Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Fight for a Workers' May Day!

TAKEN FROM THE https//:bristol1stofmay.wordpress.com WEBSITE:

Tuesday 1st of May Spreading May Day
Meet at 3pm by the fountains in the centre of town to raise conciousness of may day. Stalls, leaflets, chats, food & fun. Bring your campaigns information/stalls and help get more people involved in le resistance !
Wednesday 2nd of May Picket ATOS
ATOS are the company paid to take away disabled peoples benefits, their decisions have resulted in the deaths of people due to their poor physical health and in atleast several cases suicide.  Picket their offices and help people who are forced to interview with them. Meet 2pm at Flowers Hill in Brislington. Map.
Thursday 3rd of May Anti-Workfare Flash Mob
Be in the centre of town near the galleries before 12.30 and call 07930311065 to find out the details of the target! Dress in prison clothes (or warden outfit) if you can, and be prepared for some theatrical direct action!
Friday 4th of May Anti Nuclear Protest
South West Against Nuclear protest against a local supplier to the proposed new nuclear power station at hinkley.  It will take place at midday in Almondsbury; over court lane BS32 4DF. It can be reached by Bus (309 from bristol centre), train (patchway station), bike (8 miles from bristol),  or contact SWAN for lift shares from Bristol swanactive[at]gmail.com.
Friday 4th of May Radical History – The Real Story Behind May Day
Bristol Radical History Group are giving a talk on the story behind May Day; anarchists, executions and the international struggle for the eight hour day.  It will take place from 6pm at Hydra Books, Old Market,  with cakes and zapatistsa coffee on sale.  Facebook Event.
Saturday 5th of May May Day March
Saturday 5th of May, gathering from 11am on College Green.  March against the privitisation of the NHS, and the other attacks on the working class by the coalition government. Links: More Info and  Facebook Event
Satruday 5th of May Recalim the Beach
Reclaim the streets style fun starting at the end of the may day march 12.30ish at college green! Bring hawaiian shirts. palm trees, deck chairs and get ready for some anticapitalist fun on the streets of Bristol.
Sunday 6th of May Picnic at Hinkley Point
French energy giant EDF will be closing off the public footpaths around hinkley as it continues to turn the beautiful area of countryside into europes largest construction site – despite having no planning permission for its new build.  Defend the land against nuclear contaminsation!  Shuttles to hinkley will be leaving from bridgewater, info line;0793 392 0425  facebook event.

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