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- Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:39 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Radical Musicology with Old Hat Books - Sept 22nd 6pm
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3979
Radical Musicology with Old Hat Books - Sept 22nd 6pm
Radical Musicology an open reading and discussion concerning the role of music & song in creating new worlds Wednesday September 22nd, 6pm Come with words, songs and stories you wish to share, or read from the bookshelves. Bring cakes to share, make new friends, drink fine teas! Tunes from Tornstri...
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:34 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: RIOTFOLK at the Forest Cafe! 19th October from 10pm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6013
- Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:13 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24796
Re: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
it'd be just for small group workshop/discussion type thing.
we will bring in rug/cushions to make it more cosy for that. one day only, 25th.
we will bring in rug/cushions to make it more cosy for that. one day only, 25th.
- Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:57 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24796
Re: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
sophie's email: Hello, That would be awesome Scoutt if you would be able to look into it! I have been in conversation with nix about this for a couple of months now and have been getting mixed messages about it. The last time we spoke (about 2 weeks ago) he said that he would ask the film people if ...
- Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:54 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24796
Re: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
well. the film people had already paid etc so their booking was sound apparently the collective spoke to Nix about trying to rearrange it, Nix told them "if they didn't hear from him then assume they couldn't use the hall" but they thought it was the other way around. oops. I think it would be ace i...
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 11:12 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24796
free-school booking mix-up - URGENT!
uh oh! looks like there has been some confusion with this booking. Would it be possible for the Freeschool to use the cave and the screenprinting room (I'll help make it possible) and the front room of the cafe, because the filmy people are using the hall on the saturday? They can make a donation or...
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:25 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: RIOTFOLK at the Forest Cafe! 19th October from 10pm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6013
RIOTFOLK at the Forest Cafe! 19th October from 10pm
SPANNER IN THE WORKS 19 Oct 10pm Evan Greer - USA - making Folk a threat again! http://www.riotfolk.org/ Al Baker - Manchester - songs to smash the state to! Caroline Kemp - Stirling - Home-grown riot folk! Tornstrings - Edinburgh - old timey post-apocalyptic romance! http://www.myspace.com/tornstr...
- Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:19 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: the Feminist Soapbox - 25 & 26th September
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3763
the Feminist Soapbox - 25 & 26th September
a weekend of workshops & discussions!
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:11 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Radical Poetry Reading with Nicole Carter!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6626
Radical Poetry Reading with Nicole Carter!
your favourite radical library... bringing you tea, cakes & poetry next wednesday 8th september at 6pm!
xxx
xxx
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:08 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: X party review
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7060
Re: X party review
Stevie.
although I KNOW you're a musical genius, and have great stage presence
what did you give your mate to write this?
xxx
although I KNOW you're a musical genius, and have great stage presence
what did you give your mate to write this?
xxx
- Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:56 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: photos/recordings from Festival - Tornstrings/WitchesRevenge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3278
photos/recordings from Festival - Tornstrings/WitchesRevenge
if anyone has any photos from torn strings or witches revenge shows please send them my way!
x scoutt
x scoutt
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:20 pm
- Forum: Facilities
- Topic: hall dj mixer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17750
Re: hall dj mixer
There was some trouble with the cafe PA last night it wasn't working through the normal speakers but we ran it through the monitors instead and it still sounded OK. had an impromptu set from a pretty good band called "Nikki & the Porters". nice lads not sure what is needed for GH but probably needs ...
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:59 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24796
Re: The anarcha-feminist group "free-school"
well, if you didn't know already, i'd like it to happen!
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:26 pm
- Forum: Facilities
- Topic: Action Room Bookings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6373
Re: Action Room Bookings
there have been people trying to book the action room and not getting replies from the email address.
is that still the best way to book the action room?
is that still the best way to book the action room?
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:21 pm
- Forum: Volunteering
- Topic: Training for future Night Managers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12855
Re: Training for future Night Managers
we won't discuss candidates in this forum. I am away next week but have talked to Stevie about organising this... hopefully with Bridget! The role of Night Manager is a volunteer position, with responsibility for the smooth running of cafe at night, the facilitation of good events and happiness of v...
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:19 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: old hat books radical library - seeking new librarians!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5092
old hat books radical library - seeking new librarians!
do you have an inner geek that's waiting to burst out in glory? well, why not fulfill those saucy teenage fantasies and be part of the hottest and most rad library in edinburgh.... Old Hat Books! www.oldhatbooks.org if you're interested please drop by the library this saturday betwen 4-8pm and have ...
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:01 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Drink?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9055
Re: Drink?
so Lynne
sleeping on the couch after a few g&t's? forest loves you!
sleeping on the couch after a few g&t's? forest loves you!
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:19 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Proposal installation front room
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11400
Re: Proposal installation front room
that sounds awesome, nice that it will somewhat fit with the library theme. Can we make sure though that all the pictures that may get moved get kept cos we put a lot of time and gold paint into those!
rad. great proposal.
rad. great proposal.
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:14 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: FOREST 10TH BIRTHDAY MEETING! - THURS 15TH AT 5PM IN KOKOS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4404
Re: FOREST 10TH BIRTHDAY MEETING! - THURS 15TH AT 5PM IN KOKOS
aye but I cannae afford tae drink there pal!
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 8:26 am
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Front room speakers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7053
Re: Front room speakers
This is EXCELLENT.
THanks!
THanks!
- Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:23 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Cafe & Events meeting 1st July 2010
- Replies: 12
- Views: 25273
here's the words
Swith suggested I put the whole lot up here so people WITHOUT open office can read it. So, read it! Cafe & Events meeting July 1st 2010 Attended by: Huw, Bridget, Hannah, Catalina, Cornelia, Stevie P, Nix, Mike B Agenda 1.Fire Training 2.Festival a. Rota b. what supplies we need 2.Microwave & Rice C...
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:35 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Cafe and Events Meeting this Thursday, July 1st 7pm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7932
Re: Cafe and Events Meeting this Thursday, July 1st 7pm
hey swith
can you remind the KM's a little closer to the time (at least the day before) re. avocados?
cheers
can you remind the KM's a little closer to the time (at least the day before) re. avocados?
cheers
- Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:30 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Cafe & Events meeting 1st July 2010
- Replies: 12
- Views: 25273
Cafe & Events meeting 1st July 2010
yo!
wisdom within!
wisdom within!
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:48 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Cafe and Events Meeting this Thursday, July 1st 7pm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7932
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:48 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Proposal: Cherie
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12572
Re: Proposal: Cherie
looks very cool, much like the styles of many HK artists I met
not sure how my gallbladder feels though...
not sure how my gallbladder feels though...
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:01 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: For one night only
- Replies: 13
- Views: 23318
Re: For one night only
YES PLEASE.
can you make special orders without bell peppers? this is the bane of my life at forest...
can you make special orders without bell peppers? this is the bane of my life at forest...
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:27 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Fire Safety Training Party!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19146
Re: Fire Safety Training Party!
sorry I will be away for all those dates
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:48 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Old Hat Books - 1st Birthday celebration!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3120
Old Hat Books - 1st Birthday celebration!
Old Hat Books Radical Library turns 1 this thursday! Some of us librarians will be hanging out in the front room of the cafe for some tea, cakes and maybe wine at about 7.30 if anyone would care to join us. Bring something to share... We'll be having a proper party some time soon! www.oldhatbooks.org
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:40 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: FoH Postcard.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 43359
Re: FoH Postcard.
yeah Mirja!
also, i like both of those designs for different reasons. some of the small pics were a little hard to see though.
also, i like both of those designs for different reasons. some of the small pics were a little hard to see though.
- Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:12 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: booking the forest for a film showing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5795
Re: booking the forest for a film showing
word up JonB
as Mike said. Or call us 0131 220 4538
Mondays are regular film nights, if you want to slot in there that's easy enough, but you can book any day of the week.
scoutt
as Mike said. Or call us 0131 220 4538
Mondays are regular film nights, if you want to slot in there that's easy enough, but you can book any day of the week.
scoutt
- Fri May 21, 2010 2:40 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: new proposal for a mural
- Replies: 19
- Views: 24841
Re: new proposal for a mural
i like the city tree thing
- Fri May 21, 2010 2:38 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: meadows fest
- Replies: 33
- Views: 38652
Re: meadows fest
stevie p is sorting cups from the beer place (compostable)
after quick booze math with jamie 16 barrels x 88 pints = more than 1000 so we order 2000
ok?
after quick booze math with jamie 16 barrels x 88 pints = more than 1000 so we order 2000
ok?
- Mon May 17, 2010 1:13 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: meadows fest
- Replies: 33
- Views: 38652
Re: meadows fest
give me some advice re. what cups & how many and I can order them
plastic pint cups?
hundreds? or thousands?
plastic pint cups?
hundreds? or thousands?
- Sun May 16, 2010 8:25 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: new proposal for a mural
- Replies: 19
- Views: 24841
Re: new proposal for a mural
i don't like this stuff much for murals. maybe a little card or something but a mural of this stuff? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:34 pm
- Forum: Facilities
- Topic: URGENT environmental health requirement
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3722
URGENT environmental health requirement
The inspectors from E. H. Edinburgh council came today and one of their concerns was regarding the chemicals in the darkroom not being labelled.
Can someone please sort this out ASAP as they are due back in a couple of weeks?
cheers
scoutt
Can someone please sort this out ASAP as they are due back in a couple of weeks?
cheers
scoutt
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:52 pm
- Forum: Facilities
- Topic: Action Room Clear Out Day!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6375
Re: Action Room Clear Out Day!
LOOKS AMAZING.
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:38 pm
- Forum: Workshops
- Topic: Bike Cafe April 18th 1-4pm in the Hall
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6260
Re: Bike Cafe April 18th 1-4pm in the Hall
PLUS the recycled art project will also be having a crafty corner where you can make absurd/beautiful additions to your treadly!
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:52 pm
- Forum: Workshops
- Topic: Bike Cafe April 18th 1-4pm in the Hall
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6260
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:51 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Giant Marble Run
- Replies: 45
- Views: 57117
Re: Giant Marble Run
bowling balls,
or.....
mirror balls
and where will the lasers be?
sounds great
or.....
mirror balls
and where will the lasers be?
sounds great
- Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:39 pm
- Forum: Website/Online
- Topic: web meet-o-rama?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 60604
Re: web meet-o-rama?
wow. i hate you guys already! i have no idea what you're talking about. hopefully this means i will be able to facilitate without being biased ;) tomorrow is gonna run something like this: 1.45pm: everyone shows up and gets a cup of tea, comes to the action room 2pm we sit down, write agenda out tog...
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:13 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: The Cafe in need of cups, mugs and teapots
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3384
Re: The Cafe in need of cups, mugs and teapots
ok will check that tomorrow milk!
s
s
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:22 pm
- Forum: Workshops
- Topic: The Bike Cafe - proposal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10799
The Bike Cafe - proposal
heya Huw and I have been chatting about bicycles. We'd like to run some kind of workshop involving teaching people about how their bikes work (as in the parts) so that people can understand and fix them easily. We have 2 qualified mechanics who are up for helping, and proposed date for the first wor...
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:17 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Action Working Group - 13/03/10
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9766
Re: Action Working Group - 13/03/10
see post in FWG about charger that I can get
- Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:52 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Action Working Group - 13/03/10
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9766
Re: Action Working Group - 13/03/10
I will check with crew about the charger//battery
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:38 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: cafe and events meeting change - next week
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8723
cafe and events meeting change - next week
due to no-one knowing about the scheduled meeting for tonight we have discussed postponing the meeting to next week.
how does Monday night at 7pm look??
how does Monday night at 7pm look??
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:35 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: CAFE AND EVENTS MTG CHANGE - NEXT WEEK
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2549
CAFE AND EVENTS MTG CHANGE - NEXT WEEK
hello!
so, after a quick discussion in the cafe and realising that no-one knew it was supposed to be tonight, we have decided to re-schedule the meeting for next week.
How's monday night looking for you? 7pm?
so, after a quick discussion in the cafe and realising that no-one knew it was supposed to be tonight, we have decided to re-schedule the meeting for next week.
How's monday night looking for you? 7pm?
- Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:45 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: can anyone lend us a caketin?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7904
Re: can anyone lend us a caketin?
sean took yer tins mate
no worries my head seems ok.,..
have just found fucken awesome vegan sponge recipe... god help me...
x
no worries my head seems ok.,..
have just found fucken awesome vegan sponge recipe... god help me...
x
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:03 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: This week I've been mostly listening to...
- Replies: 216
- Views: 404405
Re: This week I've been mostly listening to...
BEYOND PINK: female-fronted harcore from sweden.... themed song of last week: "I don't wanna be a slave to my uterus"
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:00 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: can anyone lend us a caketin?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7904
Re: can anyone lend us a caketin?
sweet. i can adjust the recipes to suit. it's gonna be delicious!
if you can, label your tin that'd help.
x
if you can, label your tin that'd help.
x
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:33 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: can anyone lend us a caketin?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7904
can anyone lend us a caketin?
more specifically, I need 4 20cm springform or loose-bottom cake tins for the fancy dinner on saturday please. I'll actually need them friday morning, so if you can help please let me know ASAP!
scoutt
scoutt