Oxford Newswire Archive

19-11-2004 09:49 | 1 comment(s)

How I knew Arafat had died - Palestine diary

A diary from Bex Tyrer from Oxford, writing from Beit Sahour, Palestine. Read more >>

19-11-2004 09:45 | 0 comment(s)

Irish Music Night in Memory of Basil Hinton

With musicians Mick Henry and friends

Saturday 20th November 8pm
East Oxford Community Centre (corner of Princes St and Cowley Road)

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19-11-2004 09:39 | 1 comment(s)

Statement from Mordechai Vanunu on his arrest

Further to recent actions in Oxford concerning Arafat's death and the re-arrest of nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu, here is a recent statement from Mordechai Vanunu himself. Read more >>

19-11-2004 09:23 | 1 comment(s)

Urgent campaign against deportation of Oxford University student

Azim Ansari is an Afghan refugee studying at St Johns. The Home Office is trying to deport him and his brother back to Afghanistan, claiming it is now safe for them to return.

They want to stay here, to work and build a secure life for themselves. They fear further persecution in Afghanistan and since the disappearance of their family they have nobody and nothing to go back to.

More details of their case here:

http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/newszine50/waliazim.html Read more >>

18-11-2004 20:40 | 0 comment(s)

ArtWash@ TruWash Art in a working Launderette

a site specific art installation in a working Launderette
On the 20th /Nov./'04 @ 7.30pm-9pm
Admission free
good bus connections
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18-11-2004 17:31 | 0 comment(s)

Demonstrate against Aznar!

A demonstration has been called for Friday December 3rd, on St Michaels Street (off Cornmarket, Oxford) at 7.30 pm, to 'welcome' Jose Maria Aznar. He is speaking at the
Oxford Union on foreign affairs - on which his most notable contribution was the
unwavering support he gave to Bush and Blair over the war on Iraq (including contributing Spanish troops). Spread the word - bring pots, pans, and anything with which to make noise. Read more >>

17-11-2004 18:31 | 4 comment(s)

Alternative Academics: Post Autistic Economics

Next Alternative Academics Event: Post Autistic Economics

Sunday 21st of November
11am-1pm
Whadam College- Old Refectory Read more >>

16-11-2004 00:46 | 0 comment(s)

Going Condo: The Gentrification of St Henri

Tuesday, November 16th at 8pm in St. Antony's Buttery (the Hilda Besse Building), in Oxford. Free!
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15-11-2004 10:19 | 1 comment(s)

Solidarity with the landless of Brazil

Oxford Brazil Solidarity exists to build practical solidarity with the Movement of Landless Rural Workers (MST) in Brazil. Our next meeting, to plan activities before Christmas and beyond, is at 109 Hurst St on Tuesday 16th November at 7.30pm. All welcome. Read more >>

15-11-2004 00:07 | 2 comment(s)

£2000 reward offered for information on Oxford University Animal Abuse

£2000 REWARD
For Information
Leading to the Conviction of an Animal Abuser
at Oxford University
Following yesterday's news story that Oxford University have been investigated by Thames Valley Police over an allegation of abuse against a primate being used for vivisection, SPEAK are taking the highly unusual step of offering the sum of £1000 for any information that will lead to the conviction of people in Oxford University involved in the systematic abuse of animals. (posted 14 Nov 2004) Read more...
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14-11-2004 18:29 | 0 comment(s)

Diwali celebration in Oxford

Great Celebration of Diwali Read more >>

14-11-2004 11:45 | 0 comment(s)

Report on Oxford PSC's Wall Action, Saturday 6 November

12-11-2004 11:55 | 0 comment(s)

Meeting to discuss Aznar visit

There will be a meeting to discuss what Oxford people would like to do about the visit of the ex Prime Minister of Spain, Jose Aznar - he is coming to the Oxford Union on December 3rd. The meeting is to be at Friends Meeting House, St Giles, on Wednesday 17th November at 7.30 pm. Come along if you want to plan actions and coordinate response. Read more >>

12-11-2004 09:44 | 0 comment(s)

Green Councillor demands University Dept Boycott

Oxford's Green Party Councillor Matt Sellwood demands that the Oxford University Student Union boycotts the Said Business School over ethical factors regarding the contribution of arms dealer Wafiwq Said. Read more >>

11-11-2004 17:01 | 6 comment(s)

protestors blockade israeli company

Activists protesting against the illegal wall cutting off Palestinians from their work, schools and hospitals, today blockaded the Israeli company Agrexco UK which imports Carmel produce. The aim was to hightlight the continued existence of this illegal structure and to draw attention to the plight of Palestinian farmers in the occupied territories.
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10-11-2004 22:47 | 13 comment(s)

Impeachment at Oxford City Council

Oxford City Council will be discussing a motion calling for the impeachment of Tony Blair on Monday 22nd November, from 4 pm. A demonstration has been called for 3.40 pm, in order to let councillors see the anti-war sentiment in the town. Read more >>

10-11-2004 17:30 | 0 comment(s)

"Outfoxed" showing in Oxford

"Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism" will be shown at Oxford Brookes University this Thursday the 11th of November. Read more >>

10-11-2004 11:00 | 0 comment(s)

Meeting - The Implications of Bush's Re-Election

An open meeting, led by a panel of local speakers, to discuss the implications of Bush's re-election. Read more >>