Forwarded by request:

>From: Manchester Earth First! (mancef@nematode.freeserve.co.uk)
>To: Networking Newsletter
>Subject: 20 May training/skillshare day - all welcome
>
>please forward to email list & website - ta.
>
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>NW regional Earth First! Saturday School
>
>20th May 2000, Manchester
>at 10am, Manchester Environmental Resource Centre (MERCi),
>22a, Beswick Street, Ancoats, Manchester.
>Further info from Manchester EF!, 0161-226 6814, or
>mancef@nematode.freeserve.co.uk
>Earth First! is a banner, not an organisation.  Earth First!ers use
>direct action to defend the environment.  EF! is a fluid community
>of autonomous groups and individuals.  No leaders, no members,
>no rules, just you.
>
>Come to learn, wonder, get involved, chat or share.
>This event follows on from the first NW regional skillshare day in
>Liverpool. These days are to encourage us to get to know each
>other, find out what's going on in the region, get and offer support,
>create an informal safe space for people to learn to take direct
>action, and to have fun.
>There'll be vegan food, and crash space available the night before
>or after.
>Any ideas for things you want to offer, or would like to see on the
>day, or if you need to bring a child or dog, please get in touch
>beforehand.
>
>-> Intro to EF!, genetics, community gardens, local news-sheets,
>street theatre, MERCi, court & legal support, transport, animal
>rights, Dealing with Public Order situations, North West - what
>next?, how local groups are working, support needs & Blatant
>Incitement, Terrorism Bill, No Comment, street bands, and many
>more...
>
>Directions to MERCi:
>from Piccadilly train station, go down ramp, right at bottom onto
>Store Street, keep going, cross Great Ancoats Street onto Old Mill
>Street.  Take 4th right, Beswick Street, over the canal bridge and
>first right.  A 15 minute walk.

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