 The Sumac Centre is an independent community and social centre in Nottingham, part of the UK Social Centre Network and Radical Routes. Sumac provides resources, meeting spaces and skills for groups and individuals campaigning for human rights, animal rights, the environment, peace and co-operation world-wide. [wikipedia]
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, the Centre becomes the 'Forest Fields Social Club' (FFCS a.k.a Sumac Bar) from 7.30. The FFSC is a members club, but membership is easy and guests are welcome. For gigs and fundraising benefits, guests can pay at the door and members are invited to make a donation.
 Regular EventsClick heading for the next date for the following events
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Mondays- Sumac Centre open planning meetings : First Monday monthly, 7.30pm
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Live Music: Various Fridays or Saturdays.
Click heading on list above for the next date for each event
Associated & likeminded groups
Broadway Cinema
'The Home of Independent and World Cinema in the East Midlands often features presentations of interest to supporters of the Sumac Centre. See program at http://www.broadway.org.uk
Eco Teams
ECOTEAMS hope to enlist participants in the Sumac neighbourhood. A summary of their project is at http://www.veggies.org.uk/sumac/ecoteams.htm
Movement for Compassionate Living
Literature stalls held at as many events as possible. See www.MCLveganway.org
Call Andrew or Pat on 0845 458 9595, or David on 01629 814117 if you can help.
Nottingham Friends of the Earth
Nottm FoE is one of around 250 local Friends of the Earth groups campaigning for a better environment locally as well as nationally and internationally. We meet on the Tuesday of every month at 7.30 - 9.30pm at the International Community Centre, 61B Mansfield Rd, Nottingham. Note - there may be a new venue soon.
For more details email mail@nfoe.freeserve.co.uk or visit http://nottfoe.gn.apc.org
Nottingham Friends of the Iraqi People
NFIP is concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the war on the people of Iraq, launching a series of "people to people" solidarity aid projects in Iraq.
For more details phone 0115 875 4761 / 07775 863750, or email nfip@ntlworld.com or visit www.nfip.org
NottsVeg
Social group for vegetarians, vegans and anyone wanting to give it a try, including socials at Sumac
For details see http://www.nottsveg.makessense.co.uk/index.html; phone John: 0115 960 9825 or email johnke@sky.com
Palestine Support Campaign
Stores such as Marks and Spencer continue to trade millions of pounds worth of Israeli goods, providing economic support to the Israeli government; whilst the Israeli government illegally occupies Palestinian territory, builds an ‘apartheid wall’, and destroys homes, land and lives daily. Products grown or manufactured in the Occupied Territories by illegal settlers are labelled “made in Israel”.
Show your support for the Palestinian people by refusing to buy Israeli goods. Put pressure on British business and the British government to refuse to trade with Israel.
Contact Nottingham Palestine Support Campaign: nottmpsc@yahoo.co.uk
Prisoner Support Group
"In the corporate war against Earth, sometimes prison becomes the price we pay for placing the laws of nature above those of corrupt governments. If we're fortunate enough to not yet be making that sacrifice, then we most certainly have an obligation to support those who are" - former ALF prisoner Rod Coronado.
"Prison is designed to isolate people from their family, friends and community; we can break the isolation by writing to people on the inside and showing solidarity". "They're in there for us ... we're out here for them".
If you are interested in co-ordinating letter writing sessions, and/or other prisoner support, please contact the Centre.
Refugee Forum
The centre at 118 Mansfield Road is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons for individual help and assistance, e.g. with interpreting, form-filling, problems and communicating with other agencies.
Ph: 0115 941 5599
Website: http://www.nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk/
Stop Shopping
My Dads Strip Club, organisers of Stop Shopping events, request help with subversive shopping trips. Anyone up for taking part or organising your own action ? You don't need to be a performer.... Reply to me@mydadsstripclub.com if interested.
Stop the War
Nottm Stop The War Coalition : Planning meetings every Wednesdays, from 19:30 to 21:00, at the International Community Centre, 61b Mansfield Road, Nottingham.
Check the website www.nottmagainstwar.org.uk for diary dates, contacts, actions, resources etc and to Join the Mailing List.
Vegan Guide to Nottingham
A guide for both residents of and visitors to Nottingham: www.vegan-nottingham.co.uk
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The Sumac Centre is an independent community and social centre in Nottingham, part of the UK Social Centre Network and Radical Routes.
Sumac provides resources, meeting spaces and skills for groups and individuals campaigning for human rights, animal rights, the environment, peace and co-operation world-wide. [wikipedia]
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, the Centre becomes the Forest Fields Social Club (FFCS a.k.a Sumac Bar) from 7.30. The FFSC is a members club, but membership is easy and guests are welcome. For gigs and fundraising benefits, guests can pay at the door and members are invited to make a donation.
Getting To Sumac
Accessible entrance at back door at 73 Beech Avenue . Full directions: http://www.veggies.org.uk/sumac/map.html
Postcode: NG7 6HX . Mapping websites: http://maps.google.co.uk . http://www.streetmap.co.uk . http://www.multimap.com (photo)
Note: Maps are based on postcodes which can cover a wide area, especially for rural locations. Public Transport details may be available from http://www.traveline.org.uk/
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