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Claire

09-09-2004, 08:03 PM

Zonk

09-09-2004, 09:07 PM

A discusion forum for this can be found on enrager here http://www.enrager.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=67&sid=379de30a948e5950c914d0b4ae8c97ce .

Claire

09-09-2004, 11:39 PM

Cheers for that:D

I know its kinda early to post this event... but a few of my mates and some people off the forum (i think it was jamie though i could be wrong) had mentioned it to me so i thought i'd stick it up now.

Zonk

09-10-2004, 12:47 AM

Plenty of time to plan and organise giving the bastards a really pleasent stay in Gleneagles!:p

the_river_daughter

09-10-2004, 07:31 PM

Plenty of time to plan and organise giving the bastards a really pleasent stay in Gleneagles!:p
sounds definately one for me! not only an oppertunity to protest - but also -

its in scotland. soctting men - thats all i need to say :p

Ellie-Rose

09-10-2004, 10:36 PM

soctting :p
explain this new word.. wench:p

the_river_daughter

09-10-2004, 10:38 PM

explain this new word.. wench:p
quiet wench! you know what i meant :p and that i cant type for toffee!

scottish ok!! scottish!!

IndigoSheep

09-16-2004, 12:04 PM

There is also a dissent gathering to organise for the G8 this weekend in Edinburgh.

See http://www.dissent.org.uk for more details.

Claire

03-12-2005, 03:04 AM

Sorry to get all heavy (ish;) ) on your juggly festie asses my friends :p

But just a reminder that the G8 summit is going on this year in the land of scots.

If we could get a group of us there it would be so cool:)

Have booked time off work lol... I think a lot of you will be on your summer holidays...

Travel / lodgings etc can all be sorted if we pull together me thinks:)

Love Clairexxxxx

Peace-Phoenix

03-12-2005, 04:30 AM

I'm working out a way to get up to Scotland for it, hopefully should be there:)

rainbow dew

03-12-2005, 12:02 PM

well on the topic of places to kip, i have floor space and will have other space in my new flat if anyone needs a place to kip before/after just let me know. this is providing i am in edinburgh at the time and not off touring, but still!
N
x

Smartie.uk

03-12-2005, 02:26 PM

isn't it this g8 meetiong where they discuss the "fate" of africa. this entire nation is in the hands of our leaders at the moment.. so don't piss em off to much hey.. politicians can be spiteful.. and dont like being told what to do.

Peace-Phoenix

03-12-2005, 05:53 PM

Man_In_A_Shed

03-14-2005, 02:24 PM

They expect protests at every G8 summit, and often very big ones. That's why they choose to meet in very remote locations. Protesting at the G8 summit might not get them to change their minds, but at least it reminds them every year that they can't continue to push their neo-liberal economic policies on the world without opposition....

well said, i think its a great idea protesting and its such a great opportunity for the people of Britain (especially Scotland) to show they are opposed, and they do care. It really is the best chance we'll get this year to put our middle-finger up to the world leaders. And if you can't make it to gleneagles there are protests happening all over the world at the same time. So there are no excuses for sitting on your arse. There will be uncomfy floor space available at mine and a very friendly neighbour who will exchange money for smelly green plants.

Man_In_A_Shed

03-15-2005, 01:42 PM

I'll definately be there, possibly doing more than just protesting.....

wow, the hipforums very first suicide bomber.

_chris_

04-06-2005, 02:56 PM

Will you people be going ot the ralley in edinburgh or gong up to gleneagles, as tat is where ill be going. The police plan is to build a wall of officers around the hotel with a ten mile radius. The batons have been extended three inches for the protests, theyre thinkin about gettin rubber bullets along and might well have high pressure hoses, so be careful all.

Paul

04-06-2005, 04:43 PM

I expect to get into trouble with the authorities at some point during this :)

saffronfrancisburnet

04-12-2005, 10:13 PM

http://www.dissent.org.uk/images/stories/miffi_swings_col_350.jpg

The G8 (Group of eight most industrialised nations) Summit will be held at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, about 40 miles/70 kilometres away from Edinburgh, in Scotland from 6-8th of July 2005.
In past years, everywhere they have tried to meet they have been met with a massive response from the world's social movements.
Now, in Britain, a network of groups and individuals is emerging that resists the Summit, and forms a lasting movement against capitalism.

hi there

yes being a member of the socialist party,and
branch organiser in cambridge uk
i will be attending this summit
im hoping to get many people involved
to show we will not be dictated
to by the capitalists fat cats with imperialistic beliefs
and class divide..........anymore...
as with our second protest over the capitalists
war in iraq this is another very important
protest for all socialists...world wide

lovenpeace
good luck
from saff

saffronfrancisburnet

04-14-2005, 03:43 PM

hi there

this info is for anyone who wishes
to attend the activity in scotland for the summit of the
G8.......

ring for details of the demo 2 july onwards..

anti capitalists socialist contingent,,,
020 8558 7947...

or go to
againstcapitalism@hotmail.com

the isr international socialists students...
are setting up a camp
also the socialists member like myself
will be active there.

travel and costs could be helped with
where possible

lovenpeace from saff

Zonk

04-15-2005, 09:33 AM

I expect to get into trouble with the authorities at some point during this :)
:) :)

Mercy

04-15-2005, 04:58 PM

Me and few friends should be driving up for the weekend. If worst comes to worst we could sleep in the car (its an old metro and there will be 5 of us but we'll cope :P)
This is such a great oppotunity, and one I won't be missing out on! There is nothing I love more than a good protest, especially when its about something I am truely 100% passionate about.
It would be great to see you guys there, we'll organise meeting up sometime nearer the time, ok? Hopefully we'll get there ok, the guy who is meant to be driving is yet to pass his test, and none of us can read maps, but we'll get there! Even if I have to walk :P

Xiola

04-15-2005, 05:56 PM

I shall be there I imagine.

realm_of_the_faerie

04-23-2005, 02:02 AM

hi, i live liek 10 miles away from that!i really want to go but where are all u guys gonan stay? this will be my first protest!i won't know anyone there though, it sound slike an amazing experience.

realm_of_the_faerie

04-23-2005, 02:03 AM

hi, I live quite close to there!I really want to go but where are all u guys gonna stay? this will be my first protest!I won't know anyone there though, it sounds like an amazing experience.

realm_of_the_faerie

04-23-2005, 02:07 AM

hi rainbow dew, it would be so greta if me and a friend could crash at your flat. thanks,that's so kind of you to open your home up like that.

rainbow dew

04-24-2005, 12:41 PM

hey relam of the fairie, sorry for not getting back sooner-there might be a slight problem with this as i may well be on tour with my band at the time.....give me a few weeks and ill get back t you with a definate yeh or neh. sory bout the complications!*hugs*

N
x

realm_of_the_faerie

04-25-2005, 01:17 AM

it's cool, u mentioned b4 about the band, so no worries. x

realm_of_the_faerie

04-25-2005, 09:54 PM

Ican't wait, i just need a place to crash n ppl 2 go with now!lol

Claire

04-25-2005, 10:19 PM

Ican't wait, i just need a place to crash n ppl 2 go with now!lol
well if the worse comes to the worse you can crash in my trailer :p :)

realm_of_the_faerie

04-27-2005, 05:41 PM

that sounds like fun claire!lol

Zonk

05-12-2005, 08:10 PM

For all you Southerners...

GET on board on the Resist G8 Trains!

The G8 Summit takes place in Gleneagles, Scotland from the 6th-8th
July 2005. However, there will be many events, demos and direct
actions around Scotland in the days leading up to the summit. The
South East Assembly has chartered two trains to take people up to
the protests against the G8 summit. This will also include the huge
Make Poverty History march on July 2nd in Edinburgh. Every day
there will be different protests at nulcear bases (faslane July
4th), detention centres (Dungavel July 5th) and several other
initiatives which need support. The trains will depart early
morning from London Kings Cross and arrive in Edinburgh where
accommodation (bring sleeping bags and tents!) will be provided for
free.

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::

BOOKING A SEAT

( All trains departs LONDON Kings Cross 7am arriving EDINBURGH 1pm)

LONG STAY // Friday 1st July RTN Saturday 9th July
SHORT STAY // Monday 4th July RTN Friday 8th July

All tickets cost £50, with the view of providing a concessionary
price for unemployed/low wage/asylum seeker and those traveling
from Eastern Europe. If possible, please make a donation to
contribute to this concession.

To book a seat on the train please download the booking form, fill
it in clearly and send to BM SOUTH EAST ASSEMBLY, London, WC1N 3XX
enclosed with a cheque/postal order made payable to “G.E.N.I.”

Booking Form (http://www.norwichanarchists.org/trainbookingform.pdf)

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::

Finalised times for departure and arrival are subject to network
rail agreement but will be around 7am-ish from London Kings Cross,
arriving Edinburgh at 1pm-ish.

All tickets are return but for those wanting a one-way ticket there
will be an option to sell/donate your return journey at the
convergence & camp sites.

If you have any spare cash then please add a donation to help a
subsidised ticket being available for unemployed/low wage/asylum
seekers and those travelling from Eastern Europe.

Once we recieve the order for tickets we will comfirm by
email/phone.Tickets will be posted out two weeks before departure.

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::

Both trains are organised by the SOUTH EAST ASSEMBLY, an anti-
authoritarian co-ordination of groups & individuals based in the
South East.

For more info: www.resistg8.org.uk (http://www.resistg8.org.uk/) // www.dissent.org.uk (http://www.dissent.org.uk/)

Contact the transport group for any queries:
trainforG8@hushmail.com (trainforG8@hushmail.com)

See http://www.wombles.org.uk/g8/ (http://www.wombles.org.uk/g8/) for moore info...

Zonk

05-12-2005, 10:50 PM

Here is a list of transportation hubs

http://www.cambridgeaction.net/g8hubs

These are locations which have spaces available in
buses/trains/canoes/whatever.

There is still a great need for other locations to become
transportation hubs by renting mini-buses etc. To add your group
to the list visit the g8hubs page above.

Some more transportation info is available here:
http://www.dissent.org.uk/content/view/183/102/ (http://www.dissent.org.uk/content/view/183/102/)
and more will get added soon.

The transportation group asks that all local groups consider renting
mini-buses for the period of the convergence and that they have additional
drivers who can help with transport. Renting a mini-bus is actually a
cheap way for a group of people to get up to Scotland, and will help with
travel to and from the convergence space which will be remote.

They also need drivers!
contact driventodissent(at)go4.it for more info.

Ingrid

05-16-2005, 08:51 PM

I live fairly close and i will be going if i can :)

Claire

06-09-2005, 09:55 PM

See you there Ingrid :)

BTW Interesting site here: http://www.g8alternatives.org.uk/admin/test/g8Mambo/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

makes you think :p

matthew

06-09-2005, 10:01 PM

Does any one know of a cheap way to get up there.. that does not involve having to sit with people with 'dissent'.. I am being honest, not rude.. I just want a easy way to get there .. i am thinking train/plane but seriously i just want to get up there cheaply ? I may have to swallow my pride a little i think.

wrong thread me thinks..

Claire

06-09-2005, 10:03 PM

matthew

06-09-2005, 10:25 PM

well, if you can make it to huddersfield you're welcome to come up with us... we're sharing petrol costs but it wont be much.
http://www.huddersfield-golf.co.uk/images/map1.gif

wow thats a fair distance from me..but a lot better . I appreciate the consideration and will get back to you on it. I don't wish to take up space though, i have a tent and a brother to think about...the brother can get up there himself though (for all i care) just kidding.

matthew

06-11-2005, 04:20 PM

G8 Agrees to Debt Relief for Poor Nations (http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050611/ap_on_re_eu/britain_g8)

rather good news ....

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown,left , speaks with President of the World...

:cool: That would be the best person to speak with on these matters.

Merlin

06-12-2005, 02:50 PM

[QUOTE=Claire]well, if you can make it to huddersfield you're welcome to come up with us... we're sharing petrol costs but it wont be much.

On which day/date are you thinking of heading to Edinburgh?

Claire

06-12-2005, 09:02 PM

On which day/date are you thinking of heading to Edinburgh?
I'm driving up on Saturday morning (the 2nd June) and coming back the following Saturay. I'm only staying in Edinburgh on the 2nd as I'll be heading up to Bilston Glen and to Faslane for a protest whilst in Scotland.

saffronfrancisburnet

06-13-2005, 11:06 PM

hi there

ill be there for the meeting only... due to other meetings ..
explained on other thread,,,

ill be going from london with the socialists party.
its not to late to ask if the party...
can help with your travel and sleeping arrangements
if you visit the anti capitalists site
or the www.socialistparty.org.uk (http://www.socialistparty.org.uk)

diary...
international youth camp also....

saturday 2 july
make poverty history demo

sunday 3 july
g8 alternatives forum...

monday 4th july
faslane nuclear baseblockade...

tuesday 5th july
dungavel detention centre..
mass action ..

wednesday 6th july
march against the g8...

all can be found on the site above....

lovenpeace from saff

protest till they stop...