Hastings and District Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Newsletter   29 March 2024
  In this newsletter:
  • National Demonstration - Saturday 30 March
  • Information stall in the town centre - Saturday 30 March
  • Stand With The #Hastings3 Court Date - Wednesday 3 April, from 9.30am
  • Stop The Genocide. March On General Dynamics - Saturday 13 April, 12 noon

    NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION - CEASEFIRE NOW - STOP THE GENOCIDE IN GAZA - SATURDAY 30 MARCH

    Saturday 30 March. Demonstrate in London to demand the UK government call for a #PermanentCeaseFireNOW to #StopGazaGenocide.

    Meet at 10am at Hastings Train Station to catch the 10.21 train to London. More information here. Route confirmed; assemble at Russel Square from 12 noon Route information here.

    If you or anyone you know needs help with the cost of a train ticket or is willing to sponsor someone else's ticket please email Hastings and District PSC and we will match you up.


    THIS SATURDAY'S INFORMATION STALL

    12.00 noon until 2pm Town Centre. For those who can't make the London demonstration. Please visit our stall. It's important to have a presence in the town.

    STAND WITH THE #HASTINGS3 COURT DATE WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL

    Three protestors were arrested and charged with aggravated trespass during a peaceful demonstration at General Dynamics arms factory on Sidney Little Road on Thursday 29 February.

    Their cases come before Hastings Magistrates Court at 10am on Wednesday April 3 and we will be there from 9.30 to show our solidarity and support. The #Hastings3 are not the guilty ones - General Dynamics is guilty! More information here. "Pensioner among 3 peaceful anti-genocide protesters arrested in Hastings." Article here (Skwawkbox).

    THE ANNUAL AL-QUDS RALLY IN LONDON FRIDAY 5 APRIL

    3pm outside the Home Office, 2 Marsham Street SW1P 4DF. The Al-Quds Day demonstration has taken place in London for over 40 years. Speakers will include: Chris Williamson, Reverend Stephen Sizer, Rabbi Beck and Professor David Miller. Organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission. More information here.

    HASTINGS DEMANDS: STOP THE GENOCIDE
    MARCH ON GENERAL DYNAMICS

    Saturday 13 April 12 noon. The march will start at 12 noon by the Clarence Road entrance to Alexandra Park and end at the General Dynamics site on Castleham Road, where we will hold a rally featuring speakers, music and children's activities. Bring signs, friends, family and BIG VOICES!

    Join the community march to demand General Dynamics stops supplying military equipment and arms to Israel.

    We need our whole community and our political representatives to speak out with one voice - Hastings stands against genocide.

    Please share our posts on Instagram and Facebook.

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    PALESTINE - ISRAEL: FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

    Much of the 'information' in the corporate media is misleading. Some useful sources:
    Middle East Eye.    Electronic Intifada.    Al Jazeera.    Middle East Monitor.
    Mondoweiss.    Palestine Chronicle.    Al Mayadeen.    Mintpress.    The Grayzone.
    The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor.       Jonathan Cook.
    The Cradle.       MediaLens.       Declassified UK.
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    Hastings and District PSC online membership and donations

    Becoming a member of Hastings and District PSC is an important way of supporting our work.The annual subscription is £10 waged, £5 unwaged. We now have an online membership payment form. It can also be used to renew membership. If you would rather not use Paypal, you can pay directly to our bank: please contact us for the details. Or alternatively pay at one of our events.

    The work of Hastings and District PSC could not continue without the donations from members of the public. If you would like to support our work without becoming a member please visit our shop page here and see the right hand column:
    Donate to Hastings and District PSC.
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