Chav Solidarity
D Hunter presents his book Chav Solidarity, which is part autobiography, part meditation on trauma, class and identity, part one finger salute into the face of respectability politics, but mostly an articulation of the contradictory heart of Chavvy shit heads across the UK. Hunter will read excerpts from the book, as well as discussing it’s […]
Ending the War on Drugs – for Workers, for Justice
The so called ’war on drugs’ was built on shaky foundations. Now, countries around the world from Canada, to Uruguay, Portugal and many US states are beginning to dismantle it piece by piece. Its collapse is good news for people and communities around the world, providing us with the opportunity to build a new approach […]
Radical Spaceflight Group
The opening of the 21st century has seen widespread renewed interest in space exploration: commercial (NewSpace) groups promise to take humans to Mars and beyond; space agencies around the world are whipping up hype about returning to the Moon and; asteroids are set to become a precious resource for deep-space exploration. It remains to be […]
Art For The Not Yet Born (Pregnant Women Event)
*This event is for pregnant women* What would happen if we started consciously teaching our children from the very (VERY!) beginning? What if we start choosing the experiences we are going to have for the person who’s growing in the womb to enjoy? Would a mum make different choices? Being aware that the developing infants […]
Space to Play: A Workshop Led by Learning Disabled Artists
A workshop led by Spare Tyre/Fauve Alice exploring play, performance and the body in space led by learning disabled artists. We will guide you through how we make performances and create a space to play in. This workshop will be multi sensory; we will experiment with sounds, movements, touch, vibrations, colours. The aim of this […]
Trans and Queer Approaches to Prison Abolition
This panel will include members of London Incarcerated Workers Organising Committee, Community Action on Prison Expansion and Bent Bars, who will discuss prison abolition from a trans and queer perspective. This includes both how trans and queer people are particularly impacted by imprisonment and criminalisation, and what queer/trans movements can bring to prison abolitionism. The […]
Authentic Happiness – With Mo Gawdat & Anahita Moghaddam
How can we be happier and help create a happier society? At this special event, Mo Gawdat and Anahita Moghaddam will look at how our identities and relationships shape our world. And they’ll share practical ideas that we can all use to live more wisely. * Identity: How can we move beyond polarising views about […]
Labour Heritage AGM
Labour Heritage will hold its AGM business meeting from 2.10-2.40pm followed at 2.40pm by two speakers and discussion: Steve Schifferes on ‘The Rise and Fall of the Labour Correspondent’ and Michael Tichelar on ‘Why is London Labour?’ Non-members welcome.
The Likely Future of Israel in a Self-imposed One-state Situation
Retired open University academic Dr Brian Beeley will consider the effects of President Trump’s rejection of the ‘two-state’ mantra for Israel and the implications if Israel retains control of all of historic Palestine (plus Syria’s Golan Heights). President Trump has changed the elements of the conflict in the Holy Land by supporting Israeli Prime Minister […]