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Greenpeace UK: Free the Arctic 30 solidarity demo

Despite dire weather predictions of rain [Saturday October 5th] was a lovely, if very windy, day in Nottingham.  We gathered to collect messages of support for our 28 activists and 2 freelance journalists who have been imprisonned in Russia.  The Sheriff of Nottingham stopped by and had his photo taken with us and Robin Hood dashed by (he really did but he had a load of tourists with him so c…

Nottingham Solidarity Network: Demand delivery to unscrupulous landlord

On Thursday March 8th NSN took part in its first action. 18 people assembled in town at lunchtime hoping to collectively present a demand from an ex tenant to his landlord for the full repayment of a wrongfully withheld deposit. This was to take place at his place of work, e.on customer services. The tenant entered the building and asked at reception for the landlord to come down to the lobby…

Nottingham Solidarity Network's first action

This is NSN's first action! We are accompanying J to take a demand to his landlord and would like to get a good group together to show solidarity. Meet at the corner of Mount Street and Maid Marion Way this Thursday (8th March) at 12.15pm.

Kurdistan Solidarity Demo

January 07, 2012 13:00

March fromMarket Square to the BBC Roundabout

Resisting political policing in Notts

January 14, 2012 14:00

Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone St, Nottingham, NG7 6HX

Leicestershire Solidarity Group: Leicestershire Solidarity Group

"The newly formed Leicestershire Solidrity Group has put together its website (see link) which so far has articles on our founding meeting, Leics against the cuts and also mentions the sparks' ongoing dispute. There's also a biggish list of links from within the area and further afield. If you're in the Leicestershire area (or even outside the area) and like what we're about, have a look and get i…

Atos Register of Shame: Message about the Atos Two

An update on the case and plans for the campaign.

Upcoming events:

Bigger Society Free Space in Nottingham

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UPDATE: The space has been evicted but will continue at the Sumac Centre.

An occupied autonomous space has been opened in Nottingham. The free space, at the former Conservative Social Club on Church Street in Lenton, is intended as a space to plan and discuss ways of supporting the strike on November 30th, as well as the wider anti-cuts campaign and other movements for radical social change.

Statement of Support for the 'Atos Two'

On 15th November, two Nottingham residents, a retired paediatric nurse and a wheelchair user, dubbed the 'Atos Two', were charged with aggravated trespass.

Support the 'Atos Two'

November 25, 2011 09:30

Outside Bridewell Magistrates Court, Carrington Street, Nottingham

Occupy Nottingham remembers those who fell

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Occupy Nottingham bought their poppies today from Alley Cafe and Bernados charity shop in preparation for Fridays Armistice Service.

Critical Mass Welcomes Release of Atos Arrestee

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Nottingham Solidarity with Spanish Revolution

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Beginning on May 15th, a wave of protests has swept across Spain, with demonstrations in around 60 cities. The rallies have continued despite being officially banned under Spain’s electoral law. There have also been solidarity protests across the world, with several in the UK, including in Nottingham where a small protest was held in the Market Square on Saturday 21st. Supporters also maintai…

Democracia Real YA Nottingham

May 23, 2011 19:00

Old Market Square, Notttingham

Mutual Aid

March 27, 2011 12:00

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Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone Street, Forest Fields, Nottingham.

YouTube: Video of Kurdistan Solidarity Demo

While the world's attention has been focused on the wave of protests sweeping North Africa and the Middle East, there has very little said about protests in Iraq and almost nothing about those in Iraqi Kurdistan. This despite the fact that at least 8 people have been killed and 150 wounded in clashes between protesters in Sulaymaniyah and the militia of the ruling PUK and KDP parties.

Kurds in No…

Nottingham Post: Libya Solidarity Demo in Nottingham

"THERE were emotional scenes in Nottingham's Old Market Square yesterday as hundreds of protesters gathered to express their concern about the political situation in Libya.

"Campaigners gathered at The Forest park and ride site before marching through the city to arrive at the square at lunchtime" (Nottingham Post)

Nottingham Solidarity with Egyptian Revolution

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Protests in Egypt have ended nearly 30 years rule by President Hosni Mubarak. The movement has inspired people across the world, with solidarity protests held in many cities, including Nottingham.



On the newswire: Demo to celebrate resignation of Mubarak | Nottingham Anti-Mubarak Demo | Support Demo for People of Egypt | Nottingham Supports Egyptian Revolution!

Nottingham Anti-Mubarak Demo

On Friday 5th February, Nottingham Stop the War Coalition organised an "emergency protest" in support of anti-Mubarak demonstrators in Egypt in front of the Council House.

: When legal means are not enough

The recent bankruptcy of the Refugee and Migrant Justice (RMJ) charity has left thousands of asylum seekers stuck in hopelessness and despair, leading at least one of them, Rasul Osman, to take his own life. This is the latest in a series of attempts by the previous government and the current coalition to make it harder than ever for those seeking a safe haven from torture and violence to do …