The London Vegan Festival this year took place in Kensington Town Hall, and was absolutely heaving. Usually, the odds of bumping into another vegan are slightly higher than those of two Esperanto speakers meeting, so hanging out in a hall packed full of them was a new experience – as was not having to ask ‘Is there dairy in this?’ at every food stall. Bliss. Almost as soon as someone mentions becoming vegan, people start to get a panicked look on their faces and tend to begin listing reasons … [Read more...]
Indymedia Film Festival 7th – 15th July
Via Indymedia London Not been invited to the G8 this year? Never mind, indymedia's hosting an eight day film festival in London venues with no obligation to buy a gallon of Coke or a bucket of popcorn. Please note the revised listing that now substitutes Sat 8'th for previous Thurs 6th. g8filmfest2 Each day follows a theme ranging from debt to climate change to terrorism, kicking off on Friday 7th - the first anniversary of the London bombings - special screening with "The Power of … [Read more...]
Another World Is Blossoming
ANOTHER WORLD IS BLOSSOMING: March 1st - 31st, 2006 https://wiki.uniteddiversity.com/AnotherWorldIsBlossoming The systems and institutions upon which we rely for our well-being and survival are at risk of massive failure. Ecosystems everywhere are in decline. The age of cheap plentiful oil is over. Food and energy shortages are on the horizon. Few are aware of the full nature and extent of our predicament and, of those that are, many feel powerless to do anything about it. Corporate media … [Read more...]