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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 10, 2018 1:53:03 GMT 1, Hi all, been away studying and helping a local grassroots group, Streets Kitchen who serve and feed homeless in London. After protesting through central London last weekend, They have managed to squat a massive building in central London since last week and are already keeping shelter & feeding for @100 rough sleepers every night.ย
We have currently run run out of sleeping bags, bedding, blankets etc if anyone has any spare to give away, it would be really appreciated. They are not a charity & all food/items are donated.
The building is: 205 Great Portland St, entrance @ back, Sofia House, red building thank youย
Any updates on here: mobile.twitter.com/streetskitchen
Hi all, been away studying and helping a local grassroots group, Streets Kitchen who serve and feed homeless in London. After protesting through central London last weekend, They have managed to squat a massive building in central London since last week and are already keeping shelter & feeding for @100 rough sleepers every night.ย We have currently run run out of sleeping bags, bedding, blankets etc if anyone has any spare to give away, it would be really appreciated. They are not a charity & all food/items are donated. The building is: 205 Great Portland St, entrance @ back, Sofia House, red building thank youย Any updates on here: mobile.twitter.com/streetskitchen
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 10, 2018 20:49:30 GMT 1, They attempted to board in the rough sleepers today and only managed half the building... we are still there & and provision shelter for 100 rough sleepers & these boards are ripe for some creativity if anyone wants to have a go...
They attempted to board in the rough sleepers today and only managed half the building... we are still there & and provision shelter for 100 rough sleepers & these boards are ripe for some creativity if anyone wants to have a go...
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by Bill Hicks on Mar 10, 2018 21:08:08 GMT 1, Rough sleeping in England has increased for the seventh consecutive year, official figures show, and charities say even this steep rise fails to capture the true level of street homelessness.
Statistics published by the government on Thursday reveal that an estimated 4,751 people bedded down outside overnight in 2017, up 15% on the previous year.
The figures โ based on single-night snapshot street counts or paper estimates by local authorities โ show that London, where figures rose by 18%, remains the centre of rough sleeping, accounting for nearly a quarter of all rough sleepers.
Rough sleeping in England has increased for the seventh consecutive year, official figures show, and charities say even this steep rise fails to capture the true level of street homelessness.
Statistics published by the government on Thursday reveal that an estimated 4,751 people bedded down outside overnight in 2017, up 15% on the previous year.
The figures โ based on single-night snapshot street counts or paper estimates by local authorities โ show that London, where figures rose by 18%, remains the centre of rough sleeping, accounting for nearly a quarter of all rough sleepers.
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by Coach on Mar 10, 2018 21:35:07 GMT 1, I am impressed with your action Doyle. Hats off to you. Itโs a scandal that so many people still sleep rough, so many in need to care. I heard recently that some councils were buying rough sleepers tickets to different counties. Unless that was at the recipients request, to get near family (which I doubt), thatโs scandalous.
I am impressed with your action Doyle. Hats off to you. Itโs a scandal that so many people still sleep rough, so many in need to care. I heard recently that some councils were buying rough sleepers tickets to different counties. Unless that was at the recipients request, to get near family (which I doubt), thatโs scandalous.
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by Pipes on Mar 10, 2018 21:44:53 GMT 1, I am impressed with your action Doyle. Hats off to you. Itโs a scandal that so many people still sleep rough, so many in need to care. I heard recently that some councils were buying rough sleepers tickets to different counties. Unless that was at the recipients request, to get near family (which I doubt), thatโs scandalous.
I read an article about a similar practice in US.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2017/dec/20/bussed-out-america-moves-homeless-people-country-study
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doyle
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 11, 2018 23:51:29 GMT 1, Thank you all for reading...we appreciate each day we are here to be able to do this and show that so much can be done with unused buildings.
Food and sleeping bags donations still welcome as more new guests arrive each day, just knock on the door at the back.. Over 100 now here in shelter with food & we still operate serving food on the streets in our locations on top of this with Refugee Community Kitchen (who serve food in Calais) & StreetVet who treat our homeless doggie friends too.
The company that started to board the place up have taken down their Twitter and internet pages ๐
mobile.twitter.com/streetskitchen
Thank you all for reading...we appreciate each day we are here to be able to do this and show that so much can be done with unused buildings. Food and sleeping bags donations still welcome as more new guests arrive each day, just knock on the door at the back.. Over 100 now here in shelter with food & we still operate serving food on the streets in our locations on top of this with Refugee Community Kitchen (who serve food in Calais) & StreetVet who treat our homeless doggie friends too. The company that started to board the place up have taken down their Twitter and internet pages ๐ mobile.twitter.com/streetskitchen
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by irl1 on Mar 12, 2018 0:05:59 GMT 1, Thank you all for reading...we appreciate each day we are here to be able to do this and show that so much can be done with unused buildings. Food and sleeping bags donations still welcome as more new guests arrive each day, just knock on the door at the back.. Over 100 now here in shelter with food & we still operate serving food on the streets in our locations on top of this with Refugee Community Kitchen (who serve food in Calais) & StreetVet who treat our homeless doggie friends too. The company that started to board the place up have taken down their Twitter and internet pages ๐ mobile.twitter.com/streetskitchen Hello do you take brand new clothes? I can ship them to you from Ireland if you give me an address
Thank you all for reading...we appreciate each day we are here to be able to do this and show that so much can be done with unused buildings. Food and sleeping bags donations still welcome as more new guests arrive each day, just knock on the door at the back.. Over 100 now here in shelter with food & we still operate serving food on the streets in our locations on top of this with Refugee Community Kitchen (who serve food in Calais) & StreetVet who treat our homeless doggie friends too. The company that started to board the place up have taken down their Twitter and internet pages ๐ mobile.twitter.com/streetskitchenHello do you take brand new clothes? I can ship them to you from Ireland if you give me an address
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by kjg on Mar 12, 2018 0:06:33 GMT 1, Hi Doyle. I really would like to help out and donate food, blankets or a sleeping bag, but I am in The Netherlands and not in London. Is there a way to send you guys some money?
Hi Doyle. I really would like to help out and donate food, blankets or a sleeping bag, but I am in The Netherlands and not in London. Is there a way to send you guys some money?
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 12, 2018 1:13:18 GMT 1, Thank you irl1 & @rjg that's very kind of you. unfortunately they don't take money as it's not a charity but all practical donations and food welcome prob best to send items to their Holloway rd building where they serve breakfasts (if you can't make it in person) as don't know how much time have we are allowed in Gt Portland st, so can send to: ( I wouldnt be there to personally receive your items as I'm in and out at Gt Portland st ) but it would be safely received and donated if sent to this address:
Nags Head Solidarity Centre Streets Kitchen 48 Seven Sisters Road, London N7 6AA Thank you ๐
Thank you irl1 & @rjg that's very kind of you. unfortunately they don't take money as it's not a charity but all practical donations and food welcome prob best to send items to their Holloway rd building where they serve breakfasts (if you can't make it in person) as don't know how much time have we are allowed in Gt Portland st, so can send to: ( I wouldnt be there to personally receive your items as I'm in and out at Gt Portland st ) but it would be safely received and donated if sent to this address: Nags Head Solidarity Centre Streets Kitchen 48 Seven Sisters Road, London N7 6AA Thank you ๐
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by irl1 on Mar 12, 2018 1:26:07 GMT 1, No problem, i know what its like to try raise goods etc for the homeless, i do it over here from time to time. These are all brand new never worn. I will ship them in the morning and P.M you a tracking number. Well done to you Sir, great work. We have a huge problem over here with it, and many have lost their lives because of it. I hope this thread will bang home to people how lucky they are to have a roof over their heads. Come on all members go buy a sleeping bag, or maybe you have one your not using, or even a blanket. If you can't drop it in, then post it, address is above!
No problem, i know what its like to try raise goods etc for the homeless, i do it over here from time to time. These are all brand new never worn. I will ship them in the morning and P.M you a tracking number. Well done to you Sir, great work. We have a huge problem over here with it, and many have lost their lives because of it. I hope this thread will bang home to people how lucky they are to have a roof over their heads. Come on all members go buy a sleeping bag, or maybe you have one your not using, or even a blanket. If you can't drop it in, then post it, address is above!
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by irl1 on Mar 12, 2018 15:35:04 GMT 1, Millets online U.K have 50% off sleeping bags, with just under 3 pounds shipping. If anyone can't make it down, or wants to donate, buy online and get it shipped to the address on doyles post.
Millets online U.K have 50% off sleeping bags, with just under 3 pounds shipping. If anyone can't make it down, or wants to donate, buy online and get it shipped to the address on doyles post.
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doyle
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 13, 2018 13:52:16 GMT 1, Thank you all for reading, donating and following the journey. Eviction noticed has been served tomorrow 2pm at court. Sad,but still fighting and loads of support all over the country and abroad. We will be congregating outside court and inside the squat and hope for the best. Update:
Thank you all for reading, donating and following the journey. Eviction noticed has been served tomorrow 2pm at court. Sad,but still fighting and loads of support all over the country and abroad. We will be congregating outside court and inside the squat and hope for the best. Update:
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by skAcid on Mar 13, 2018 14:36:35 GMT 1, What a piss take, that building has been empty for years!
Good luck tomorrow with the eviction.
What a piss take, that building has been empty for years! Good luck tomorrow with the eviction.
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 13, 2018 17:23:03 GMT 1, Exactly, I think 5 yrs it's been empty & owners based in Jersey they think, and paying little tax ... & snow predicted this weekend -2.
Exactly, I think 5 yrs it's been empty & owners based in Jersey they think, and paying little tax ... & snow predicted this weekend -2.
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by rebate on Mar 13, 2018 23:14:31 GMT 1, Thank you all for reading, donating and following the journey. Eviction noticed has been served tomorrow 2pm at court. Sad,but still fighting and loads of support all over the country and abroad. We will be congregating outside court and inside the squat and hope for the best. Update: So hope something happens and you can keep the building dude. Pretty sad state of affairs we live in these days.
Thank you all for reading, donating and following the journey. Eviction noticed has been served tomorrow 2pm at court. Sad,but still fighting and loads of support all over the country and abroad. We will be congregating outside court and inside the squat and hope for the best. Update: So hope something happens and you can keep the building dude. Pretty sad state of affairs we live in these days.
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 14, 2018 1:20:24 GMT 1, Thanks Dotmasters if you are on here ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ love it
http://instagram.com/p/BgRMqPEj4-L
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by Coach on Mar 14, 2018 1:26:41 GMT 1,
Fantastic. Bravo!
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by rebate on Mar 14, 2018 23:07:58 GMT 1, Turns out the law is a p*ick as usual then. hope you can hang onto it over the weekend at least!!
Turns out the law is a p*ick as usual then. hope you can hang onto it over the weekend at least!!
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by irl1 on Mar 15, 2018 20:40:36 GMT 1, Its due to be very cold in London over the weekend so ill bump this for you
Its due to be very cold in London over the weekend so ill bump this for you
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by doyle on Mar 16, 2018 0:50:52 GMT 1, Damn... they lost the case & hoping they don't throw people out before/during weather changes this weekend. Well at least, better to try, than to do nothing at all. Hopefully the message is out there & they are now waiting for Sadiq Khan to organise 'No Second Night Out' services but they already say there are not enough places for 160 people and certain criteria has to be fulfilled...
Damn... they lost the case & hoping they don't throw people out before/during weather changes this weekend. Well at least, better to try, than to do nothing at all. Hopefully the message is out there & they are now waiting for Sadiq Khan to organise 'No Second Night Out' services but they already say there are not enough places for 160 people and certain criteria has to be fulfilled...
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by mojo on Mar 16, 2018 2:05:20 GMT 1, Damn... they lost the case & hoping they don't throw people out before/during weather changes this weekend. Well at least, better to try, than to do nothing at all. Hopefully the message is out there & they are now waiting for Sadiq Khan to organise 'No Second Night Out' services but they already say there are not enough places for 160 people and certain criteria has to be fulfilled... Surely it would do no harm to the tax dodging wealthy owners to allow whoever needs to to stay there until alternative safe places are found? I'm sure if you asked most of the residents of London/UK they would much prefer to help the homeless and people in need rather than enable the super rich to continue exploiting us all, backed up by laws specifically made to protect their own wealth. I read this in Wired today, an interesting idea that although doesn't solve the problem of homelessness all at once, is a definite step in the right direction and could potentially be a huge help to anyone that finds themselves in need of an address. link to wired design museum proxy address I really hope everyone is safe, warm and well and finds suitable shelter very soon. Well done for what you've all achieved so far.
Damn... they lost the case & hoping they don't throw people out before/during weather changes this weekend. Well at least, better to try, than to do nothing at all. Hopefully the message is out there & they are now waiting for Sadiq Khan to organise 'No Second Night Out' services but they already say there are not enough places for 160 people and certain criteria has to be fulfilled... Surely it would do no harm to the tax dodging wealthy owners to allow whoever needs to to stay there until alternative safe places are found? I'm sure if you asked most of the residents of London/UK they would much prefer to help the homeless and people in need rather than enable the super rich to continue exploiting us all, backed up by laws specifically made to protect their own wealth. I read this in Wired today, an interesting idea that although doesn't solve the problem of homelessness all at once, is a definite step in the right direction and could potentially be a huge help to anyone that finds themselves in need of an address. link to wired design museum proxy address I really hope everyone is safe, warm and well and finds suitable shelter very soon. Well done for what you've all achieved so far.
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Homeless Activists squat massive building to shelter rough s, by detail on Mar 16, 2018 3:14:32 GMT 1, Damn... they lost the case & hoping they don't throw people out before/during weather changes this weekend. Well at least, better to try, than to do nothing at all. Hopefully the message is out there & they are now waiting for Sadiq Khan to organise 'No Second Night Out' services but they already say there are not enough places for 160 people and certain criteria has to be fulfilled... Sorry to hear the case was lost, as you say, better to try than do nothing at all. Hopefully they will show some humanity and not go through with the eviction till after this next spell of cold weather and snow has passed.
Damn... they lost the case & hoping they don't throw people out before/during weather changes this weekend. Well at least, better to try, than to do nothing at all. Hopefully the message is out there & they are now waiting for Sadiq Khan to organise 'No Second Night Out' services but they already say there are not enough places for 160 people and certain criteria has to be fulfilled... Sorry to hear the case was lost, as you say, better to try than do nothing at all. Hopefully they will show some humanity and not go through with the eviction till after this next spell of cold weather and snow has passed.
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