Merseyside Anarchist Group Founded
Feb 12 2007 15:26
Who is this then?
Quote:
There will be a founding meeting for a new Merseyside Anarchist Group on
Thursday 1st March at 7.30pm in the Liverpool Social Centre, Basement 96a
Bold Street, Liverpool. All anarchists or people interested in anarchism
welcome.There will be a follow-up/consolidation meeting on Thursday 15th March, same
place, same time and thereafter on the 3rd Thursday of every month, subject
to confirmation.Anarchism - or libertarian socialism - is an increasingly strong political
current within society and has for a long time been championing the case for
a fair, ecological and sustainable global community that may be our last
best hope for humanity.What is it and what can it offer us all? Best of all, what can you do to
bring it about. begin the journey here.
IMCUK.
Feb 12 2007 17:18
#2
'merseyside anarchists' were on the riot outside the US embassy on that famous vietnam march FACT.
Some dickheack in a shit band says so in his book.
Feb 12 2007 18:02
#3
I used to be involved with Liverpool Anarchists years ago. Hope it goes well like.
Feb 19 2007 16:53
#4
boss la'
shame i'm not up there any more.
ah, who am i kidding. 
Mar 4 2007 12:02
#5
How did this go?
Mar 4 2007 12:20
#6
Ok. Smallish turnout and quite a diverse range of opinion (one ex-WRP member, some AFers and a couple of 'interested but not convinced'). It was decided to hold a second meeting on the 15th themed around the Iraq war in time for the international day of action on the 18th. How we're going to build for that is something to sort out over the next couple of days.
If you want to be kept in the loop pm me your e-mail address and I'll make sure you get any updates.
Mar 16 2007 15:06
#7
I well remember the magnificent red and black banner of Merseyside Anarchists on that demo in 1968!!
Mar 16 2007 18:02
#8
Second meeting went really well. Larger turnout of around eight and a wide ranging discussion of war under capitalism and possible anarchist responses. It looks like the group will make a useful contribution to local actions on the International Day of Action this Monday and that some longer term ideas might bear fruit.
After feeling a bit 'meh' after the first meeting, I've come away feeling pretty positive from this one which is the first time in a long time for any kind of meeting. A third meeting shoudl be arranged for next month sometime. I'll keep this thread updated.
Jun 4 2008 12:43
#9
The original Merseyside Anarchist Group was founded in 1965 in a flat on Falkener Sq belonging to an Irish Republican, Gerry Bree. We were a bunch of idealistic 6th formers who looked to the older Gerry for inspiration and a sense of history. We made contact with some older Liverpool anarchists, some of whom had fought in Spain and regaled us with their memories of it. We were a regular presence at Anti Vietnam demos locally and nationally and were evident at the famous Grosvenor Sq uprising. Our banner is clear to see on some of the vintage newsfilm from the time. We even carried out a minor act of sabotage at the US Airforce Base at Burtonwood, when we raised the anarchist flag at night and daubed some buildings with anti-war slogans.
Anyone else remember this?
Hasta La Victoria Siempre
Dave
Jun 4 2008 12:45
#10
Were you there?
I remember it well, including the arrest of Gerry Bree, the group's founder and spiritual guide.
Dave
Jun 4 2008 12:46
#11
Don't know about the dickhead in the shit band, but yes we were there and can be seen clearly on vintage film from the time
Dave
Jun 4 2008 12:46
#12
Don't know about the dickhead in the shit band, but yes we were there and can be seen clearly on vintage film from the time
Dave
Jun 4 2008 12:57
#13
Dave wrote:
Were you there?I remember it well, including the arrest of Gerry Bree, the group's founder and spiritual guide.
Dave
Are you him?
Aug 10 2009 06:44
#14
I remember meetings at Ullet Road and a Spanish guy who had been in prison for many years coming to speak to us. There was a national conference at the students union which I think I had something to with organising.
Regards the Groisvenor square epsidode, two of us stayed in Liverpool and had a 'Neither Washington nor Hanoi" demo at Pier Head. No one came but we made the front page of the Observer.
I also remember the Free School at the Uni, trying to prevent eviction of Travellers from Lord Derby' Estate and our flat on Lodge Lane which had the lounge painted red and black.
Aug 14 2009 13:06
#15
Oo'er. Got nothing on Leicester though: http://www.afed.org.uk/leicester
Anyone on these boards remember those two?
Shit, I was supposed to post that up, but I haven't been near the computer for the last few days...
Erm... We are better organised than that appears, honestly - if you're in Liverpool come along, it should be interesting and potentially very useful.