October 2016 (26)

9.00pm Mon 31 Oct 2016
Dr Hamilton:The application of engineering analysis allows numerical data relating to the status of the global oil production system to be derived for historical and future production. This reveals that conventional oil is no longer the rich source

Dr Alister Hamilton - Brexit, Oil and the World Economy Dr Hamilton:The application of engineering analysis allows numerical data relating to the status of the global oil production system to be derived for historical and future production. This reveals that conventional oil is no longer the rich source

"In this talk we shall briefly explore the parallels between the UK and “Arab Spring” countries with regard to indigenous primary energy supply dynamics, to show why the UK's vote to leave the European Union might be considered “The English Spring”. We shall show that the application of engineering analysis allows numerical data relating to the status of the global oil production system to be derived for historical and future production. This reveals that conventional oil is no longer the rich source of energy it once was, due to its inevitable depletion. While not apparent using economic analysis, the application of engineering techniques quantifies this process clearly, precisely and verifiably. The entropic decay of the oil production system affects both the price of oil, which will be range limited with a dramatically reducing maximum price, and economic growth rates throughout the world. The use of oil has historically boosted economic growth. We have analysis to show that by 2020 this will no longer be the case and that by 2030, the average barrel of oil will no longer act as an energy source. As a result of this process, production will cease. The world is about to receive an immense energy shock. It is essential that policy makers understand this issue in order to mitigate impact. This presentation will provide an executive briefing of the key issues."
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Starts at: 9.00pm Mon 31 Oct 2016

Speakers: Dr Alister Hamilton

Venue: Tore Primary School, Muir of Ord, Tore IV6 7SA

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10.00am Sat 29 Oct 2016
The Festival will provide a unique opportunity to hear some of the best socialist thinkers and campaigners around and to engage in debate and discussion about how we resist austerity, challenge oppression and build a different world...

Marxism in Scotland 2016: Ideas to change the world The Festival will provide a unique opportunity to hear some of the best socialist thinkers and campaigners around and to engage in debate and discussion about how we resist austerity, challenge oppression and build a different world...

The Festival will provide a unique opportunity to hear some of the best socialist thinkers and campaigners around and to engage in debate and discussion about how we resist austerity, challenge oppression and build a different world. Among the many highlights will be Marxist blogger Michael Roberts speaking about his new book: The Long Depression; People before Profit Alliance Member of the Irish Parliament Brid Smith talking about Ireland’s New Politics; International Socialism Journal editor Alex Callinicos on Brexit and the Left; Gordon Martin from the RMT union on how we rebuild the unions; and Judith Orr, author of Marxism and Women’s Liberation on resisting Everyday Sexism. Timetable https://www.facebook.com/events/716468198495702/ Tickets available from Socialist Worker sellers or from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marxism-in-scotland-2016-tickets-27235872227 £5 waged, £3 unwaged (£10 solidarity ticket) Professionally run crèche, email [email protected] with requirements (e.g. age of children, any dietary requirement).
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Starts at: 10.00am Sat 29 Oct 2016

Speakers: Michael Roberts,Brid Smith,Alex Callinicos,Gordon Martin,Judith Orr,more...

Venue: Renfield St Stephen's Parish Church 260 Bath Street, G2 4JP Glasgow G2 4JP

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7.00pm Wed 26 Oct 2016
Join speakers Adam Ramsay (OpenDemocracy), Angela Haggerty (CommonSpace), Greg Philo (University of Glasgow), Mike Small (Bella Caledonia) to discuss the nature of media bias in relation to big political events like #indyref, #brexit and #G

Media Bias and Big Political Events (Glasgow) - Real Media Join speakers Adam Ramsay (OpenDemocracy), Angela Haggerty (CommonSpace), Greg Philo (University of Glasgow), Mike Small (Bella Caledonia) to discuss the nature of media bias in relation to big political events like #indyref, #brexit and #G

Join speakers Adam Ramsay (OpenDemocracy), Angela Haggerty (CommonSpace), Greg Philo (University of Glasgow), Mike Small (Bella Caledonia) to discuss the nature of media bias in relation to big political events like #indyref, #brexit and #GE15.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Wed 26 Oct 2016

Speakers: Adam Ramsay,Angela Haggerty ,Greg Philo,Mike Small

Venue: STUC Building, 333 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6NG G3 6NG

1.00pm Sat 22 Oct 2016
March for Independence in Edinburgh

Unchain the Unicorn - March for Independence March for Independence in Edinburgh

March from Waterloo Place (east end of Princes Street) where from there it will be onwards up to regents Street and up to abbeymount, then downhill to Holyrood Park for fun and entertainment. All welcome, come show your support for our country to be free. Speeches from Paul Kavanagh, Martin Greechan, George Kempik, Cliff Purvis and Mike Fenwick. Music from Kevin Gore, Amanda Brown, Graham Brown band, Ted Christopher, Saskia Eng and Leona Ray.
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sat 22 Oct 2016

Speakers: Paul Kavanagh, Martin Greechan, George Kempik, Cliff Purvis, Mike Fenwick, Kevin Gore, Amanda Brown, Graham Brown band, Ted Christopher, Saskia Eng, Leona Ray

Venue: Edinburgh - Waterloo Place to Holyrood EH99 1SP

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7.00pm Sun 16 Oct 2016
Part of the #ClimateRevolution global tour

Josh Fox Q&A at Falkirk Stadium Part of the #ClimateRevolution global tour

Part of Josh Fox's global #climaterevolution tour - on the eve of the Edinburgh & Glasgow screenings of his latest documentary "How to let go of the world (and love all the things climate can't change)", Josh Fox will be speaking at this free public Q&A / workshop in Falkirk Stadium (Westfield Suite). Tour locations: Philadelphia, Cleveland, State College, York, Falkirk, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Aspen, Des Moines.
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Starts at: 7.00pm Sun 16 Oct 2016

Speakers: Josh Fox, Richard Dixon

Venue: Falkirk Stadium (Westfield Suite) FK2 9EE

5.00pm Sat 15 Oct 2016
The second in a year long series exploring the concept of a universal basic income.

Universal Basic Income Glasgow: Moving Forward The second in a year long series exploring the concept of a universal basic income.

Second Night in the "proposed" year long campaign hosted and organised by Extra Second Event's Get involved : This events focus will be on looking at the opposite side of the argument , possible alternative funding routes and how to create the movement The movement will be built around trying to start a trial for UBI somewhere in scotland. The idea comes from other examples happening around the globe and is a reasonable way to allow local people interested, a real chance to test the theory with new technologies and approaches independently. we encourage people to come with questions and their own points of view, everything is welcome and get involved, always looking for new speakers and activists if you have a stall you would like to set up contact Johnny cypher asap and we can organize for you to set up shop during the event Come introduce yourself! Speakers Include : Jim Sillars : Former Deputy Head of SNP Cat Boyd - Rise Malcolm Henry - Economist " Alternative Funding Methods " Sarah Collins - Better than Zero Campaign Members from CastleMilk Against Austerity Members of the Green Party and Common Space More Details to be confirmed... as well as talks and performances from : Andrew Mckenzie Steward Mcfeat Shannon McGregor More to be confirmed including Musical Acts. Contact Johnny Cypher if interested in taking part or speaking!!
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Starts at: 5.00pm Sat 15 Oct 2016

Speakers: Jim Sillars : Former Deputy Head of SNP Cat Boyd - Rise Malcolm Henry - Economist " Alternative Funding Methods " Sarah Collins - Better than Zero Campaign Members from CastleMilk Against Austerity Members of the Green Party and Common Space

Venue: Fika Cafe G11 6QQ

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1.00pm Sat 15 Oct 2016
SNP Conference Fringe Event

'Resolution 20' Hemp & Medical Cannabis - SNP Fringe Event SNP Conference Fringe Event

During the SNP Autumn Conference, on Saturday the 15th at 12:30 to 1:30pm, we want to hold a fringe meeting to discuss and bring to wider attention the positive aspects of Medical Marijuana and Industrial Hemp and how they can benefit Scotland. We will do this by facilitating an open discussion and hopefully through this break the myths that surround Cannabis and Hemp. We have two speakers confirmed: Laura Brennan - Whitefield, who has MS and Alistair MacKinnon, who has continued side effects from hepatitis C infection; both conditions can be alleviated by the medical use of Cannabis. Across the globe, as the decriminalisation and legalisation of Cannabis continues, we know that we could be helped, as the accelerated pace of research surrounding the medicinal value of Cannabis becomes extensive. We also wish to see the rejuvenation and increase in the industrial production of Hemp. Historically, the cultivation of industrial Hemp in Scotland was widespread, from Caithness to the Lothians and from the Outer Hebrides to Galloway. With over 500 possible products, it is time for this extremely useful plant to be reinstated as an agricultural product and its uses supported by industry and Government. We hope that the outcomes of this initial discussion at Conference will, firstly, create a petition to the UK Government to devolve drugs policy to Scotland, and secondly, petition the Scottish Government to allow for the medicinal use of Cannabis as well as supporting and creating a Hemp industry. Fringe meetings at the SNP aren't cheap and we are hoping that crowdfunding will help ordinary members like ourselves to be able to fund a fringe meeting at conferences. We are looking for £1127 to cover costs and expenses. £1027 are the stated costs for the room, and £100 for printing documents, leaflets and flyers for the event day. https://www.gofundme.com/2ga3zfdk Please help us get this necessary discussion into the heart of Scottish politics.
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sat 15 Oct 2016

Speakers: Laura Brennan - Whitefield Alistair MacKinnon

Venue: SECC Glasgow

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12.00am Sat 15 Oct 2016
Thinking for a better Scotland 3

IdeaSpace day 3 Thinking for a better Scotland 3

Day 3 of Idea Space
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Starts at: 12.00am Sat 15 Oct 2016

12.30pm Thu 13 Oct 2016
IdeaSpace is an exhibition of Scotland’s most innovative and exciting social, economic, cultural and environmental thinking over 3 days... Over 40 participating organisations and campaigns...

IdeaSpace: Thinking for a better Scotland IdeaSpace is an exhibition of Scotland’s most innovative and exciting social, economic, cultural and environmental thinking over 3 days... Over 40 participating organisations and campaigns...

IdeaSpace is an exhibition of Scotland’s most innovative and exciting social, economic, cultural and environmental thinking. Over 40 participating organisations and campaigns will run stalls and hold fringe meetings on a wide range of the most important issues facing Scotland just now. Timed to coincide with the SNP conference but open to the public, IdeaSpace lets you immerse yourself in optimism and hope for the future, to learn and influence and to be inspired. IdeaSpace is free to all. Join us on the ground floor of Glasgow Science Centre and engage in a diverse vision for a better Scotland. Opening times are Thursday 13 Oct: Midday - 8pm Friday 14 Oct: 8.30am - 8pm Saturday 15 Oct: 8.30am - 3pm Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, G51 1EA Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Starts at: 12.30pm Thu 13 Oct 2016

Speakers: Mike Small,Gerry Hassan, Angela Haggerty, many more

Venue: 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, Scotland G51 1EA G51 1EA

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12.00am Thu 13 Oct 2016
Thinking for a better Scotland 2

IdeaSpace 2 Thinking for a better Scotland 2

IdeaSpace is an exhibition of Scotland’s most innovative and exciting social, economic, cultural and environmental thinking. Over 40 participating organisations and campaigns will run stalls and hold fringe meetings on a wide range of the most important issues facing Scotland just now. Timed to coincide with the SNP conference but open to the public, IdeaSpace lets you immerse yourself in optimism and hope for the future, to learn and influence and to be inspired.
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Starts at: 12.00am Thu 13 Oct 2016

5.30pm Fri 7 Oct 2016
G2

A Wee exhibition with Wee Skribbles G2

A Wee Skribbles exhibition.
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Starts at: 5.30pm Fri 7 Oct 2016

Speakers: Wee Skribbles

Venue: G2

7.30pm Tue 4 Oct 2016
There will be three engaging speakers; Zara Kitson of the Scottish Greens, Allan Grogan, Founder of Labour for Independence & Mike Fenwick, a specialist in Currency Options for an Indepent Scotland.

YES Blantyre Public Meeting There will be three engaging speakers; Zara Kitson of the Scottish Greens, Allan Grogan, Founder of Labour for Independence & Mike Fenwick, a specialist in Currency Options for an Indepent Scotland.

There will be three engaging speakers; Zara Kitson of the Scottish Greens, Allan Grogan, Founder of Labour for Independence & Mike Fenwick, a specialist in Currency Options for
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Starts at: 7.30pm Tue 4 Oct 2016

Speakers: Mike Fenwick,Zara Kitson,Allan Grogan

Venue: Priestfield Hall Main st, Blantyre G72 0EL G72 0EL

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11.00am Mon 3 Oct 2016

Surjit Singh Chhokar

'The sister of a man accused of stabbing Surjit Singh Chhokar in 1998 has told a trial he claimed that he had "got away with the perfect murder Margaret Chisholm told the High Court in Glasgow that her brother Ronnie Coulter made the admission to her after a jury cleared him of the murder. She also said that when he was on remand awaiting trial, Mr Coulter neither admitted or denied the murder. Mr Coulter denies murdering Mr Chhokar and has blamed two other men. The 48-year-old, from Wishaw, denies stabbing the 32-year-old in Garrion Street, Overtown, North Lanarkshire, on 4 November 1998. Mr Coulter has lodged a special defence blaming his nephew Andrew Coulter - Mrs Chisholm's son - and another man, David Montgomery."' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-37484461 BBC 27/09/2016 Report from the High Court Glasgow...
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Starts at: 11.00am Mon 3 Oct 2016

1.00pm Sat 1 Oct 2016
RIC Conference 2016 - Axis of Corruption

RIC Conference 2016 - Axis of Corruption RIC Conference 2016 - Axis of Corruption

RIC Conference 2016 - Axis of Corruption
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sat 1 Oct 2016

Speakers: RIC Conference 2016 - Axis of Corruption ,

Venue: 500 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8RR, UK G3 8RR G3 8RR, G3 8RR

11.00am Sat 1 Oct 2016
Workshops - TBC

RIC Conference 2016 Workshops - Stream2 Workshops - TBC

We will decide what Workshops we are able to cover in the morning
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Starts at: 11.00am Sat 1 Oct 2016

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Venue: 500 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8RR, UK G3 8RR

11.00am Sat 1 Oct 2016
We will decide what Workshops we are able to cover in the morning

RIC Conference 2016 - Advancing Scotland's Land Revolution We will decide what Workshops we are able to cover in the morning

We will decide what Workshops we are able to cover in the morning
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Starts at: 11.00am Sat 1 Oct 2016

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Venue: 500 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8RR, UK G3 8RR G3 8RR,

10.00am Sat 1 Oct 2016
After the British State: The Road to Democracy. A special Radical Independence Conference to discuss, debate and plan action to put people powered solutions at the centre of the crisis of the British state and Europe.

RIC: After the British State After the British State: The Road to Democracy. A special Radical Independence Conference to discuss, debate and plan action to put people powered solutions at the centre of the crisis of the British state and Europe.

AFTER THE BRITISH STATE: THE ROAD TO DEMOCRACY A special Radical Independence Conference to discuss, debate and plan action to put people powered solutions at the centre of the crisis of the British state and Europe. This event will put the democratic deficit and the radical decline of the British State in context, with speakers from across Europe, England, Scotland, the workers movement and youth. We'll be talking about the failure of British politics to change the lives of ordinary people, and how we can do things differently. In addition we will discuss and debate the changing terrain on which we must build a new grassroots movement for independence. With a combination of plenaries, workshops, debates and facilitated sessions to organise practical activity, this really is not to be missed. #RIC2016 TICKETS: https://livestream.com/IndependenceLive/RICAfterBritState
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Starts at: 10.00am Sat 1 Oct 2016

Venue: Glasgow Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, G3 8RR G3 8RR

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