NOT IN OUR NAME

York Against the War has been involved in anti-war activism since 2001, providing an opposition voice for the city's residents on every aspect of the War On Terror. Everyone is welcome to come and take part in planning for future events, and to bring their own ideas along as well.

York Against the War is affiliated to the National Coalition to Stop the War

Current and upcoming events

4th July - Independence from America - Menwith Hill

The American base at Menwith Hill needs attention - what goes on there is all our issue and it's just up the road - a crucial role in the Iraq and Afghanistan war....and Iran plus Missile Defense - please come especially if you haven't been before - please note the time.

The Announce List

Unfortunately our list was among the 100,000 sites to get wiped out in the recent internet crash. We will be rebuilding the list as soon as we make new arrangements for hosting it.

In the meaan time we're inviting people who want to stay informed of our activities to send mail (address below) with "join" in the subject line; you'll then be added to the new list as soon as its ready to go.

Blair War Crimes Foundation

In common with YAtW, this organization would like to see Tony Blair brought to trial. We know from our conversations with the public at the Saturday stall that this aim has widespread support; if everybody who agreed with the aims of BWCF, signed their petition, Blair would be in considerable difficulties. Please take a few minutes to add your name to the list that includes John Pilger, Noam Chomsky, Richard Dawkins and Bruce Kent.

Regular events

  • Our stall can be found at St. Sampsons Square on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm There are always a number of petitions to sign, information, publicity leaflets and badges are available. When appropriate, tickets for coaches to national demonstrations are also sold.
  • This badge, produced by a local artist, is an example of the resources available from the stall. Show your support for attempts to have Blair tried for war crimes!
  • Planning meetings are now held at the Yorkshire Hussar on North Street on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, starting at 7:30pm. New faces and ideas always welcome.

    Next planning meeting on Monday July 6th.

Contingency

In the event of an US/allied bombing of Iran, there will be an emergency protest from 5pm to 7pm the day bombings are announced, oppposite the Train Station (by the city walls). There will be leafleting in St Sampson's Square from 12 noon that day, to further publicise this.

It is hoped that this protest will not be necessary; nevertheless it serves as example of our role as a mobiliser of local feeling against the so called wars on terror.

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