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A P R I L

--- SAT 17 APRIL ---
COUNTER demonstration to oppose the National Front march in Newcastle. We meet at the Monument at 10:30. The NF meet at about 11 am at Law Courts on the quayside to march up Dean Street and then to the Bigg Market.

17 &18 April
Northern TUC Annual Regional Conference at the Old Assembly Rooms, Newcastle debating the issues which are of significance to the region, including Manufacturing and Skills, Anti-Racism and Equality, Regional Government and the importance of a developing and continued Social Dialogue. Delegates will also hear from prominent Regional and National Keynote speakers. www.tuc.org.uk/northern

--- Mon 19 April ---
Walker Unites Against Racism. 7pm, St. Anthony’s of Padua Community Centre, Welbeck Road. The British National Party and National Front are fascist and racist organisations who promote hatred and division in our communities. They are active in the Walker, Scotswood and Heaton area and are likely to stand candidates in the local elections. The meetings are open to individuals and organisations in Walker, Scotswood and Heaton who are opposed to racism and want our community to celebrate diversity. Organised by ‘Newcastle Unites Against the BNP & NF’ - a campaigning body bringing together, individuals; faith organisations; community groups; trade unions and voluntary groups. For further information contact Northern TUC 0191 2323175.

Tue 20 April
Monthly meeting of the Newcastle Amnesty International group. 7pm. at Books for Amnesty, 92 Westgate Road, Newcastle. (and NOW future 3rd Tuesday of the month). Speaker – Peter Mulligan talking about the situation in Central America following a recent trip to Nicaragua. www.amnesty-volunteer.org/uk/group77/index.html

--- Tue 20 April ---
Scotswood Unites Against Racism. 7pm, Scotswood Leisure Centre, Denton Road, Newcastle. The British National Party and National Front are fascist and racist organisations who promote hatred and division in our communities. They are active in the Walker, Scotswood and Heaton area and are likely to stand candidates in the local elections. The meetings are open to individuals and organisations in Walker, Scotswood and Heaton who are opposed to racism and want our community to celebrate diversity. Organised by ‘Newcastle Unites Against the BNP & NF’ - a campaigning body bringing together, individuals; faith organisations; community groups; trade unions and voluntary groups. For further information contact Northern TUC 0191 2323175.

Thurs 22 April
Middlesbrough Regional Hearing organised by Government Office for the North East to stimulate fresh debate about elected regional assemblies in the North East. Tickets are available on request from the 0191 202 3760.

Thurs 22 April
Regular Tyne Bridge Friends of the Earth monthly meeting in Northumberland Arms pub (near M&S). 7:30pm (and future 3rd Thursdays of the month)

--- Fri 23 April ---
Heaton Unites Against Racism. 7pm, Coffee Bar, Heaton Adult Association, Trewhitt Road, Newcastle. The British National Party and National Front are fascist and racist organisations who promote hatred and division in our communities. They are active in the Walker, Scotswood and Heaton area and are likely to stand candidates in the local elections. The meetings are open to individuals and organisations in Walker, Scotswood and Heaton who are opposed to racism and want our community to celebrate diversity. Organised by ‘Newcastle Unites Against the BNP & NF’ - a campaigning body bringing together, individuals; faith organisations; community groups; trade unions and voluntary groups. For further information contact Northern TUC 0191 2323175.

Sat 24 April
SchNews Tour. Britain’s best and funniest weekly direct action newssheet comes to the Toon. 2pm, the cluny, under Byker bridge. Child-friendly, accessible venue. donations on the door towards costs.

Mon 26 April
North East Labour History Society "Remembering the Miners Strike 1984. Speakers: Huw Beynon, author of Masters & Servants (Durham Miners' History), and the NUM President, Ian Lavery. 7pm, Mining Institute, Westgate Road, Newcastle. http://www.nelh.net

26 April - 18 June
Agencies Against Racist Crime and Harassment present Flight Paths by Kathleen McCreery Touring schools and community centres north-east, this excellent play (and workshop) is a catalyst for debate and discussion around the subject of asylum seekers, refugees and issues relating to dispersal, identity and racism. The production is a very powerful piece of theatre and is effective in raising issues and stimulating questions for the audience. For further information & bookings please contact Fiona Evans at fiona@northernfirebrand.co.uk Funded by: Arts Council Lottery Fund, Newcastle City Council, Newcastle Asylum Seekers Unit, Northern Rock Foundation, and Sunderland City Council. The performances are free in schools, colleges and community venues in the Newcastle and Sunderland areas.

Tue 27 April
Greenpeace monthly meeting at 8pm in ground floor lounge in Wetherspoons pub, opposite Central station, Newcastle. (and future last Tuesdays of the month).

Wed 28 April
Meeting about the setting up of a Friends of the Earth group for the South Tees area. 7pm, at Sunnyfield House in Guisborough. patricia@p-m-t.freeserve.co.uk

Wed 28 April
Film showing of "Punishment Park" made at the time of the Vietnam War. Eerily reminiscent of our own post 9/11 world. 7:30pm at the Side Cinema (near the Crown Posada pub on Dean Street), on Newcastle's Quayside. Suggested donation £3.50. www.SideCinema.com

M A Y

1&2 May
Newcastle Community Green Festival in Leazes Park. More info from 0191 2321750 or newcastle_greenfest@hotmail.com

Sat 1 May
Newcastle May Day March and Rally. Assemble 11.30, Times Sq / Centre for Life March at 12noon through town to Exhibition Park for Rally at 1pm Speakers: Jim Cousins MP, Representatives from NUM, TUC, NUS Women’s Campaign, Palestine Sol Campaign and Iraqi Trade Union Federation. To get involved contact: ed.whitby@unisonfree.net

Sat 1 May
South Tyneside May Day Rally at Ex-Servicemen’s Club, North Street, Jarrow. Doors Open 7pm. Speakers 8pm. Contact Roger Nettleship, Secretary May Day 2000 Committee, phone 07796267722. http://www.youthclub.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mydypost.pdf

Mon 3 May
North East Labour History Society historical River Tyne Cruise. http://www.nelh.net

Tues 4 May
Following the hugely popular showings of two Chomsky films in the last two seasons, we bring you "Noam Chomsky - Distorted Morality: America's War on Terror?" another from the Granddaddy of radical activism. 5:30 & 8pm at the Side Cinema (near the Crown Posada pub on Dean Street), on Newcastle's Quayside. Suggested donation £3.50. www.SideCinema.com

Thurs 6 May
Artist-activist Gordon Winiemko, on tour from San Francisco, deconstructs and reassembles the cultural landscape. His activist-performances hilariously dismantle the power of Coca-Cola, the consumerism of Christmas and ownership of public space. 7:30pm at the Side Cinema (near the Crown Posada pub on Dean Street), on Newcastle's Quayside. £3.50/£3. www.SideCinema.com

Sun 9 May
"Memories of Underdevelopment" was the first film from post-revolutionary Cuba to be released in the USA, this had a widespread impact unequalled in the history of Third World Cinema. A critique of revolutionary society…a critique of that critique, and a remarkable demonstration that artistic subtlety, political commitment and entertainment are not incompatible. 7:30pm at the Side Cinema (near the Crown Posada pub on Dean Street), on Newcastle's Quayside. Suggested donation £3.50. www.SideCinema.com

Tues 11 May
Mad Film Night 3 celebrates positive and assertive portrayals of madness. 6:30pm at the Side Cinema (near the Crown Posada pub on Dean Street), on Newcastle's Quayside. Free. www.SideCinema.com

Weds 12 May
"Undercurrents News Network" is the latest round up of all the essential issues and campaigns from Britain and around the world. 7:30pm at the Side Cinema (near the Crown Posada pub on Dean Street), on Newcastle's Quayside. Suggested donation £3.50. www.SideCinema.com

19-28 May
"Be Nice to Nettles Week" - which started in Cramlington. www.nettles.org.uk

Weds 26 May
There are approximately 71,000 prisoners in Turkish prisons today. Among these, more than 10,000 are political prisoners. Through different interviews made with political detainees and former prisoners in Germany, Italy, Spain, and the USA, the film "Silent Death" tries to show that the European prison system and the isolation cell system all around the world is not the ideal as propagated by the Turkish authorities. 7:30pm at the Side Cinema (near the Crown Posada pub on Dean Street), on Newcastle's Quayside. Suggested donation £3.50. www.SideCinema.com

29/30 May
Free Festival in Newcastle. It is a dynamic and multi-cultural creative arts festival, which will raise awareness and money for local, national and international campaigns, as well as creating links within and between local, national and international communities. Two stages at Haymarket Green, Newcastle with local musicians satirical poetry, theatre, kids corner, bar, workshops. www.freefestival.org

J U N E

Sat 5 June
World Environment Day,

15 June
North East Labour History Society "Post-modernism and Labour History Newcastle". Newcastle. http://www.nelh.net

Sat 19 June
Bridge the Gap Sponsored Walk - A fun-filled afternoon for all the family, raising funds and publicising the work of Christian Aid. Come and enjoy exploring the fascinating areas around the Newcastle and Gateshead Quaysides and cross as many bridges as you can to help 'bridge the gap' between ourselves and some of the world's poorest communities. Further details from Kerry Crellin - KCrellin@christian-aid.org

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