Len Johnson was a Boxer, Socialist, Community Activist
 
Speaker: Deej Johnson

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Manchester born Len Johnson won the Australian version of the British Empire middleweight championship but was barred from fighting for championships at home because of the colour of his skin. He later became a prominent member of the local Communist Party and a social and political activist in Manchester’s Moss Side. A trade unionist and community leader, he attended the pivotal 5th Pan-African Conference in Manchester in 1945 and was co-founder of the New International Society, a campaigning platform for black activism. Len was a remarkable man; a fighter in every way.

Apologies, we're afraid that the talk has had to be postponed to a later date - watch this space.

Lockdown Exit Strategy – Possible Futures
 
The Coved-19 response under the Tory government has been characterised by utter incompetence, shambolic organisation and a lack of transparency. The result is the worst fatality rate in Europe and possibly the world. Yet somehow we have to move forward. Lockdown isn’t good for anybody in the long term; physiologically, psychologically or economically. Yet for millions of people a lack of faith in the government to deliver a long term of any description has left them with no clear alternative but to sustain the status quo. There is no end in sight yet for the pandemic, but lockdown can’t go on forever.
 
So, given the limitations of this government, how do we move forward out of lockdown?

• What will the future look like in the short, medium and long term?
• What viable strategies might work?
• What strategies are likely to pose unacceptable risks?
• What are the implications for personal liberty as the lockdown continues?

 Participants will asked to consider what POSITIVE steps forward might be taken by individuals and groups to improve all our lives in the age of pandemic.
 
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Bolton Trades Council have held a silent vigil and a housing related debate on the previous 2 anniversaries of this preventable fire

 On the 3rd Anniversary of the Grenfell Fire we are holding a zoom debate to discuss the progress made for the people seeking truth & Justice with Grenfell Campaigner Joe Delaney.   We then go on to debate the likely impact of removing the protection which the government put in place for those falling into rent arrears due to COVID 19 To register or put a question email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Followed by discussion with Raytheon 9 activists Eamonn McCann and Colm Bryce 
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Organised by Oldham Peace and Justice

The next virtual Write Out Loud will take place on  Wednesday 10th June. Contact Chris for more details.

Please note that Write Out Loud on Sunday 15th March has been cancelled! Jeff and Allan decided to cancel in view of the ongoing concern about the corona virus.

Great news! Today the Criminal Cases Review Commission announced it has referred for appeal the convictions of eight of the Shrewsbury pickets. This almost certainly means their convictions will be quashed as the government will not contest the ruling. This victory is the culmination of a 48 year battle, led with great tenacity by the Shrewsbury 24 Campaign, which has fought doggedly and courageously to bring the truth of this government conspiracy to light.  Harry Chadwick, on behalf of the Campaign, sends thanks to the club for its support over many years. At some time of Harry's choosing, we'll be holding a celebration at the club.

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Laura is well known in the NW performance poetry scene and a stalwart of the Wigan Diggers Festival. Here she discusses the music that has helped shape her politics and her poetry. Julia asks the questions and cues the music.

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The purpose of the meeting is to receive officers’ reports and annual accounts and to appoint officers and committee members for the next year. Nominations can be made on the forms posted on the club’s notice board in the bar. All nominees, proposers and seconders must be paid-up club members.

Any resolutions for the AGM must be received by the Club Secretary, Liz Perry, by 2.00 pm on Saturday 22nd February 2020 and must be proposed and seconded by paid-up club members.

All paid-up club members are very welcome to attend this meeting.