If war is declared protests have been organised in the following places. If your home town isn't listed here and you know of a planned protest please email us at [email protected] and we'll add the details.
All Schoolsschool we are organising a mass walk-out of lessons at 11:30am on the first morning after the war starts.
Berkhamstedgather at 6pm outside Berkhamsted Civic centre www.iraqwar.co.uk
BirminghamB*U*S*T the War, Birmingham University againST the War are organising a Walkout. The Walkout is planned for the first midday after War is declared. If you oppose the War then WALKOUT and meet outside theMain Library @ 12pm. Actions, speeches, discussions and vigil are planned. Bring banners, placards, drums, music and friends. Assemble @ the Guild @ 4 pm to march to the City Centre to join thousands of people at the City Centre protest @ 6 pm [email protected]http://web.bham.ac.uk/sue_blackwell/politics or [email protected] www.bugs.bham.ac.uk/bustthewar
BradfordTheywill be holding a protest rally in Centenary Square, at 5pm on the day bombing starts. Bradford Stop the War Coalition [email protected], www.bstwc.fsnet.co.uk Also, On the first saturday after war is declared, there will be a die-in at Centenary Square at 12pm. Vast numbers of people make a die-in a very powerful message - please do come.
BrightonStop the City Stop the War. Meet 5.30pm in Churchill Square the day after the war starts. Bring pots and pans. Info 298192. A new Brighton anti-war discussion group has been set up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brightonagainstwarwww.safp.org.uk
BristolStop the City. On the evening following the outbreak of war meet at the Bristol peace Vigil. Mon-Fri 5:30-6:30pm & Sat 3:00-4:00pm. Bristol City Centre. Opposite the Hippodrome. St. Augustines Parade
BournemouthThere are plans for actions when war is declared, gather between 5.30 & 6pm at Pier Approach, we will be engaging in non-violent civil disobedience www.alternativeanswer.co.uk/stopwar.htm or www.bournemouthstwc.org.uk or Info 07734 537043
CambridgeMeet in the Market Square at 12 noon the day after war breaks out (bring pots and pans or something to make a noise with). At 1pm we will march to the war memorial with a white poppy wreath. Assemble again at 6pm for a protest and vigil outside the Guildhall in the Market Square. Info: [email protected] or www.camsaw.org.uk
CardiffMeet Nye Bevan Memorial Statue, Queen Street 5PM. For further information [email protected]www.geocities.com/bozavine/can
Colchester6pm - The day of the bombing commencement, gather outside Colchester Town Hall. 7pm - The day of the bombing commencement (If it starts before 4pm) Non-violent sit-down at the South Side of Trafalger Square. 7pm - The day after the bombing commencement (If it starts after 4pm) Non-violent sit-down at the South Side of Trafalger Square.
CrewkerneDemonstrate in front of Victoria Hall in the centre of Crewkerne, between 5 and 6 pm of the evening of that day, or of the following day if war is declared after 4.30 pm. If possible dress up as war victims.
Dewsbury Meet at 5.30-6.00pm outside Dewsbury Town Hall for a peace vigil & protest
DoncasterFrom 5:30pm onwards on the day war is announced or immediately military action takes place - meet outside the Mansion House, Doncaster to protest.
DundeeCity Square 5pm then head to Leauchars airbase
Eghamgather in Staines, on Thames Bridge at 7pm on the night the attack begins
Farnboroughgather at 6th Form College at 7pm on the night war begins
GlasgowThere will be a sit down protest in George Square Glasgow at 12 noon on the Saturday following an attack.
GuildfordGather at 7pm on the night of the attack on the Town Bridge (next to Debenham) in Guildford
GodalmingGather at 7pm on the night of the attack on the Town Bridge (next to Debenham) in Guildford
GreenwichLewisham and Greenwich CND will hold a candle lit vigil, outside the St Alfrege's Church in Greenwich Town Centre from 11.00am-1.00pm
HalifaxAssemble 5 - 6pm next to bus station in Halifax for march to the Esso station.
Haringey12 noon Crouch End Clock Tower, Finsbury Park Tube Station 7 Sisters Road, Muswell Hill Broadway, Wood Green Library, 12.30pm Tottenham CONEL
Hebden BridgePeace vigil at 6pm outside the Tourist Information Centre, Bridge Gate.
HerefordSabotage the War Effort. On the day after the war "officially" begins. Meet 9am at Hereford train station to engage in civil disobedience against the war. www.herefordanarchists.cjb.net
High WycombeMeet outside Buckinghamshire College University Campus (opposite the Firestation) at 6pm following the outbreak of war. Bring candles, banners, placards and show your opposition to war! [email protected]
HuddersfieldAssemble at Market Cross 6pm MAKE SOME NOISE AT 7pm
HullAssembly outside the railway station on Ferensway at the first 5pm after they start the war
LancasterGather in market square from 6pm for more info contact Lancaster and district coaliton against war [email protected]
LeedsIF WAR STARTS ASSEMBLE DORTMUND SQ 5PM Information: 0773 488 2567
LeicesterDon't Attack Iraq - Stop The City. On the day following a first attack on Iraq why not take the day off/ phone in sick for a protest in Leicester town centre at 8am. There will also be a demonstration at the Clock Tower between 5:30pm and 8pm. Bring placards, banners, anything else you feel should be there. www.leicesterstopthewar.org.uk
Lewisham Lewisham and Greenwich CND will hold a candle lit vigil, at the Lewisham Clock tower from 6pm. For more details contact David Leal (telephone 020 8857 1095, e-mail [email protected]). Forest Hill and Sydenham CND will hold a candle lit vigil at Sydenham Post Office from 6pm. For more details contact Tony Fromings (telephone 020 8699 8597, e-mail [email protected])Lewisham Stop the War Coalition will organise a vigil at Catford Town Hall from 12.30pm-1.30pm
LondonIn the event of an attack on Iraq, non-violent sit-downs will gather by the statue of Oscar Wilde in Adelaide Street WC2 (at the back of St Martin in the Fields church). St Martin's is the church that abuts onto Trafalgar Square. ** Please note that this supplants earlier plans to gather on the south side of Trafalgar Square.** 7pm that evening if the attack starts before 4pm** 7pm the next evening if the attacks start after 4pmand 11am on the first Saturday after the attacks start. (unless the first sit down takes place on a Friday in which case it will be on the second Sat after the attacks start). 0207 607 2302 www.justicenotvengeance.org
Also, The First Working Day After War Starts, Meet at Edgware Road Tube Station at 7am, Meet at Old Street Tube Station at 5pm "In the event of war, London stops" www.disobedience.org.uk
ManchesterAssemble 5 pm Piccadilly Gardens Manchester City Centre. Students to All Saints Park, Oxford Rd 5pm
Milton KeynesThe day war starts - demonstration called at 6pm that day outside Milton Keynes Central train station, if later demonstration the next day.
Newcastle upon TyneMeet 6pm at Grey's Monument (centre of town and well known) for a protest/vigil/demo. (Will be delayed until next day if the news does not come out until mid/late afternoon)
Nottingham* If it starts during the evening, get as many people as possible out early the next morning on the main routes into Nottingham, to display placards, drop banners from the bridges and leaflet the traffic. People are encouraged to do what they can during that day, whether at work, college, school, or where they live, then go to the Market Square as soon as you can after work. Assemble from 5:00pm for the rally.
* If it starts late at night, early morning or during the day, go to the Market Square as soon as you can after work, from 5:00pm. The rally will make plans for the following morning
* Visit the website www.nottmagainstwar.org.uk to join the email news list, and/or to join the phone tree for action on the outbreak of war.
Oswestry, ShropshireOn the day war starts (if war is announced before 9am, otherwise meet the next day) meet 12 noon at the Friends Meeting House, Oak Street for a march through the town with banners and a silent vigil at Festival Square. Info 01691 650527/ 658330
Oxford6pm on the day of attack & noon the next day. Gather at Carfax Tower for protest, open mic, and nonviolent direct action. Bring: banners, music, voices, inspiration, anger etc... (If war is declared AFTER 6pm, meet up at 12 AND 6pm the NEXT day, but people are also encouraged to get out on the streetswhen it happens.) http://osstw.lautre.net/
PortsmouthJoin our protest the day war starts (or the following evening if it begins at night) 6pm onwards, Guildhall Square. Organised by Portsmouth Stop the War CoalitionSaffron Walden Join the protest in Saffron Walden Market Place at 1.00 pm. the day after war is declared.
SheffieldOn the day war is declared gather from 4.30pm gather at the Town Hall steps in Sheffield city centre. And on the first weekday morning after the above early morning demo meeting at 7.30am at Devonshire Green. Bring a bike if you have one but don't worry if you don't. Bring banners, placards, whistles. On the first Saturday after the attack gather at Barkers' Pool at 12 noon for a 'spontaneous' demonstration.
SheppertonGather at the junction of High Street and Laleham Road at 7pm on the night war starts
Slough6pm, Candlelit outside Slough Town Hall http://uk2.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?pc=SL13UQ please bring candles, banners and noise!
StaffordGather at Market sq, Stafford at 6pm
StainesGather at 7pm on the night the attacks begin on the Thames Bridge
StanwellGather at 7pm at the car park of Ashford Hospital on the night war begins
Stoke-on-Trent/NewcastleGather outside Hanley Town Hall, Stoke at 6pm
WinchesterWhen war starts - gather at King Alfred's Statue at 5.30 for a candle lit vigil (Quakers) moving at 6pm to the GUILDHALL - for a general meeting
WokingGather at 7pm on the night of the attack outside Woking Council Offices, next to Victoria Way
WorthingGather at the first 6pm near the clock tower outside the Guildbourne Centre, South Street. www.eco-action.org/porkbolter/waw.html
YorkAssemble 6pm St. Sampson's Square 07769703166 [email protected]www.yorkagainstthewar.org.uk
Make a pledge to take part or support non-violent civil disobedience in the event of a US/UK attack on Iraq or any other country in the course of the "war on terrorism" at www.justicenotvengeance.org
If your town isn't listed that doesn't mean something isn't happening check out www.stopwar.org.uk/groups.asp for a list of anti-war groups across the country.
