UK Indymedia - Sheffield Newswire Archive

Nationalisation of Constructora Nacional de Valvulas in Venezuela

Simon Rodriguez | 29-04-2005 13:55 | London | Sheffield

The Nationalisation of the oil valve manufacturer in Venezuela is the second factory to be nationalised under workers control

Nora Castañeda and Angelica Alvarez bring the Venezuelan Revolution to Europe

Global Women's Strike | 29-04-2005 11:20 | Gender | Social Struggles | Sheffield

The first European tour by Venezuelan women, began in London (via Barcelona) on 13 March. Nora Castañeda, president of the Women’s Development Bank (Banmujer) and Angelica Alvarez, promoter co-ordinator of Banmujer in Bolivar state received a warm and enthusiastic welcome at the packed Crossroads Women’s Centre, base of the Global Women’s Strike. The strike co-ordinated the tour as part of its activities for International Women’s Day and the UN Year of Micro-credit.

Ashfield: a chink in New Labour's armour?

Mike Dobson | 28-04-2005 16:41 | Anti-militarism | Culture | Sheffield

Strange stirrings in the backwoods of Sherwood Forest:
Geoff Hoon architect of our Wars might lose his seat - Ashfield (it's near Mansfield, J27 & J28 M1).
Local apathy and "independentism" could see the back of him
Especially with a little push to the people.

israeli War Crimes

Tierra Insurgente / Intifada Al Ard | 28-04-2005 16:14 | Social Struggles | London | Sheffield

This is a summary of isralei war Crimes committed in Palestine for the weeke ending 28 April 2005. (5mins, english).

WAKE UP FOR A Critical Mass: On the Streets! Off Sheffield June 11th 8:30am..

http://sheffield.dissent.org.uk/ | 28-04-2005 11:50 | Sheffield

WAKE UP FOR A Critical Mass: On the Streets! Off Sheffield
June 11th 8:30am Devonshire Green To join The Anti War Demo on the same day..

Peace In The Park - Stuff’t Olives Fundraiser - Fri 6th May

iffypop.com | 28-04-2005 06:41 | Sheffield

STUFF'T OLIVES!! FRIDAY 6TH MAY 10:30pm - 2AM £4 adv/ £5 door

GLOBAL BEATS AND HIPHOP TREATS IN AID OF PEACE IN THE PARK

@ FUSION AND FOUNDRY (SHEFF UNI) - NON NUS WELCOME!

Next Notts IMC meeting

Nottinghamshire IMC | 27-04-2005 00:29 | Indymedia | Sheffield

After some succesfull meetings and the setting up of several working groups we have set the date for a new Nottinghamshire Indymedia/IMC meeting.

This will be on Wed 11th May, 7.30pm, at the Sumac Centre. Anyone wanting to get involved, please come along!

FUCK THE BNP Benefit Gig

K.Bullstreet | 26-04-2005 13:30 | Anti-racism | Sheffield

Anti-Fascist benefit gig, Sunday May 1st at The Common Place, Leeds.

Mayday WMD Festival in Blair's back yard

Indigo | 25-04-2005 16:45 | Sheffield

Come to the Sedgefield Mayday Festival... WMD (Wingate Music & Dance)
Party in Tony Blair's backyard
Mark Thomas confirmed for the sunday!
May 1st and 2nd 2005.

Derby G8 arrestees' bail dropped

The 12 people arrested at the Derby G8 protests last month have had their bail dropped.

'Battle of the Beanfield' Jun85: Film Night & Exhibition: Nottingham

It's 20 years, since the major trashing of my community, travelling on the way the make the "Peoples Free Festival of Albion" at Stonehenge. It was a regular event on the calender. On Wednesday 20th April, the exhibition moved to The Sumac Centre in Nottingham. It is up until 12th May.

Singrauli - Dying for Development - Video

munki/trollyd | 23-04-2005 20:39 | Globalisation | Social Struggles | Sheffield

Singrauli is the major power production centre of north India, situated in the two states of Utter Pradesh and Madyah Pradesh.This area is bigger than Yorkshire. This area has 6 open cast mines, 11 Thermo Power stations and a 5,000 sq km reservoir (the Rihand Dam). These projects have destroyed lives, cultures, communities, and environment. And continue to do so.

Oppose Griffin's Racist Lies

Down With Neo-Nazi Losers - | 20-04-2005 22:45 | Sheffield

Stop the incitement to racial attacks. No mouthpiece to kinky Griffin!!!

Feedback from the Festival of Dissent 6-10th April

Bert | 19-04-2005 20:01 | G8 2005 | Social Struggles | Sheffield

From Wednesday the 6th to 10th of April, people from across Scotland and beyond met in rural Lanarkshire at the “Festival of Dissent!” The key message from the gathering is "all available hands to the decks". You will be spoilt for choice in the number of roles you can take on - check out how you can get involved at www.dissent.org.uk

Sheffield reacts to the BNP's bid for power

Stop the fascist BNP | 19-04-2005 12:47 | Anti-racism | Sheffield

Last night the Sheffield BNP announced that through offering seats in Sheffield to external members they had been able to field a candidate for every seat in the city.

Venezuela to raise income tax on oil companies to 50%

Simon rodriguez | 19-04-2005 11:28 | Social Struggles | London | Sheffield

Venezuela to raise income tax on foreign oil companies from 34% to 50%

Next Nottinghamshire Indymedia Meeting

Various groups and individuals from around Nottinghamshire are in the process of setting up an Independent Media Centre. Plans for the project include a radiostation, website, print out and a training group to work within various communities.

June 25: no one is illegal conference

On Saturday June 25, the no one is illegal manifesto group is organising a No One Is Illegal conference in Manchester. All invited.

ASBO used against peace campaigner

court reporter | 18-04-2005 20:39 | Anti-militarism | Sheffield

After misusing the Prevention of Terrorism Act to intimidate a handful of people keeping vigil outside US Spy base Menwith Hill the Ministry of Defence Police are now trying to use an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) to restrict the freedom to protest of one woman and a flag.

Make Poverty History, Drop the Debt Event, Piccys from Nottingham

Trade Justice believe everyone has the right to feed their families, make a decent living and protect their environment.But the rich and powerful are pursuing trade policies that put profits before the needs of people and the planet.

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