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Home | Friday 3rd April 2009 | Issue 671

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RAVENS ART

Ravens Ait, the squatted island in the middle of the Thames in Surbiton (See SchNEWS 670), has sent an urgent call-out to SchNEWS readers to phone, email or write to Kingston Council to help swing the debate as negotiations continue with the local council to secure the island as an eco-community and autonomous space for all. The island continued to be used productively throughout the G20 protests with skill shares, workshops, an eco-cinema, a new permaculture garden, music jams and a kids space set-up to provide a creche for activists during this busy period. A wide range of local groups hope to utilise the space for non-commercial activities and networking and save it from being sold off to property developers and lost forever.

There is a call-out for people to come and get involved in any way they can - check out the website www.ravensait.org.uk or www.circlecommunity.org or head to the river from Surbiton station and hail the ferryman for a tour round the island and a welcomed stay. To demonstrate solidarity from further afield let the council know how you feel about their plans to sell off historic common land to make some quick cash.

Annoy head man Bruce McDonald, the chief exec. of Kingston council with your sweet support on 02015475151, email him at bruce.mcdonald@rbk.kingston.gov.uk or write to The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Guildhall, High St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU.

Others to hit are the mayor at mayorsoffice@rbk.kingston.gov.uk and derek.osbourne@councillors.kingston.gov.uk

Keywords: direct action, eco-centre, g20 summit, london, london, raven's ait, social centres, squatting, surbiton


 

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