Oxford Newswire Archive

29-09-2004 17:37 | 1 comment(s)

Afghanistan about to explode

The elections are on 9th October and internationals are leaving. The security services have recommended internationals to go on leave or hibernate over the electoral period. Read more >>

29-09-2004 10:58 | 0 comment(s)

EOCC Kitchen

As Treasurer of East Oxford Community Centre, I would like to support the
plan to relocate the proposed kitchen to the side of the building, on both
practical and aesthetic grounds.
Read more >>

29-09-2004 10:49 | 7 comment(s)

This is a brief summary of what (seems to me to be) happening at EOCC. I'm going to try to keep my own ill-informed prejudices out of the picture, but I'm not exactly over-equipped with facts. Read more >>

29-09-2004 09:19 | 0 comment(s)

Speakers from Federation of Cuban Women (FDM): Oxford host a meeting, 7 October.

This meeting has been organised by Cuba Solidarity Oxford and NOW (Network of Oxford Women for Justice and Peace). It will be held in Oxford Town Hall on Thursday 7 October at 7.30pm. Photos are of the 2 speakers, Alicia and Ivette. Read more >>

28-09-2004 23:24 | 8 comment(s)

Cherry Tree at EOCC

Here is a photo of the mature cherry tree at EOCC, due to be cut down early
Oct, Planning officers and the tree officer in particular advised that the
kitchen extension would over develop the site and result in the loss of the tree.
Read more >>

27-09-2004 19:56 | 2 comment(s)

Graffiti from around Oxford, pt. 5

Photos of graffiti from around Oxford city, part 5 of a series Read more >>

27-09-2004 14:59 | 1 comment(s)

TETRA mast in central Oxford

Their is compelling evidence that the new police radio communications system, TETRA, poses a considerable threat to health. See www.corporatewatch.org.uk/news/cancer_on_the_beat.htm Read more >>

26-09-2004 17:04 | 1 comment(s)

Stop Climate Chaos Now

Rising Tide the Climate Justice Network, is having a gathering for all those who want to tackle climate change. The event will have a varied and exciting programme with theatre and cabaret to break up the more serious stuff. It is at the Sumac Centre in Nottingham from 4pm Friday 1st October to 2m Sunday 3ed October. Price £15 - £35 depending on income. Read more >>

26-09-2004 16:42 | 8 comment(s)

Graffiti from around Oxford, pt. 4

Photos of graffiti from around Oxford city, part 4 of a series Read more >>

26-09-2004 14:49 | 8 comment(s)

Graffiti from around Oxford, pt. 3

Photos of graffiti from around Oxford city, part 3 of a series Read more >>

25-09-2004 16:55 | 3 comment(s)

Graffiti from around Oxford, pt. 2

Photos of graffiti from around Oxford city, part 2 of a series Read more >>

25-09-2004 14:51 | 2 comment(s)

Graffiti from around Oxford, pt. 1

Photos of graffiti from around Oxford city, part 1 of a series Read more >>

24-09-2004 13:59 | 4 comment(s)

Community Centre Kitchen Building Causes Controversy

It seems far too many people were surprised that the kitchen will fill in the open free space on the public face of the building rather than in the back of the building. It will involve the felling of a mature cherry tree and the removing of public space which is scarce in East Oxford. The meeting was in uproar between the centre bureaucrats, professional architects and council employees pitted against the users groups and parts of the wider community. Read more >>

23-09-2004 16:36 | 4 comment(s)

All The Nice Girls Love a Failure

Oxford Trades Council 'celebrated' the '84 -5 Miners' Strike, without making any attempt to learn political lessons from that catastrophic defeat for organised labour. Read more >>

23-09-2004 11:54 | 0 comment(s)

Oxford members of ORFA report on their trip to Jerusalem and the W. Bank

22-09-2004 11:29 | 0 comment(s)

Indymedia @ the ESF - Get involved!

Indymedia @ the ESF: Four Days of Tactical Media Production

Come and join us from October 14th – 17th in London.

We need your reporting, radio, photography, cables, ideas, enthusiasm
and more!

@ The Camden Centre,
Judd St
Near Kings Cross,
London WC1
(and other locations!) Read more >>

22-09-2004 09:59 | 0 comment(s)

Re-birth of the Bomb - Campaign on nuclear non-proliferation

From: "Theatre of War [Main}"
To:

Hello all,

Below is some information and a sample letter for MP's to add their names to the EDM about the MDA, Please use as you can, email it out, send the end section to your MP, and please contact us if you would like further info.

Peace, love and action
Mell
Theatre of War
Read more >>

21-09-2004 09:45 | 2 comment(s)

Squatters in "Normal Interaction" Shock

Squatters in Rose Hill were recently overheard having polite conversation with neighbours and agreeing to live amicably alongside one another. Read more >>

20-09-2004 14:34 | 7 comment(s)

Call to Action for Venezuela and all of Pachamerica - Oct 12th

At oxford indymedia's "Bolivarian Venezuela" screening it was announced that there will be a "Pachamerican" action on "Columbus Day" - October 12th. Here is news from the recent meeting in London to plan this action. Read more >>

20-09-2004 13:32 | 1 comment(s)

"Mish Mash" at EOCC

News for all those who have enjoyed the Mish Mash "open music" nights at East Oxford Community Centre every Friday. Read more >>