Bristol
report:
1.
Group makeup
We've
had 4 meetings so far, with attendance between 18 & 40 people. There is a
mix of old hands and new, which has generated some useful new networks. One of
the features of the group is that just about everyone is involved in one
(usually several more) existing campaigns/networks/activities - anti-war,
anti-GM, Bristle mag, international solidarity, Kebele, squatting, people &
planet, Bristol Indymedia, art, DA, and so on. Everyone is busy - in recent
weeks there have in Bristol been actions/events relating to Palestine,
Zapatistas, Columbia, Buy nothing day, army recruitment, domestic violence,
film nights etc etc. On 10 & 11 Dec there were 2 big benefits (fundraising
for anti-war, Colombian Solidarity, Bristol Dissent, and Circus2Iraq) that
group activists were involved in, that raised over ₤3500 in total.
2.
Group activity so far
The
group has publicly published it's aims, supported the PGA hallmarks, leafleted
various events/held info stalls, produced some painted banners, held two
stencil/art workshops, and organised a Bristol Dissent benefit. Monthly street
stalls are planned for the new year. We are also starting to plan a (regional)
education/training dayschool in March, with benefit in the evening. There is
active interest in CIRCA (a member lives in Bristol). Around 20 people so far
have pledged to take part next July in Scotland, others may do stuff in
Bristol. A few people may make it to Scotland well before to help out. Some of
our group are involved in the national Indymedia gathering next year in Bristol
(March time).
3.
Sub-groups
We
have 2 main sub-groups. The info/research group (and individuals) have so far
produced 3 propaganda flyers, an ‘Intro to the G8' factsheet, a list of
websites for info/resources, and some poster designs are on their way. Other
factsheets on climate change, Africa/debt, sustainability, the WB/IMF/WTO, and
PFI should be ready in the new year. We also have an experienced local
community film-maker working on a film proposal on the G8 and related issues
The events/outreach group has also been busy (see 1
& 2 above).
Contact
details
Post:
Box 102, Greenleaf Books, 82 Colston St, Bristol, BS1 5BB
Email:
dissentbristol@subsection.org.uk
E-list:
http://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/dissent-bristol
Meetings:
Last Tuesday of month at 7.30pm (next 4 & 25 January 2005), at Kebele
Project, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton, Bristol, BS5
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