Veggies Catering Campaign

Alex Owolade stands in silence and holds his fist in the air.

7 of the staff if the Undercover Policing Inquiry stand in silence in memory of those murdered by the police and by (other) racist gangs.

chair John Mitting standing in silence in memory of those murdered by the police and by (other) racist gangs. Behind him Is the logo of the Undercover Policing Inquiry - white lettering on blue walls

Each day the Undercover Policing Inquiry should pause to remember the many impacted by over 50 years of the state's secret police, aka #spycops, including those murdered by racists gangs or in police custody. This is what 'never forget' really means.

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Currently at the #spycops inquiry
we hear from people spied on by Peter Francis infiltrating anti-racist and justice groups from 1993-97, as well as Blacklisted workers and members of grieving family members seeking justice that he targeted Doreen Lawrence, Sukhdev Reel, 'MSS', Bernard Renwick […]

Photo of crates of free fresh veg, including bananas, broccoli, tomatoes, lemons, carrots, lettuce, parsnips, celery, cabbage.

Photo of crates of free fresh veg, including satsumas, grapes, apples, peppers, Brussel sprouts

This week’s #SumacCentre food distro of surplus fresh fruit, veg and bread.

Freely available 11am - 3pm on Sunday (during Sunday Brunch 11am - 2pm) and Wednesday (drop-in warm space, with community meal at 1 - 1.30pm).

There's free fresh fruit & veg, including […]

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Veggies Catering Campaign (@Veggies@social.coop) Attached: 1 image The Reclaim the Power Camp was per-empively closed down last year. Veggies were to cater but detoured to the Northern Green Gathering site, preparing food to deliver to campaigners in halls & emergency meetings elsewhere. Citing "lack of evidence", prosecutors have dropped the case against the #Drax15. Despite a £3 million police operation to shut down a peaceful climate camp, the Drax 15, who were all pre-emptively arrested, now walk free from Leeds Magistrates Court. https://reclaimthepower.org.uk/press-releases/drax15-dismissed/

The Reclaim the Power Camp was per-empively closed down last year. Veggies were to cater but detoured to the Northern Green Gathering site, preparing food to deliver to campaigners in halls & emergency meetings elsewhere.

https://social.coop/@Veggies/115254877689492625

Screenshot of article showing logo of The Guardian and an aerial image of log piles at Drax’s Burns Lake wood pellet plant in British Columbia. Photograph by Desiree Wallace/Stand.earth Article heading reads: "Drax Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites Jillian Ambrose Sun 9 Nov 2025 08.00 GMT

A new report suggests it is “highly likely” that Britain’s biggest power plant sourced some wood from ecologically valuable forests as recently as this summer.

Drax, Britain’s single biggest source of carbon emissions, has received billions of pounds in […]

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YouTube screenshot shows Tom Fowler and Evelyn Lubbers of the Undercover Research Group with heading "Spycops inquiry reaction: end of 05 Nov 2025 - HN16 James Thompson evidence day 1. Additional info: Here's the Inquiry's page for the day: https://www.ucpi.org.uk/hearing/ucpi-evidence-hearings-tranche-3-phase-1-day-9 For more about HN16 James Thomson, see the profile: https://www.spycopsresearch.info/spycops/hn16-james-thomson-james-straven

#Spycops Live from Undercover Policing Inquiry hearings, summary reaction from Tom Fowler - host of the Spycops Info podcast & core participant.

Wed 5 Nov, examining Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) 1993-2008,

https://youtu.be/s6EzpxIy3t4

The first of five […]

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Text from The Canary https://www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/2025/11/03/spycops-class-war/ "The British state unjustifiably targeted hundreds of left-wing groups for decades with a disgusting political-policing project. And the ongoing inquiry into the spying operation known as Spycops reveals one big establishment game, involving not just the police but also the courts, MI5, corporations, and the press. Tom Fowler from spycops.info goes to every hearing of the inquiry. And he told the Canary how the state’s underhand tactics overwhelmingly served the interests of the economic and political establishment."

A screenshot shows rapper and political commentator Lowkey . In the post he states that... "the groups infiltrated by SpyCops from 1968 onwards include Eat Out Vegan Wales, Anti-Fur campaigns, Housmans Bookshop, The Rebel Clown Army, Veggies Catering Nottingham and Uist Hedgehog Rescue. The invisible government is nothing if not paranoid."

Here at the #spycops inquiry James 'Straven' Thomson gives evidence. He spied on Hunt Sabs, other animal rights groups and individuals 1997-2002.

He's being questioned by David Barr & we're looking forward to watching his lies unravel over the next few days […]

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Live from Undercover Policing Inquiry, examining the Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) 1993-2008.

Tom Fowler is joined by Donal O'Driscoll of Undercover Research Group, and Patrick from Veggies & #SumacCentre.

Inquiry has been questioning 'L3', a member of […]

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Photo of crates of fresh vegetables, including peppers, carrots, spring onions, red onions, bananas, satsumas, cucumbers, lettuce and bread. Text reads: "We're so proud to help offer free food to the community! Take advantage of this bounty and visit Sumac Centre". [NB there are no Bounties!]

Our community food distro has a bumper crop this week. Sunday is the main day to visit, during the regular Sunday Brunch.

However there is likely to be plenty available on Wednesday too, the regular day for the #SumacCentre surplus foods Community Meal.

Join us […]

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Logo for Ethical Consumer Conference 2025 includes those words on 3 shades of green panels on a blue background.

Just a week to go until the @ethicalconsumer conference

Friday 7th November at #Richmix, Bethnal Green, London

The day will include:

Workshops and open discussions:

*Corporate power and Palestine

*Building a world with less damaging business models

*Moving […]

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Black and white photo of a young man, known to be spycop James Thompson is accompanied by text: "Hearings resume on 3rd November with the return of 'Elle' who was deceived into long term relationship by HN16 James Thomson, who used the cover names of both 'James Straven' and 'Kevin Crossland' infiltrating animal rights activists between 1997 and 2002. We've already heard from 'Sara' who he also deceived, as well as the activist 'Wendy'. We'll be hearing from Lisa Crossland who's family member Thomson stole the identity of, as well as 'L3' another activist he targeted. Thomson will be giving evidence between 5th and 11th November."

3 Spycops, 2 women deceived into relationships, 1 ex-wife, 16 spied upon activists, and 1 relative of a dead child who’s identity they stole.

Read a full preview of the next 23 witnesses at the Undercover Policing Inquiry at […]

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Image shows book cover with the Title "All Hands On Deck" on a background showing white clouds, blue sky, green landscape and flowers. Text : CLIMATE ACTIVISM AND THE WAY AHEAD Book Talk with ex-JSO prisoner Jan Goodey . Community Assemblies, Your Party, Just Stop Oil - What are the next steps on the road to climate/social justice? Readings, Q&A with the author. QR Code leads to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-talk-all-hands-on-deck-climate-activism-the-way-ahead-tickets-1711549343159

All Hands on Deck. Climate Activism - the Way Ahead

Book Launch at #SumacCentre . Saturday October 25th @ 7:30 pm

Book Launch, Readings, Q&A with the author, ex-JSO prisoner Jan Goodey

"Community Assemblies, Your Party, Just Stop Oil - What are the next steps […]

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Summary overview of today's hearing of the #spycops inquiry, with @tombfowler, Eveline Lubbers of @undercovernet and Dave Morris (#McLibel)

https://x.com/tombfowler/status/1980304381900988468

Daily live analysis, in each break, is gathered on COPS Campaign YouTube channel […]

Today at Inquiry former Commander of Special Branch Dennis Gunn says the Security Service knew everything about #spycops, they even helped with targeting.

He says the #spycops were concerned by the reputation of the Met Police and the Home Office and every decision they made were with concern […]

A photo of #spycops books: 'Small Town Girl' by Donna McLean, 'Spycops' by Raphael Schlembach, 'Deep Deception' by Alison, Belinda, Helen, Lisa & Naomi, and 'Disclosure' by Kate Wilson.

Photo of projection screen showing Livestream of #spycops Inquiry and twitter feed discussing it at #SumacCentre

Donna McLean reminds us that there's plenty to read on #spycops, including her 'Small Town Girl', 'Spycops' by Raphael Schlembach, 'Deep Deception' by Alison, Belinda, Helen, Lisa & Naomi, and 'Disclosure' by Kate Wilson. get them from independent bookseller […]

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Tom Fowler has done a short recap of Monday at #spycops inquiry.

A surprising change of tone from Met Police lawyer; apologizing, admitting wrongdoing and how the managers had failed.

The Home Office lawyer claimed new codes & safeguards in place in 2000, shifting responsibility for previous […]

COPS Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance logo, consisting of the letters C O P S, with a handprint framed by the 'O' The heading had the text "Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance" and "An alliance of people spied on by Britain's political secret police" further text reads: "Spycops Scandal Set to Deepen as Inquiry Resumes" A photo show banners outside the Royal Courts of Justice, with slogans including: - 1990 People vs STASI - 2017 People vs #Spycops - We've Waited LONG ENOUGH! GIVE US OUR #spycops FILES!

On Monday the #spycops Inquiry resumes, covering 1993-2008

We plan a daily live stream at #Nottingham's #SumacCentre #ScreenRoom, including the official YouTube channel (via Twitch TV) and Tom Fowler's coverage (from https://x.com/tombfowler) & elsewhere.

Tom […]

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Brinsley Animal Rescue

Just a reminder that it's our regular 'Peoples Kitchen' this Saturday at the #SumacCentre.

We'll be cooking up a hearty 'pie n mash' with lashings of onion gravy. There will also be cakes available and a crumble, what's not to love?

All […]

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Text from website: We are in a climate crisis which we may have insufficient time left to turn around. Refrigeration for production, distribution, wholesale, retail and domestic chilled & frozen food has a significant impact on energy use & climate damaging gases. The time has therefore come where we no longer wish to transport 60% frozen water around the region. To reduce the climate impact of refrigeration, Veggies have discontinued supplying frozen burgers & sosages. Customers can instead use our ambient burger and sosage mixes to simply make Veggies Burgers themselves.

@Sarahw says

"I've recently rediscovered the @Veggies burger mix toastie. Delicious and crispy, it's the perfect accompaniment to hot soup (roasted butternut squash in today's example)"

#vegan
#veggies
#vegan

To enjoy the UK's most ethical* and […]

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Sign this petition at https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194

and join the amazing 2,607,597 signatures so far. This […]

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A silhouette image of a guinea pig with the caption "Adopt don't shop. Rescue not retail"

TOMORROW (Saturday 27th) 11:30AM CASTLE MARINA RETAIL PARK

Please join a peaceful demonstration outside Nottingham's Pets at Home store, to raise awareness of the cruel pet trade and encourage customers to adopt, not shop.

https://fb.me/e/6apnTvRrM

Poster with same text as main post: Skills Exchange Nottingham ♫ You are cordially invited to our social. Learn about time banking. All welcome. 7pm, Friday 26th Sept Featuring live music from Hummingbirds and Dave Fairey, also Poetry, Quiz and Raffle. Vegan meal & cake for a donation. Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone Street, NG7 6HX tol2.timebanking.org/skillsexchange Skills ExchangeNG@gmail.com

This Friday 26th Sept , 7pm at #SumacCentre

Skills Exchange Nottingham

♫

You are cordially invited to our social. Learn about time banking.

All welcome.

Featuring live music from Hummingbirds and Dave Fairey, also Poetry, Quiz and Raffle.

Vegan meal & cake […]

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15 campaigners are pictured outside Leeds Magistrates Court, celebrating that charges against them are dropped.

The Reclaim the Power Camp was per-empively closed down last year. Veggies were to cater but detoured to the Northern Green Gathering site, preparing food to deliver to campaigners in halls & emergency meetings elsewhere.

Citing "lack of evidence", prosecutors […]

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15 campaigners are pictured outside Leeds Magistrates Court, celebrating that charges against them are dropped.

The Reclaim the Power Camp was per-empively closed down last year. Veggies were to cater but detoured to the Northern Green Gathering site, preparing food to deliver to campaigners in halls & emergency meetings elsewhere.

Citing "lack of evidence", prosecutors […]

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Image: Birmingham Anti+Fascist logo and QR Code for the URL in the main post. Text: THIS FLAG RAISED £5 FOR GAZA AND REFUGEES BIRMINGHAM ANTI-FASCISTS IF YOU'D LIKE TO SPONSOR A FLAG NEAR YOU FOLLOW THE QR CODE

Images of Sg George Flag and Palestine to flag with text: Operation Raise The Cash! Sponsor a Flag of St George Today Raising money for the UNRWA Gaza relief fund We've all seen the flags going up on lampposts across Brum, where they serve to exploit national pride for the benefit of the far-right agenda. Birmingham Anti-Fascists (BAF) are subverting the symbolism of the flag with their Operation Raise the Cash initiative, redirecting the energy of the Operation Raise the Colours movement toward tangible help for some of the world's most vulnerable people: Palestinian refugees in Gaza. Weoley Warriors claim to have put up 1,500 flags around Birmingham. In response, our goal is to raise £5 for each flag, which we will donate to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). For every £5 donated, BAF will affix the following sticker to a flag-bearing lamppost near you. We invite you to join us in transforming the flag of St. George into a beacon of solidarity for those in need! gofund.me/5d0d3c751 (Full details in the link) THIS FLAG RAISED £5 FOR GAZA AND REFUGEES BIRMINGHAM ANTI-FASCISTS #OpRaiseTheColours #FlagsForGaza #StGeorgeForAll IF YOU'D LIKE TO SPONSOR A FLAG NEAR YOU FOLLOW THE QR CODE

Operation Raise the Cash!
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Flags of St George across Birmingham exploit the far-right agenda.

Subvert that symbolism!

Donate £5 per flag - for a total of £7,500 for United Nations Relief & Works […]

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Skills Exchange Nottingham - 7pm, Friday 26th September

You are cordially invited to our social. Learn about time banking. All welcome.

Featuring live music from Hummingbirds and Dave Fairey also Poetry, Quiz and Raffle. Vegan meal & cake for a donation […]

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Rebel City Collective londonrebelcity@gmail.com We are Rebel City, a small London based anarchist group. Part of what we do is visit schools and colleges to talk to young people about anarchist ideas. During discussions with students many questions arose so we decided to compile a short book answering some of those questions. Answers have been contributed by many different people and will, we hope, provide a straightforward but varied account of how we can create a better society by organising ourselves according to anarchist principles. We are writing to just say, if you want any copies of the book, which is called "For a Future Made By Us All, Questions and Answers about Anarchism", email us at the email address above and we can send you some. You can have them for free (as we raised the money to print them) but we would ask that you pay for postage, unless you have someone passing through London. Kurdish, Arabic and Persian at https://rebelcitylondon.wordpress.com/for-a-future-made-by-us-all-rebel-city-booklet/ Deaf Anarchy version: https://deafanarchy.com/a-future-made-by-us-all-questions-and-answers-about-anarchism Reading list (books and websites that inspired a load of us to become anarchists both past and present) at https://rebelcitylondon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/suggested-reading-single-page-format.pdf Hard copies for stalls, bookshop and centres. Again its free, but we would ask that you pay postage

Rebel City, a small London based anarchist group, visit schools & colleges to talk to young people about #anarchist ideas. Many questions arise so they compiled a short book answering some of those questions.

"For a Future Made By Us All, Questions and Answers […]

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A screenshot shows the Earth First logo of crossed wrench and hammer with an article heading "How a Married Undercover Cop Having Sex With Activists Killed a Climate Movement by Geoff Dembicki/Vice There is a photo of a woman in her mid-20s alongside a man in his mid 30s

The Undercover Policing Inquiry restarts on Monday 15th October.

Details have been released of the groups affected by the #Spycops covered in this 'tranche' of the inquiry. Included is the #SumacCentre, our home base, spied upon by Mark Kennedy in the false […]

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[EDIT: Email address corrected]

nedshousingcoop@gmail.com