Monthly Archives: January 2013

CAMDEN GARDEN CENTRE RESISTANCE

On Tuesday we went to support the second resistance of the year, this time in a much loved community garden project in Camden.
Derelict greenhouses, left to ruin for over 12 years, transformed into a thriving community garden and arts space. A really inspiring use of urban wasteland. More about this amazing project here:

http://www.squashcampaign.org/2012/12/put-property-to-productive-use/

colourfully dressed resistance saw off the forces of darkness in true community style . Numerous vans of police, a dog team and a helicopter were peacefully deflected by the 80 strong resistance. An aggressive attack on the group locked on outside the front gates led to one arrest and a few minor injuries. Once the chain on the gate had been angle grinded off, those inside the perimeter fought back with heavy barricades and sheer community power. People clambered to the roof and those on the ground piled pallet after pallet against the gates. Much joy was had when, after a frenzied attack, the cops, bailiff’s and security staff decided to call it a day. The residents of the Camden Garden centre sleep once again amongst their blossoming community garden.

Here’s the pic’s:

First cops on scene calling for backup
Cops quickly grew in numbers
Rooftop resistance
Cops and bailiffs suddenly charge at the resistance in front of the gate
Cops pulling and kicking at the peaceful resistance
Angle grinding the chain on the gate
One arrest for an alleged breach of the peace
People protecting each other from angry cops
Cops still unable to get in….
The resistance defiantly move back into position once the cops pull back
A song of success when the forces of darkness  finally sulk off with their tails between their legs







FIRST RESISTANCE OF 2013 – COME ON THEN LETS ‘AVE IT!

Well well well. 2013 arrived and with what style! The first week of the year kicked off with an EPIC 8 hour standoff between the forces of darkness and the resistance. A building owned by the crown estate, one of wealthiest property hoarders of the UK, was scheduled for eviction at 10.00am last Fri. However, as the property is awaiting planning permission (so it can be part-demolished and turned into – you guessed it! -Luxury flats!) the occupants saw no reason why they should be forced out onto the streets prematurely. A large group gathered in solidarity and there was a very fine display of resistance from all. Although the property was finally cleared, it took the forces of darkness pretty much the whole day to carry out their wrong doing. Several people were tweeting the action live as it happened; here are a few choice tweets/pics! Massive bigup’s to all those involved. 

rooftop standoff in Pimlico #eviction #resistance this morning. Riot police have just arrived #solidarity 
Standoff continues between riot cops & #squatters.Longterm#emptybuilding awaiting demolition #housingcrisis #homelessness@BoardedBritain
Police have closed grosvenor rd as #riot cops prepare to storm building
Police just opened random house door thinking it was another entrance into the squat #megalolz 

Roof occupation still going strong at the squat eviction

Grosvenor road finally cleared after an epic 8.5 hour #eviction#resistance.Bigup’s to all those involved& keep #fightingthegoodfight