People's History event, this Wednesday 14th September at the George's X Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place. Pop in any time between noon and 9pm. Bring food to share, scissors, stories, local photos and ideas.

Have a good week! CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - Monday 19th September
- Jam74 Meeting - Tuesday 20th September

LOCAL/RADICAL HISTORY

- A People's History of Woodside - Saturday 24th September

REFUGEES

- Asylum Seekers in Glasgow, scotching the myths - Wednesday 19th October
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ART EVENTS

- Barbara Kruger exhibition - Thursday 21st April - Sunday 25th September
- Women and War - Thursday 5th May - Sunday 30th October

ANTI-WAR

- Faslane Peace Camp needs visitors!
- Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday

SUSTAINABILITY

- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Hydro Week at Talamh - Monday 19th - Sunday 25th September
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th September
- Wind Festival - Saturday 8th October

APPEALS

- Witness Appeal

FILM SHOWINGS

- Crossing the Lines - Thursday 15th September
- The People vs. Lyari Expressway -Thursday 15th September
- Document 3 International Human Rights Film Festival - Friday 21st - Monday 24th October


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MEETINGS

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GAP meeting - Monday 19th September

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 7pm on Mondays. Everything to do with how the centre is run is decided at the Monday meeting.

Georges Cross Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place, just off Maryhill Road.

Nearest underground: St George's Cross
Buses: 20, 30, 40, 61, 66 from town centre to St George's Cross end of Maryhill Road

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 20th September

Campaign against the M74 motorway.
7.30pm

Venue: Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Glasgow G42 8JL

www.jam74.org

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LOCAL/RADICAL HISTORY

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A People's History of Woodside - Saturday 24th September

A day to celebrate the area that's home to our new social centre. Come and find out the surprising history of this bit of Glasgow, or share your own memories. More info to come - watch this space.

Georges Cross Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Street, off Maryhill Road.

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REFUGEES

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Asylum Seekers in Glasgow, scotching the myths - Wednesday 19th October

Hear about the issues facing asylum seekers and why they come to Glasgow.

12 noon-1pm
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art (Function Room), Castle Street.

For more information, phone the Workers' Educational Association on 0141 221 0003

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Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

Over the last few weeks Positive Action in Housing has needed to find homes for
several refugees who have been evicted or who have unstable living situations.
They would like people to get in touch if you have a spare room in your house
and would like to welcome a refugee into your home.

www.paih.org

Positive Action in Housing Ltd, 98 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1PJ
tel: 0141 353 2220
fax: 0141 353 3882
email: home@paih.org

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PALESTINE

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Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

2pm-4pm at the Junction of Hope St. and Sauchiehall St. (opposite Watt Bros.) The Scottish PSC stall attracts supporters to sign petitions or sign-up sheets, get information about coming meetings and events, collect literature, or buy a ribbon, tee-shirt or Palestinian headscraf (kiffeya) and more.

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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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Women and War - Thursday 5th May - Sunday 30th October

Jenny Matthews has been photographing the lives of women in war zones worldwide
since 1982.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle St
nearest train station - High St; buses from George Sq - 11, 36, 37, 38, 42, 89,
138

Open daily 10am-5pm, except Fri and Sun, 11am-5pm

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ANTI-WAR

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Faslane Peace Camp needs visitors!

Faslane Peace Camp recently celebrated its 23rd year of direct action to oppose the Trident nuclear submarines stationed 30 miles north of Glasgow. Visitors are always welcome, for a day, a week, or longer!

Directions: Train from Glasgow Queen Street or 216 bus from Jamaica Street to Helensburgh Central. Then catch the 316 bus to the peace camp.

For more info and to check the current situation: 01436 820 901
faslanepeacecamp@hotmail.com

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Weekly anti-war stall - every Saturday

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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SUSTAINABILITY

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Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing

Over the time of the G8 summit, Southside residents and visiting anti-G8 activists started to create a community garden. People are welcome along at any time to enjoy and add to the garden.

http://www.dissent.org.uk/content/view/230/108/

The garden is behind the billboards at Eglinton Toll. Bus Numbers 44,22,23,57

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Hydro Week at Talamh - Monday 19th - Sunday 25th September

Come and help on this exciting project, as Talamh Life Centre installs its own renewable energy system. Work with a team of people building the turbine house and making the wheelpit ready (some physical fitness required).

If you would like to stay for a couple of days we'll give you a comfy bed and good food.

www.talamhlifecentre.org.uk
projects@talamhlifecentre.org.uk
01555 820 073

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Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th September
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
http://www.citystrolls.com/z-f-page/critical.htm
http://www.citystrolls.com/z-temp/bike-runs-pics.htm

Last Friday of every month, 5:30pm, George Square

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Wind Festival - Saturday 8th October

Free family fun in rural South Lanarkshire. Come for a day of making:
flags and kites.... windmills and windsox.... and anything else that uses the wind! Come at celebrate at:

Talamh Life Centre, Coalburn

www.talamhlifecentre.org.uk
projects@talamhlifecentre.org.uk
01555 820073

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APPEALS

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Witness Appeal

Stewart Mabut was arrested in the Mayday Kelvingrove park arrests of 3
demonstrators.

He is up for trial in September and has no internet access.
Stewart needs witnesses to come forward who saw him being arrested.

Please phone or text him on 07986601674

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FILM SHOWINGS

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Crossing the Lines - Thursday 15th September

This path-blazing independent documentary challenges preconceptions and seeks solutions on Kashmir.

Screening with: On a Razor's Edge

Obaid boards the "peace train" in India and travels home to Pakistan to assess the tentative thaw in relations.

2.15pm
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow
www.gft.org.uk

Part of the Pakistani Film, Media and Arts Festival.

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The People vs. Lyari Expressway -Thursday 15th September

Lyari Expressway is the largest urban demolition project for the purpose of road-making in the world. 250,000 people will be displaced and thousands of businesses in the Old City of Karachi destroyed.

Intro by Director Maheen Zia.

Screening with: Doobti Jheelain (Drowning Lakes)

A wetlands ecosystem, and its inhabitants, will be destroyed by the Chotiari Reservoir being constructed in the name of progress.

4pm
Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow
www.gft.org.uk

Part of the Pakistani Film, Media and Arts Festival.

---

Document 3 International Human Rights Film Festival - Friday 21st - Monday 24th October

The Document Festival has built a reputation for screening films on themes as diverse as: the Balkans; mental health and civil rights; exploitation of migrant labour; Cechnya; Israel/Palestine; sex trafficking; South and Central American workers' movements; comparative prison systems and the politics of incarceration worldwide; and issues surrounding the globalised economic structure and the movement of populations which have come to characterise our age.

http://www.variant.randomstate.org/Doc3.html

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We are currently in the process of creating a social centre.

A place to have a cup of tea in a friendly, non commercial space, read a book or magazine and find out about stuff that's going on in the city, the country and the rest of the world.

A meeting place for wayward souls.

A resource centre for groups fighting for autonomy, freedom, solidarity, equality, sustainability, mutual aid and peace against poverty, war and oppression.

If you would like to contribute to the project financially please note the following details. We are looking for one-off donations but especially standing orders.

Account Name: "Printworks"
Sort Code: 11 47 21
Account Number: 00026891
Halifax / Bank of Scotland

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