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'''Ramparts''' is a radical [[squat]]ted [[social centre]] in East [[London]].

==History==

The rampART is a squat project established in a previously [[derelict]] building in [[Rampart Street]], East London. It was initiated by a group of [[artists]], community groups and political [[activists]].

==About Social Centers==
Although more established in countries like [[Italy]] and [[Spain]], the concept of these social centres has recently started in the UK, with new centers in [[Birmingham]], [http://shortcutz.nologic.org/thebasement Manchester], [http://www.veggies.org.uk/rainbow/ Nottingham], [http://www.kebele.org Bristol], [http://www.cowleyclub.org.uk Brighton], [http://theoarc.org.uk/ Oxford], [http://www.thecommonplace.org.uk/ Leeds] and [http://www.56a.org.uk London].

==Projects at RampART==

Cultural activities and events:
* amateur [[theatre]]
* [[art]] installations
* acoustic [[concerts]]
* [[film]] nights every Thursday
* [[poetry]] slams
* [[photo]] exhibitions
* political discussions and [[meetings]]

Skill sharing and workshops;:
* [[dancing]] classes
* [[Samba]]
* [[radio]]
* [[juggling]]
* [[screen printing]]
* [[banner]] making
* [[tai chi]]
* [[bike]] repair and maintenance sessions
* [[language]] lessons
* [[computer]] training

Resource exchange and other projects :
* [[free shops]]
* info [[library]]
* [[media]] lab
* [[internet]] access
* [[WiFi]]
* kitchen / [[cafe]]

==Not-for-Profit==
These free spaces provide places to [[socialise]], sitting and [[chatting]] with friends, neighbours or strangers in a friendly atmosphere - a chance to read a [[book]] from the [[library]] or browse through the newspapers - drink fair trade tea or coffee -or to eat your own lunch, or eat cheap meals made by volunteers.

These projects are run on an entirely [[voluntary]] basis by the people involved. They are not [[charity]] workers or [[social workers]].

The projects are trying to encourage [[co-operation]], [[solidarity]] and [[mutual aid]]. They are not a top-down services or commercial enterprises run for [[profit]] - instead they are funded day-to-day by donations given by the users, or raising funds through benefit events such as gigs, cafes or film nights.

It can be used for events, meetings, exhibitions, classes, workshops or whatever, It is possible to [[booking|book]] a time, stick up some posters and do it.

One of the goals is to try provide a space for debate and to promote the exchange of views on a wide range of issues, topics and concerns. By trying to bring people together with a broad spectrum of ideas, ideals, lifestyles and beliefs.

It is open to all on the basis of [[equality]] for all. However, people who do not believe in such equality regardless of age, sex, race or religion etc. will not be welcome. Drug abuse, drug dealing, or any activity detrimental to other peoples use of the space, or local community, are not acceptable .

It is run by an open collective as an autonomous space and trying to make decisions effecting the project by consensus with regular meetings.

==External links==

*[http://www.ramparts.co.nr official website]
*[http://squat.net/en/news/london220504.html Announcement of first opening]
*[http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index2.php/free/culture/arts/ecf_hits_the_streets_with_a_riot_of_colour Ramparts at Europen Social Forum]
*[http://earthfirst.org.uk/actionreports/?q=node/99 more social centers]
*[http://www.rhythmsofresistance.co.uk/ A samba banda that practices there]
*[http://wiki.hacklab.org.uk/index.php/RampART Rampart hacklab]

[[Category:Community Groups]]
[[Category:DIY Culture]]
[[Category:Squats]]
[[Category:London organisations]]
[[Category:Subcultures]]
[[Category:Hacklabs]]

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+[[Category:Social centers]][[Category:DIY culture]][[Category:Squats]][[Category:Organisations based in London]][[Category:Entertainment in London]][[Category:Infoshops]][[Category:Community centers]][[Category:London organisations]][[Category:Subcultures]]
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+[[Category:Social centres]][[Category:DIY culture]][[Category:Squats]][[Category:Organisations based in London]][[Category:Entertainment in London]][[Category:Infoshops]][[Category:Community centers]][[Category:London organisations]][[Category:Subcultures]]
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-'''RampART''' is a radical [[squatting|squatted]] [[social centre]] in the [[Whitechapel]] area of [[East London, England|East London]]. It was established in a derelict building in [[Rampart Street]] which was previously used as an Islamic girls school.
+''Deleted by redirect at Wikipedia: Redirected to [[Wikipedia:rampART]]''
-The centre provides a space for a wide-range of groups to carry out their activities. Like all such projects, it is managed by [[volunteers]] without any funding and with a strong emphasis on [[consensus decision making]] and [[DIY]] culture.
-The centre is known variously known as the rampART social centre, the rampART creative centre and social space, or more commonly as rampART.
+'''RampART''' was a radical [[squatting|squatted]] [[social centre]] in the [[Whitechapel]] area of [[East London, England|East London]]. It was established in a derelict building in [[Rampart Street]] which was previously used as an Islamic girls school.
 ==Background==
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 *[http://earthfirst.org.uk/actionreports/?q=node/99 More social centers]
-[[Category:Community centres]]
+==Developments at rampART==
-[[Category:DIY Culture]]
+The rampART was open for five and a half years, hosting meetings, screenings, performances, exhibitions and benefit gigs. During that period the building and resources evolved to adapt to the demands of its users. In November 2007 property developers planned to partially demolish the squatted houses next to the social centre and build three new properties at the back.<ref>[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/11/385533.html UK Indymedia - Developers make their move on Rampart Street<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The rampART itself was under no immediate threat and regular activities continued as normal; however in December 2007 the centre received eviction papers. The date for eviction was set at January 3, 2008.<ref>[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/11/385742.html UK Indymedia - Developments at rampART<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
-[[Category:squats]]
-[[Category:London organisations]]
+The day after the [[2009 G-20 London summit protests]], the rampART squat was raided by a large force of police. There were reports of violence and tasers pointed at unarmed people <ref>[http://london.indymedia.org.uk/articles/1005]</ref>
-[[Category:Subcultures]]
-[[Category:Entertainment in London]]
+On 15 October 2009 rampART was evicted. 45 police officers, several bailiffs and a priest were present, and a chainsaw was used to enter the building. Climbers also used the roof as a means of access.<ref>http://therampart.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/rampart-eviction-the-priest-and-the-chainsaw/</ref>
-[[Category:Social centres]]
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-{{wikipedia|RampART Social Centre}}
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 The centre is known variously known as the rampART social centre, the rampART creative centre and social space, or more commonly as rampART.
->==Background==
+==Background==
 RampART was opened May 21st 2004 and is located at 15-17 Rampart Street, London E1 2LA. The project was initiated by a mixture of [[artists]], community groups and political [[activists]].
 Within the first year, the building had hosted over 100 cultural and political events - placing the rampART firmly on the activist map of London.
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 or by raising funds through benefit events such as gigs, cafÃ©s or film nights.
-The rampART [[constitution]] states that:&lt;BR&gt;
+The rampART [[constitution]] states that:<BR>
 ''The rampART is run collectively. Any one is free to get involved or make proposals relating to use of the space by come along to one of the weekly meetings which are held Mondays after 6pm. We attempt to make all major decisons relating use of the space by building a consensus, both out of a desire to avoid hierarchies and also in recognition that decisions are more likely to be carried out when decided by consensus.''
 ==={{ll|Social center}}s===
 Although more established in countries like [[Italy]] and [[Spain]], the concept of these social centres has recently started in the UK, with new centers in [[Birmingham]], [http://shortcutz.nologic.org/thebasement Manchester], [http://www.veggies.org.uk/rainbow/ Nottingham], [http://www.kebele.org Bristol], [http://www.cowleyclub.org.uk Brighton], [http://theoarc.org.uk/ Oxford], [http://www.thecommonplace.org.uk/ Leeds] and [http://www.56a.org.uk London].
 ==Projects at RampART==

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 The centre is known variously known as the rampART social centre, the rampART creative centre and social space, or more commonly as rampART.
-==Background==
+>==Background==
 RampART was opened May 21st 2004 and is located at 15-17 Rampart Street, London E1 2LA. The project was initiated by a mixture of [[artists]], community groups and political [[activists]].
 Within the first year, the building had hosted over 100 cultural and political events - placing the rampART firmly on the activist map of London.
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 or by raising funds through benefit events such as gigs, cafÃ©s or film nights.
-The rampART [[constitution]] states that:<BR>
+The rampART [[constitution]] states that:&lt;BR&gt;
 ''The rampART is run collectively. Any one is free to get involved or make proposals relating to use of the space by come along to one of the weekly meetings which are held Mondays after 6pm. We attempt to make all major decisons relating use of the space by building a consensus, both out of a desire to avoid hierarchies and also in recognition that decisions are more likely to be carried out when decided by consensus.''
 ==={{ll|Social center}}s===
 Although more established in countries like [[Italy]] and [[Spain]], the concept of these social centres has recently started in the UK, with new centers in [[Birmingham]], [http://shortcutz.nologic.org/thebasement Manchester], [http://www.veggies.org.uk/rainbow/ Nottingham], [http://www.kebele.org Bristol], [http://www.cowleyclub.org.uk Brighton], [http://theoarc.org.uk/ Oxford], [http://www.thecommonplace.org.uk/ Leeds] and [http://www.56a.org.uk London].
 ==Projects at RampART==

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 ==See also==
-* [[Social centre]]
+* {{ll|Social centre}}
-* [[Squatting]]
+* {{ll|Squatting}}
 ==External links==
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 *[http://www.rampart.co.nr Official website]
 *[http://squat.net/en/news/london220504.html Announcement of first opening]
-* [http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index2.php/free/culture/arts/ecf_hits_the_streets_with_a_riot_of_colour RampART at the European Social Forum]
+*[http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index2.php/free/culture/arts/ecf_hits_the_streets_with_a_riot_of_colour RampART at the European Social Forum]
 *[http://www.rhythmsofresistance.co.uk/ A samba band which practices at Rampart]
 *[http://wiki.hacklab.org.uk/index.php/RampART Rampart hacklab]
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+{{infoshop openwiki|Ramparts}}
 {{wikipedia|RampART Social Centre}}