WeAreWalthamForest

Defending Waltham Forest from the fascist English Defence League.

[Conor Bollins @ConorBollins]

I'm very excited that @QMHistory are screening this inspiring documentary about how Walthamstow residents defeated the far-right EDL in 2012. There'll also be a roundtable with the filmmakers.

This Weds at 6:30pm, Arts 2 LT. Hope to see you there!
#NoPasarán @WeAreWF @wfsutr🚩

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

Fantastic run of celebrations of our brilliant anti-fascist action that took place 10 yrs ago - we broke the EDL and united a community in #Walthamstow. You can watch the documentary👇 Join us at @wfsutr to continue the fight against racism. No pasaran! https://t.co/JPmI0eNDxc

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

'We are Waltham Forest - how we defeated the EDL: 10 years on' Documentary short that captures how local residents defeated the fascist EDL & why the right to protest is so important in defending our diverse communities. Thurs 1st Sept with Q&A.
Visit: https://t.co/E8DKIp9kGd

[WFSUTR @wfsutr]

Stellar lineup @stowtradeshall
@lmhrnational @jimjonescapo @ProtestFamily @ManjitSahota14 @rogerhuddle @WeAreWF

[Unite Against Fascism @uaf]

Big thanks to @MichaelRosenYes at the great #MatchFest organised by @LouiseRawAuthor
for a powerful & deeply moving talk & getting the word round re the 10 year anniversary events celebrating the defeat of the EDL in Walthamstow. @WFUAFStopTheEDL @rogerhuddle @ProtestFamily

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

Read our article in the @WFEcho about our upcoming celebrations and the call-out for residents to share photos and stories of the day we broke the EDL. No Pasaran! #Walthamstow #E17 #WalthamForest

https://t.co/FKIa1Rbvpq

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

One day left on our crowdfunder - we’ve been able to start shooting the documentary (latest update below👇) But still need more funds for post-production work and educational materials. Screening is on 1st Sept - our anniversary - PLEASE DONATE TODAY!
https://t.co/K8sh3E2yFL

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

The first of the fundraisers for our anniversary celebrations is Peter Ashan's excellent walking tour of Black history in #WalthamForest Details below. You can also donate to our crowdfunder at this link: https://t.co/RMfGypIpNd

[TallulahTangle, Cat lady @TallulahTangle]

Celebrating the day the EDL tried and failed to divide us 10 years ago in #WalthamForest:

The crowdfunder for @WeAreWF's film and events has so far reached £1369 towards their target of £6000.
https://t.co/Q3h2dq3FUb

#Walthamstow #Leytonstone #Leyton #HighamsPark #Chingford

[Sophie Bolt @SK_Bolt]

V excited! Making documentary with Naomi Soneye-Thomas @FilmsByNapier about beautiful, defiant unity of local residents protesting English Defence League. We need to celebrate this social history & fight for right to protest! Please donate! https://t.co/XSXJH37s5W

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

@RMTunion were instrumental in stopping the EDL getting to #Walthamstow - drivers wouldn't let them on the train! Fantastic solidarity They have donated generously to our crowdfunder - Thank you! You can also donate below 👇 @uaf @AntiRacismDay https://t.co/e0RGEf08YA

[TallulahTangle, Cat lady @TallulahTangle]

#Walthamstow #Leytonstone #Leyton #HighamsPark #Chingford #WalthamForest -

@WeAreWF are celebrating the day the EDL tried and failed to divide us 10 years ago.

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

Local resident, poet, artist and co-founder of 'Rock Against Racism' @rogerhuddle shares his memories of the incredible protest 10 yrs ago with @myldn #walthamstow #walthamforest Read it below. Link to crowdfunder at end or on our page!
https://t.co/MfLA763SP5

[Sheffield Stand Up To Racism @SheffieldSUTR]

Did you travel down to #walthamstow for this great event? @WeAreWF would love to hear your memories of the day - please support their crowdfunder!

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

Our crowdfunder is live! We're raising £6K to make a short film celebrating how our #E17 #Walthamstow #walthamforest community defeated the EDL 10 yrs ago. It'll also fund events, exhibitions & discussions. Donate below! @AntiRacismDay @uaf
https://t.co/RMfGypIpNd

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

Calling the #artistcommunity in #Walthamstow #Walthamforest #E17 @GnomeHouseCIC @artilleryarts @Mbilla_Arts @TheMillE17 @E17ArtTrail #WAWFis10

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

Have you heard our theme song? Courtesy of @realstevewhite and the protest family - tells you most of which you need to know about what happened on the day @uaf #Walthamstow #Walthamforest #E17
https://t.co/OiZ7r2vXKh

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

@realstevewhite Can you post it - so we can share it? ✊

[WeAreWalthamForest @WeAreWF]

10 years later #Walthamforest is celebrating a great anti-fascist victory - when our community broke the back of the EDL. Were you there? Send us your photos, stories and footage of the day: [email protected] @AntiRacismDay @uaf
#WAWFis10 #NoRacismNoFascism

[martin smith @martin1smith2]

Fantastic turnout against the EDL in Norwich today #lmhr #uaf