City Strolls - events - meetings

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Welcome to another Glasgow Autonomous update 21 Dec.

Something is in the air.... it seems like there's some big event coming up that means a lot of people will be on holiday this week?! With this in mind, we suggest you contact the groups listed in this week's update to check they will be meeting as normal. Don't forget, there's only one day till Stuart Mabbut goes on trial for his arrest at Mayday. Check out the Court Support section and help him if you can.
The George's X Chalkboard social centre is now open 2pm-7pm, Wednesday to Sunday. We're trying to open seven days for longer hours, so if you can give time to do a shift, come to one of our organising meetings or drop in and get involved. Alternatively, you can support us by setting up a standing order donation (see bottom of this email). We have funds to keep the centre open for a while, but ultimately we'll depend on support and fundraising.

Have a great festive season, we'll be back in the New Year!


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

CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - every Monday - subject to festive variation
- IWW meeting - Wednesday 4th January

REFUGEES

- Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday
- Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing
- TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing
- No Borders Glasgow - new group
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ZAPATISTAS

- Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - alternate Mondays - subject to festive variation!

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

- Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - alternate Thursdays - subject to festive variation!

ANTI-WAR

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

SUSTAINABILITY

- Talamh needs a gardener!
- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

HEALTH

- Radical women's health group - alternate Sundays - subject to festive variation!

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

- Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 22nd December

BENEFIT GIGS

- Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

FILM SHOWINGS

- Free screening planning meeting - Thursday 5th January

SOCIAL CENTRES

- Saorsa Social Centre - ongoing

COURT SUPPORT

- Stuart Mabbut (May Day protest) *WITNESS APPEAL* - before Thursday 22nd December
- Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January


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

MEETINGS

---

GAP meeting - every Monday - subject to festive variation!

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 8pm 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.chalkboard.org.uk/

If you are interested in coming along this week please send an email to
glasgow-autonomy@lists.riseup.net

---

IWW meeting - Wednesday 4th January

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

---


**********

REFUGEES

---

Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday

10am - 12 noon
Picket/Vigil outside Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

Stop dawn raids and deportations!

---

Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing

Teaching English
GCtWR’s English & Support Class in Sighthill is needing some help with the
crèche side of its regular Thursday evening class (between 7pm and 9pm). If
you are interested and are either Disclosure checked or prepared to be, then
please contact Sheila on 07718 896 041.

---

TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing

Do you have qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Adult Literacy Education? The Saorsa Social Centre is planning to start free, fortnightly, English Language classes in the New Year and are looking for more people to help with this. Get in touch if you can help.

Saorsa Social Centre
674 Pollokshaws Road
0141 423 9055
g42collective@riseup.net

---

No Borders Glasgow - new group

No Borders Glasgow is committed to practical solidarity, mutual aid and
direct action in the fight against deportation, detention, poverty and
racism.

The main thing for us at the moment is being involved in the growing
resistance to deportations in Glasgow - e.g. the recent occupation of the
Immigration Reporting Centre in Govan - while putting forward the
arguments against all migration controls (often ignored or opposed by
other groups).

We have a weblog for updates on actions, campaigns,meetings, links to
other groups etc at www.openborders.org.uk and a discussion/updates email
list at: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/noborders-glasgow

No Borders Glasgow
email: nobrders-glasgow@riseup.net
weblog: www.openborders.org.uk

---

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

---

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

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.

---

**********

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

---

Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - alternate Thursdays - subject to festive variation!

A small group of Glasgow based individuals are attempting to start a peer to peer internet radio broadcast and are looking for others interested in such a project with or without expertise. It would be good if some of those interested came with some expertise as we have very little.

Meetings usually alternate Thursdays in the Saorsa Social Centre.

Contact via G42collective@riseup.net

---


*********

ZAPATISTAS

---

Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - alternate Mondays - subject to festive variation!

7.30pm, in the Saorsa Social Centre.

Supporting the Zapatista struggle in Chiapas, Mexico .

---

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

ANTI-WAR

---

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.

12noon

Buchanan St, outside Borders bookshop.

bomb22bomb@yahoo.co.uk

---


***********

SUSTAINABILITY

---

Talamh needs a gardener!

Talamh Housing Co-op is looking for a new member who has enthusiasm and
time enough spare to co-ordinate gardening. Talamh has a large
productive polytunnel, organic veg terraces, and soft fruit bushes.
Talamh grows for those living here, and we'd like to increase this
amount but need help to do this from someone keen to help co-ordinate
growing for next year.

Anyone who is interested, and thinks they'd like to live in a busy,
sometimes chaotic community, but fun too, is welcome to visit and stay
to see what they think. Talamh is home to 10 adults, 4 children,
visitors, 4 dogs, a cat, and chickens. It's a member of Radical Routes,
a network of co-ops working for social change.

Contact: talamh@lineone.net or phone 01555 820555 or 820550

---

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

---

Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

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

---


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

HEALTH

---

Radical women's health group - alternate Sundays - subject to festive variation!

We are an informal group who meet once a fortnight. We discuss topics and learn skills to do with women's health. All women are welcome and the group is trans-friendly. We aim to be mum-friendly, and group members will take turns to entertain younger kids.

Starting 2.30pm, Chalkboard social centre, 34 Clarendon Place (just off Maryhill Road)
Nearest underground: St George's cross.
Buses along Maryhill Road to and from city centre.

---


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

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

---

Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 22nd December
The Glasgow Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:50 in the upstairs gallery of the Lansdowne Church (across from Kelvinbridge Underground).

Come along to clown around and plot sinister plans for revolutionary silliness. Contact Major Pan-Sweat, mashtram@yahoo.co.uk

www.clownarmy.org

---

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

BENEFIT GIGS

---

Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

13th Note Cafe, King St
9.30pm

Bands, DJs, stalls, films.
Come and help Saorsa pay the rent.
Start Hogmanay early!

---

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

FILM SHOWINGS

---

Free screening planning meeting - Thursday 5th January

Camcorder Guerillas will meet in Mono cafe, King St, at 18:30.

We will be talking about ways to organize regular screenings in various
locations including mono, academic institutions (School of Art, Glasgow Uni,
Strathclyde ...), Soarsa social center, Chalkboard and anywhere else we can
get into.

If you enjoy free events and screening throughout the city why not come help
put them on? Or even better why not put one on yourself? Come join us for a
pint and learn how easy it is to put a screening on.


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

SOCIAL CENTRES

---

Saorsa Social Centre

Open from 2pm every day except Saturdays and Sundays
Regular meetings in Saorsa:
Alternate Mondays: 7.30pm Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - raising money for medical clinics in Chiapas
Tuesdays: 7.30pm Reshape Glasgow - set up to protest against the G8 but now campaigning against globalisation, corporations, etc
Wednesdays: Open platform - films, talks, social events - as and when we arrange them
Thursdays: 7.30pm G42 Collective meetings - the collective responsible for maintaining the social centre (we always need new people!)
Sundays: 5pm Sunday Social nights - bring food to share or add to the pot. An evening to chat and chill out.

Want to use the Social Centre for meetings or other events - phone 0141 423 9055 after 2pm to arrange it!

---

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

COURT SUPPORT

---

Stuart Mabbut (May Day protest) *WITNESS APPEAL* - before Thursday 22nd December


Stewart was one of 3 arrested as the unofficial 2005 May Day Demo entered the Kelvingrove Park. His arrest was random, as he was standing witnessing what was happening, it had nothing to do with his actions, and his demeanour was no different from the others gathered, or those who ‘doubled back’ to check what was happening.

So far there are no witnesses to his arrest.

It is CRUCIAL that some witnesses are found quickly. Stuart's livelihood may be at risk if there is an adverse outcome from the trial. We need people to show their solidarity and be pro-active to jog people’s memories & come forward.

Phone or text Stewart on 07986601674

---

Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January

Three people were arrested after the gates at Brand Street Immigration Centre were padlocked shut and barricaded at a direct action. They spent 30 hours in police custody, and were eventually bailed. Please try to support them on this next court date.

---



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George's X Chalkboard,
34 Clarendon Place, G20 7PZ
0141 332 2902

Open 2pm-7pm most days - more volunteers needed if we want it open more often!

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


The George's X Chalkboard social centre is now open 2pm-7pm, Wednesday to Sunday. We're trying to open seven days for longer hours, so if you can give time to do a shift, come to one of our organising meetings or drop in and get involved. Alternatively, you can support us by setting up a standing order donation (see bottom of this email). We have funds to keep the centre open for a while, but ultimately we'll depend on support and fundraising.

Have a great festive season, we'll be back in the New Year!


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

CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - every Monday - subject to festive variation
- IWW meeting - Wednesday 4th January

REFUGEES

- Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday
- Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing
- TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing
- No Borders Glasgow - new group
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ZAPATISTAS

- Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - alternate Mondays - subject to festive variation!

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

- Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - alternate Thursdays - subject to festive variation!

ANTI-WAR

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

SUSTAINABILITY

- Talamh needs a gardener!
- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

HEALTH

- Radical women's health group - alternate Sundays - subject to festive variation!

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

- Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 22nd December

BENEFIT GIGS

- Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

FILM SHOWINGS

- Free screening planning meeting - Thursday 5th January

SOCIAL CENTRES

- Saorsa Social Centre - ongoing

COURT SUPPORT

- Stuart Mabbut (May Day protest) *WITNESS APPEAL* - before Thursday 22nd December
- Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January


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

MEETINGS

---

GAP meeting - every Monday - subject to festive variation!

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 8pm 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.chalkboard.org.uk/

If you are interested in coming along this week please send an email to
glasgow-autonomy@lists.riseup.net

---

IWW meeting - Wednesday 4th January

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

---


**********

REFUGEES

---

Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday

10am - 12 noon
Picket/Vigil outside Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

Stop dawn raids and deportations!

---

Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing

Teaching English
GCtWR’s English & Support Class in Sighthill is needing some help with the
crèche side of its regular Thursday evening class (between 7pm and 9pm). If
you are interested and are either Disclosure checked or prepared to be, then
please contact Sheila on 07718 896 041.

---

TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing

Do you have qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Adult Literacy Education? The Saorsa Social Centre is planning to start free, fortnightly, English Language classes in the New Year and are looking for more people to help with this. Get in touch if you can help.

Saorsa Social Centre
674 Pollokshaws Road
0141 423 9055
g42collective@riseup.net

---

No Borders Glasgow - new group

No Borders Glasgow is committed to practical solidarity, mutual aid and
direct action in the fight against deportation, detention, poverty and
racism.

The main thing for us at the moment is being involved in the growing
resistance to deportations in Glasgow - e.g. the recent occupation of the
Immigration Reporting Centre in Govan - while putting forward the
arguments against all migration controls (often ignored or opposed by
other groups).

We have a weblog for updates on actions, campaigns,meetings, links to
other groups etc at www.openborders.org.uk and a discussion/updates email
list at: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/noborders-glasgow

No Borders Glasgow
email: nobrders-glasgow@riseup.net
weblog: www.openborders.org.uk

---

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

---

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

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.

---

**********

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

---

Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - alternate Thursdays - subject to festive variation!

A small group of Glasgow based individuals are attempting to start a peer to peer internet radio broadcast and are looking for others interested in such a project with or without expertise. It would be good if some of those interested came with some expertise as we have very little.

Meetings usually alternate Thursdays in the Saorsa Social Centre.

Contact via G42collective@riseup.net

---


*********

ZAPATISTAS

---

Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - alternate Mondays - subject to festive variation!

7.30pm, in the Saorsa Social Centre.

Supporting the Zapatista struggle in Chiapas, Mexico .

---

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

ANTI-WAR

---

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.

12noon

Buchanan St, outside Borders bookshop.

bomb22bomb@yahoo.co.uk

---


***********

SUSTAINABILITY

---

Talamh needs a gardener!

Talamh Housing Co-op is looking for a new member who has enthusiasm and
time enough spare to co-ordinate gardening. Talamh has a large
productive polytunnel, organic veg terraces, and soft fruit bushes.
Talamh grows for those living here, and we'd like to increase this
amount but need help to do this from someone keen to help co-ordinate
growing for next year.

Anyone who is interested, and thinks they'd like to live in a busy,
sometimes chaotic community, but fun too, is welcome to visit and stay
to see what they think. Talamh is home to 10 adults, 4 children,
visitors, 4 dogs, a cat, and chickens. It's a member of Radical Routes,
a network of co-ops working for social change.

Contact: talamh@lineone.net or phone 01555 820555 or 820550

---

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

---

Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

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

---


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

HEALTH

---

Radical women's health group - alternate Sundays - subject to festive variation!

We are an informal group who meet once a fortnight. We discuss topics and learn skills to do with women's health. All women are welcome and the group is trans-friendly. We aim to be mum-friendly, and group members will take turns to entertain younger kids.

Starting 2.30pm, Chalkboard social centre, 34 Clarendon Place (just off Maryhill Road)
Nearest underground: St George's cross.
Buses along Maryhill Road to and from city centre.

---


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

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

---

Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 22nd December
The Glasgow Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:50 in the upstairs gallery of the Lansdowne Church (across from Kelvinbridge Underground).

Come along to clown around and plot sinister plans for revolutionary silliness. Contact Major Pan-Sweat, mashtram@yahoo.co.uk

www.clownarmy.org

---

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

BENEFIT GIGS

---

Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

13th Note Cafe, King St
9.30pm

Bands, DJs, stalls, films.
Come and help Saorsa pay the rent.
Start Hogmanay early!

---

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

FILM SHOWINGS

---

Free screening planning meeting - Thursday 5th January

Camcorder Guerillas will meet in Mono cafe, King St, at 18:30.

We will be talking about ways to organize regular screenings in various
locations including mono, academic institutions (School of Art, Glasgow Uni,
Strathclyde ...), Soarsa social center, Chalkboard and anywhere else we can
get into.

If you enjoy free events and screening throughout the city why not come help
put them on? Or even better why not put one on yourself? Come join us for a
pint and learn how easy it is to put a screening on.


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

SOCIAL CENTRES

---

Saorsa Social Centre

Open from 2pm every day except Saturdays and Sundays
Regular meetings in Saorsa:
Alternate Mondays: 7.30pm Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - raising money for medical clinics in Chiapas
Tuesdays: 7.30pm Reshape Glasgow - set up to protest against the G8 but now campaigning against globalisation, corporations, etc
Wednesdays: Open platform - films, talks, social events - as and when we arrange them
Thursdays: 7.30pm G42 Collective meetings - the collective responsible for maintaining the social centre (we always need new people!)
Sundays: 5pm Sunday Social nights - bring food to share or add to the pot. An evening to chat and chill out.

Want to use the Social Centre for meetings or other events - phone 0141 423 9055 after 2pm to arrange it!

---

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

COURT SUPPORT

---

Stuart Mabbut (May Day protest) *WITNESS APPEAL* - before Thursday 22nd December


Stewart was one of 3 arrested as the unofficial 2005 May Day Demo entered the Kelvingrove Park. His arrest was random, as he was standing witnessing what was happening, it had nothing to do with his actions, and his demeanour was no different from the others gathered, or those who ‘doubled back’ to check what was happening.

So far there are no witnesses to his arrest.

It is CRUCIAL that some witnesses are found quickly. Stuart's livelihood may be at risk if there is an adverse outcome from the trial. We need people to show their solidarity and be pro-active to jog people’s memories & come forward.

Phone or text Stewart on 07986601674

---

Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January

Three people were arrested after the gates at Brand Street Immigration Centre were padlocked shut and barricaded at a direct action. They spent 30 hours in police custody, and were eventually bailed. Please try to support them on this next court date.

==

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PLEASE LET US KNOW ABOUT EVENTS HAPPENING IN AND AROUND GLASGOW SO THAT WE CAN INCLUDE THEM NEXT WEEK.

Preferred format is a short summary, with practical details of when and where, and a link to a web page for more detail. If you do not have a web site of your own, the excellent http://scotland.indymedia.org/ allows anyone to easily create a page letting others know what you have been, or are up to.

Send that to glasgowautonomyupdates@lists.riseup.net before Monday for inclusion in the following week.

***

THIS EMAIL WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GLASGOW AUTONOMOUS PROJECT
http://www.glasgow-autonomy.org/

If you like these emails and find them useful, why not ask your friends to join as well?

***

George's X Chalkboard,
34 Clarendon Place, G20 7PZ
0141 332 2902

Open 2pm-7pm most days - more volunteers needed if we want it open more often!

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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Bob, 20:52 | link | 0 comments |

Monday, December 19, 2005

FAMILY WHO FOUGHT TERRORISM

Algerian family who fought terrorism fear sudden removal at brand street immigration office, govan on monday 19 december" My husband refused to submit to demands from terrorists to hand over money. He was then tortured and beaten. So we came to Britain where we thought there is respect for human rights and the world is against terrorism. So why is my little family being punished for fighting terrorism? "
POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING

FAMILY WHO FOUGHT TERRORISM IN ALGERIA FEAR SUDDEN REMOVAL AT BRAND STREET IMMIGRATION OFFICE, GOVAN ON MONDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2005



Please attend a peaceful candle lit vigil at 1.30 pm on Monday 19 December 2005 outside Brand Street immigration offices for the Souidi family who are due to report at 2 pm and fear being removed for deportation to Algeria.

The campaign to end inhumane asylum practices on Scottish soil continues - and a broad social movement grows. See the programme below.

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Brand street immigration office - Monday 19 December 2005


1.30 pm - a statement to the press with the Souidi family in attendance with their supporters

2.00 pm - the family will enter Brand Street Immigration Office for signing accompanied by Robina Qureshi, Church of Scotland minister and Reverend David McLachlan.

After 2.00 pm - Supporters will wait for the family to return from reporting. The family anticipate one of two outcomes, being released from the Centre minutes after signing OR being removed in a 'dawn raid' van through the gates of Brand Street.



STRICTLY NO BANNERS - BUT PLEASE BRING CANDLES



"We are scared all the time . every morning I get up between 5 and 6 o clock and get .dressed .I don't want to be in my night clothes when they bring the door down. I want to be ready so that I don't get shocked and so my children don't get frightened in their hearts. They are so small .what happens to children of 7 and 3, they could not stand the shock of doors being brought down, seeing my husband being handcuffed, being separated from their mother. I don't know what kind of country we came to for sanctuary. I really don't understand why this is happening. Would the British government like us to just go back and pay money to terrorists and live our rich lives? I thought this country was against terrorism. We are against terrorism. My only question is why punish us for fighting terrorism.?"

Mrs Ahlam Souidi, 35, writer, mother, wife, human being, Sunday 18 December 2005.


BACKGROUND TO THE SOUIDI FAMILY


Fears are growing for the Souidi family from Algeria, who face removal tomorrow when they go to sign at Brand Street Immigration office in Govan. The entire family have been ordered to report to Brand Street Immigration Office at 2 pm today, Monday 19 December 2005.

Robina Qureshi and Reverend David McLachlan are intending to escort the family inside Brand Street at two pm, their allotted time for signing, although Brand street officials forbid friends or supporters to enter their offices.

The family's many supporters, who will be waiting at Brand Street, anticipate one of two outcomes: either they will be released immediately after reporting at Brand Street or they will be removed in a caged 'dawn raid van', leaving behind their home and all their belongings, including personal items, their clothes and the children's toys.

Why they fled Algeria

Mourad Souidi, 41, was a well known, wealthy businessman. He fled Algeria after refusing to finance Algerian terrorists through his business. Mourad was then beaten and tortured. He finally fled with his family, Ahlam (35) and their two sons Mohamed Ali (7) and Rayane (3) five years ago. The family made their home in Pollok where they were extensively involved in volunteering and creative writing initiatives, and more recently in Maryhill.

If they are removed to Algeria, their lives are in danger from Algerian terrorists. Ahlam's husband, Mr Mourad Souidi, 41, a wealthy business man, fled Algeria for the UK with his family after refusing to finance Algerian terrorists from his business assets. Mrs Souidi's father died after his factory was burned down when he refused to pay his business profits to Algerian terrorists.

Fresh asylum claim submitted after new threats against Ahlam Souidi

Official documentation from Algeria also demonstrates that Ahlam, 35, is also now being targeted for speaking out against human rights abuses in an article she wrote for the Big Issue Scotland in June 2005. The Souidi family's lawyer, Grace McGill, is preparing a fresh asylum claim based on the latest threats against the life of Mrs Souidi.

Letters sent by Home Office to 3 year old Rayane ordering him to submit to being fingerprinted and ID'd and photographed

Mr & Mrs Souidi and their 3 year old son Rayane and 7 year old Mohamed Ali have each received separate letters ordering each of them to:

"provide to an officer of the Secretary of State including passport, birth certificate and ID card; attend [Brand Street] on Monday 19 December 2005 at 2 pm in order to provide finger prints; submit to . photographs, . submit to a process for the recording of information about external physical characteristics (including, in particular, features of the iris or any other part of the eye); make or consent to co-operate with the making of, an application to a person acting for the government of a state other than the UK; co-operate with the following documentation interview designed to enable determination of an application, and attend for an interview at attend [Brand Street] on Monday 19 December 2005 at 2 pm to answer questions accurately and completely regarding the re-documentation process"

Each letter is hand signed and dated by an immigration official underneath a statement which reads that "the contents of this notice have been explained to you in (Language) by me/Interpreter". HOWEVER, THE LETTERS WERE POSTED BY RECORDED DELIVERY TO THE FAMILY AND NONE OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS, WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS ALGERIAN, HAVE HAD THE LETTER EXPLAINED OR INTERPRETED TO THEM - NOT EVEN 3 YEAR OLD RAYANE.

Ahlam's Volunteering Activities

Ahlam Souidi, 35, is a member of the Scottish Executive Refugee Policy Forum. She supports and helps children in Greater Pollok schools with French lessons. She is also a member of the Village Storyteller Group in Pollok. She is a member also of the SRC Framework for dialogue. She is also a member of the Greater Pollok Integration Network. She has written for the Big Issue Scotland.

"My husband refused to finance terrorism in Algeria. We had money, a big house, everything but we could not stay. My husband refused to submit to demands from terrorists to hand over money. He was then tortured and beaten. So we came to Britain where we thought there is respect for human rights and the world is against terrorism. So why is my little family being punished for fighting terrorism? We are here for 5 years now. We want to contribute to this society, be good neighbours.

"We are scared all the time, scared of being taken away in the night and scared of being caught by Algerian terrorists who now know where we are in Scotland because I wrote in the Big Issue and criticised human rights in Algeria.

"Every morning I get up between 5 and 6 o clock and get ready and dressed in case they come to catch me and my family. I don't want to be in my night clothes when they bring the door down. I want to be ready so that I don't get shocked and so my children don't get frightened in their hearts. They are so small and very sensitive. What happens to children of seven and three, they could not stand the shock of doors being brought down, seeing my husband being handcuffed, being separated from their mother. I don't know what kind of country we came to for sanctuary. I really don't understand why this is happening. Would the British government like us to just go back and pay money to terrorists and live our rich lives? I thought this country was against terrorism. We are against terrorism. My only question is why punish us for fighting terrorism by removing us?"

Robina Qureshi, Director, Positive Action in Housing, said:

"Ahlam and Mourad fled Algeria because they refused to finance terrorism. What does it say about this country if we send them back to Algeria? They had a stark choice: to finance terrorists in Algeria and continue to live their rich comfortable lives, OR refuse and opt instead for a freezing cold run down damp ridden high rise in the North of Glasgow. This family deserve commendation of the highest order, a medal for heroism and bravery for fighting terrorism with their lives. What they do not deserve is deportation or to be terrorised by an inhumane asylum policy.

"Imagine what it is like to live in fear 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in fear of a dawn raid by an immigration snatch squad every single night and every day. Imagine what its like to anticipate the next time you have to report to Brand Street as a family and to be terrified like a cornered animal that you might disappear the next time you report. This is how the Souidi family are living, and hundreds of families like them.

"If the Westminster Government think this is acceptable behaviour on Scottish soil then they should think again. A broad social movement is growing in Scotland in opposition to the idea of such utterly inhumane and barbaric practices. Our cause is just and we will continue to campaign to end dawn raids in every legal way possible within the terms of our constitution and our charitable obligations."

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Saturday, December 17, 2005

The Snow Queen: A festive play for refugee children in Govan

Extra Performances
11am 22nd December-SOLDOUT 4.30pm & 7pm 23rd December
LithgowTheatre, Pearce Institute, Govan All Tickets £2 - Tickets on sale on the door Telephonereservations:01414298428By H arts Christ law Andersen
Directed by UK air-tin. Daiiziger
St ax-ring Louise Allan & Xoni Krvitin
Music by Nick Underwood
When a shard of glass from a magic mirror turns Ed's heart as cold as ice, his best friend Girda knows she has to rescue him. Help Girda on her journey to the Ice Palace, as she travels far and wide, finding help and advice from the most unlikely places. Will her courage and friendship be enough to rescue Cold Heart Ed from the Snow Queen?
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the great storyteller Hans Christian Andersen's birth, Theatre Mo do presents a new interactive production of The Snow Queen using story telling, music and movement to create an enchanting and exciting performance that captures the spirit and power of this age-old fairytale.
Age: 4-7 year olds Duration: 5O mins

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Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Welcome to another Glasgow Autonomous update 14 DEC

Were you involved in this year's May Day street party? Did you witness a man being arrested? If so, you might be able to help him be found "not guilty" in court next week. Check our Court Support section to find out how you can help Stuart Mabbut, the only one of the "May Day 3" still to be facing charges.Elsewhere, this weekend brings two more chances to show solidarity with refugees, including a special festive season demo at Brand St Immigration Centre.

And finally, everyone is welcome to the Chalkboard on Friday for a free screening of The Take - the true story of some Argentinian workers "firing the boss" and running things for themselves!

The George's X Chalkboard social centre is now open 2pm-7pm, Wednesday to Sunday. We're trying to open seven days for longer hours, so if you can give time to do a shift, come to one of our organising meetings or drop in and get involved. Alternatively, you can support us by setting up a standing order donation (see bottom of this email). We have funds to keep the centre open for a while, but ultimately we'll depend on support and fundraising.

Have a good week!


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CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - Monday 19th December
- IWW meeting - Wednesday 4th January (TBC)

REFUGEES

- Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday
- Pre-Xmas demo at Brand St - Saturday 17th December
- Prestwick Airport Vigil against CIA flights - Sunday 18th December
- Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing
- TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing
- No Borders Glasgow - new group
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

- Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - ongoing

ANTI-WAR

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

SUSTAINABILITY

- Talamh needs a gardener!
- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

HEALTH

- Radical women's health group - Sunday 18th December

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

- Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 15th December

BENEFIT GIGS

- Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

FILM SHOWINGS

- The Take and Not This Time - Friday 16th December
- Free screening planning meeting - Thursday 5th January

SOCIAL CENTRES

- Saorsa Social Centre - ongoing

COURT SUPPORT

- Stuart Mabbut (May Day protest) *WITNESS APPEAL* - before Thursday 22nd December
- Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January


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MEETINGS

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GAP meeting - Monday 19th December

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 8pm 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.chalkboard.org.uk/

If you are interested in coming along this week please send an email to
glasgow-autonomy@lists.riseup.net

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IWW meeting - Wednesday 4th January (TBC)

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

(N.B. Meetings usually the first Wednesday of every month. If any IWW members receive these emails, please let us know if January's meeting is going ahead on the 4th).

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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Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday

10am - 12 noon
Picket/Vigil outside Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

Stop dawn raids and deportations!

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Hands Around Brand St Immigration Centre - Saturday 17th December

Special pre-Christmas demonstration
10am to 12 noon.
Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

For recent Brand Street actions see www.openborders.org.uk

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Prestwick Airport Vigil against CIA flights - Sunday 18th December

The American Government have been forced to admit that they are using CIA front companies to fly so called terrorist suspects all over the world, and that they have used Scottish airports to refuel including Prestwick

The suspicion that they are being sent to be tortured is becoming more concrete.

The vigil starts at 12.30 and will run for a couple of hours

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Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing

Teaching English
GCtWR’s English & Support Class in Sighthill is needing some help with the
crèche side of its regular Thursday evening class (between 7pm and 9pm). If
you are interested and are either Disclosure checked or prepared to be, then
please contact Sheila on 07718 896 041.

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TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing

Do you have qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Adult Literacy Education? The Saorsa Social Centre is planning to start free, fortnightly, English Language classes in the New Year and are looking for more people to help with this. Get in touch if you can help.

Saorsa Social Centre
674 Pollokshaws Road
0141 423 9055
g42collective@riseup.net

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No Borders Glasgow - new group

No Borders Glasgow is committed to practical solidarity, mutual aid and
direct action in the fight against deportation, detention, poverty and
racism.

The main thing for us at the moment is being involved in the growing
resistance to deportations in Glasgow - e.g. the recent occupation of the
Immigration Reporting Centre in Govan - while putting forward the
arguments against all migration controls (often ignored or opposed by
other groups).

We have a weblog for updates on actions, campaigns,meetings, links to
other groups etc at www.openborders.org.uk and a discussion/updates email
list at: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/noborders-glasgow

No Borders Glasgow
email: nobrders-glasgow@riseup.net
weblog: www.openborders.org.uk

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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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ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

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Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - ongoing

A small group of Glasgow based individuals are attempting to start a peer to peer internet radio broadcast and are looking for others interested in such a project with or without expertise. It would be good if some of those interested came with some expertise as we have very little.
Contact; annarky@radicalglasgow.me.uk

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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.

12noon

Buchanan St, outside Borders bookshop.

bomb22bomb@yahoo.co.uk

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SUSTAINABILITY

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Talamh needs a gardener!

Talamh Housing Co-op is looking for a new member who has enthusiasm and
time enough spare to co-ordinate gardening. Talamh has a large
productive polytunnel, organic veg terraces, and soft fruit bushes.
Talamh grows for those living here, and we'd like to increase this
amount but need help to do this from someone keen to help co-ordinate
growing for next year.

Anyone who is interested, and thinks they'd like to live in a busy,
sometimes chaotic community, but fun too, is welcome to visit and stay
to see what they think. Talamh is home to 10 adults, 4 children,
visitors, 4 dogs, a cat, and chickens. It's a member of Radical Routes,
a network of co-ops working for social change.

Contact: talamh@lineone.net or phone 01555 820555 or 820550

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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 December

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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HEALTH

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Radical women's health group - Sunday 18th December

We are an informal group who meet once a fortnight. We discuss topics and learn skills to do with women's health. All women are welcome and the group is trans-friendly. We aim to be mum-friendly, and group members will take turns to entertain younger kids.

Sunday 18th will be our last session before Xmas. We're going to start making a zine (magazine/info booklet) about women's health. If you have any writing, pictures etc that you'd like to see included, or craft materials to help make the zine, please bring them along. This will be an ongoing project too, so if you can't make Sunday 18th there will still be a chance to contribute.

Starting 2.30pm, Chalkboard social centre, 34 Clarendon Place (just off Maryhill Road)
Nearest underground: St George's cross.
Buses along Maryhill Road to and from city centre.

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TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

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Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 15th December
The Glasgow Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:50 in the upstairs gallery of the Lansdowne Church (across from Kelvinbridge Underground).

Come along to clown around and plot sinister plans for revolutionary silliness. Contact Major Pan-Sweat, mashtram@yahoo.co.uk

www.clownarmy.org

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BENEFIT GIGS

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Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

13th Note Cafe, King St
Details tbc

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FILM SHOWINGS

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The Take and Not This Time - Friday 16th December

The Take - the story of what happened when Argentinian workers decided to sack the boss!

Not This Time - casualised/temp workers have to suffer dangerous conditions every day. This film follows one young man's family and friends who swore his death at work wouldn't go in vain.

7pm

Free screening - all welcome.

George's X Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place, just off Maryhill Road (near St George's Cross)

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Free screening planning meeting - Thursday 5th January

Camcorder Guerillas will meet in Mono cafe, King St, at 18:30.

We will be talking about ways to organize regular screenings in various
locations including mono, academic institutions (School of Art, Glasgow Uni,
Strathclyde ...), Soarsa social center, Chalkboard and anywhere else we can
get into.

If you enjoy free events and screening throughout the city why not come help
put them on? Or even better why not put one on yourself? Come join us for a
pint and learn how easy it is to put a screening on.


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SOCIAL CENTRES

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Saorsa Social Centre

Open from 2pm every day except Saturdays and Sundays
Regular meetings in Saorsa:
Alternate Mondays: 7.30pm Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - raising money for medical clinics in Chiapas
Tuesdays: 7.30pm Reshape Glasgow - set up to protest against the G8 but now campaigning against globalisation, corporations, etc
Wednesdays: Open platform - films, talks, social events - as and when we arrange them
Thursdays: 7.30pm G42 Collective meetings - the collective responsible for maintaining the social centre (we always need new people!)
Sundays: 5pm Sunday Social nights - bring food to share or add to the pot. An evening to chat and chill out.

Want to use the Social Centre for meetings or other events - phone 0141 423 9055 after 2pm to arrange it!

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COURT SUPPORT

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Stuart Mabbut (May Day protest) *WITNESS APPEAL* - before Thursday 22nd December


Stewart was one of 3 arrested as the unofficial 2005 May Day Demo entered the Kelvingrove Park. His arrest was random, as he was standing witnessing what was happening, it had nothing to do with his actions, and his demeanour was no different from the others gathered, or those who ‘doubled back’ to check what was happening.

So far there are no witnesses to his arrest.

It is CRUCIAL that some witnesses are found quickly. Stuart's livelihood may be at risk if there is an adverse outcome from the trial. We need people to show their solidarity and be pro-active to jog people’s memories & come forward.

Phone or text Stewart on 07986601674

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Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January

Three people were arrested after the gates at Brand Street Immigration Centre were padlocked shut and barricaded at a direct action. They spent 30 hours in police custody, and were eventually bailed. Please try to support them on this next court date.

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Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Welcome to another Glasgow Autonomous update 6 Dec.

This week, we're excited to announce two creative projects to come out of the Chalkboard social centre. The first issue of a community newspaper, The Burgh Angel, should be hitting the newsstands around Maryhill shortly. The paper aims to focus on local issues, encouraging people to think about and take part in their community. The second project is a fundraiser for our social centre - come and buy festive greetings cards featuring local Maryhill landmarks as you've never seen them before! Check the centre's blog: http://georgesxchalkboard.blogspot.com/

The George's X Chalkboard social centre is now open 2pm-7pm, Wednesday to Sunday. We're trying to open seven days for longer hours, so if you can give time to do a shift, come to one of our organising meetings or drop in and get involved. Alternatively, you can support us by setting up a standing order donation (see bottom of this email). We have funds to keep the centre open for a while, but ultimately we'll depend on support and fundraising.

Have a good week!
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CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - Monday 12th December
- Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 13th December
- IWW meeting - Wednesday 7th December

REFUGEES

- Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday
- Pre-Xmas demo at Brand St - Saturday 17th December
- Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing
- TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing
- No Borders Glasgow - new group
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

- Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - ongoing

ANTI-WAR

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

SUSTAINABILITY

- Talamh needs a gardener!
- Living Willow Sculpture Workshop - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December
- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

HEALTH

- Radical women's health group - Sunday 18th December

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

- Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 8th December

BENEFIT GIGS

- Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

FILM SHOWINGS

- Zapatista Solidarity films - Saturday 11th December
- The Take and Not This Time - Friday 16th December

SOCIAL CENTRES

- Saorsa Social Centre - ongoing

COURT SUPPORT

- Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January


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MEETINGS

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GAP meeting - Monday 12th December

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 8pm 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.chalkboard.org.uk/

If you are interested in coming along this week please send an email to
glasgow-autonomy@lists.riseup.net
---

Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 13th December

7.30pm

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

www.jam74.org

---

IWW meeting - Wednesday 7th December

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

---


**********

REFUGEES

---

Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday

10am - 12 noon
Picket/Vigil outside Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

Stop dawn raids and deportations!

---

Hands Around Brand St Immigration Centre - Saturday 17th December

Special pre-Christmas demonstration
10am to 12 noon.
Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

For recent Brand Street actions see www.openborders.org.uk

---

Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing

Teaching English
GCtWR’s English & Support Class in Sighthill is needing some help with the
crèche side of its regular Thursday evening class (between 7pm and 9pm). If
you are interested and are either Disclosure checked or prepared to be, then
please contact Sheila on 07718 896 041.

---

TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing

Do you have qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Adult Literacy Education? The Saorsa Social Centre is planning to start free, fortnightly, English Language classes in the New Year and are looking for more people to help with this. Get in touch if you can help.

Saorsa Social Centre
674 Pollokshaws Road
0141 423 9055
g42collective@riseup.net

---

No Borders Glasgow - new group

No Borders Glasgow is committed to practical solidarity, mutual aid and
direct action in the fight against deportation, detention, poverty and
racism.

The main thing for us at the moment is being involved in the growing
resistance to deportations in Glasgow - e.g. the recent occupation of the
Immigration Reporting Centre in Govan - while putting forward the
arguments against all migration controls (often ignored or opposed by
other groups).

We have a weblog for updates on actions, campaigns,meetings, links to
other groups etc at www.openborders.org.uk and a discussion/updates email
list at: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/noborders-glasgow

No Borders Glasgow
email: nobrders-glasgow@riseup.net
weblog: www.openborders.org.uk

---

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

---

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

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.

---

**********

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

---

Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - ongoing

A small group of Glasgow based individuals are attempting to start a peer to peer internet radio broadcast and are looking for others interested in such a project with or without expertise. It would be good if some of those interested came with some expertise as we have very little.
Contact; annarky@radicalglasgow.me.uk

---


*********

ANTI-WAR

---

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.

12noon

Buchanan St, outside Borders bookshop.

bomb22bomb@yahoo.co.uk

---


***********

SUSTAINABILITY

---

Talamh needs a gardener!

Talamh Housing Co-op is looking for a new member who has enthusiasm and
time enough spare to co-ordinate gardening. Talamh has a large
productive polytunnel, organic veg terraces, and soft fruit bushes.
Talamh grows for those living here, and we'd like to increase this
amount but need help to do this from someone keen to help co-ordinate
growing for next year.

Anyone who is interested, and thinks they'd like to live in a busy,
sometimes chaotic community, but fun too, is welcome to visit and stay
to see what they think. Talamh is home to 10 adults, 4 children,
visitors, 4 dogs, a cat, and chickens. It's a member of Radical Routes,
a network of co-ops working for social change.

Contact: talamh@lineone.net or phone 01555 820555 or 820550

---

Living Willow Sculpture Workshop - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December

This short practical course will cover how willow is grown, coppicing
methods, sorting methods, creating a structure and maintenence of
structures.

It will be held at Talamh, start at 10am each day and cost £40,
inclusive of lunch.
Accomadation can be arranged through the Housing Coop for an extra
£10, including breakfast and dinner.

If you are interested please contact us as soon as possible on 01555
820073 or admin@talamhlifecentre.org.uk.

---

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

---

Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

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

---


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

HEALTH

---

Radical women's health group - Sunday 18th December

We are an informal group who meet once a fortnight. We discuss topics and learn skills to do with women's health. All women are welcome and the group is trans-friendly. We aim to be mum-friendly, and group members will take turns to entertain younger kids.

Sunday 18th will be our last session before Xmas. We're going to start making a zine (magazine/info booklet) about women's health. If you have any writing, pictures etc that you'd like to see included, or craft materials to help make the zine, please bring them along. This will be an ongoing project too, so if you can't make Sunday 18th there will still be a chance to contribute.

Starting 2.30pm, Chalkboard social centre, 34 Clarendon Place (just off Maryhill Road)
Nearest underground: St George's cross.
Buses along Maryhill Road to and from city centre.

---


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

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

---

Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 8th December
The Glasgow Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:50 in the upstairs gallery of the Lansdowne Church (across from Kelvinbridge Underground).

Come along to clown around and plot sinister plans for revolutionary silliness. Contact Major Pan-Sweat, mashtram@yahoo.co.uk

www.clownarmy.org

---

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

BENEFIT GIGS

---

Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

13th Note Cafe, King St
Details tbc

---

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

FILM SHOWINGS

---

Zapatista Solidarity films - Saturday 11th December

"The struggle for Water" and "KIPTIK WATER SYSTEM: Emiliano Zapata + slide shows"

A discussion will follow on Scotland's Twinned Autonomous Municipality "16th Febuary" and the progress of the much needed health clinic in that region.

Mexican food provided!

6pm, Saorsa Social Centre

---

The Take and Not This Time - Friday 16th December

The Take - the story of what happened when Argentinian workers decided to sack the boss!

Not This Time - casualised/temp workers have to suffer dangerous conditions every day. This film follows one young man's family and friends who swore his death at work wouldn't go in vain.

7pm

Free screening - all welcome.

George's X Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place, just off Maryhill Road (near St George's Cross)

---

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

SOCIAL CENTRES

---

Saorsa Social Centre

Open from 2pm every day except Saturdays and Sundays
Regular meetings in Saorsa:
Alternate Mondays: 7.30pm Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - raising money for medical clinics in Chiapas
Tuesdays: 7.30pm Reshape Glasgow - set up to protest against the G8 but now campaigning against globalisation, corporations, etc
Wednesdays: Open platform - films, talks, social events - as and when we arrange them
Thursdays: 7.30pm G42 Collective meetings - the collective responsible for maintaining the social centre (we always need new people!)
Sundays: 5pm Sunday Social nights - bring food to share or add to the pot. An evening to chat and chill out.

Want to use the Social Centre for meetings or other events - phone 0141 423 9055 after 2pm to arrange it!

---

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

COURT SUPPORT

---

Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January

Three people were arrested after the gates at Brand Street Immigration Centre were padlocked shut and barricaded at a direct action. They spent 30 hours in police custody, and were eventually bailed. Please try to support them on this next court date.

---



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George's X Chalkboard,
34 Clarendon Place, G20 7PZ
0141 332 2902

Open 2pm-7pm most days - more volunteers needed if we want it open more often!

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

=====================================================================
************

CONTENTS:

MEETINGS

- GAP Meeting - Monday 12th December
- Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 13th December
- IWW meeting - Wednesday 7th December

REFUGEES

- Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday
- Pre-Xmas demo at Brand St - Saturday 17th December
- Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing
- TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing
- No Borders Glasgow - new group
- Help a homeless asylum seeker: appeal from Positive Action in Housing

PALESTINE

- Scottish Palestine Solidarity stall - every Saturday

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

- Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - ongoing

ANTI-WAR

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

SUSTAINABILITY

- Talamh needs a gardener!
- Living Willow Sculpture Workshop - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December
- Cre8 Summit Community Garden - ongoing
- Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

HEALTH

- Radical women's health group - Sunday 18th December

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

- Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 8th December

BENEFIT GIGS

- Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

FILM SHOWINGS

- Zapatista Solidarity films - Saturday 11th December
- The Take and Not This Time - Friday 16th December

SOCIAL CENTRES

- Saorsa Social Centre - ongoing

COURT SUPPORT

- Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January


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

MEETINGS

---

GAP meeting - Monday 12th December

We hold weekly meetings in our social centre, the Georges Cross Chalkboard, at 8pm 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.chalkboard.org.uk/

If you are interested in coming along this week please send an email to
glasgow-autonomy@lists.riseup.net
---

Jam 74 Meeting - Tuesday 13th December

7.30pm

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

www.jam74.org

---

IWW meeting - Wednesday 7th December

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

---


**********

REFUGEES

---

Brand Street Immigration Centre demos - every Saturday

10am - 12 noon
Picket/Vigil outside Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

Stop dawn raids and deportations!

---

Hands Around Brand St Immigration Centre - Saturday 17th December

Special pre-Christmas demonstration
10am to 12 noon.
Brand Street Immigration Centre (near Cessnock Underground - turn left out of station and then left into Brand Street - the Immigration offices are about 200m along Brand St.)

For recent Brand Street actions see www.openborders.org.uk

---

Creche volunteers needed for Sighthill English and Support Class - ongoing

Teaching English
GCtWR’s English & Support Class in Sighthill is needing some help with the
crèche side of its regular Thursday evening class (between 7pm and 9pm). If
you are interested and are either Disclosure checked or prepared to be, then
please contact Sheila on 07718 896 041.

---

TEFL teachers needed for new literacy class - ongoing

Do you have qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Adult Literacy Education? The Saorsa Social Centre is planning to start free, fortnightly, English Language classes in the New Year and are looking for more people to help with this. Get in touch if you can help.

Saorsa Social Centre
674 Pollokshaws Road
0141 423 9055
g42collective@riseup.net

---

No Borders Glasgow - new group

No Borders Glasgow is committed to practical solidarity, mutual aid and
direct action in the fight against deportation, detention, poverty and
racism.

The main thing for us at the moment is being involved in the growing
resistance to deportations in Glasgow - e.g. the recent occupation of the
Immigration Reporting Centre in Govan - while putting forward the
arguments against all migration controls (often ignored or opposed by
other groups).

We have a weblog for updates on actions, campaigns,meetings, links to
other groups etc at www.openborders.org.uk and a discussion/updates email
list at: https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/noborders-glasgow

No Borders Glasgow
email: nobrders-glasgow@riseup.net
weblog: www.openborders.org.uk

---

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

---

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

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.

---

**********

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA

---

Help set up a peer-to-peer internet radio broadcast - ongoing

A small group of Glasgow based individuals are attempting to start a peer to peer internet radio broadcast and are looking for others interested in such a project with or without expertise. It would be good if some of those interested came with some expertise as we have very little.
Contact; annarky@radicalglasgow.me.uk

---


*********

ANTI-WAR

---

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.

12noon

Buchanan St, outside Borders bookshop.

bomb22bomb@yahoo.co.uk

---


***********

SUSTAINABILITY

---

Talamh needs a gardener!

Talamh Housing Co-op is looking for a new member who has enthusiasm and
time enough spare to co-ordinate gardening. Talamh has a large
productive polytunnel, organic veg terraces, and soft fruit bushes.
Talamh grows for those living here, and we'd like to increase this
amount but need help to do this from someone keen to help co-ordinate
growing for next year.

Anyone who is interested, and thinks they'd like to live in a busy,
sometimes chaotic community, but fun too, is welcome to visit and stay
to see what they think. Talamh is home to 10 adults, 4 children,
visitors, 4 dogs, a cat, and chickens. It's a member of Radical Routes,
a network of co-ops working for social change.

Contact: talamh@lineone.net or phone 01555 820555 or 820550

---

Living Willow Sculpture Workshop - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December

This short practical course will cover how willow is grown, coppicing
methods, sorting methods, creating a structure and maintenence of
structures.

It will be held at Talamh, start at 10am each day and cost £40,
inclusive of lunch.
Accomadation can be arranged through the Housing Coop for an extra
£10, including breakfast and dinner.

If you are interested please contact us as soon as possible on 01555
820073 or admin@talamhlifecentre.org.uk.

---

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

---

Glasgow Critical Mass - Friday 30th December

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

---


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

HEALTH

---

Radical women's health group - Sunday 18th December

We are an informal group who meet once a fortnight. We discuss topics and learn skills to do with women's health. All women are welcome and the group is trans-friendly. We aim to be mum-friendly, and group members will take turns to entertain younger kids.

Sunday 18th will be our last session before Xmas. We're going to start making a zine (magazine/info booklet) about women's health. If you have any writing, pictures etc that you'd like to see included, or craft materials to help make the zine, please bring them along. This will be an ongoing project too, so if you can't make Sunday 18th there will still be a chance to contribute.

Starting 2.30pm, Chalkboard social centre, 34 Clarendon Place (just off Maryhill Road)
Nearest underground: St George's cross.
Buses along Maryhill Road to and from city centre.

---


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

TACTICAL FRIVOLITY

---

Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Thursday 8th December
The Glasgow Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:50 in the upstairs gallery of the Lansdowne Church (across from Kelvinbridge Underground).

Come along to clown around and plot sinister plans for revolutionary silliness. Contact Major Pan-Sweat, mashtram@yahoo.co.uk

www.clownarmy.org

---

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

BENEFIT GIGS

---

Section 60: Saorsa Benefit Gig - Friday 30th December

13th Note Cafe, King St
Details tbc

---

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

FILM SHOWINGS

---

Zapatista Solidarity films - Saturday 11th December

"The struggle for Water" and "KIPTIK WATER SYSTEM: Emiliano Zapata + slide shows"

A discussion will follow on Scotland's Twinned Autonomous Municipality "16th Febuary" and the progress of the much needed health clinic in that region.

Mexican food provided!

6pm, Saorsa Social Centre

---

The Take and Not This Time - Friday 16th December

The Take - the story of what happened when Argentinian workers decided to sack the boss!

Not This Time - casualised/temp workers have to suffer dangerous conditions every day. This film follows one young man's family and friends who swore his death at work wouldn't go in vain.

7pm

Free screening - all welcome.

George's X Chalkboard, 34 Clarendon Place, just off Maryhill Road (near St George's Cross)

---

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

SOCIAL CENTRES

---

Saorsa Social Centre

Open from 2pm every day except Saturdays and Sundays
Regular meetings in Saorsa:
Alternate Mondays: 7.30pm Glasgow Zapatista Solidarity Group - raising money for medical clinics in Chiapas
Tuesdays: 7.30pm Reshape Glasgow - set up to protest against the G8 but now campaigning against globalisation, corporations, etc
Wednesdays: Open platform - films, talks, social events - as and when we arrange them
Thursdays: 7.30pm G42 Collective meetings - the collective responsible for maintaining the social centre (we always need new people!)
Sundays: 5pm Sunday Social nights - bring food to share or add to the pot. An evening to chat and chill out.

Want to use the Social Centre for meetings or other events - phone 0141 423 9055 after 2pm to arrange it!

---

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

COURT SUPPORT

---

Brand Street activists - Monday 16th January

Three people were arrested after the gates at Brand Street Immigration Centre were padlocked shut and barricaded at a direct action. They spent 30 hours in police custody, and were eventually bailed. Please try to support them on this next court date.

---



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PLEASE LET US KNOW ABOUT EVENTS HAPPENING IN AND AROUND GLASGOW SO THAT WE CAN INCLUDE THEM NEXT WEEK.

Preferred format is a short summary, with practical details of when and where, and a link to a web page for more detail. If you do not have a web site of your own, the excellent http://scotland.indymedia.org/ allows anyone to easily create a page letting others know what you have been, or are up to.

Send that to glasgowautonomyupdates@lists.riseup.net before Monday for inclusion in the following week.

***

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http://www.glasgow-autonomy.org/

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***

George's X Chalkboard,
34 Clarendon Place, G20 7PZ
0141 332 2902

Open 2pm-7pm most days - more volunteers needed if we want it open more often!

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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