Cannabis March & Rally - LONDON SATURDAY 29th SEPT 2001

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Dear friends, the Cannabis March & Rally in London on Sat Sept 29th is now confirmed, insured and organised (although there is plenty to do in the next couple of weeks if you want to help). The meeting point at Speakers Corner (12 noon), the march route through central London and the Cannabis Rally at Trafalgar Square, London on Sat 29th Sept have now been agreed with all concerned parties. Some important speakers have been confirmed (see below) and publicity has been going out nationwide. Please invite anyone you think might be interested. Steward volunteers are urgently required (see below). Thank you for any support you can give. Updates at http://www.cannabiscoalition.org

MEET @ 12 noon: Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London. (Marble Arch Tube).
Departs 2.00pm via Park Lane & Piccadilly to Cannabis Rally at Trafalgar Square including speakers. Bring humour, banners and drums. A peaceful remonstration & celebration. Everyone counts. Everyone invited! PROGRAMME for the day: Starting 12 noon at speakers corner with speakers and other special attractions including 'Free Cannabis in the Park' (5th consecutive year). March with musical float (tbc) leaves at 2.00 pm to Cannabis Rally at Trafalgar Sq with speakers plus communal celebration.
Note: There is no chance of an entertainments license for either Hyde Park or Trafalgar Sq this year (maybe next) but personal musical instruments; drums, violins, welsh harps, trumpets etc are most welcome.
Properganja "GrassRoots' After Party: 8pm - 6am: a Multi Media Cannabis Cultural Grassroots Benefit Event (venue tbc); properganja line up + speakers, stalls, films, poetry, art and food.

SPEAKERS @ Trafalgar Sq: 100% confirmed: Paul Flynn MP (labour), Howard Marks (ex smuggler), Francis Wilkinson, (ex-Chief Constable, Gwent Police), Caroline Coon (artist/founder Release), Mike Goodman (Director, Release), Shane Collins (Green Party), Alun Buffry (Legalise Cannabis Alliance) and more tba. Speakers at Trafalgar Square will: reflect the widespread support throughout society in Britain; represent all sections of the cannabis movement; include support and advice from our friends worldwide.

AIMS: The recent progress towards defacto decriminalisation in parts of Britain is to be welcomed but is clearly not the full solution. Only a
complete, 100% lifting of cannabis prohibition allowing the growing, selling and social consumption of cannabis will do. Anything less is simply a half-way house which fails to protect the public.

We need a 'New Deal for Cannabis':

1. The complete, total lifting of prohibition to allow freedom for the growing, licensed sale and social or medical use of cannabis in Britain.
2. Quality controls & Health & Safety Regulations as with any other product to protect consumers.
3. Distribution through licensed premises and non-profit cannabis buyers co-operatives & clubs.
4. An immediate release of all cannabis prisoners and clearing of all cannabis criminal records.

REMEMBER: In the 1970's everyone thought that the prohibition of cannabis would be ended in just a couple more years ....

STRATEGY SEPT 29th 2001: To unite and thus strengthen the voice of all those who advocate an end to the prohibition of cannabis (100%), by organising an peaceful and non-confrontational event that reflects the wide support for a change in the law that exists in all sections of society in Britain.

STEWARD VOLUNTEERS Urgently Required: March & Rally Stewards Meeting: Sat 15th September: 3 pm - 6 pm at Tony's Hemp Corner, 10 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London, N1. Good stewarding is essential for the success of this event - and while we can't pay you, there are excellent perks ... If you can make it to this meeting you will get training in being a professional steward and learn how to use our radio communications system..
There will also be a session on first aid (including the medical use of cannabis where appropriate) ... and plenty of time to relax all evening if
you wish. To volunteer as a steward please email us now (stewards@schmoo.co.uk) with your full postal address and phone number. Or
phone 0207 837 2720. Stewards recorded info line: 0207 636 0951 (more info + updates).

ORGANISING CONTACTS for Sep 29th : We now have a full time organising office functioning in Kings Cross. Direct line : 0207 837 2720. Recorded Info-line: 0207 637 7467. Stewards recorded info: 0207 636 0951. Mobiles: 07976 825086 and 07950 572739. Fax: 0870 0548646
http://www.cannabiscoalition.org email: sep29@schmoo.co.uk

CANNABIS INFORMATION CENTRES: (drop in to pick up leaflets, latest info etc):

London:
* West End/Soho: So High Soho, 5 Berwick Street, W1. Tel: 020 7287 1295.
* Camden: Access All areas, 3 Kentish Town Rd, NW1. Tel: 020 7267 8320.
* Kings Cross: Hemp Corner, 5 Caledonian Road, NW1. Tel: 020 7837 5223.
* Notting Hill: Alchemy, 261 Portobello Road, W11.Tel: 020 7792 0166. + ccNews Stall, Every Thursday: Under the Westway, Portobello Rd, (Ladbroke Grove Tube) Tel: (m 07788724852).
* Brixton: Green Party Drugs Group. tel: 020 8671 5936.
* Stratford: Mystical Headshops, Unit 1 Inshops Centres, 70-73 The Mall, E15 1XQ. Tel: 020 8503 0660.

Outside London:
* Manchester: Dr Hermans/cc Manchester: 57 Church Street, Smithfield Buildings, Manchester, M4. Tel: 0161 834 1130.
* Birmingham: Cannabis Coalition Birmingham: Tel: 0121 242 3615.
* Norwich: CLCIA: Phone: 01603 625 780. http://www.ukcia.org.uk
* Glastonbury: Cannabis In Avalon. (CIA) PO Box 2223, Glastonbury, UB69RD. Tel: 01458 833 236. http://www.freecannabis.com
* Southsea: Freedom Bookshop, 73 Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hants, PO4 ODB. tel: 023 92 780600.
* - Prohibition: together we can crack it - 100%

Other events:
* 8th Sep Sat: Chelmsford, Essex. Smokey Bear Party, in Central Park.
* Sep 15th Sat: Stockport. Dutch Experience, in the centre of Stockport Village, 2 mins from main train station, 10pm. Colin Davis (MMCO), will
open an Amsterdam style coffee shop. Werner Bruining who opened 'Mellow Yellow' the first coffee shop in Amsterdam is coming over to open it. More details at: http://212.129.240.114/upload/showthread.php?s=&threadid=128 and http://www.mmco.org.uk

NEXT YEAR: GLOBAL CANNABIS ACTION - Sat May 4:th 2002: Cannabis Marches & Festivals are currently being planned in London, Birmingham and Manchester plus other events in Britain as part of the Global Cannabis Action on May 4:th 2002 with more than 150 cities taking part worldwide (130+ cities in 2001).

* London Cannabis March and Festival, Sat 4th May 2002. Planning meeting in October tbc. Contact: Cannabis Coalition (London), PO Box 2243, London, W1A 1YF. Tel: 0207 837 2720. email: may4th@cannabiscoalition.org - http://www.cannabiscoalition.org

* Birmingham Cannabis March & Festival, Sat 4th May 2002. Planning Meeting: 7th October, 1-5 pm @ The Market Tavern, Moseley Street, Digbeth. (Train: New Street. Bus: No 50). - Contact: Cannabis Coalition (Birmingham), 8 Florence Rd, Kingsheath, Birmingham, B14 7DD. Tel. 0121 242 3615.

* Manchester Cannabis March and Festival, Sat 4th May 2002. Planning meeting in October tbc. Contact: Cannabis Coalition (Manchester), 57 Church Street, Smithfield Buildings, Manchester, M4. Tel: 0161 834 1130.

PROPERGANJA SONG SEARCH: offering musicians and artists the chance to help end cannabis prohibition worldwide, be in the charts and on a definitive album/cd collection of thc inspired tracks. Organised by the cannabis coalition, the 'search' is looking for three musical categories; song, dance, and 'jingle'. The final category is 'art' - for the best artworks, 'pot pop video' treatment, animations etc to go with the single & CD release.
The coalition hopes for a 'properganja music' coup by getting the resulting single into the charts (not that difficult) and inspiring the
creation of a brilliant album. "It is well known that many creative people, especially musicians, use cannabis so we are hoping for some very high thc quality music."
The plot is to release a single and an album collection featuring the best entries - but it is emphasised this is not a competition. "This project is a search and hopefully a catalyst for inspiration - in other words it should work like good quality cannabis". Both single & album will be
released in the week running up to the Global Cannabis Action on Sat May 4th 2002 with the aim of promoting the event and raising much required funds. Artists will also be invited to perform at the Cannabis Festivals planned for that date in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Properganja Song Search deadline: 31st Jan 2002 (but get in touch now). All entries should be sent by mail to: properganja song search, PO Box 2243, London W1A 1YF. (0207 837 2720). properganja@schmoo.co.uk. More details + latest discoveries @ http://www.schmoo.co.uk/pganga.htm

CANNABIS CONNECTIONS
For full Uk & worldwide Cannabis Connections listings: http://www.schmoo.co.uk/connect.htm

UK Cannabis Press:

* ccNews, PO Box 2700, Lewes, BN8 5AQ, UK. E mail: bodaiju@solutions-inc.co.uk. (07788724852). http://www.ccnews.org.uk - Reliable monthly with 100% cannabis news & features covering uk and worldwide. Most regular voice of the cannabis campaigning movement in Uk. - Sub: 6 issues: £8.00.

* Red Eye, 19 Worcester Court, Stamford, Lincs, PE91LF. (01780 480 614). redeyenick@zoom.co.uk - Superbly produced colour magazine which always manages to cut through to the essential.

* Weedworld, PO Box 1332, Coventry, CV8 3YA. (01974 821518). http://www.users.dircon.co.uk/-weed1 - Professional colour glossy with lots
of cannabis related information, news features and ads.

Some Cannabis Campaigning Connections:

* Campaign to Legalise Cannabis International Association (CLCIA), 63 Peacock Street, Norwich, NR 3 17B. (01603 625 780). http://www.ukcia.org.uk email: steve@mtxnet.co.uk

* Legalise Cannabis Alliance, PO Box 198, Norwich, NR2 2DH . (0160 3442215). http://www.lca-uk.org

* Medical Marijuana Cooperative, PO Box 209, Stockport, SK5 8FB. Tel: 0161 4940604. http://www.mmco.org.uk email: help@mmcoinfo.freeserve.co.uk

* Legalise Cannabis Campaign Scotland. PO Box 12758, Edinburgh, EH8 9YP. (0131 667 6488). http://www.thepulse.co.uk/lcc.scotland email:
stuey@easynet.co.uk

* Cannabis In Avalon. (CIA) PO Box 2223, Glastonbury, UB6 9RD. (01458 833 236). http://www.freecannabis.com

* Transform. PO Box 59, 82 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5BB. (0117 939 8052). Fax: 0117 939 4425. http://www.transform-drugs.org.uk email:
info@transform-drugs.org.uk

* Green Party Drugs Group. 1a Waterlow Road, London, N19 5NJ. (020 8671 5936). http://www.greenparty.org.uk/drugs . email:
greenpartydrugsgroup@gn.apc.org

Recommended:

* Greenstream - hydroponics, plant lighting & plants, nutrients, extraction fans + an impressive demonstration grow room and very friendly
service at 12-14 Vivan Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 ODS. (0121 4262675). http://www.greenstream.co.uk email: admin@greenstream.co.uk

* Zydot - if you are being tested for cannabis and want to come out smiling: http://www.eurodot.co.uk (01525 370 702).

* Cannabis Vodka - from the Plzen region of the Czech Republic with 3g\litre of Beniko species (Cannabis Sativa L) with an exceptionally smooth and warm flavour of cannabis seeds. Mailorder (50 cl £16, 20 cl £10 inc p&p) from: STL Ltd, 1-2 Anglers Lane, Kentish Town, London, NW5 3DG. (020 7419 9641). (Quote 'CC' with all orders & the coalition gets a %). http://www.schmoo.co.uk/cvodka.htm email: cannabisvodka@yahoo.co.uk

URGENT: Sending money can be a vital form of political direct action. If you support the strategy of well organised, peaceful, enjoyable, and
politically effective cannabis marches and festivals in Britain as part of a national and international cannabis coalition in over 150 cities
worldwide - please (but only if you can afford it) contribute to the cannabis coalition continuation fund.

With debts still being paid off from the June 16th Festival in Brixton, plus the added expenses of coordinating the March & Rally on Sep 29 (full costs on website) the state of the coalition's finances is curtailing the publicity and coordinating work we can do. For example: we have a great mailing list - but can hardly ever afford to send out to 2000+ people. We have phone bills. If everyone who reads this message sent just £5 each to the coalition our combined capacity to continue cooperative resistance to the cannabis prohibition would be greatly improved. We think the cannabis marches and festivals, which have been organised as a coalition effort on half a shoe string since 1999 have been fairly (amazingly) effective so far - but we could do 10 times better with just 1 times more funding than we have now.

Please make cheques payable to 'ICC' or 'cannabis coalition', PO Box 2243, London, W1A 1YF, UK. Tel: 0207 837 2720. (Acc No: 0251 3200. Sort: 16 - 58 - 10). Thanks. viva ganja!