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The G8
(Group of eight most industrialised nations) Summit will be held at
Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, about 40 miles/70 kilometres away from
Edinburgh, in Scotland from 6-8th of July 2005.
In past years, everywhere they have tried to meet they have been met with a massive response from the world's social movements.
Now, in Britain, a network of groups and individuals is
emerging that resists the Summit, and forms a lasting movement against
capitalism.
The next Dissent! Gathering will take place in Edinburgh on 17th-19th September 2004.
Come along and get involved! 'Dissent! A Network of Resistance Against the G8' was formed
at the end of November 2003. So far, those involved within the Network
have produced publicity and information materials and put together road
shows to mobilise people for action. Actions have been taken in
solidarity with the resistance to the 2004 G8 Summit in the US, and
networking with European social movements has begun. In addition,
around fifteen Dissent! Network affiliated local groups and Info-points
have been established across the UK.
A confrontational stance, calling for direct action, is expressed through the The Dissent! Network.
The Network has no leaders or official membership list, it is open to
anybody who agrees with our aims with hallmarks of the Peoples Global
Action as a starting point.
Practical Information
The Gathering is taking place over a weekend, people are encouraged to
arrive on Thursday evening, as we would like to have a day trip out on
Friday, the meeting is likely to begin on Saturday morning (the exact
timetable is to be worked out later).
If you want to attend the Gathering IT IS IMPORTANT that you let us know:
- How many people you are
- About when you plan to arrive
- What accommodation you would like: private homes or indoor space, camping or tree houses in Bilston Woods Protest Camp
- If you have any special requirements (food, allergies and preferences, proper bed)
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- if you are bringing kids or dogs with you
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- if you have access to a vehicle or not during the weekend
- if you will be attending for the day trip in Perthshire
It is not necessary for you to give us your name or any personal information.
Please email this address:
g8gathering at yahoo.co.uk
or send a letter to:
Reshape!,
c/o ACE,
17 West Montgomery Place,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5HA.
If you would like to make a suggestion for the agenda for the weekend,
or would like to get involved with the Process Group (this is the
working group responsible for organising the agenda and facilitation
for this Gathering)
email: dissentprocess@yahoo.co.uk
We will try to keep costs to a minimum, but there may be costs for
renting a building for the weekend and for food. However, noone will be
turned away or left to go hungry due to lack of money. Please bring
sleeping bag etc. and tent if camping, also torches, boots, waterproofs
and other camping gear will be helpfull.
See you in Edinburgh!
For more information about the Dissent! Network and the 2005 G8 Summit, visit: http://www.dissent.org.uk
More detailed information about where the Gathering will be held will be posted on the Dissent! website closer to the date.
PGA Hallmarks:
A very clear rejection of capitalism, imperialism and feudalism; all
trade agreements, institutions and governments that promote destructive
globalisation.
We reject all forms and systems of domination and discrimination
including, but not limited to, patriarchy, racism and religious
fundamentalism of all creeds. We embrace the full dignity of all human
beings.
A confrontational attitude, since we do not think that lobbying can
have a major impact in such biased and undemocratic organisations, in
which transnational capital is the only real policy-maker.
A call to direct action and civil disobedience, support for social
movements' struggles, advocating forms of resistance which maximise
respect for life and oppressed peoples' rights, as well as the
construction of local alternatives to global capitalism.
An organisational philosophy based on decentralisation and autonomy.
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