I was thrown off my bicycle by a taxi cab on the way home from Bloomsbury yesterday and now I walk like a 94 year old man in need of a hip replacement. However, anyone who can actually walk properly should consider scouting this out for us! Today!
from the Rampart mailing list:
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And, in other news:
The freeschool weekender on housing, squatting and gentrification has been and
gone. It was a great success and it has left a beautiful building just waiting
for another project to begin. So we call on all those interested in starting up
a space to come and get involved...
On Sunday 21st June, as an ending to the freeschool event a discussion was had
on what should happen to the building. People expressed an interest
incontinuing occupying in order to create a space that complemented the
pre-existing projects in East London. With LARC, rampART, freedom, ASS and
Belgrade Road all within close proximity we felt a giant free shop would
be a nice idea. The building suits it with huge shop windows. Within such close
proximity to the centre of finance a daytime space that promotes community
without consumerism seems like a pleasant idea. A strong focus could be on
attracting a crowd that wouldn't generally go into squats and social centres by
possibly making a space drug free (including alcohol and smoke) and having more
family friendly activities. A free bicycle workshop will bring in peddlers by
off the street and into the space (or the yard at least....) Regular workshops,
infonights, cafes and a food coop were
amongst other things discussed.
None of this is set in stone. You can be a part of shaping this project. Come
lend a hand, help us occupy and attend the next meeting on TUESDAY 30TH JUNE AT
7PM to discuss what will happen..
love from
the occupiers of 161 commercial street"
