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Get EDL Out of London: THIS SATURDAY 24 Nov

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The English Defence League is a group of pathetic racist, fascist mugs who blame everything on Muslims.

The regional EDL groups are gearing up to do a static protest outside Wandsworth Prison this Saturday 24 November at 1pm to support their dear leader, who they claim is a political prisoner. Mr Yaxley-Lennon is not a political prisoner (political prisoner n someone imprisoned for holding, expressing, or acting in accord with particular political beliefs), he’s inside because he broke the law by using someone else’s passport to enter the USA illegally as well as a load of other shit like the Vangate scandal.

Get to Wandsworth Prison by 12.45pm on Saturday 24 November and give them a proper london welcome.

London Anarchist Bookfair this Saturday

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London Anarchist Bookfair 2012It’s that time of year again already!

This year Black Rose Martial Arts will be doing a session from 10-12pm (Room 328) followed by a meeting of the Anti-Fascist Network 12-1pm (Room 328).

Alarmist Martin Wright will do his annual rant on the state of the world and all that’s been happening in the Mason Lecture Theatre from 1pm-2pm.

Alarm and Black Rose will have stalls in the main rooms all day with books, papers, flyers etc so come along and say hello.

There will be a creche and spaces for older kids too, with film showings and other activities.

For more info, including the full programme and details on deaf and disabled access visit the Anarchist Bookfair website.

Getting there

The venue is Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS.
If you are coming by public transport the following buses stop near the university on Mile End Road: 25; 205; 339.

Tube stations: Nearest tube stops are Mile End and Stepney Green. HOWEVER some useful lines are not running/partially closed this weekend -  the Hammersmith & City line isn’t running between Barking and Liverpool St (and so won’t stop near the bookfair) and the District line is closed west of Whitechapel (but is fine if you’re coming from Essex to Stepney Green). BUT the Central line IS running in all directions to Mile End and there are usually frequent rail replacement buses which are free (you don’t need to show a ticket) and staff at the bus stops to advise you. Check out TFL for up to date info.

From Mile End tube: Come out of station and turn left. Walk along Mile End Road until you get to Harford Street and entrance to venue is opposite Harford Road.

From Stepney Green: Come out of station and turn left. Walk along Mile End Road and venue entrance is on your left opposite Harford Road.

See you there!

This Saturday at the House of Brag

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Some of us Alarm members will be at the House of Brag, the newly opened London Queer Social Centre this Saturday, to talk about our recent anti-fascist activity, upcoming events and whatever else the discussion throws up.

Come down for 3pm for our session, and for info on all the other good stuff they’ve got on, including workshops, skillshares and a gig in the evening, see the full House of Brag programme.

See you there!

TONIGHT: Pro-choice rally against 40 Days for Life

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The anti-choice brigade ‘40 Days for Life‘ are back in town again for another 40 days of standing around outside abortion clinics tormenting patients and staff with their self-righteous, anti-women rhetoric. They plan to target 316 locations in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Spain and for the first time, Uganda.

In response we will be joining a pro-choice rally to oppose their opening ‘vigil’ in London outside the BPAS clinic in Bedford Square at 7pm tonight.

There will be more rallies to come if you can’t make this one. More info on tonight’s rally is available on the Bloomsbury Pro Choice Alliance website.

Red & Black social club this Friday!

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Come drink n be merry with us down Whitechapel way!

At 9pm we will be showing Antifa – Chasseurs de Skins, a documentary about the rise of neo-nazi skinhead culture in 1980s Paris and how they were countered by a militant, multicultural underground movement.

This will be followed by all the usual nonsense you can expect from the Red n Black gang.

See you there!

INFO on the EDL in Walthamstow tomorrow (1 Sept)

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Despite the summer holidays, the struggle goes on. The EDL boneheads are once again attempting to spread their filthy racism in London. This time they’ve picked Walthamstow, a mixed, multicultural community in north east London that is apparently the new ‘Big One’ for them – since they gave up trying to enter Tower Hamlets, the old ‘Big One’, after one too many humiliating defeats.

Everyone who can should be on the streets of Walthamstow tomorrow afternoon to stop these racists in their tracks. Send the bastards packing like we did in Tower Hamlets! Each time they are defeated they get smaller, and this is a chance to chase them out of our city once and for all.

Hot off the press, here’s the info the EDL have put out about their plans tomorrow:

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WALTHAMSTOW DEMO DETAILS
The police liasion is complete , and we are pleased to announce the details for the EDL National Demo in Walthamstow 01/09/12. For your safety , and to make the day a success please use the official muster point. The E17 area is likely to be “lively” , and there are plenty of local youths making threats. TRAVEL TOGETHER , STAY TOGETHER AND LEAVE TOGETHER !

Muster Point ….Kings Cross Stn.
1100hrs at Kings Cross Station , London, N1 9AP. We are being allowed to use three pubs. You will be met by stewards , and directed to the “refreshment areas”. Coaches will be directed to parking near the demo site.
1200hrs there will be a briefing for all Stewards outside one of the pubs tbc
1300hrs we will be escorted to Kings Cross Station to board trains to the March Point. Do not miss these trains , or you will miss the march and possibly the demo !! A steward will be in every pub , to make sure you leave in time to catch the trains. You may be required to buy a ticket..please make sure you have an extra £4.00 to do so.

March Point..Blackhorse Rd Stn
After we exit the trains (about 1330hrs) , we will form up for a 15 minute march to the demo point. Bring your flags , and singing voices.
Please do not march with open containers of alcohol , or sing racist or inappropriate songs. As usual we will be followed by photographers , and the Police intelligence cameras will be present . Please follow any instructions from our stewards or the police !

Demo Point…Waltham Forest Town Hall/Magistrates
We have an enclosure (not a pen). You will not be allowed to leave the enclosure , until the demo is over. It`s a nice site , but has no facilities nearby…we have asked for toilets. Bring water and whatever supplies you need with you from Kings Cross.

After the demo.
At 1600hrs after the demo , a police escort will take everyone back to Blackhorse Rd Stn ..the coaches will be waiting .You will not be allowed to head off towards Walthamstow Central. We are advising everyone to leave the demo area after the demo ends. Have a great day , and stay safe !! NS

Laura Oldfield Ford on the Olympic Legacy

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Illustrated talk at LARC Sun 8 July 7pm

London artist and psychogeographer Laura Oldfield Ford is back from her recent trip to China (click to read all about it and check out some amazing drawings) and is doing a one-off evening hosted by Alarm at LARC on Sunday 8 July. Laura will show her artwork, documenting the changes wrought by redevelopment and gentrification, and talk about what the Olympics means for the future of London. This will be followed by a free social where Laura can sign copies of her new book, Savage Messiah, which encompasses a 10 year body of work.