Earlier this year we worked on some example training materials for Stop New Nuclear to use in preparation for their Fukushima anniversary blockade of Hinkley power station. There are trainings planned for Oxford, Leicester and Birmingham, and hopefully more in the pipeline. It seemed a shame to use the materials for just one campaign, so […]
Thanks to Anna at Changemakers for bringing this to our attention, so we could bring it to yours…. FREE VIDEO TRAINING FOR ACTIVISTS : Are you involved in a grassroots or community struggle? Learn how to make short online films to boost your campaign. Book your place by February 10th! Camcorder Guerillas are running a […]
This in from friend of Rhizome, Casper ter Kuile: Download these details as a pdf
Occupy London was in court last week. The court found against them and, subject to appeal, the City of London can proceed to evict. The occupation is illegal. I can’t help feeling that the power of the Occupy movement is tied into that very illegality. In a way I’m glad the court ruled as it […]
This just in…. If you go along, why not let us know how it goes?
Here in the UK undercover cops infiltrating activist movements has become big news. We’re not alone. In response to increased repression in Australia, Holly, over at Plan To Win has pulled together a very comprehensive list of security-related resources in her latest post: Spy vs Activist. Some snippets from a very thorough and full post: […]
I had a phone conversation with Casper ter Kuile in the run up to Christmas. He’s exploring stories of organisations talking effectively to their networks. We chatted about the Fairtrade Foundation work Rhizome has recently completed. That got me thinking, and here are my top ten tips for any organisation wanting to have an effective […]
Stop New Nuclear have an ambitious plan to surround the Hinkley nuclear Power station and then blockade the gates in a 24 hour action to mark the anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear accident on 10th and 11th March. They’re asking us all to be there and pledge to bring 5 friends. Here’s a snippet of […]
Stop New Nuclear are building towards a Fukushima anniversary action in March. Rhizome folk will be there to help support the process of the action. See you there? Can you download and distribute the flier?
Here’s news of an interesting event…. NCIA Assembly at the Bank of Ideas – Occupy community groups and public services: a discussion to find a new space for community and voluntary action. Tuesday December 13th, 2pm to 4pm, Room 1.05, The Bank of Ideas, 29 Sun Street (near Liverpool Street station), London Amongst other things […]
