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Newport Radical Book Fair is tomorrow (Saturday 1st November) from 10am-4pm at The Riverfront Arts Centre, NP20 1HG.

It will include books, posters, zines, campaigns, talks and activities. *Free Entry*

For more information about the Radical Book Fair: www.newportrising.co.uk/events/newpo...
Poster featuring an illustrated raised and clenched fist with a black outline, emerging from thick and black waves of sea. Above the fist and against a white background are the words "NEWPORT RADICAL Book Fair" in red. Beneath the fist is the word "Saturday" in red and against the black backdrop of the waves of sea. Beneath that in black are the words "1st November 2025", followed by a line in red that states: "The Riverfront Arts Centre, NP20 1HG". Beneath that are the words "BOOKS, POSTERS, ZINES, CAMPAIGNS, TALKS and ACTIVITIES" in black, and in a smaller font beneath that is the following information: "10.00 - 16.00 Free Entry". In the bottom left corner of the poster is the "NEWPORT RISING FESTIVAL" logo.
October 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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This Saturday 25 October, we plan to support United Families & Friends Campaign (UFFC) - families and friends bereaved by state killings: uffcampaign.org

They ask for support and solidarity on this one day out of the year. Come to Trafalgar Square (12noon) for them!
#NoJusticeNoPeace #WeRemember
Purple flier with distressed effect - background is image of a crowd of campaigners holding a large purple banner that reads: United Families & Friends Campaign. No more deaths in custody”, with other banners behind them. Text reads “No more deaths in custody United Families & Friends Campaign Annual Remembrance Procession Saturday 25 October 2025 Trafalgar Square 12 Noon Time passes but we don’t forget” The UFFC logo is “stamped” on the flier - a white megaphone with “UFFC” above it, surrounded by a white band with “United Families & Friends Campaign” around it in purple.
October 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Solidarity to Caerdydd Students 4 Palestine who are on Instagram where you can learn about the coalition of students from unis in Cardiff standing against institutions’ complicity in genocide. Sign their letter on Cardiff University's disciplinary action: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
"CAERDYDD STUDENTS 4 PALESTINE" sign, framed by green stems and leaves in the foreground. The sign is written in red, black and green, against a white background. "RESIST" sign written in black, against a white background, hanging in front of the entrance of the encampment.
May 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Fossil Free Books (@fossilfreebooks.org) "are a collective of workers across all areas of the books and publishing industry...organising in solidarity with Palestine and against fossil fuel finance and investment". To learn more about their great work: linktr.ee/fossilfreebo...
A white circle which features a water colour style illustration of a slice of watermelon in the middle of the bottom half of it. The bold words "FOSSIL FREE BOOKS" in red wrap around the circle. They are then also surrounded by the bold words "BOOK WORKERS - UNITE FOR CLIMATE & PALESTINE" in green, which also wrap around the circle near its edge.
January 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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"History, Memory, Resistance: Telling the Stories of Section 28 in Wales. Workshop 1 (Feb 12, The Queer Emporium, Cardiff). Will launch and introduce the project + draw on insights from LGBTQ+ collection at St Fagans Museum. To register email: s.correia@swansea.ac.uk"
History, Memory, Resistance: Telling the Stories of Section 28 in Wales Do you currently work with LGBTQIA+ communities? OR Did you live through ‘Section 28’ in Wales? Join us to explore the history and memories of living and growing up under Section 28 in Wales, in a kind and safe space. Date: February 12, 2025 Time: 09:00-11:45 AM Where: The Queer Emporium, 2 Royal Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AE To register, please contact: s.correia@swansea.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Our latest newsletter touches on loss, rest, the #Manchester10 and #TransKidsDeserveBetter, Black Oot Here and There exhibition, and our amazing collaborative event, Solidarity for Sudan.

We'd love you for to read it, share it & stay in touch via our mailing list

gemcollective.org/gem-newslett...
Front page of the GEM December 2024 newsletter. The background is a galaxy of stars, tinged purple. The header shows the GEM logo and tagline; below this is a photo of a frosty bunch of red roses tied to a memorial bench. The bottom half of the page is taken up by a short note from the GEM team.
December 27, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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The brilliant Black Oot Here and There has launched an online exhibition, featuring the work and voices of various Black artists and creatives in Scotland and Wales, including GEM member Francesca Sobande!

Discover the beautiful sharings here:

www.blackinscotland.com/exhibition-e...
screenshot from Black In Scotland website. On the left is an illustration of a Black student in school uniform (skirt, shirt, tights and tie), their hand up as though calling out. On the right is an illustration of a plant made up of thistles and a daffodill, peppered around with stars and a crescent moon. The text between indicates the entrance to the Black Oot Here and There exhibition, with a note warning of some mature themes. All text is in English and Welsh.
December 12, 2024 at 5:43 PM