Strikes, airports and a boat party: August round-up
As August comes to a close take a look back at all the action across Bristol over the last month. Continue reading Strikes, airports and a boat party: August round-up
Month: August 2022
Hong Kongers condemn police violence with human chain
Visitors to College Green on bank holiday Monday afternoon were greeted by the strange sight of 150 Hong Kongers lining the length of the park. Continue reading Hong Kongers condemn police violence with human chain
Boat party protest outside landlord’s yacht
Protester gathered for a “boat party” to demonstrate against a landlord. Continue reading Boat party protest outside landlord’s yacht
Bank holiday action across Bristol
Bank holiday actions on Bristol. Not to be missed! Continue reading Bank holiday action across Bristol
Royal Mail strikes begin across Bristol and UK
Post office workers across Bristol are on strike today, joining 115,000 other members of the Communication Workers Union across the country in a fight for better pay. Continue reading Royal Mail strikes begin across Bristol and UK
Bristol Peace Gathering calls on council to back nuclear weapon ban
Peace activists concluded a four-day vigil by delivering a petition to City Hall calling on Bristol City Council to support the abolition of nuclear weapons. Continue reading Bristol Peace Gathering calls on council to back nuclear weapon ban
Watch Bristol’s latest Kill The Bill protest
Dozens took to the streets for Bristol’s first Kill The Bill protest in seven months, demanding justice for those imprisoned and awaiting trial for their role in the March 21, 2021 riot. Continue reading Watch Bristol’s latest Kill The Bill protest
Peace Gathering marks Hiroshima anniversary
Bristol Hiroshima-Nagasaki peace gathering returns to Castle Park this weekend to mark the anniversary of dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan in World War II. Continue reading Peace Gathering marks Hiroshima anniversary
Amnesty fundraiser returns to Goldney Hall
For the first time since the pandemic the gates to Goldney Hall will open for the 39th Amnesty International Bristol garden party fundraiser. Continue reading Amnesty fundraiser returns to Goldney Hall
Bristol Airport owners targeted by new anti-expansion campaign
The fight against Bristol Airport expansion takes a new turn as campaigners unite to target airport owner the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. A new group, Stop OTPP Funding Airport Expansion (SOFAX), is composed of members of the National Education Union (NEU) climate network, medical activists MedAct Bristol, and airport campaigners BABE and London-based HACAN East. Together the members of the group have launched a solidarity … Continue reading Bristol Airport owners targeted by new anti-expansion campaign