Category Archives: Activism

Progressives’ Club

Posted on 23 October, 2014 by Joe

I want to go to a club, clubnight, event or gathering for people in Camberwell and Peckham who believe social, political and environmental progress is possible, and want to work for it. What do you think? Tweet this Digg Post … Continue reading →

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A tale of two consultations: Proof Westminster Council want to undermine cycling

Posted on 9 July, 2014 by Joe

Two major TfL consultations are out today. Both involve key strategic roads which have to be made safer for the large (and ever-growing) numbers of cycle commuters they carry from South London to work in Central London. One has some … Continue reading →

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Southwark Local Elections 2014 – A guide for cycling voters

Posted on 21 May, 2014 by Joe

Jump to: All People’s Party // Conservatives // Greens // Labour // LibDems // Others // UKIP (Experiences gleaned volunteering for London Cycling Campaign / Southwark Cyclists – but this post still reflects my personal opinion, not LCC/SC policy or … Continue reading →

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Space for Cycling in Southwark – Ride and campaign

Posted on 8 May, 2014 by Joe

We need safer environments to cycle in – everyone knows that. Safe protected space to cycle in reduces conflict with motor traffic and pedestrians, improves congestion and most importantly brings the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling to all cyclists, … Continue reading →

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Please sponsor me for Safer Cycling!

Posted on 19 July, 2013 by Joe

Hi all, in a fortnight I’ll join 20,000 other riders (most, if not all, faster than me) in tackling 100 miles of the Olympic Road Race course from Stratford, through the Surrey hills and back to the Mall for a … Continue reading →

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London Cycling’s Big Ride – Sat 28th April

Posted on 27 April, 2012 by Joe

Are you a cyclist? Worried about safety in London? Ready for a genuine investment in cycling infrastructure? I hope you’ll join us at London Cycling’s BIG RIDE demonstration tomorrow (Sat 28th April). We want all mayoral candidates to sign up … Continue reading →

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Don’t let the Eurosceptics force Cameron to cripple the EU!

Posted on 8 December, 2011 by Joe

Hi everyone, It’s our future, and our continent. Please take a few moments to signal your support for European peace and prosperity to David Cameron. Tomorrow at the EU summit leaders will try and agree a package to safeguard the … Continue reading →

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George Monbiot: Robot Wars II

Posted on 19 April, 2011 by Joe

George Monbiot recently raised the issue of automated online astroturf campaigns, in this article for the Guardian, repeated on Monbiot.com. For those that don’t know, this involves a special interest group recruiting a team to create and maintain multiple digital … Continue reading →

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Bike Kill .. literally

Posted on 1 March, 2011 by Joe

Check this out, a motorist loses their rag with a Critical Mass demo and ploughs through them as if they were snow, not fellow humans (0:45 in): For those of you that don’t know, Critical Mass is a great protest … Continue reading →

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Voting: Intentions

Posted on 5 May, 2010 by Joe

“A fair society starts with a fair election” – Billy Bragg So tomorrow we will go and cast our votes to try and pick a government. The Election has come at last. Except there’s not one single election where we … Continue reading →

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