Scottish Socialists for Independence Event

 

An evening of music, culture and politics in Partick Bowling Club, 30 Fortrose

Street, Glasgow G11 5NS, on Thursday, 12th September

at 7pm.

 

Speakers

Cailean Gallagher, member of the Labour Party and Researcher for Yes Scotland

Feargal Dalton, SNP Councillor for Partick West

Sandra Webster, Women for Independence

Danny McCafferty, Coordinator, West Dunbartonshire Yes Scotland

 

Entertainment

David Bettridge and friends reading poems of Independence 

Arthur Johnstone, folk singer  

Citizen Smart

 

Please join us in an evening event to launch the new Scottish Socialists for Independence banner at the Scottish Independence Rally on 21st September 2013.

 

Tickets £5/£3 unwaged

 

Contact: Maggie Chetty maggiechetty@hotmail.com

 

All welcome

Annual Bannockburn Rally Sat June 22 2013

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IRSN Solidarity Statement re Glencoe

Solidarity Statement from the IRSN to the SRSM's Annual Glencoe Commemoration

The comrades of the International Republican Socialist Network take this opportunity to convey our greetings of solidarity to the Scottish Republican Socialist Movement and the Scottish working class in its struggle for national liberation and socialism.

With the opportunity for the people of Scotland expressing their desire for independence and and end to the archaic political entity of "Great Britain" standing only a year off, we recognise that the perspective advanced by the great Scottish Marxist John MacLean remains as valid today as when he first advanced it in the 1920s; that the class conciousness of Scottish workers stands in advance of those in neighboring England and the Scottish nation will continue to be held back from its potential to create a society capable of addressing the needs and aspirations of working people so long as they are lashed to England politically. The impact of the present Tory regime on the Scottish people, who were not responsible for electing a Tory majority, only serves to illustrate this principle.

However, we would also remind the working people of Scotland that Scottish independence, without the creation of a Scottish workers' republic, cannot provide for the liberation of the Scottish nation, which is inseparable from its people, the vast majority of whom are members of the working class. Thus Scottish workers must seize the opportunity now, before the Scottish national bourgeoisie become entrenched as a new ruling class, to organise for and begin the struggle to obtain a workers' republic.

In this era of globalised capitalism, no national bourgeoisie can maintain policies distinct from the interests of international imperialism. Only by the working class seizing control of their own destiny, through the expropriation of capitalist property and taking on the responsibility for the direct administration of society through its governance will Scottish workers obtain an end to capitalist exploitation and liberty worthy of bearing that name.

Vote Yes for Scottish independence in 2014, but organise for the creation of a Scottish workers' republic now, not as an after-thought to the struggle for national independence. The class struggle and the fight for national independence cannot be separated; one cannot be had without the other.

We conclude by reiterating the words of John MacLean, All Hail the Scottish Workers' Republic!

Peter Urban

Comrade,

International Republican Socialist Network

Annual Commemoration of Massacre of Glencoe

Annual Commemoration of Massacre of Glencoe

Sunday 10 Feb...meet 1.30pm at Glencoe Car Park for march to Monument.

Bus leaves North Frederick Street near George Square, Glasgow at 11am prompt.

Fare is £10 and free for kids.

Social later back at Lomond Park Hotel with music from folk band White Rose.

Organised by SRSM

SRSM Burns Night

http://scottishrepublicans.myfreeforum.org

BURNS NIGHT on Friday 25 January 2013 at Elephant and Bugle pub, Maryhill Road, Glasgow.

Soup, haggis, neeps and champit totties.

Speakers: Maggie Chetty (Scottish Socialists for Independence) and Alan Stewart (Scottish Republican Socialist Movement)

Live music from "Fiery Jack."

Graveside Oration, John MacLean Commemoration Nov 25 2012

I am Alan Stewart. I am a member of the Northern England branch/commun of the Scottish Republican Socialist Movement. I welcome you to this John MacLean Commemoration. John MacLean is talked of as Scotland's favourite Socialist Saint. But why is he so important? Why did we commemorate him? Why do we remember him? We remember him firstly as an internationalist. The first Soviet Consul in Scotland. He ran a consulate in Portland Street in the Gorbals. The Post Office refused to deliver the mail and the state wanted it shut but MacLean fought on..admired by Connolly, admired by MacLean. We remember him as a pioneer in working class education. He himself got an MA through evening study. Later he and colleagues ran scores of classes in economics. He went on speaking tours. He wrote pamphlets. All the time spreading socialist ideas. We remember him as an exponent of working class self organisation. Organising the unemployed. At the fore in the Clyde Workers Committee. Backing striking women workers in Neilston. All the time taking the fight to capital. We remember him as a principled opponent of imperialist wars. He went to prison several times because of his steadfast opposition to the slaughter of World War One. He organised anti-war rallies. The first was at Nelson's Column on Glasgow Green. At first the anti-war movement was small but it grew. And finally, given what is happening today, we remember him, like Connolly as someone who recognised the inextricable link between the demand for socialism and the demand for national liberation. The national question -the right to national self determination- was a democratic demand at the heart of socialism. Not an irrelevance or an add on. We will be marching shortly to the MacLean Cairn. There will then be a rally and social at the Shawbridge Tavern. Thankyou comrades for your support. All Hail the Scottish Workers' Republic! http://scottishrepublicans.myfreeforum.org/Graveside_Oration_John_MacLean_Commemoration_Nov_25_2012_about2182.html

Scottish Socialists for Independence

Dear Comrades

Since 2003 the Communist Party of Scotland has been holding seminars and producing pamphlets to work towards building the left for Independence. We have worked positively with a number of organisations over this time. It was agreed by them that the time has come to form a loose organisation Scottish Socialists for Independence to campaign as one of the many groups who are building unity at the grassroots as part of the Yes Campaign.

We are holding a meeting on Sunday 4th November 2012 to set up the organisation and elect a committee to begin working for an event in the early Spring. we welcome anyone from any party who supports our aims of independence and socialism.

The meeting is from 1.30pm-3pm in the Premier Inn. It is held in the Argyle Room,first floor ,booked in the name of Alert Scotland.

You are welcome to attend and to pass this to anyone who may be interested.

With all good wishes

Yours in comradeship

Maggie Chetty

Bannockburn Rally 2012

Bannockburn 2012

Saturday June 23. 1.30 pm from the 1314 Inn to the Rotunda for short speeches and back to the 1314 for Scoriach Admission free. Raffle. Proceeds to the group. "Freedom's Flame".

Billy Kay, broadcaster, author and journalist, who specialises on the Scots language, will speak at the Rotunda. Others to be confirmed. Any groups wanting a speaker please let us know ASAP.

The Tartan Arms social is always later, in the village of Bannockburn, with Ted Christopher and Gaberlunzie, organised by the local SNP, who will have Tartan Arms tickets, £15, on sale in the 1314 Inn.

There is a bus from Glasgow, 10.45 am, North Frederick St, George Square. £10. Children free. The bus will leave the 1314 Inn at 7 pm. Those staying for the Tartan Arms will make their own arrangements to get home. Some find it a long day and the aim is to try and please as many as possible. All are welcome.

It is important for all disparate groups to Unite behind the YES campaign and build it up. It will be a long slog with the whole establishment and their agents against. The SNP managed to win a thumping majority, despite having the whole media against them, plus establishments such as the Anglicised Universities and Colleges and their paid perjurers making sure our teachers cannot teach what they are not themselves taught: Scottish history. That is why it is important to try attend as many of these events as we can, as well as making it as enjoyable as possible.

As posted on a public forum by Donald

Here is the link to the Bannockburn Ceilidh held every year in the Tartan Arms Bannockburn by the local branch of the SNP. There is a phone number where you can book your tickets

.

http://www.snp-bannockburn.org/bannockburnday.html

SRSM Annual John MacLean Rally 2011

Assemble 1pm at MacLean's Grave in Eastwood cemetery for oration followed by march from Boydston Road outside cemetry gates to the MacLean Cairn at Pollockshaws shopping centre for Rally with speakers then social nearby. Sunday 27th November All welcome. www.scottishrepublicansocialistmovement.org

Scottish Republican Socialist News

Forthcoming SRSM Events

Woodside, Paisley
Saturday 13th. August 2011 at 11.30am. for 12 noon.

This event is organised by the 1820 Society




Sighthill Sunday 11th. September 2011 at 2pm. for 2.30pm.
Sighthill 'DOORS OPEN DAY' Sunday 18th. September at 2pm.

This event is organised by the 1820 Society


See SRSM website for any updates
http://scottishrepublicansocialistmovement.org/Events

Programme of Scottish Events

Scotland Alert semi public meeting Saturday March 26. 2 - 5 pm
Smith Museum lecture theatre, Stirling,
Registration 1.30pm.Tea & sanndwiches
Topic Union 1707, or forced marriage.
Speakers
Michael Donnelly. "United Scotsmen"
Donald Anderson. "Forced Marriage 1707".
Dr Jas D Young. "Union 1707".

Bus leaving Gordon Street, Central Station 12. pm

Annual Declaration of Arbroath Rally
Sunday 3pm April 2.
Kings Gate to behind Abbey.
Scoriach. Westport Bar next to Railway Station £5. Children Free.
Groups: White Rose. Fiery Jack, Ed Christopher
Bus from Glasgow 10.15 am, North Frederick St, George Square. £15.
Children free.

Annual MacLean Rally,
Gather, Eastwood Cemetery for oration. 1 pm. Sun. May 8
1.15 pm for; corner Boydstone Rd and Thornliebank Rd,
Netherauldhouse Rd, Auldhouse Rd, to Cairn, Shawbridge Arcade.
Dismiss to Shawbridge Tavern for speakers and Scoriach.
Group 'Makinadin'
£5. Children Free.

Annual Bannockburn Rally
Saturday June 25
1.30 pm from 1320 INN, next to Heritge Centre.
March to Rotunda.
Help need with stall.
Need to know if it is wrth laying a bus on.

1820 evets
1. Bonnymuir Saturday 9th. April 2011 at 2pm. for 2.30pm.

2. Strathaven Saturday 28th. May 2011 at 12 noon for 12.30pm.

3. Woodside Saturday 13th. August 2011 at 11.30am. for 12 noon.

4. Sighthill Sunday 11th. September 2011 at 2pm. for 2.30pm.

5. Sighthill 'DOORS OPEN DAY' Sunday 18th. September at 2pm.

Date for Diary "March For Scotland" cancelled

A date for the diary:

Saturday 9th April

I’m urging all those with Scottish Nationalist leanings to march the streets of Edinburgh with my fellow kilted comrades. And, to those of you with a socialist and or a republican persuasion – I urge you to unite against the new Thatcherism regime. Conservatives have no mandate here.

There is another way – control of our natural resources – an eradication of extreme poverty and inequality – shout it loud and proud - Independence for Scotland.

See facebook page for details:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1807399681#!/pages/March-For-Scotland/154964501214868

Thanks

Kev

Andrew canceled March For Scotland - April 9th.

Andrew says, "Since the march committee decided to cancel the demonstration, nobody has stepped forward to assist with management. With April 9th now only a few weeks away, and with attendance figures still low, it seems unlikely that a new committee could be organised in time to produce an event worthy of the cause. Sincerest apologies to all those who have supported the march this far, and best of luck to any who attempt to organise their own."

Thanks,
The Facebook Team

Scottish Events Update

Jim Mitchell (1820 . SNP , Scottish Republican) funeral, Paisley. 9.15 am Paisley Town Hall. 11 am Woodside Cemetery, Paisley.

Glencoe Rally. Saturday February 12
Bus from North Hanover St, George Square, Glasgow. 10.15 pm.
Tickets £15 Children Free.
Rally Glencoe Car Park 1.15 pm
March to monument and back/
Bus leaves for Balloch.
Lomond Park Hotel.
Scoriach £5. Children Free.
Ted Christopher.

Scotland Alert semi public meeting
Saturday March 26. 2 - 5 pm
Smith Museum lecture theatre, Stirling,
Topic Union 1707 or forced marriage.
Speakers
Michael Donnelly. "United Scotsmen"
Donald Anderson. "Forced Marriage 1707".
Dr Jas D Young.

Annual Declaration of Arbroath Rally
Sunday 3pm April 2.
Kings Gate to behind Abbey.
Scoriach. Westport Bar next to Railway Station £5
Groups: White Rose. Fiery Jack
Bus from Glasgow 10.15 pm N Hanover St.

Annual MacLean Rally,
Gather, Eastwood Cemetery for oration. 1 pm. Sun. May 8
1.15 pm for corner Boydstone Rd and Thornliebank Rd,
Netherauldhouse Rd, Auldhouse Rd, to Cairn, Shawbridge Arcade.
Dismiss to Shawbridge Tavern for speakers and Scoriach.
Group and speakers to be announced. (Ted Christopher not sure of his US dates yet).
£5.

Scottish Support for Political Prisoners

Benefit on Saturday 22 January, 7.30pm in a Gallowgate pub
Music from Ciaran Murphy, JP Hanlon and Vol Patricia Black flute band
More info from..
ssfpp@hotmail.co.uk

Glasgow Bloody Sunday Commemoration

BLOODY SUNDAY COMMEMORATION

SUNDAY 23rd JANUARY 2011

ASSEMBLE

9.45 am

SHAMROCK STREET,

GLASGOW CITY CENTRE

SPEAKERS IN ATTENDANCE

ALL WELCOME

Organised by the West Of Scotland Band Alliance

IRSP Alba/Scotland supporters encouraged to attend

http://irspscotland.wordpress.com/2011/01/15/glasgow-bloody-sunday-comemoration/

Communist Party of Scotland Meeting

Communist Party of Scotland.
Meeeting this Sunday (16 Jan), 1.30pm in Argyle Room, Premier Inn, Argyle Street, Glasgow.
To plan forthcoming activities.

Also just to let you know that the CPS can now be contacted via Jean Muir, House 01, 112 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow G43 1LY. Membership is £10/5.. They are very keen to get new members...they are relatively few in number but still remain very active and play a positive role in the struggle for Scottish independence.


About the CPS

The Communist Party of Scotland (CPS), also known as Pàrtaidh Co-Mhaoineach na h-Alba, was established in 1991 when the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) was disbanded and re-formed as the Democratic Left think-tank. Many Communists in Scotland disagreed with this decision and instead set up the CPS, with its headquarters in Partick, Glasgow. Some 280 former members of the CPGB in Scotland joined the new party including Mick McGahey, who was a leading member of the National Union of Mineworkers in the 1970s and 1980s. Former CPGB General Secretary Gordon McLennan is also associated with the party.

The current national secretary of the CPS is Eric Canning. The CPS has fought no parliamentary elections, but has been supporting the Scottish Socialist Party in recent times. The CPS does not feature much on the Scottish political landscape, but they do continue to sponsor a councillor, William Clarke, in Fife. Annual membership is £10 waged and £5 unwaged.

They support Scottish independence and Eric Canning is honorary convenor of the Independence First (IF) movement which is campaigning for a referendum on Scottish independence

SRSM Events

Here is a couple of photos from the recently held John MacLean Commemoration. The Scottish Republican Socialist Newsletter pays tribute to the great work of SRSM in helping to keep the spirit alive of John MacLean in Scotland.

I have also included below details of an email I was sent concerning the SRSM Burns Night.


Donald Anderson of SRSM speaking at Social after MacLean commemoration.


SRSM North England branch banner at the MacLean Commemoration.

Scottish Republican Socialist Movement have organised a Burns Night

We are having a Burns Night on Friday January 28 in the Victoria Bar, corner of Brigade/Stockwell St Glasgow.

Music: White Rose group.

Cockaleekie Soup, Haggis, Champit Totties and Neeps.
Tickets £10

Patrick Scott Hogg will be speaking, plus others, incluiding CPS.

St Andrews Day Rally 2010

March will assemble on the Esplanade at 4pm, march off 4:30 down the Mile led by the Stockbridge Pipe Band as always. Speakers - outside the Parliament building. Night-time entertainment

Bands are Ted Christopher, Fiery Jack and Albannach

hall is
Lodge Trafalgar
1 St Anthony Street Leith

The AGM of the 1820 Society

1820 Society AGM
The AGM of the 1820 Society...is on Sunday 31 October, 2pm at Partick Burgh Hall, Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow G11 (near Partick Rail and Subway Stations).