Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
Another week of events in the independent state of the Adelphi.
Breaking News - the reading group aka The Mutual Improvement Union is
back. It is also monthly meeting time when we are going to discuss the
recent fair and plan for next year - we have some exciting ideas!!!
ooooooh ahhhhh....
ASC
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THURSDAY, 31ST OCTOBER, 630 - 8
ABERDEEN CLIMATE JUSTICE COALITION
FRIDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER, 6 - 8
BUTCH CLUB MONTHLY GATHERING
SATURDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER, 1130 - 1
GAZA DEMO AT BARCLAYS
SATURDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER, 1 - 3
RADICAL CAFE AVEC CAFE/CAKES/PLOTTING
SUNDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER, 2 - 4
ASC MONTHLY MEETING (HYBRID)
In person and on Zoooooom -
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99583188469?pwd=VThkU0cra1IxVVhYT0FaQ3RyNnZtdz09
SUNDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER, 7 - 830
READING GROUP AKA THE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT UNION (HYBRID)
The first text will be "Autonomous spaces and social centres: So what
does it mean to be anti-capitalist?" by _Paul Chatterton_ Available on
libcom.org [1]
This was a text which was part of the inspiration in the founding of the
Social Centre. In person but email us if you want to join on the
Zooooooom link instead.
TUESDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER, 7 - 830
LIVING RENT MONTHLY MEETING
_Future dates for diary - Saturday 30th November, St Andrew's Day March
& Rally against racism and fascism._
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Aberdeen Social Centre
aberdeensocialcentre(a)riseup.net
https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Links:
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[1]
https://libcom.org/library/autonomous-spaces-social-centres-so-what-does-it…
ASC - Reading Group
Hello Everyone.
We will reigniting The Mutual Improvement Union, this will be a monthly
Reading group where we select a short text about 5 or so pages, read the
text and come together to discuss it.
The first text will be "Autonomous spaces and social centres: So what
does it mean to be anti-capitalist?" by _Paul Chatterton_ Available on
libcom.org [1]
This was a text which was part of the inspiration in the founding of the
Social Centre.
This first meeting will happen online and in the meeting room at the ASC
at 7pm on Sunday the 3rd of November, if you are interested read the
text and turn up, if you cannot make the physical meeting contact us on
the email below and we will send you the video-conf details before the
event.
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Aberdeen Social Centre
aberdeensocialcentre(a)riseup.net
https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Links:
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[1]
https://libcom.org/library/autonomous-spaces-social-centres-so-what-does-it…
Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
More events at your favourite club. Still looking for feedback on the
recent Activist Fair (what do we do next year? do we think bigger and
move to an all day Festival? do we move to a city centre venue? do we
include more skill-shares/conversations?).
Ps - we have refreshed our website, check it out and let us know what
you think - https://aberdeensocialcentre.org/
ASC
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THURSDAY, 24TH OCTOBER, 18.00 - 19.30
CLIMATE JUSTICE GROUP, LIVE YOUTUBE STREAM OF DUNDEE EVENT 'ENDING THE
FOSSIL FUEL ERA: HOW TO WIN A JUST TRANSITION WITH FILIPANA CLIMATE
JUSTICE CAMPAIGNER MITZI JONELLE TAN AND OTHERS'
FRIDAY, 25TH OCTOBER, 19.00 - 20.00
FOOD NOT BOMBS MONTHLY MEETING
SATURDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 11.00 - 13.00
GAZA DEMO, BARCLAYS
SATURDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 13.00 - 15.00
RADICAL CAFE
SUNDAY, 27TH OCTOBER, 12.00 - 17.00
TRANS GRAMPIAN GATHERING
SUNDAY, 27TH OCTOBER, 12.00 - 14.00
COMMUNIST PARTY BRITAIN MEETING
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Aberdeen Social Centre
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https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
Hope you all enjoyed the Activist Fair last Saturday - we are keen to
hear your thoughts about what worked/what didn't work so well. Please
email us and let us know -
aberdeensocialcentre(a)riseup.net
ASC
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SATURDAY, 19TH OCTOBER, 11.00 - 13.00
GAZA DEMO AT BARCLAYS
SATURDAY, 19TH OCTOBER, 13.00 - 15.00
RADICAL CAFE WITH COFFEE/CAKES/PLOTTING
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Aberdeen Social Centre
aberdeensocialcentre(a)riseup.net
https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
Another week and another set of events. This Saturday, 12th October, is
the big one:
The 2024 Activist Fair. 11-4 at Dunbar Hall, Dunbar Street, Old
Aberdeen. Full details on the website which lists the groups with
stalls, the schedule of skill-shares which run throughout the day, the
food/drink and more.
https://aberdeensocialcentre.org/fair/
ASC
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SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER, 11.00 - 13.00
GAZA DEMO, BARCLAYS, UNION STREET
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER, 11.00 - 16.00
ACTIVIST FAIR, DUNBAR HALL, DUNBAR STREET, OLD ABERDEEN
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER, 12.00 - 17.00
TRANS GRAMPIAN FORTNIGHTLY MEETING
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER, 19.00 - 20.30
CND MONTHLY MEETING, HYBRID
WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER, 18.30 - 21.00
RADICAL FILM CLUB, THREADS (1984)
THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER, 18.30 - 20.00
CLIMATE JUSTICE GROUP MEETING
Aberdeen Social Centre
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Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
Info. from Aberdeen's newest and least exclusive private members' club.
The Activist Fair is coming very soon (SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER, 11-4) and
food/drink/tunes/info. brochure are sorted. We have a fantastic list of
skill-shares for you which we will announce soon. Groups with stalls are
being added all the time but currently we have:
Aberdeen Anarchists, Aberdeen Anti-Fascist Alliance, Aberdeen Climate
Action, Climate Justice Coalition, CND, Conservation Society (UoA), Food
Not Bombs, Granite Gays. Living Rent, Palestinian Solidarity Society
(UoA), SPSC, Secret Garden Society (UoA), Socialist Worker Student
Society, Vegan Outreach Scotland and Young Greens.
https://aberdeensocialcentre.org/fair/
ASC
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SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 11.00 - 13.00
Gaza Demo, Barclays Union Street
SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 13.00 - 15.00
Radical Cafe with coffee/cake/plotting
SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER, 14.00 - 16.00
October Monthly Meeting. We will finalise arrangements for the Activist
Fair.
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https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
Another list of everyday revolutions for you all.
ASC
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WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER, 19:00 - 21:00
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (FREE) TRAINING BY SCALP. SIGN-UP HERE -
HTTPS://ACTIONNETWORK.ORG/EVENTS/ABERDEEN-KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS-TRAINING-25TH-SE…
THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER, 18:30 - 20:00
CLIMATE JUSTICE COALITION
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 11:00 - 13:00
GAZA DEMO (SEE FB FOR MORE INFORMATION, USUALLY 11-1 AT BARCLAYS)
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 13:00 - 18:00
ENVIROLUTION FESTIVAL AT SEATON PARK
Climate Justice Group have a gazebo which will be the temporary home of
GB Energy for the day...
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 13:00 - 15:00
RADICAL CAFE WILL STILL BE ON WITH COFFEE/CAKES/MINI-PLOTTING
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 19:00 - 21:00
CND INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY CELEBRATION IN HONOUR OF HILDA MEERS, QUAKER
MEETING HOUSE, CROWN STREET
SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER, 12:00 - 17:00
TRANS GRAMPIAN FORTNIGHTLY MEETING
SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER, 12:00 - 14:00
COMMUNIST PARTY OF BRITAIN MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER, 19:00 - 20:30
LIVING RENT MONTHLY MEETING
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Aberdeen Social Centre
aberdeensocialcentre(a)riseup.net
https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
Another week and another set of events. A lot on - note the FREE! Know
Your Rights Training on Wednesday 25th September from 7-9.
Also see attached again posters/png for the Activist Fair on Saturday
12th October. If you are a group and want a table, drop us an email -
aberdeensocialcentre(a)riseup.net
Hugs and Kisses
ASC
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THURSDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER, 18:30 - 20:00
Climate Justice Coalition meeting
Friday, 20th September, 19:00 - 20:00
Food Not Bombs meeting
Saturday, 21st September, 11:00 -13:00
Gaza Demo at Barclays
Saturday, 21st September, 13:00 - 15:00
Radical Cafe with coffee/cakes/added plotting
Wednesday, 25th September, 19:00 - 21:00
Scottish Legal Activist Project: Know Your Rights Training. Free, but so
we know numbers, please sign-up here -
https://actionnetwork.org/events/aberdeen-know-your-rights-training-25th-se…
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Aberdeen Social Centre
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https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Hello all
A change of times again so we are having:
A Radical BRUNCH this Saturday, 2nd December 10-12
Social Centre with the usual coffee, treats and scheming. All welcome
and it will warm you up for...
The next Gaza demo. which is 12noon at Barclays Bank, 163 Union Street.
For more information see SPSC Facebook [1]
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Aberdeen Social Centre
aberdeensocialcentre(a)riseup.net
https://aberdeensocialcentre.org
Links:
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[1] https://www.facebook.com/spscaberdeen
Aberdeen Social Centre - Newsletter
Hello Everyone.
Another week and more happenings. It has been quite a week as the number
of groups who use/support the Centre has now hit 15!!!! Next target -
20!
Also, the promotion for the Activist Fair (formerly known as the
alternative freshers' fair), which takes place on the 12th October,
comes out soon. We need all groups to take a table: you know you want
to....
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THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 18:30 TO 20:00
CLIMATE JUSTICE COALITION
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 11:00 TO 13:00
GAZA DEMO AT BARCLAYS, UNION STREET
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 13:00 TO 15:00
RADICAL CAFE
Coffee, cakes, plotting
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, 12:00 TO 17:00
TRANS GRAMPIAN GATHERING
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 18:30 TO 21:00
RADICAL FILM CLUB
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Aberdeen Social Centre
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