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By: Alan Lodge
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| Saturday, 30-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Nottingham Live Music Festival
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Nottingham Live Music Festival
Arboretum Park, Nottingham
http://www.nottslivemusicfest.com/dates/30_Jul.htm
This is an event designed to help local artists and musicians achieve some recognition and to benefit the local community as a whole, so everybody's support is welcomed and appreciated. If you would like any further information or to contact us then please visit our web page for details.
mailto:enquiries@nottslivemusicfest.com
http://www.nottslivemusicfest.com
Bands featured here are
'Pass the Grain' http://www.passthegrain.co.uk
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'Idiot Joy' http://www.idiotjoy.com
also playing were at this Saturdays gig was 'Old Basford' and 'Porcelain Dolls'
and contributing was Dub Judah from the Twinkle Bothers.
The next gig in this series of events is on the 20th August
The Nottingham Live Music Festival is a series of four one day music and arts events aiming to deliver a fresh approach to festivals in the inner city with the goals of strengthening community pride and opening new doors for musicians and artists to show their work in the local community. We will be showcasing some of the community’s most creative local bands, artists, storytellers and performing artists for your entertainment. Each day has a different line up of local bands to suit many tastes so please check the gigs page for details. We will be decorating the Arboretum this year and on display around the park will be plenty of butterflies decorated by children from the schools involved in our Awareness Project.
If you would like to be involved in the Nottingham Live Music Festival then please contact
enquiries@nottslivemusicfest.com
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| Wednesday, 27-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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A nice cup of tea, custard creams, and a sit down
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A nice cup of tea, custard creams, and a sit down
and, for more information, I suggest you take a peek at this extremely silly site:
A nice cup of tea and a sit down!
http://www.nicecupofteaandasitdown.com
I made the tea, opened the cupboard and bugger! no biccys. So, had to leap to shop over the road to get the custard creams.
Please note, I don't dunk them ........
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| Tuesday, 26-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Police Surveillance Vehicles
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Police Surveillance Vehicles
Nottinghamshire Police, like other forces, have a number of these vehicles. They can be parked in the street, but more frequently get used at event. Not to intimidate people of course, just in case anyone does anything wrong.
Yea right!!
These cameras were at the Newstead Tree Fayre and the Asian Mela in Nottingham
If you want to know any more about me interest in surveillance, please check these links out:
surv - start: http://tash.gn.apc.org/surv_10.htm
surv - watched: http://tash.gn.apc.org/watched1.htm
surv - face recog: http://tash.gn.apc.org/face_rec.htm
surv - Nomad: http://tash.gn.apc.org/nomad_10.htm
surv - mayday 2000&1: http://tash.gn.apc.org/surv_mday1.htm
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| Monday, 25-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Nottingham Asian Mela, Forest Fields :: Day 2
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Nottingham Asian Mela, Forest Fields :: Day 2
Asian music, dance and culture over two days on the Forest Fields in Nottingham.
More pictures on my FotoBlog at:
http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=505809
http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=505810
and, Last years Nottingham Mela at:
http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=171722
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/07/295445.html
also, check out more details at:
http://www.apnaarts.org.uk/page.php?page=13
and Apna Arts at: http://www.apnaarts.org.uk
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| Sunday, 24-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Nottingham Asian Mela, Forest Fields :: Day 1
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Nottingham Asian Mela, Forest Fields :: Day 1
Asian music, dance and culture over two days on the Forest Fields in Nottingham.
More pictures on my FotoBlog at:
http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=505809
http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=505810
and, Last years Nottingham Mela at:
http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=171722
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/07/295445.html
also, check out more details at:
http://www.apnaarts.org.uk/page.php?page=13
and Apna Arts at: http://www.apnaarts.org.uk
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| Saturday, 23-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Nottingham Gay Pride Do, Arboretum Park
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Nottingham Gay Pride Do, Arboretum Park
Well, what a fantastic day it was!! Colour, Exuberance, Fun!!
The weather could have been a little better but a least it didn't rain and the cloudy skies did nothing to spoil the sunshine that was coming from all the people who spent the afternoon of 23rd July "Celebrating Diversity" at Nottingham Pride 2005.
Next year, I've told them they should be doing a parade through the city, what do ya think?
More pictures on my FotoBlog at: http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=505807
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Last years pictures of Nottingham Pride at: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/07/295272.html
and on this blog at: http://tashcamuk.fotopages.com/?entry=168364
http://www.nottinghampride.co.uk
Nottingham Pride Committee
Tel: 0115 911 0545
E-Mail: info@nottinghampride.co.uk
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| Friday, 22-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Nottingham Peace rally in response to the London bombings
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Nottingham Peace rally in response to the London bombings
On Saturday afternoon, scores of people gathered for a peace rally in Nottingham in response to the London bombings. The event in Market Square was arranged by the Nottingham Muslim Action Group.
Organisers said the aim of the rally was to remember the victims of the bombings and promote solidarity between people of all races and faiths. and of course, no-faiths. The event was backed by a range of other faith groups.
After two-minute silence, 56 white balloons were released to represent and remember those that died as a result of the London explosions.
A similar rally was held last weekend in Leicester.
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| Thursday, 21-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Assorted party wigs and glasses
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Assorted party wigs and glasses
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| Wednesday, 20-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Squatting :: Some Current Advice
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Squatting :: Some Current Advice
"Thousand Homeless,
it's a crime.
That this house is empty,
End of ryhme!"
Advisory Service For Squatters (ASS)
2 St Pauls Road, London N1 2QN
tel: 0207 359 8814 fax: 0207 359 5185
they produce the: Squatters Handbook ( 12th edition )
http://www.squatter.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=33
Legal Warning [to print out]
http://www.squatter.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=31
download
http://www.squatter.org.uk/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=1
Resources :: Downloads
http://www.squatter.org.uk/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=19&Itemid=29
freeB.E.A.G.L.E.S. legal resource centre for UK political campaigners.
http://www.freebeagles.org
So, these are the main links I suggest for getting clued up on the basic legal'first aid' for dealing with owners, police and possible arrest.
There are two main certificates that HAVE made squatting illegal under THOSE circulstances.
protected intending occupiers POI & displaced residential occupiers DRO's are both situations that pertain to residential Property
Thus I suggest anyone squatting, look at warehousing, pubs and commercial premises first.
This is why. Squatting itself is not illegal. However, anyone who breaks into a property may be committing a criminal offence if they damage the property whilst doing so. As long as the property squatted is really uninhabited, the owner must go through the courts to evict, which can take several months.
The only legal exception to this procedure is called a 'protected intending occupier' (PIO) or 'displaced residential occupier' (DRO). A PIO may be used if someone has signed for the property and is about to move in. A DRO can be used if the property has a resident who is away at the time but plans to return. Under these circumstances the owner can get an eviction immediately with the assistance of the police.
In all other circumstances a court order is needed, giving bailiffs the authority to evict. However, I'm sure you all know that intimidation is often used to try to force squatters out, and harassment and threats are quite usual.
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NOTES FOR NEW SQUATTERS
SQUATTING IS STILL LEGAL
Despite the introduction of the Criminal Justice Act, Squatting is still legal. Squatting means occupying empty property to live in and is a necessity for many. Squatters have the same basic rights as anyone else, and can not be evicted without the owners carrying out certain civil legal procedings first
Finding a Place
There are thousands of empty properties, some of which are more obvious than others. The most obvious are the ones with steel doors, which can be hard to get through, but boards, or general abandoned look are a good sign. Look around and ask around. Local squatters’ groups and ASS have lists of empty properties, but rely on everyone to keep them up to date. Make sure the place is actually empty before doing anything.
If you are looking at a house, it is best to squat one that has been empty for at least two or three months i.e. a little bit run down. You will probably be able to live there longer.
Getting In
Many empty properties can be walked straight into, as they have become insecure through vandalism. It is an offence to break into an empty property if anything you do can be classed as "criminal damage". In theory therefore, the police can only arrest you if they catch you "red-handed", e.g. with a crowbar in your hand, or if there are witnesses.
Dealing with the Police
If the police arrive, don’t open the door, speak to them through the letter box. Explain that you are not a burglar; you are living there because you have nowhere else to live. Do not say that you broke in. You can say you were walking past and the door was open.
Be polite but firm with them. Once you are inside a place and have "secure access", (i.e. your own lock on the door) the main danger of arrest and prosecution is over. Try to get the front door reasonably secure as fast as possible (i.e. change the lock).
If the police insist on coming in, tell them that no arrestable offence is taking place and they should leave you alone. In the unlikely event that you are arrested, phone RELEASE ( 0845 4500 215 ) and they will put you in touch with a solicitor. You have the right to make one phone call. The police must release you within 24 hours, or charge you. You still do not have to tell them anything other than your name, address and date of birth.
Staying In
Send a letter addressed to yourself in your new home. This is sufficient proof for the police that you live there. Make sure that there is somebody in as much as possible in the first week or two, especially if the place is being worked on. It is often a good idea to keep a copy of the squatters’ legal warning by the front door, because the owners may come round and try to repossess the place by pretending that they thought there was no-one living there. It is illegal for them to throw you out if you are in physical occupation of the place when they arrive. They can be prosecuted if they do this.
If you have to leave the place empty, leave a radio on to give the impression that somebody is in. Explain to anyone who shows an interest or hassles you that you are homeless and have a legal right to occupy the empty property. it is a good idea to keep fairly quiet for the first two or three days to give the neighbours time to get used to you. Normally you will have no interference from them.
Who owns the place?
If you need somewhere now, don’t worry too much about finding out who owns the place before you occupy it - just go for it. Otherwise, or once you’re in, it can be useful to know. Keep all letters, especially for previous tenants as these can give you some idea who the place belongs to and why the previous tenants left. All this information may help you stay longer in your home if your case comes to court - call ASS for more information on this.
An Estate Agent sign will probably mean it is privately owned. The local authority Planning Department keeps records of all planning applications for each address in its borough. These records are for public scrutiny and usually arranged in alphabetical order by street or block name. Each application will have the applicant’s name i.e. the owner or property agent.
Her Majesty’s Land Registry keeps an open register of ownership of properties that you can
consult for £5. You will need Form 313 which you can get from local libraries, CABx etc. or call the main office on 0207 917 8888. Often the best way to find out who owns a property is to ask local people such as trustworthy neighbours.
P.I.O.s
P.I.O. stands for PROTECTED INTENDING OCCUPIER (Sec. 7 of the 1977 Criminal Law Act), someone who has a right to live in the premises and requires the premises to live in, and has the necessary certificate or statement. They can get you out without going to court.
A genuine P.I.O. is either a tenant or freehold owner of the premises.A tenant of a Council or Housing Association must have a certificate proving their status. A freehold owner, or tenant of a private landlord must have a statement signed before a justice of the peace or commissioner for oaths. All PIOs must be able to move in straight away.
A P.I.O. does not automatically mean that you will be evicted. There are various legal defences and arguments that can be used against P.I.O. proceedings.
Court Cases
At some point you will probably receive a summons to appear in court. Always turn up to fight your case, particularly if it is the new Interim Possession Order hearing, which could result in having only 24 hours to leave or face arrest. The owners are supposed to show that they have a right to the place and you don’t, and there are various ways of claiming that they haven’t proved it, haven’t gone through the procedures properly etc. Call ASS for advice as soon as possible. ASS have many years experience of getting adjournments or even tenancies, and a computer with all the arguments on.
Getting connected
It is normally in your interest to have a legal supply of gas and electricity. If you don’t, you could be disconnected or charged with theft, and some councils have been using this to carry out dodgy evictions.
Electricity
You should go to a showroom of your regional Electricity company and probably have to fill in a form. In many places they are demanding to see a tenancy agreement unless you can tell them you had an account which was up-to-date at your previous place. It can be better to go to a showroom in an area less known for squatting and say you work in the area and can’t get to the local one.
Don’t tell them you’re squatting as they are not obliged to supply you and are increasingly
reluctant to do so. Phone ASS for more information if you have problems.
Gas is similar but tends to be less hassle.
Contacts
The groups listed below are useful contacts for you to obtain accurate information and details of your rights which can help you avoid eviction or hassle.
Advisory Service For Squatters (ASS)
2 St Pauls Road, London N1 2QN
tel: 0207 359 8814 fax: 0207 359 5185
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This IS right, and to date, as far as I know it now.
BUT, I do suggest you send off for the current Squatters Handbook ( 12th edition )
http://www.squatter.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=33
it is cheap and worth everyone getting up to speed.
Hope this lot helps.
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PS the Advisory Service For Squatters link to some of Tash's articles on another form of squatting. Travelling, festivals and the Beanfield
http://www.squatter.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=2
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| Tuesday, 19-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Assorted Signs, Hockley, Nottingham
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Assorted Signs, Hockley, Nottingham
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