Tag Archives: freedom

Reclaim the Marsh Celebration

Posted on 5 September, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

We’ve made a new Page on Facebook for our Reclaim the Marsh Celebration, which will take place on Sunday 21st October. This is a space for people to share thoughts and ideas about the day as well as performers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged celebration, community, environment, freedom, Reclaim the Marsh, Save Leyton Marsh | Leave a comment

In the Name of the Future, Rio is Destroying its Past

Posted on 13 August, 2012 by greengurll

In the Name of the Future, Rio is Destroying its Past [Please share article http://bit.ly/OpEdProvidencia & accompanying video Providência: 115 Years of Struggle, widely, and tweet after 2pm EST today #remoçãonão #rio2016 as part of Tweetfest taking place as Rio’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Campaigning, favelas, freedom, ODA, Olympics, poverty, repression, Rio 2014, solidarity | Leave a comment

Defence campaign for the Critical Mass 182

Posted on 4 August, 2012 by greengurll

From Counter Olympics Network A meeting to help establish a defence campaign for the Critical Mass 182 – Thursday 9 August Most people will know about Critical Mass bike rides, and about what happened in London last month. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ASBO, Critical Mass, freedom, Olympics, political policing, repression, solidarity | Leave a comment

Defend Our Right to Protest public meeting: Report

Posted on 29 June, 2012 by greengurll

Defend our Right to Protest: The Olympics and Beyond Tuesday Harmony Hall, Walthamstow 7-9:30pm. About 85 people attended. We watched abut 15 minutes of Ophelia Coutures film about the marsh “Beginning”. The introduction by the chair was a brief history … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ASBO, Campaigning, community action, Defend Our Right to Protest, freedom, Injunctions, Olympics, political policing, positive ways forward, protest, Waltham Forest Council | Leave a comment

Another great film

Posted on 22 June, 2012 by greengurll

Another great film about the real legacy of London2012. London Takes Gold by Mike Wells While on location shooting footage for this film at Leyton Marsh, Mike Wells was arrested and spent the following 8 days in prison. The authorities were … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bhopal, Contamination, film, freedom, Leyton Marsh, Mike Wells, ODA, Olympics, repression, Save Leyton Marsh | Leave a comment

Beginning

Posted on 21 June, 2012 by greengurll

For a report of the visit by Jenny Jones of the Green Party, please go to our Press Releases page Great film by Ophelie Couture about the struggle to Save Leyton Marsh. BEGINNING from Ophélie Couture on Vimeo. Solidarity with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Contamination, environment, eviction, film, freedom, High Court, Injunctions, Leyton Marsh, Olympics, Ophelie Couture, political policing, protest | Leave a comment

Statement of Solidarity with Simon Moore

Posted on 19 June, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

The following statement has now been endorsed through consensus by Occupy London: On Monday 18th June a two year ASBO was imposed on Simon Moore, our friend and fellow protestor at Leyton Marsh. Like us, Simon believed that what was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ASBO, freedom, Olympics, political policing, repression, Simon Moore | 65 Comments

Posted on 15 June, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

Defend the Right to Protest: The Olympics and Beyond Tuesday 26th June 7pm-9pm Harmony Hall, Truro Road, Walthamstow, E17 7BY Speakers include: Simon Moore: Campaigner and recipient of Olympic ASBO Alfie Meadows: Student charged with violent disorder after his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ASBO, Campaigning, freedom, High Court, Injunctions, law, Mike Wells, ODA, Olympics, political policing, protest, repression, Save Leyton Marsh, undemocratic | 1 Comment

Leyton Marsh Campaigner Faces 2 Year ASBO for Peaceful Protest and Defending Our Marsh

Posted on 14 June, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

Today Westminster Magistrates Court heard the Metropolitan Police present their first case to impose a two year minimum Anti Social Behaviour Order in order to prevent peaceful protest at the Olympics. They wish to impose an extremely restrictive ASBO on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ASBO, Basket ball court, Contamination, environment, freedom, Injunctions, Leyton Marsh, liar liar pants on fire, ODA, Olympics, Planning permission, protest, repression, safety, Save Leyton Marsh, toxic, undemocratic | 1 Comment

Simon Moore arrested for allegedly breaching the terms of his Olympic ASBO!

Posted on 11 June, 2012 by greengurll

We have just heard that Simon Moore has today been arrested in Windsor for allegedly breaching the terms of his Olympic Asbo. Simon Moore, who is a great friend of Save Leyton Marsh, was part of a group of people … Continue reading →