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Chiswick Tuesday, 16 May 8pm THE LIBRARY OF EARLY SOCIALISTS Speaker: Howard Comber Committee Room, Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, W4 (nearest tube: Chiswick Park). Socialist Walk: a Thames tour of Rotherhithe. Sunday, 11 June 11.00 am. Meet at Canada Water tube station. For information contact: Vincent Otter on 07905 791638 or 020 8361 3017 or Richard Botterill on 01582 764929 Manchester Monday, 22 May 8pm WHY YOU SHOULD BE A SOCIALIST Hare and Hounds, Shudehill, City Centre  |
Edinburgh & Glasgow Branches DAY SCHOOL FOR SATURDAY 13 MAY 2006 In the Community Central Halls, 314 Maryhill Road, Glasgow THE CHANGING FACE OF CAPITALISM WHAT NEXT FOR THE TRADE UNIONS? 1.00pm to 2.15pm The trade union movement has played an important part in the development of working class ideas, but now it finds itself in a crisis. Its political product the Labour Party has proven to be just another capitalist party. Brian Gardner (Glasgow Branch) considers the dilemna that it faces with the worsening of pension conditions and the insecuruty of modern technology. THE DEATH OF THE LEFT? 2.15pm to 3.30pm The demise of the Russian and eastern European Communist Parties has led to a crisis on the so-called left. Various Leninist and Trotskyist groups claim to be socialist organisations. In this talk Paul Bennett (Manchester Branch) deals with their claims and offers the alternative of World Socialism with its rejection of leadership and the reform of capitalism. CAPITALISM? KIDS’ STUFF 3.30pm to 5.00pm In this session we play a 50 minute DVD Capitalism and Other Kids’ Stuff that likens the development of capitalism to a children's nursery. We examine how ownership gives rise to the state and all its coercive forces. We look at alternative ways of running society. We look at a moneyless, tradeless alternative to the profit system. This DVD was devised by and features Paddy Shannon (Lancaster Branch) He will deal with your questions and ideas. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available, free of charge. All welcome. Website |
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Summer School, Fircroft, 21-23 July,2006 WHAT'S LEFT OF THE LEFT? Retreated or Defeated? A slightly different format this year. Some speakers, but also some discussions groups considering papers and notes from overseas socialists. The object is to try to build up a global picture of the state of opposition to capitalism: what attacking moves and defences capitalist governments have made and what threats and/or opportunities this presents to the socialist movement. Fircroft College has kindly
held back its price increases so that we can maximise our numbers
attending.
Non-members are welcome. Full board for the weekend is £110. The Party can subsidise a small number of those attending at half price, but it's best to apply early. Free entry to all talks and discussion sessions. For further information or booking a place (please don't leave it too late!) ring Ron Cook, 0121 553 1712 Website |
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