APRIL
2 - Public Meeting about Iraq with Houzan Mahmoud, a representative
of the Organisation Of Women's Freedom in Iraq,
Brighton.Speaking on the current situation in Iraq, having just
recently returned. By Sussex Action for Peace, 7.30 p.m,
Brighthelm Centre, Brighton. More info on www.safp.info
3 – Noise demo against the Rio Blanco mining project in Peru,
London. The UK multinational Monterrico Metals is profiting from
this mine which threatens the local ecosystem and the local farming
communities in Northern Peru. Meet at 10am in front of St. Paul's
Cathedral, London.
5 - Expose Exxon Day, London.24 hours of protest at Exxon
(Esso) HQ. Campaign Against Climate Change for more info:
www.campaigncc.org
5- 11 Spring Into Action, Nottingham. Week of workshops,
events, music and action on climate change.
www.eastsideclimateaction.org.uk/
12 - Grand National Demonstration at Aintree, part of Horse
Racing Awareness Week 7-14 April.Protest against the cruelty of
the 'Grand National' and horse racing in general at 12 noon opposite
the main entrance to the Aintree Racecourse on the A59
(infront of Aintree railway station entrance). For more info:
www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=995
21 - World Day for Laboratory Animals, Manchester.March and
rally against Manchester Airport because every week animals are
shipped in the cargo holds of planes destined for vivisection labs.
www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=20
28 - Jubilee Debt Campaign Annual Conference: Debt & Power -
breaking the chains of economic slavery. A day of discussion,
debate and workshops. 11am-5.30pm at South Camden
Community School. Booking essential at:
www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk/book
MAY
11 – 13 - SchNEWS Alternative Media Conference, Brighton.
Gathering of independent media with discussions, screenings,
stalls, practical workshops, plus the obligatory messy party on the
Saturday night. Please contact well beforehand if you need accommodation.
At the Cowley Club, 12 London Rd, Brighton. For
updates watch the SchNEWS website: www.schnews.org.uk.
The diary is also online.