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Comment on RAMPART IS DEAD – LONG LIVE RAMPART! by Silas Denyer

Silas Denyer — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:01:26 +0000

In another post on this site you wrote (regarding the eviction) that “It also draws attention to the lack of facilities where people with a diversity of interests can meet and socialise without paying
exorbitant prices and contributing to capitalist expansion, or fitting into paternalistic, box-ticking government agendas”.

With respect, I think this is only half the story. I run The Rag Factory (ragfactory.org.uk) a non-profit project located in nearly 8000 square feet of old warehouses just off Brick Lane. We pay a commercial rent for our space, yet – by not spending lots of money on staff – we keep our prices down. On a Friday, Saturday or Monday night you can rent one of our rooms (the smallest is 7m x 8m) for just £20.

Now, that really isn’t a lot of money – 20 people in a room for a film screening, say, can chip in £1 each.

We know that, with the right management, spaces like this can be self-sustaining and affordable. We don’t get any grants or subsidies – this is just good old-fashioned hard work.

If you’d like to know more then feel free to drop me a line. Whilst it is a shame that Rampart has gone, I think the future can be bright and legitimate – surely that’s better for everybody?

Comment on Rampart Eviction – The Priest and the Chainsaw by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:13:30 +0000

fuckers!!!

Comment on RAMPART RATIFICATION NOTICE by dan

dan — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:23:31 +0000

You’re probably already aware: the cops are raiding rampart right now. 9.30am Thursday 15th

Comment on Rampart minority report by ev sinema

ev sinema — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:04:49 +0000

thanks man

Comment on Different strokes for different anarchist folks by Posts about Mexico Violence as of June 2, 2009 | EL CHUCO TIMES

Posts about Mexico Violence as of June 2, 2009 | EL CHUCO TIMES — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:37:24 +0000

[...] , U.S. Related posts U.S. Report Warns Truckers on Border Violence (0) What is the Outlook Different strokes for different anarchist folks – therampart.wordpress.com 06/02/2009 This week, we’re extending thanks to President Barack Obama [...]

Comment on FIVE YEARS OF PIRACY AND MAYHEM by Free stuff to do in London this weekend! « Out for Nowt

Free stuff to do in London this weekend! « Out for Nowt — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:47:49 +0000

[...] and continuing that trend, here’s an event on Commercial Road. Let’s all celebrate five years of piracy and mayhem at the RampART. There’s bands, DJs and other excitement, and it’s free [...]

Comment on G20 fast approaching by London Anarchists prepare for G20 « Divining the News (DTN)

London Anarchists prepare for G20 « Divining the News (DTN) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:51:25 +0000

[...] G20 CAFES AT RAMPART We will be running an on-going cafe during the G20, from 26 March to 3 April, open from 2-10pm. rampART will act as an info point, with various workshops, screenings and who knows what else. –more– [...]

Comment on What Obama didn’t say is that you have to do it yourself by freeplaystout

freeplaystout — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:59:26 +0000

sweet site! we need more autonomous spaces keep it up, your work makes all the difference.

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