Earth First! Action Update
Archive of the Earth First! Action Update – the newsletter of the UK EF! network 1991-2012

Events

Reclaim the coast! Target the oil industry! Sea Empress anniversary actions at Milford Haven, South West Wales on 14th - 16th February. For more details contact: 01749 812665. Followed by Reclaim the Valleys III - the saga continues! In South Wales on 17th - 19th February.
For More Details Contact: 0385 711364.

February

14-16

Reclaim The Coast! Target The Oil Industry! Sea Empress disaster anniversary actions. Arrive from midday on Friday 14th for workshops, briefings, affinity group training etc. Massive action on Saturday 15th followed by de-brief and party on Sunday 16th. For campsite details and other information contact 01749 812665 after 12th February. Followed by ...

17-19

Reclaim The Valleys III - The Saga Continues! Actions against opencast mining in Wales. Contact Reclaim The Valleys on: 0385 711364.

17-20

Green Screen Environmental Film Festival at University of Oxford. As well as screenings there will be discussion periods with relevant panellist's. For more details call: 0171 379 7390.

21

No M66 Action to mark the anniversary of the first battle of Daisy Nook. Reclaim the valley from the forces of progress. Meet 11 am at Daisy Nook visitors centre, Oldham, near Manchester. Contact: 0161 344 0225.

21-23

Gathering at Menwith Hill Women's Peace Camp to learn more about the spy base there. Contact: 01943 468593.

22

A one day conference to plan the 1997 campaign of action against COPEX and the trade in torture weapons. Meets at Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St. John’s Way, London N19 3RQ. For more details contact Campaign Against the Arms Trade on: 0171 281 0297.

23-24

Mahogany Action in London. Workshops on 23rd followed by an action on 24th. Contact: 01248 713 604.

26-2

Green Party Conference, Scarborough. Includes debates, workshops on organic farming and loads more. Open to everyone. For more details on cheap prices and other information contact: 0121 453 5838.

March

1

Possible start of the anti-CASTOR activities in Germany. (Nuclear waste shipments - remember Gorleben?) Demos, blockades and sabotage planned. For more details contact: Bl-Luchow-Dannenberg, Drahwehner Str.3, 29439 Luchow, Germany. Telephone: 0049 5841 4684 to get on the telephone tree or fax 0049 5841 3197.

14-17

Faslane Peace Camp Women's Actions. Bring tents, sleeping bags, boltcutters etc. Contact: 01706 812663.

21-25

Sea Action Groups Training Day with workshops on waterborne direct action, inflatable boat driving, safety and general tactics. At Gareloch in Scotland near Faslane Peace Camp. Followed by an action. Contact: 01436 820901.

April

1-7

International Earth Nights. Bite Back Against The Fur Industry.

4-6

Gathering Visions, Gathering Strength. A weekend of meetings, workshops and speakers on the history of non-violent action and a time to explore new directions for action in the future. For more details contact: 0113 262 9365.

5

‘The Social Ecology of Murray Bookchin: an assessment.’ Anarchist Research Group meeting, 2.30pm at International Relations Room, Institute of Historical Research, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1.

5-6

The Land is Ours Gathering. Location to be announced. Contact: 01865 722016.

6

‘Technology/anti-technology’ debate. Starts 3pm at the 121 Centre, 121 Railton Road, Brixton, London.

19

Mass Action against Consort Beagle breeders in Ross-on-Wye. Contact: 0171 278 3068.

26

World Day for Laboratory Animals. For more details contact: 0171 278 3068.

May

3

National Anarchist Bookfair, Bradford. Part of a week of events to reclaim May Day from decades of left-wing and trade union dogma. For more details contact: 1 in 12 Library, c/o 1 in 12 Club, Albion Street, Bradford BD1.