Diary October/November 2005

DIARY

October
1 No One Is Illegal. Days of action and days of outrage. www.asylumpolicy.info/daysofoutrage.doc

1 Star Wars. An international activists' conference, organised by Yorkshire CND. www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org

1 National Planning Meeting for Climate demo. 12-5pm Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way off Cowley Rd, Oxford. Speakers include Mark Lynas and George Marshall. www.campaigncc.org

7-9 Films On The Edge. Three days of radical and anarchist films and discussion, 1 in 12 Club, Bradford. Visit www.1in12.go-legend.net for more info.

8 'Keep Space for Peace' demonstration at Menwith Hill Spy Base near Harrogate, North Yorkshire. 12 noon to 4/5ish. Organised by the Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases: 01482 702033 or www.caab.org.uk

16 International Day of Action Against McDonalds, to mark World Food Day. 020 7713 1269, www.mcspotlight.org For ready-made leaflets 0845 458 9595 mclibel@veggies.org.uk

20-23 Ladyfest Brighton. Organised primarily by women for the benefit of the wider community; performances by bands, visual artists, fashion designers, writers, film-makers, dancers, zine creators, teachers, students and activists. www.ladyfestbrighton.co.uk

20-23 'Re-enlivening Agriculture: Biodynamic Preparations and the Future of the Earth', Edinburgh Steiner School, Scotland. 01453 759501 www.biodynamic.org.uk

22 London Anarchist Bookfair. Day-long bookfair with continual meetings and discussions, open to all. Creche and hot food. The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London N7, 10am-6pm, free/donation www.anarchistbookfair.org

22-24 Put the brakes on Rolls Royce Raynesway.Rolls Royce Raynesway is the plant in Derby responsible for producing reactor fuel for Trident submarines. Contact 0845 330 3877 http://tridentploughshares.org

23 Freedom To Protest Conference. This conference will share experiences and promote mutual aid & co-ordination between protestors threatened by repressive laws and develop effective strategies against them. Central London, 11am-5pm www.freedomtoprotest.org.uk

27 Meeting of The Worthing Alliance.Forum for local groups and individuals concerned with Worthing people, their rights, freedom or heritage. 8pm, upstairs at The Rest, Bath Place, off Montague St, Worthing.

29-30 Pendle Witch Camp Sahmain Gathering www.penwitchcamp.co.uk

29 Vegan Food Fair.In celebration of World Vegan Day (November 1st), for the public to sample how tasty vegan food is and to show how easy it is to live on a healthy and cruelty-free vegan diet. Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Hampton 12.30- 3.30pm 020 8941 8075 Lesley@vegan4life.org.uk

November

10 Tenth anniversary of the execution of human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. The Nigerian government's decision to execute Ken and eight colleagues for campaigning against the devastating environmental impacts of oil corporations - especially Shell and Chevron - shocked the world and triggered a global re-evaluation of the impacts of corporate activity. Find out more about the life-long struggles of Ken Saro-Wiwa at www.remembersarowiwa.com

12 The Incredible Veggie Show. Everything you ever wanted to know about being or going veggie or vegan - or simply cutting down on meat. 10am - 5.30pm Wembley Conference & Exhibition Centre, London. £2 (under 16s free) 0117 944 1000 info@viva.org.uk www.viva.org.uk/wembley

24 Meeting of The Worthing Alliance.Forum for local groups and individuals concerned with Worthing people, their rights, freedom or heritage. 8pm. Upstairs at The Rest, Bath Place, off Montague St, Worthing. www.eco-action.org/porkbolter/events.html

26 'Voices from Occupied Iraq'. Iraq Occupation Focus international teach-in. Themes: corporate invasion; democratic, civil and human rights; resistance. 10.30am to 5pm, University of London Union, Malet Street, London WC1 www.iraqoccupationfocus.org

26 River Ocean Foundation Conference. Community Action on Climate Change: developing networks in the Channel's coastal communities, challenging the 'it's too big' mentality. Community Base, Queens Rd, Brighton. Details at: www.riverocean.org.uk/conference.htm

26-27 BeyondTV International Festival, Swansea. www.undercurrents.org/beyondtv