November 2014 (24)

12.00pm Sun 30 Nov 2014
Faslane Demo: Trident still has to go – NOW!

Trident still has to go – NOW! Faslane Demo: Trident still has to go – NOW!

Following the result of the Scottish independence referendum we believe that the issue of Trident nuclear weapons in Scotland is still not settled. Scrapping Trident was a central part of the Yes campaign, which attracted 45% of the vote, and a significant percentage of No voters also believe passionately that there is no place for Trident in Scotland. This means that a clear majority of the people in Scotland want to see Trident scrapped. The next intake of MPs to Westminster will be taking the decision in 2016 of whether to go ahead with replacing the current Trident system at a cost of £100 Billion. With spending on health, education, pensions and disability benefits being slashed we believe that squandering such a sum on nuclear weapons is immoral and unreasonable and call for Trident to be scrapped and human needs funded. In order to demonstrate the size, strength and passion of the popular opposition to Trident, the Scrap Trident coalition intends to hold a mass public demonstration at Faslane at 12 Noon on Sunday 30 November. We would like as many people as possible to attend, particularly those people who have never attended a demonstration at Faslane before but feel that now is the time for them to make their voice heard. We want the people of Scotland to unite and to make a call for peace that will be clearly heard by all of the political parties, both in Holyrood and Westminster. On arrival at Faslane coaches will drop off at the South Gate at about 11.45am. The buses will drop off near the Peace Camp at the South end of the base , from there we will make our way to the North Gate. We hope to see a huge, colourful, mass of people making as much noise as they possibly can. As we pass north up the A814 we will have the opportunity to attach our banners, posters, signs etc along the perimeter fence. (This can be difficult, bring thin wire and cable ties, but avoid bringing anything that could be used to cut the fence) People who don’t want to take part in the noisy demonstration or who are unable to walk the length of the fence can go directly to the North Gate where will be some singing. Once at the North Gate, we will join with all the other groups for a variety of different events. Individuals will have an opportunity to make short statements (approx 1 min) over an amplifier outlining why they are there. There will be hot drinks available at the North gate and you are encouraged to bring sandwiches and to join together to meet, eat and talk. Maps of the base will be supplied with a description of what goes on where within the complex. If you have never been to Faslane before, this is your opportunity to come and see it for yourself and to think about how its purpose is to daily prepare for devastating nuclear warfare. The event will finish by 2.00pm. For more info see scraptrident.org or contact [email protected]
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Starts at: 12.00pm Sun 30 Nov 2014

12.00pm Sat 29 Nov 2014
Pro-independence rally at Scottish Parliament

New United 45 plus Rally in Edinburgh Pro-independence rally at Scottish Parliament

Thousands gather in support of independence for an afternoon of speeches, stalls, music and family fun.
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Starts at: 12.00pm Sat 29 Nov 2014

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7.00pm Fri 28 Nov 2014
Coverage of the Common Weal at Burgh Hall, Dunoon, Argyll.

Common Weal National Tour - Dunoon, Argyll. Coverage of the Common Weal at Burgh Hall, Dunoon, Argyll.

Part of the Common Weal national tour.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Fri 28 Nov 2014

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2.00pm Fri 28 Nov 2014
with Moira Williams and a community liason officer

Previewing the No Fracking Falkirk protest with Moira Williams and a community liason officer

We hear from the organiser of the anti-Fracking protest at INEOS in Grangemouth about arrangements for Sun 7th Dec.
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Starts at: 2.00pm Fri 28 Nov 2014

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7.00pm Thu 27 Nov 2014
from Area C Coffee House, the Common for Edinburgh North & Leith

Performing Arts & Poetry from Area C Coffee House, the Common for Edinburgh North & Leith

Join us at The Common for an inspiring evening of performing arts & poetry! Jenny Lindsay, Alan Bissett, Robert Somynne, Helen Cuinn, Janette Ayachi & Kevin Williamson.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Thu 27 Nov 2014

7.30pm Mon 24 Nov 2014
Paul Murphy TD talking about current water issues in Ireland, Brian Smith - Glasgow City Unison, Chantelle Donnelly - Generation Fightback

FIGHT against CUTS, CRISIS and CAPITALISM, SPS Public Meeting Paul Murphy TD talking about current water issues in Ireland, Brian Smith - Glasgow City Unison, Chantelle Donnelly - Generation Fightback

FIGHT against CUTS, CRISIS and CAPITALISM, SPS Public Meeting How to defeat austerity, lessons from Scotland and Ireland. The speakers are: Paul Murphy TD - Anti Austerity Alliance TD from Dublin (Paul will be speaking on the huge campaign that has erupted in Ireland over the water charges campaign recently) Brian Smith - Glasgow City Unison branch secretary (speaking in a personal capacity) Chantelle Donnelly - Generation Fightback - a new socialist youth campaign set up following the referendum. Monday 24th November 7:30PM Jurys Inn Hotel Jamaica Street, Glasgow https://www.facebook.com/events/732473470165619/
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Starts at: 7.30pm Mon 24 Nov 2014

7.30pm Sun 23 Nov 2014
Is another media possible in Scotland?

Lesley Riddoch: an alternative media? Is another media possible in Scotland?

A meeting hosted by the Leith Walk SNP branch in the Sanctuary at the Foot of Leith Walk. Broadcaster and commentator Lesley Riddoch looks back at the news media in September's Referendum and asks : Is another media possible in Scotland?
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Starts at: 7.30pm Sun 23 Nov 2014

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10.00am Sat 22 Nov 2014
Massive gathering of 3000 RIC delegates at the SECC Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow

Radical Independence Campaign Conference Massive gathering of 3000 RIC delegates at the SECC Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow

***SOLD OUT*** The 2014 Radical Independence Conference will take place all day on Saturday 22nd November in Glasgow city centre at the SECC Clyde Auditorium and the Glasgow Science Centre. More event details on timetable, speakers, childcare and conference agenda will be released shortly. Please check our website and Facebook pages for updates. radicalindependence.org
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Starts at: 10.00am Sat 22 Nov 2014

8.00pm Thu 20 Nov 2014
Professor John Robertson chatting with David in our usual 8PM slot.

Conversation with Professor John Robertson Professor John Robertson chatting with David in our usual 8PM slot.

John Robertson is Professor in Media Politics at the University of the West of Scotland. He was recently caught up in controversy regarding his publication on BBC bias towards the No campaign.
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Starts at: 8.00pm Thu 20 Nov 2014

12.30pm Thu 20 Nov 2014
Live coverage of a preliminary meeting

University of Glasgow Common Weal Live coverage of a preliminary meeting

Common Weal group within University of Glasgow have arranged a preliminary meeting for staff and students in The St Andrews Building (11 Eldon St) on Thursday 20th November, from 1230 to 1330. Katie Gallogly-Swan has arranged for Pat Kane ( former Hue & Cry and also ex-Rector) to talk at the meet, among others, as part of the Common Weal's National Tour.
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Starts at: 12.30pm Thu 20 Nov 2014

7.45pm Wed 19 Nov 2014
Irish socialist politician Clare Daly TD & Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver

Conversation with Clare Daly TD & Mark McGowan Irish socialist politician Clare Daly TD & Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver

Socialist Irish politician Clare Daly TD will be discussing the hugely controversial water issues in Ireland and will be joined by Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver.
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Starts at: 7.45pm Wed 19 Nov 2014

7.00pm Mon 17 Nov 2014
Nicola Sturgeon speech and Q&A

Nicola Sturgeon, Govan SNP branch meeting. Nicola Sturgeon speech and Q&A

Nicola Sturgeon speech and Q&A before her tour.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Mon 17 Nov 2014

12.30pm Sat 15 Nov 2014
John Drummond, Mhairi Black, Mary Lockhart,Craig Murray, Linda Fabiani MSP. Plus interview with Chris Law, Craig Murray & John Drummond.

After the Referendum. Constitution. John Drummond, Mhairi Black, Mary Lockhart,Craig Murray, Linda Fabiani MSP. Plus interview with Chris Law, Craig Murray & John Drummond.

A unique opportunity to learn about the role of a written constitution in people's everyday lives; and to examine how this might be affected by the referendum result. The meeting is chaired by Linda Fabiani MSP. Panelists are: ex ambassador Craig Murray; Mary Lockhart former chair of the Scottish Co-operative party; John Drummond, chair of the Constitutional Commission and Mhairi Black, campaign officer for the GUSNA and a member of the Margo Mobile campaign team.
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Starts at: 12.30pm Sat 15 Nov 2014

5.30pm Fri 14 Nov 2014
SNP hold their 80th annual national conference in Perth

Scottish National Party annual conference SNP hold their 80th annual national conference in Perth

Recently enlarged party will see the leadership pass from Alex Salmond to Nicola Sturgeon.
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Starts at: 5.30pm Fri 14 Nov 2014

8.00pm Thu 13 Nov 2014
We talk with Deputy Leader of Labour for Independence

Conversation with Deborah Waters We talk with Deputy Leader of Labour for Independence

Deborah Waters was Deputy Leader of Labour for Independence during the referendum campaign. We are are going to catchup with Debbie to find-out what she is up to and what has happened to LFI.
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Starts at: 8.00pm Thu 13 Nov 2014

7.30pm Wed 12 Nov 2014
Live from the Glad Cafe in Shawlands

Glasgow South Common Weal Meet Up Live from the Glad Cafe in Shawlands

The first Common Weal meet-up in Glasgow South
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Starts at: 7.30pm Wed 12 Nov 2014

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1.00pm Wed 12 Nov 2014
1PM GAMH Demo, George Square, City Chambers

Glasgow Association for Mental Health Demo 1PM GAMH Demo, George Square, City Chambers

Glasgow Association for Mental Health Demo against drastic cuts to service. George Square, City Chambers 1PM
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Starts at: 1.00pm Wed 12 Nov 2014

8.00pm Tue 11 Nov 2014
Mark McNaught discusses constititutional matters with our guests over Skype

Discussion with John Drummond and Elliot Bulmer via Skype Mark McNaught discusses constititutional matters with our guests over Skype

John Drummond is chairman of the Constitutional Commission and Elliot Bulmer is the author of "A Constitution for the Common Good".
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Starts at: 8.00pm Tue 11 Nov 2014

6.00pm Sun 9 Nov 2014
Del Boy reporting on the referendum live in Barcelona

Catalunya Referendum live from Barcelona Del Boy reporting on the referendum live in Barcelona

Del Boy reporting on the referendum live in Barcelona
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Starts at: 6.00pm Sun 9 Nov 2014

5.00pm Fri 7 Nov 2014
We hear the news from Catalunya as 9N2014 approaches

Florenci Ferrusola live from Barcelona via Skype We hear the news from Catalunya as 9N2014 approaches

An interview with Florenci Ferrusola live from Barcelona via Skype
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Starts at: 5.00pm Fri 7 Nov 2014

1.00pm Fri 7 Nov 2014
The journalist George Monbiot speaks to David McGowran over Skype

George Monbiot interview via Skype The journalist George Monbiot speaks to David McGowran over Skype

We hear what George Monbiot thinks of the current state of the media
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Starts at: 1.00pm Fri 7 Nov 2014

Speakers: George Monbiot, David McGowran

8.00pm Thu 6 Nov 2014
The YES Scotland chief in the armchair this week

Conversation with Blair Jenkins The YES Scotland chief in the armchair this week

Recently Chief Executive of YES Scotland, Blair Jenkins has a background in broadcasting, holding key roles in both STV and BBC Scotland.
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Starts at: 8.00pm Thu 6 Nov 2014

6.00pm Wed 5 Nov 2014
On Channel 1 - no login. March from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, organised by Anonymous

Edinburgh: Million Mask March - a mile for freedom On Channel 1 - no login. March from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, organised by Anonymous

All supporters will meet at Edinburgh Castle at 6pm on the 5th of November 2014. We will then march together, led by some of Scotland's finest pipers down the royal mile to the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood. We will have guest speakers and some stalls with snacks and and a chance for everybody to chat and leave their food donations.
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Starts at: 6.00pm Wed 5 Nov 2014

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7.00pm Mon 3 Nov 2014
An open forum for all Yes activists in the Inverclyde area to express their ideas on the future. Discussing where we are, how we got here and why we have a big part to play in the future.

Moving Forward: Yes Inverclyde Open Meeting An open forum for all Yes activists in the Inverclyde area to express their ideas on the future. Discussing where we are, how we got here and why we have a big part to play in the future.

An open forum for all Yes activists in the Inverclyde area to express their ideas on the future. Discussing where we are, how we got here and why we have a big part to play in the future. 19.00 on Monday 3 November at Crawfurdsburn Centre, Greenock.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Mon 3 Nov 2014

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