Author Archives: SLMAdmin

LVRPA caught misleading the local community AGAIN

Posted on 27 April 2019 by SLMAdmin

Let me explain… Earlier this week I sat down to review the papers for Thursday’s LVRPA meetings. These are the meetings in which officers of the LVRPA brief members of the LVRPA (councillors who, theoretically, represent the interests of their … Continue reading →

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BEATING THE BOUNDS 2019

Posted on 26 April 2019 by SLMAdmin

Save Lea Marshes (SLM), is organising a walk following the ancient tradition of “Beating the Bounds”. Revived in the 1990s, by the New Lammas Lands Defence Committee, “Beating the Bounds” involves blessing the boundaries of the area following pagan and … Continue reading →

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Green Blot Award 2019

Posted on 13 January 2019 by SLMAdmin

We at Save Lea Marshes are often maddened and saddened by the things that happen on or near the marshes. Such precious places should, we think, stay as wild and as unencumbered by the permanent presence of humans as possible. We … Continue reading →

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In the Name of the Future, Rio is Destroying its Past

Posted on 13 August 2012 by SLMAdmin

In the Name of the Future, Rio is Destroying its Past [Please share article http://bit.ly/OpEdProvidencia & accompanying video Providência: 115 Years of Struggle, widely, and tweet after 2pm EST today #remoçãonão #rio2016 as part of Tweetfest taking place as Rio’s … Continue reading →

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video – poverty torch relay 27 July 2012

Posted on 11 August 2012 by SLMAdmin

film by Genie Weaver [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/47101884 w=400&h=300] Also there is a great film by DailyMotion here.

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Olympic projection spotlights Adidas factories ‘exploitation’

Posted on 7 August 2012 by SLMAdmin

Inspirational action from War on Want. From war on want here Olympic projection spotlights Adidas factories ‘exploitation’ 05 August 2012 NEWS PEG: Sunday, 5 August 2012   Olympic men’s 100 metres final Olympic projection spotlights Adidas factories ‘exploitation’ London 2012 sponsor … Continue reading →

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Defence campaign for the Critical Mass 182

Posted on 4 August 2012 by SLMAdmin

From Counter Olympics  Network A meeting to help establish a defence campaign for the Critical Mass 182 – Thursday 9 August Most people will know about Critical Mass bike rides, and about what happened in London last month. If you … Continue reading →

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Some reports from the anti-Olympic torch relay

Posted on 4 August 2012 by SLMAdmin

On Friday 27th July, the Vancouver Poverty torch was carried around Hackney in an anti-Olympic torch relay. Save Leyton marsh took part in the relay and welcomed the torch and runners to Leyton Marsh with food and festivities. Reports from … Continue reading →

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Solidarity with Critical Mass arrestees

Posted on 4 August 2012 by SLMAdmin

While millions watched the London2012 opening ceremony last Friday night, just outside, 182 cyclists were kettled, detained and arrested for the heinous crime of cycling. CS gas was also used by transport police against cyclists. Strict anti-protest bail conditions have … Continue reading →

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Counter Olympics Torch Relay – 2nd Leg – Hackney: Clissold Park to Leyton Marsh

Posted on 26 July 2012 by SLMAdmin

repost from counter olympics network We are proud to announce the second leg of the historic Counter Olympics Protest Torch Relay which will be run on Friday 27th July. The iconic Vancouver Poverty Olympics Torch will make its journey around … Continue reading →

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