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By Notts Anti-Militarism

Welcome to the NottsAntiMilitarism blog - a website for people in the Nottinghamshire area who are opposed to militarism and the arms trade. Issues covered by this website include the campaign against Nottingham-based arms company Heckler & Koch, armed forces recruitment in the area, and local opposition to the biennial DSEi arms fair.

Demonstration against the arms trade in Nottingham

The more people who get involved with these campaigns, the more powerful and effective they can become. If you would like to be notified about upcoming events and important campaign news, please subscribe to the NottsAntiMilitarism mailing list.

This blog is run by a group of Nottingham activists. If you have any queries, information or suggestions, you can e-mail us via the contact page.

Welcome

This blog is all about Nottingham-based opposition to the arms trade. If you would like to be notified about upcoming events and important campaign news, you can subscribe to the mailing list on the web or by sending an e-mail to nottsantimilitarism-subscribe (at) lists.riseup.net.

Events

2008-Oct-10 On The Verge – the Smash EDO film 19:00 at room C11, Portland Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD. On The Verge tells the story of Smash EDO – a long-running and effective campaign against an arms manufacturer in Brighton, and an inspiration for the campaign against Heckler & Koch. Come and see the film the police tried to stop!

2008-Oct-13 Demonstration against Heckler & Koch 16:00 at Easter Park, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PX. Monthly picket outside the Nottingham office of arms company Heckler & Koch. Bring banners and placards.

2008-Oct-15 Shut ITT! – Smash EDO mass demo 12:00 at Falmer railway station (three miles from Brighton station). Demonstration against Brighton-based arms manufacturer ITT (formerly EDO). Wear red, bring whistles, banners and drums. If you would like or could provide transport from Nottingham, please get in touch asap.

2008-Oct-25 No Labels, No Lines benefit gig 16:00 at Light House, Chubb Building, Fryer St, Wolverhampton WV1 1HT. Benefit gig for the campaign against Heckler & Koch. The line-up includes jungle DJs, live experimental electronic music, anarcho-punk bands, and exhibits from local artists. Tickets £8 online or £10 on the door.

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