Oxford Newswire Archive

25-07-2007 13:33 | 2 comment(s)

Floods expose Labour's climate complacency

On Friday 20 July, two months rain fell in 24 hours over the Midlands and southern England. More rains are forecast. Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire were the worst effected areas. More than 2,000 people have been evacuated, 45,000 homes are without electricity, 350,000 without clean water. This the latest disaster resulting from climate change. But what is the working class solution? Read more >>

24-07-2007 15:16 | 0 comment(s)

No More Bull On Climate Change: Action this Saturday.

PRESS RELEASE
NO MORE BULL ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change campaigners to descend on Cornmarket Street Read more >>

18-07-2007 09:46 | 1 comment(s)

Stop Cowley Road CCTV!

Your chance to stop CCTV along the Cowley Road (from The Plain to The Regal)..... Read more >>

13-07-2007 01:37 | 3 comment(s)

News about animal treatment in Oxford

This is news about a new development in the way that live animals are being kept in overcrowded conditions in Oxford. This is being done by a commercial enterprise probably worse than by the university. Read more >>

10-07-2007 17:07 | 0 comment(s)

WEA Margaret Sanderrs Branch - help keep us going

Help us keep a valuable resource for women in Oxford. Read more >>

04-07-2007 11:35 | 0 comment(s)

Words + Music Fundraiser for Oxford Climate Camp THIS SATURDAY!

Words + Music fundraiser for Oxford Climate Camp (climatecamp.org.uk). The camp will be at a site near Heathrow Airport from the 14th - 21st August, we'll be taking a kitchen and maybe you??? Read more >>

30-06-2007 19:46 | 0 comment(s)

Palestinian Children Visit to Oxford - Summer 2007

Eight children (4 girls and 4 boys) are coming to Oxford for 2 weeks. They will visit our city, as well as London, the Cotswolds and make a trip to the sea side. During the 2nd week, they will take part in the Pegasus Theatre Summer Youth Workshop. There will be many opportunities for the people of Oxford to participate. Read more >>

22-06-2007 13:27 | 0 comment(s)

SPEAKing out at the Oxford Encaenia ceremony 2007

the campaign against the oxford lab continues...... Read more >>

20-06-2007 10:48 | 4 comment(s)

Common Ground Community Garden - EVICTION UPDATE - Resistance successful so far.

Common Ground Community Garden, is a self-managed squatted community project in the heart of Reading. The land and surrounding buildings are council owned, and they have tried to obstruct this initiative every step of the way - and thanks to the spirit of the squatters and our neighbours, they have failed every step of the way. Read more >>

19-06-2007 10:11 | 0 comment(s)

Climate Action Groups - Tuesday 26th June

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE?

COIN CLIMATE ACTION GROUPS LAUNCH
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17-06-2007 21:10 | 0 comment(s)

Common Ground Garden - EVICTION RESISTANCE! Wed 20th June, 9.30am, Reading.

// Common Ground Community Garden Eviction Resistance!

// FUCK THE EVICTION, SAVE THE GARDEN!

// WEDNESDAY 20TH JUNE

// Meet at 9.30am, in Common Ground Garden, through the alleyway next to the Womens Information Centre, at the bottom of Silver Street, Reading. Read more >>

17-06-2007 15:32 | 4 comment(s)

Climate Camp fun at Barracks Lane

Oxford climate campers raise money for Heathrow camp at Barracks Lane Community Garden Read more >>

11-06-2007 18:04 | 3 comment(s)

TV has to change

The is a new video portal that wonts to over through the US government and save the planet for corporate corruption. They have a criminal history you can find there plan here:

http://visionontv.net Read more >>

08-06-2007 13:53 | 12 comment(s)

Assembly details for Gordon Brown Hustings Demonstration, June 10th

Dear friends,

The assembly details for the demonstration at Gordon Browns Hustings in Oxford this comming Sunday (June 10th) are as follows. Read more >>

07-06-2007 16:50 | 0 comment(s)

Comics and Activism: the perfect combination. Meeting 12/06/07

What's better than activism? Reading! (OK which one of you said "sex"? I heard you). Ahem, where were we? Reading, yes. What's a really cool format to read stuff in? Graphic novels! So, why not combine the two?
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07-06-2007 14:12 | 0 comment(s)

Local activist resource centre to relaunch

Oxford Action Resource Centre (OARC) has been a part of the local activist landscape for more than 2 years, providing essential meeting space, office facilities and a communal library to grassroots groups. Read more >>

07-06-2007 13:49 | 0 comment(s)

Gordon Brown Husting in Oxford this Sunday (June 10)

Dear Friends,

We have just received confirmation of the venue for the Labour Party hustings being held by Gordon Brown this coming weekend. It will be at Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street on Sunday (June 10th)starting at 12 noon. We expect to assemble at 11:30 AM. We will announce the precise assembly point later today.
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04-06-2007 08:47 | 0 comment(s)

Opening of Barracks Lane Community Garden & Workshops, 16 June

This looks like a very worthwhile development, with an exciting range of activities planned over the summer and beyond. You may be allergic to Andrew Smith MP, who is officially opening the event at 3:00pm, but the project itself seems excellent, so don't hang back if you're free this afternoon. Check out the pdf for more details. Read more >>

03-06-2007 17:11 | 0 comment(s)

Gordon Brown....Hustings in Oxford June 10

Protest Gordon Brown and New Labour in Oxford on June 10th. Troups out of Afghanistan and Iraq now! Read more >>

03-06-2007 14:37 | 0 comment(s)

Support the Cuban People -- Help Send a Bookmobile to Cuba!

The US embargo on trade with Cuba continues. This summer Pastors for Peace will again challenge the blockade with a friendship caravan. A fully stocked bookmobile will accompany it. Before the revolution there were only 32 libraries in Cuba. In 2002 there were 400 public libraries and 6000 school libraries. Cubans are avid readers and life long learners but Cuban librarians struggle to meet their needs under the blockade. We urge you join us in sending books to Cuba! Read more >>