NEWS ROUND UP!

After an exhausting few weeks of evictions, arrests, scuffles with the police and dodgy internet connections we're finally able to update the blog again. So, lots has been going on here's a quick round up:

FRIERN BARNET LIBRARY



As most of you will be aware, Friern Barnet Public Library, which was closed down due to cuts, has been reopened and given back to the community. They had court last week and managed to get an adjournment for three weeks. They had poetry and spoken word workshops last Sat followed by a jam session which the local residents got involved in. Big up Friern Barnet Crew!!!

**Book donations and volunteers greatly appreciated!**


LASPO? FUCK NO! LET OUR GUY GO!!

Alex Haigh, 21, of London is currently serving a 12 weeks sentence at Wormwood Scrubs for the 'offence' of squatting in a residential building. This has saddened the squatting community greatly. So, lets get pens and paper out and send him some messages of solidarity. The newly formed Squatters Legal Network are collecting in messages of support. Give them a shout if you want to send him something.

https://network23.org/squatterslegalnetwork/

SQUATTASTIC!



A rather wet squattastic happened a few Sundays ago in Waterloo. Torrential rain meant many were not able to attend but cheers to those who did. A member of Greentech did a workshop on off grid energy which was really informative and useful - solar panels are the way forward! There was then a intergroup meeting between various squat related groups about how the new legislation is kicking in. The next Squattastic date was decided but we've lost one of our diaries somewhere in squatworld so can't actually put it up here. Will post date/location asap. 

SOLIDARITY TO ALL!



To finish, we want to say a massive thank you to all those who have been rushed off their feet the last few weeks protecting our community from homelessness and arrest. From commercial squats who are providing shelter to residential squats thrown out on the streets to individuals who are using their free time support other crews in finding a place to live. Massive respect to all. Together we are so much stronger. 

It's been a rough few weeks and many of us are exhausted by recent events. The governments attack on our peaceful community has caused so much unnecessary havoc and stress. When times are tough remember that the community is here and it's stronger than ever. Have a read of this article it made us remember exactly why we're doing what we do and why its so worth fighting for. Much love to all. 

http://cutscafelondon.wordpress.com/2012/09/27/guest-blog-on-squatting-by-a-london-anarchist-and-squatter/