http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-15250544 News about explosion...

http://www.anorak.co.uk/forums/topic.php?id=7574

http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/occupy+manchester

http://northernvoicesmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/manchester-occupy-protest-is-continuing.html

Day 10 Occupy MCR

Another great 24 hours...We had visitors from Yorkshire last night who drove up to give us soup! All that way they came! Awesome that so many are with this movement...There's a big weekend ahead; Everywhere seems to be 'going live' on the 15th, occupancy's taking place, marches planed...Occupy London Stock Exchange, am sorry to miss this now as it was planned we were to attend however since arriving on Sunday 2nd we didn't go home and have no plans to either.

We had bad news last night, there was a food stall on the food market and the tent blew up last night and injured 3 people, one of the reason they wanted us to vacate Albert Square was due to health and safety; It was extremely lapsed when we went there on the Thursday last, no safety was in place to prevent injury to the public. On Sunday night one of the directors threatened violence toward group members also...

We have had visits today from a single mum who is being threatened by social services for CHOOSING not to have HER child immunized....We have had a guy today from some political movement who wants to organize a demo with us at weekend...We have had a man and lady who have brought food and tobacco....The support from the public does not waver at all, Thank you guys YOU ARE AMAZING...We Are the Many; they are the few; We stand up for Me and You....Please don't forget our address and post on to us flyer's and posters :) Peace n Love xxx

Day Nine Evening....

Sat in the pub (rather be elsewhere ;)) using the electric, they did consent...Just wanted to blog at the end of this day how things are...We are wet through lol though are spirits aren't wet they are drenched in truth justice belonging purpose and love...I'm sat with my new son aged 17...He is alone here as are a few of the members of camp (homeless or abandoned)...We done lots today, helping the public getting out there in rush hour and spreading news of occupancy, I'm lead to believe there are now 1334 camps worldwide (yeahhhhhhhh)Just want to I'm not just a sweaty hippy (PMSL) I'm also a mother, a sister, a cousin, a neighbor, a daughter, a friend and or best friend x (to my new friend :))an activist, a warrior, part of a movement...the list is endless though i'm not really into labels; I prefer to say i'm human :) I'm you :)Putting pics on facebook...add me if you want to amandafallowsjackson@msn.com x and peace!

Things I've found today

http://theianfox.wordpress.com/2011/10/07/occupy-manchester-photos-7th-october-2011/

Forgot to mention, we meet with save food from land fill yesterday, and another group who are pressing the government about the sale of misshaped fruits n ...Need to try locate details at base camp *IMPORTANT MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS PAPER N PENS!*

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2011/10/486125.html?c=on

http://www.citizenside.com/en/videos/demonstrations/2011-10-09/44078/it-s-about-fairness-and-equality-says-occupy-manchester-protester.html

http://davidjcolbran.tumblr.com/

http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1665749/pg13

Day Nine OccupyMCR

Not posted yesterday as we were really busy. We held our 1st public assembly in which we had around four public members joined; more public was there, around 10...Things brought up was health care Brought on by (BLOCK THE BRIDGE which happened yesterday)... Social service abuse of children...Government by consensus was brought up and people commented how well they feel this works... The movement is global with around 70 countries and 1200 camps now up (occupations)...OCTOBER 15th is is international non compliance day, marches, strikes, disobedience all over the world...Members of society who help people in there day to day life i.e nurses carers should be more financially and morally supported. The first time in history that movements globally have joined as one, the revolution has begun...Discussions about wars and how we can stop this...Lots of good things passed between us and people were interested and extremely supportive.

We have had three drops of food from the local Indian of curries and stir fry...(Lovely :))...We have had two drops of hot pies from Hollands (Yummy), a huge pan of curry brought from a member of the public and last night we cooked our first meal :)A wkd veg stew with pulses and barley :)...A good idea for cooking is to bring a barbecue (large one) with gas bottle as it last longer than the mini ones.....We have two new permanent members (Yeahhhhh) and much support from the public :) Everything's good here on camp even though its raining we are all in good spirits....Peace n Love :)Oh we got a battery for charging now as well...

LInks from today I have found...

http://theconservativeblog.co.uk/uk-politics/occupy-manchester-joke

http://shiftmag.co.uk/?p=489

http://libcom.org/forums/news/occupy-manchester-protests-01102011

Woooooowwwww Day Seven Yeahhhh....

Its been an absolute amazing day today down at camp peace occupymcr. We woke up to liquid sunshine; it wasn't wet or cold it was very refreshing and nice:) Most people were up through the night last night speaking with the amazing public, there is defo 99 percent awakened, its so cool...We have had more donations of money, pans, kitchen utensils hot water bottles, food, cakes...We got four gazebos, only one up at the moment lol, the others will more than likely be up when I get back, each time i leave camp and get back there is always something new there.

We have had another two occupiers over night and today the Reverend Paul has arrived to stay tonight ready for his lift to block the bridge in London. We have had a visitor this morning who has traveled 50 miles to come and visit us and they are coming back tomorrow with food! The people are so awake and supportive, change is here people...Its gonna be fun.

Ok time to go got poster and banners to set up around camp, tomorrow we are holding a public open day and a speakers corner :) Take care guys xxx

Hi great day today in camp. got back from lancaster and arrived at camp to find new peoples and new tents. we wont go we will we will grow. peace n love x

Day 5 evening part 2!

Note: forgot to tell you remember to pack waterproofs and wellingtons. Today we have had hailstone, thunder, rain, and predicted 65mph winds. We are surviving, we are winning!

Day 5 evening

Quick update. Very tired, windy, rainy, and busy. Note for occupiers to be: take small steps, gather momentum, don't take on too much. On a better note, three new occupiers, three more tents... Interviewed by Real Radio 105.4 fm, tune in tomorrow morning. We've had 5 pizzas delivered today, 2 giant jugs of soup, also 20 portions of chicken and chips bought by members of the public for dinner. Beautiful people, beautiful land, let's save it. Good night and god bless.

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1460673_protesters-peacefully-end-occupation-of-albert-square-after-police-step-in

http://anoncentral.tumblr.com/post/10973637016/occupymanchester-albert-square-started-tents-are

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1460673_protesters-peacefully-end-occupation-of-albert-square-after-police-step-in

Here's a little of the coverage we have had to date...There are also videos here; I will add an updated camp and a bit of what we do...

Video's :) http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=occupymcr&aq=f

End of day Four....

Okies off to bed now after another successful day; Three new tents onsite and three new peoples...Thing are going great; we want to see you here! Come share some time with us and tell us what you want to change; come discuss way of making that change...BE THE CHANGE...Goodnight world Sleep well :)

OCCUPY EVERYWHERE

Hey!!!! Thank you for taking the time to look n find and for being there :)

I first want to say to my babies I so miss you and if you were here now I would be there with you and not here; As your not here I'm here for you xxx I love you all so much Emma, Jeremiah, Amme, Colin, Holly, Jac Jac xxx Forever your Mumma x I miss you like crazy!

DAY FOUR OCCUPYMCR

Over night we had two more tents arrive...We now have an official address also...

The Treasurer

Tent Number 1

Peace Gardens

St Peters Square

Petersfield

OccupyMANCHESTER

M2 3

UNITED Peopledom

We have had visitors (new ones) today who have donated some wonderful flags...Thank you x We have frequent visitors though what I like so much is the repeat visitors we have, they bring us sandwiches and flasks of tea daily x You people are super stars n thank you :)

We now have a visitors book and a some point we will start sharing their kind words of support. Feel free to drop by and add you own comments :)

Last night I was verbally abused by a large number of what seemed to be Tory members and supporters...As I walked past a pub I was shocked to see the large number's (250+) of men pouring alcohol down their necks and asked if they thought it was alright to use tax payers monies in this way?; I was then meet with comment 'fucking dog' I again asked if they felt it was acceptable to spend the monies in this way; again more abuse was shouted and I approached them and told them I think your the dogs, you steal, you murder and have obvious drink issues...at that point got surrounded by 20 police and run through the police system and released...It was crazy, I'm still left wondering why it was me who was questioned and not the guys committing offences?

Anyways in a rush now want to get back to the front line; Will update further this evening x Peace :)

P.S If anyone has anything they want displaying please post to above address and we will do...I will add pictures (fingers crossed) tonight x

Yesterday lunch on BBC News and congratulations this morning from public for making the papers? Not sure which ones yet though x

Special thanks to Artur