As survival packs are distributed in Calais, migrants and solidarity groups
call for human rights for all and an end to police repression.

Today packs including blankets, ponchos, tarpaulins and hygiene packs were
distributed to more than 200 people by Médecins du Monde [1] in central
Calais. British, French and Italian activists from Calais Migrant Solidarity
[2] and No Borders [3] joined the event with an exhibition of recent police
repression in and around Calais, a banner was hung from the church saying
‘To Migrate is to Resist’ and leaflets were distributed. read full story / add a comment

Come and see the latest double bill in the C Words season on climate and resource justice:

"Coconut Revolution" (2001, 53 mins) on the ecologically-inspired
revolution that occurred on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville,
with short film, "Those Who Dance" (2007, 49 mins) on oil company Shell's crimes in
Ireland and Nigeria and the people who fight back.

6 - 8pm, 12th Nov 09, Reading Room, Arnolfini read full story / add a comment

OK so I am an Anarchist. I think green capitalism is a fig leaf.

That said I also use electricity in my home. I try not to be too much of a hypocrite so I have been using Ecotricity's good energy plus for a couple of years.

It is far from ideal, I am still relying on the state grid, and big business. It is a hell of a lot better than any other option I am aware of.

I have no financial interest in Ecotricity. read full story / add a comment

Meeting regarding the proposed Biofuel Power plant in Avonmouth. 6.45pm thursday 12th in Hamilton House
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extra speaker announced for talk this Wednesday evening... James Marriot, co-founder of London-based Platform. read full story / add a comment

This afternoon (Monday) the Government will announce a draft nuclear National Policy Statement (NPS) as part of a package of six such policy statements around energy issues. It will also publish a draft 'Justification' document as part of a EU process new to nuclear new build. read full story / add a comment

Massive building, cheap dinner, good films, good company - what more could you want!? read full story / add a comment

For 4 years, Bath Activist Network have been using the freeshop to promote mutual aid and solidarity as opposed to corporate greed and landfill waste. This saturday marks our birthday, so get yerselves down there! read full story / add a comment

Bristol City FC has signed a deal with Sainsbury's to build a new store on the site of its Ashton Gate stadium. Tesco recently pulled out of talks to buy the site and its planning application for a store will now be withdrawn. read full story / add a comment

Carbon trade Watch and others this weekend@Arnofini read full story / add a comment

Join Bristol Stop The War Coalition supporters on the Centre (opposite the Hippodrome) from 5pm to 6pm on Friday 13th December to mark the eighth anniversary of the 'liberation' of Afghanistan by the USA and Britain. Bring banners, placards & friends.
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Join Bristol Stop The War Coalition supporters on the Centre (opposite the Hippodrome) from 5pm to 6pm on Friday 13th December to mark the eighth anniversary of the 'liberation' of Afghanistan by the USA and Britain. Bring banners, placards & friends. read full story / add a comment

I wrote the following letter on Friday. I thought it might be of interest to readers of this newswire. read full story / add a comment

We are honoured to announce the visit of trade union leader and, survivor of the Pando Massacre: Cristian DominguezDomínguez., National Secretary of Environment and Resources, CSUTCB (Confederación Sindical Unica de Trabajadores Campesinos de Bolivia) United Confederation of Bolivian Campesino Workers

Since Evo Morales historic victory gainingwith 67% of the vote in the recall referendum, the landholding, wood-manufacturing, drug-trafficking and racist oligarchy, which is entrenched in the east of the country, swore to stop by any means the irreversible advance of the “Process of Change” by any means. This oligarchy have links with multinational companies who share their interest in cheap land for bio-fuel and cheap natural resources. The new constitution, which was written by an elected assembly, had included the prohibition to use GM seeds, and put a limit on land holding at 5000 hectares. This triggered a vicious attack at the beginning of September 2008, when the oligarchy started a Civil Coup against democracy, with the assault and destruction of state institutions and social organizations. It culminated on September 11th with the massacre inof Porvenir (Pando). Cristian Dominguez was part of the contingent that was ambushed and many men, women and children were murdered.

The events in Bolivia are linked to the insatiable search for fuel to the point of converting food into fuel. Cristian’s community are at the forefront of these struggle to keep at bay the multinational companies that yearn their land at bay. read full story / add a comment

10am to 4.30pm
Southville Centre, Bristol.
The acclaimed Palestinian singer Reem Kelani will be leading a full day’s workshop, which will introduce the techniques of singing traditional Arab music. Reem travelled through the Middle East recording traditional songs. Reem has over many years been an important contributor on the radio networks to many aspects of cultural traditions of the Arab world. For more information see www.reemkelani.com/ read full story / add a comment

Wonderful Palestinian Dinner
Special Guest Speakers
Oriental Dancers
Dabka Dancing
Bar available
Campaign Stalls
Fund-raising Raffle read full story / add a comment

This is what this this weeks reflexologists Rebecca Dawson and George Rose had to say about it : "Time to relax, rebalance and and restore the spirit. Reflexology is a healing art that works with the bodies natural energies, by massaging and stimulating different points on the feet/hands to create a feeling of well-being and balance.Specific points on the feet/hands relate to the different organs and body parts, offering opportunities to treat a multitude of ailments through a very relaxing and non invasive massage. Come and experience the pleasures and learn some top tricks to good health." read full story / add a comment

(and if it's raining or chilly - we have umbrellas and hot tea!) read full story / add a comment

Picket at Trinity road police station - where migrants in Bristol are forced to 'sign on'.

(and if it's raining or chilly - we have umbrellas and hot tea!) read full story / add a comment

B&NES Council bosses go on taxpayer funded holiday whilst planning huge council job cuts read full story / add a comment