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- Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:20 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: House of Bamboo - Reprise
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7449
House of Bamboo - Reprise
A gift from an old Forest volunteer/employee/ultrabarred person in memory of the last night in 3 Bristo Place and with warm and excited wishes for the great success and fresh canvas of Tollcross I hear will be opening over the Festival. Good luck, wish I was there to help set everything up. Please p...
- Thu May 31, 2012 9:35 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: We fundraised!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5294
We fundraised!
Thanks again to all for help, attendance and fun last night. After costs we raised an even £600 to be split evenly between Forest and Firefly International. Huge extra thanks to Swithun and Pomme who have donated the cost of all the ingredients for the food, really generous of them. We ate burritos ...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:21 pm
- Forum: Make/Sell
- Topic: Selling Forest Merch at Uke Boogie?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16421
Selling Forest Merch at Uke Boogie?
Hey all, Pockets and I were wondering if you would like to sell Forest stuff at Uke Boogie, as one regular spot that people know they can come buy stuff at. We would like to provide the space, but can't afford the extra work to do it ourselves. If you would like to sell stuff we'd like a dedicated v...
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:15 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Massage By Donation @ the Massage Corner - special guest!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3870
Massage By Donation @ the Massage Corner - special guest!
Hey kids! Tomorrow (THURSDAY) we have an extra special guest at The Massage Corner doing massage by donation. JAMIE McCALL (07515127665) will be in the space 1-7pm, Thursday 12th of August. He will be doing Cranial Sacral therapy - manipulations of the body using the body's own understanding of what...
- Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:12 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: OMAIR is detained for DEPORTATION, give your help.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4444
OMAIR is detained for DEPORTATION, give your help.
All people who know Omair - NO JOKE - he is threatened with deportation from the UK. This is totally unfair, he contributes so much to so many communities, it would be terrible to loose him. If anyone knows him check this group, there's an address that you can send a letter (yes, and real actual let...
- Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:04 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Giant Marble Run
- Replies: 45
- Views: 57828
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:31 am
- Forum: Website/Online
- Topic: closing a can of worms
- Replies: 21
- Views: 31619
- Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:40 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: Random Posters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6765
Re: Random Posters
Couple of drinking ones. Maybe up here already, can't be arsed checking.
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- Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:36 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: Random Posters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6765
Random Posters
Some posters I found while cleaning up my laptop
The Rowling one should difinately go up again.
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The Rowling one should difinately go up again.
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- Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:16 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: IMPORTANT - COME CLEAN FOREST FOR REOPENING!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3173
IMPORTANT - COME CLEAN FOREST FOR REOPENING!
IMPORTANT! The Forest should be ready for restocking, cleaning and making nice from this afternoon. If you have time free it would be awesome to pop over to Forest and make it good again. We want to reopen as quick as possible, with your help it will open well and shiny and new. I also suggest you g...
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:29 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Volunteers for refit action week
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6407
Re: Volunteers for refit action week
Facbooked. Hope I got the info right,l change if you can/needed.
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- Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:37 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Awesome band playing tomorrow at Forest lunchtime! says Alex
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4587
Awesome band playing tomorrow at Forest lunchtime! says Alex
There's a band playing tomorrow (Fri 26th) at 1pm at Forest. These guys are playing The Bowery tonight, they are really good, interesting, different, competent. Unusual and beautiful mix of accordion, harmonies, cello, cabaret pop! The Debutante Hour. They're on www.myspace.com/thedebutantehour so c...
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:12 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Have you hear of The Big Lunch?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3248
Have you hear of The Big Lunch?
http://www.thebiglunch.com/ So, the Eden project are behind The Big Lunch thing. It's basically a day where people have a STREET PARTY! They've already puched for the backing of Local Authorities throughout the UK, and there's information on how to make it happen. Look it up, and make one happen whe...
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:50 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Can we give the Forest a new push???
- Replies: 85
- Views: 82821
Re: Can we give the Forest a new push???
Steel wallpaper makes blood flow to me special place.
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- Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:47 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: I went to OLD HAT BOOKS and it was GREAT!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4411
I went to OLD HAT BOOKS and it was GREAT!
Yesterday I went to the opening of Old Hat books. It's in the Red Room (first through the door) of the Forest. It is a radical library of books, zines and hats. We read out passages from some of our favourite writings. I borrowed a russian fake-bear-fur hat (ushanka sans earflaps?) and read a few pa...
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:37 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: hugs and hellos
- Replies: 32
- Views: 33527
Re: hugs and hellos
I got in touch with an old friend. I miss doing that.
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- Wed May 27, 2009 3:56 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Uke boogie MAY!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4466
- Wed May 27, 2009 3:54 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Uke boogie MAY!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4466
Uke boogie MAY!
Visit this page, it will tell you all.
Come, IT'S FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...at The Bowery.
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Come, IT'S FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...at The Bowery.
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- Sat May 23, 2009 12:16 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Weekend £10 Bonus Massage Super Wunderbar Galactic Offer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5277
Re: Weekend £10 Bonus Massage Super Wunderbar Galactic Offer
If anyone went yesterday and didn't see my note or talk to anyone, I was incredibly ill yesterday. Today, however I feel like a King! Come alone today *
- Thu May 21, 2009 7:23 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Weekend £10 Bonus Massage Super Wunderbar Galactic Offer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5277
Weekend £10 Bonus Massage Super Wunderbar Galactic Offer
Hello! I'm going to be at The Massage Corner 1-7pm this Friday and Saturday. I'm offering the 30min massage for a mere £10 on both days - crazy prices GONE MAD! I usually go over time, unless I have another client booked. If you've had a pretty stressful week, this will make your weekend spectacular...
- Thu May 21, 2009 7:21 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: bill is cute!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6180
Re: bill is cute!
I'm a sucker for a man with a guitar. Phwar!
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Keys
Can all shop volunteers speak to me about keys. I don't want to put it online as it's a sensitive issue.
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- Tue May 05, 2009 3:22 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Dice-a-ssage!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6256
Dice-a-ssage!
So, I'm doing massage in the Shop now. The Forest is giving me a good opportunity here and, being a gambling man, I have a unique offer for Forest volunteers... Volunteer Dice-a-ssage! Hey volunteer, You've been working hard, right? Maybe a bit stressed? Well, (maybe) lucky you may win a massage for...
- Tue May 05, 2009 11:19 am
- Forum: Make/Sell
- Topic: coat hanger
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8469
Re: coat hanger
I would...but I think he's evaporated. Will try.
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- Sat May 02, 2009 4:46 pm
- Forum: Make/Sell
- Topic: coat hanger
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8469
Re: coat hanger
*:-( Anyone?
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- Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:57 pm
- Forum: Make/Sell
- Topic: coat hanger
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8469
coat hanger
No one seems to know...
There was a wooden coat hangery thing on the wall just before I moved massage space in. I can't seem to find it, does anyone know where it is?
It would be very useful to hang up towels and client's clothes etc.
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There was a wooden coat hangery thing on the wall just before I moved massage space in. I can't seem to find it, does anyone know where it is?
It would be very useful to hang up towels and client's clothes etc.
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- Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:01 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Do you have something special to give?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 31548
Re: Do you have something special to give?
If anyone has any artworks, that would be awesome.
Pomme - do your candied peels! They are heaven!
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Pomme - do your candied peels! They are heaven!
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- Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:00 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Do you have something special to give?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 31548
Re: Do you have something special to give?
My prizes are:
4x free 10 minute massage at Biz-Art space
1x free half hour massage
1 extra special prize - I will go to your flat, give you a massage, then make you a pot of soup or curry or stew or whatever while you sleep.
I'll try make 'certificates' or something.
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4x free 10 minute massage at Biz-Art space
1x free half hour massage
1 extra special prize - I will go to your flat, give you a massage, then make you a pot of soup or curry or stew or whatever while you sleep.
I'll try make 'certificates' or something.
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- Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:43 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Forest Fundraiser Minutes 28 March
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14339
Re: Forest Fundraiser Minutes 28 March
Apparently kids are allowed to be around when the bar is open. There is a big line around the bar saying don't come inside this line if you're underage.
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- Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:46 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: 'A Forest in the City' video
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6456
Re: 'A Forest in the City' video
Who was this?
My favourite bit is when Ryan nods tastily after biting into a falafel burger. Yeah.
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My favourite bit is when Ryan nods tastily after biting into a falafel burger. Yeah.
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- Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:39 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Name it!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 27576
Re: Name it!
FeteRaiser HellRaiser? It is going to be like a Fete after all.
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- Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:02 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Madame Nana's Cafe JACOBINS - Forest inspired Korean seed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13262
Madame Nana's Cafe JACOBINS - Forest inspired Korean seed
Is anyone aware of Nana's new Cafe? She's gotten some funding to open a space in Korea, a free space where people can come and do things. If you're friends with her on Faceblook check out her *---cafe JACOBINS---* photos. It looks so clean! And a good sized space, with already happy smiling faces an...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:32 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The Forest Fundraiser Meeting Saturday 14 March
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12913
Re: The Forest Fundraiser Meeting Saturday 14 March
Dan- we're having a meeting tomorrow, so I can give you names and stuff then.
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- Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:23 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: The Forest Fundraiser Meeting Saturday 14 March
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12913
Re: The Forest Fundraiser Meeting Saturday 14 March
We need a rota for people standing outside making sure people aren't being loud or glassy. And a big warm coat for them.
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- Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:40 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Posting minutes in the Red Room
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15454
Re: Posting minutes in the Red Room
If someone could make that happen, please do. I'm busy with other hidden stuff.
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- Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:23 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Posting minutes in the Red Room
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15454
Re: Posting minutes in the Red Room
Ones that project out of the computer directly into your eyes. I'm into that!
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- Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:30 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Posting minutes in the Red Room
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15454
Re: Posting minutes in the Red Room
i didn't find out about the flat book until 6 months after being around the forest so i'd be more in favour of an on-the-wall setup so peeps can do the casual browsing thing (in other terms we'd push it out to the people that come in rather than waiting for them to pull it thus vastly reducing the ...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:55 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Café and Events WG Meeting Wed 4th Feb 2009
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12360
Re: Café and Events WG Meeting Wed 4th Feb 2009
I spoke to the Jam people just now. They understand that sound stuff is changing in general. Concerns of over-noiseyness were discussed as well as structure and setting up properly at the beginning. They were also encouraged to continue the event, as it can be, indeed, quite good. They've been asked...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:58 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: First Aid Kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14343
Re: First Aid Kit
This is the basic list of stuff you should have in a First Aid Kit, but more may be needed depending on the working environment: - 20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings (assorted sizes); - two sterile eye pads; - four individually wrapped triangular bandages (preferably sterile); - six ...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: Slushie machine is go go go
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17996
Re: Slushie machine is go go go
I know of the darkness. We DID try to make it work in the kitchen. I would have loved nothing more than to maintain it's usage. The sad fact of the matter is Night Managers didn't clean it properly, if at all, and it was a pain to do it in the morning, especially if other stuff was left undone too. ...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:28 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: kitchen grant - get that good stuff we wants
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17747
Re: kitchen grant - get that good stuff we wants
Just had a look, we apply in the summer and, if we're successful, get money in Autumn. We can totally comply with all the required fields.
I'm waiting to hear back from them as to when the grants scheme for 2009 is being launched.
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I'm waiting to hear back from them as to when the grants scheme for 2009 is being launched.
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- Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: Kitchen
- Topic: kitchen grant - get that good stuff we wants
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17747
Re: kitchen grant - get that good stuff we wants
Ryan! This is what I was yabbering on at you about not so long ago! I'm glad to see it again.
I'm immediately APing myself to get this rolling, as soon as possible. This money will be for the kitchen, and will lessen financial concerns?
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I'm immediately APing myself to get this rolling, as soon as possible. This money will be for the kitchen, and will lessen financial concerns?
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- Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Posting minutes in the Red Room
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15454
Posting minutes in the Red Room
I've printed off the minutes for past month and given them to the KMs. They're in the communications drawer. I didn't put them straight up as the walls are a bit busy with DIY fest (which rocks!). Ida told me it would be better to put them in a book and suspend it near the library like the flat book...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:47 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Café and Events WG Meeting Wed 4th Feb 2009
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12360
Café and Events WG Meeting Wed 4th Feb 2009
Café and Events WG Meeting Wed 4th Feb 2009 Previous Acion points - Sound issues – AP Nix is responsible for all Sound related stuff. See later for more info! - New Menu stuff – It’s scrapped, it’s been too long, not enough weight behind it to make it happen. The NEW KITCHEN MANAGERS are doing a NE...
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:07 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Menu Change Meeting
- Replies: 31
- Views: 45563
Re: Menu Change Meeting
Oven's broken
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- Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:26 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Menu Change Meeting
- Replies: 31
- Views: 45563
Re: Menu Change Meeting
This is not happening as was decided at the meeting. Not enough got done, it went on too long, it all went to shit and I'm fed up with it. HOWEVER!!! With new KMs there is new energy and new ideas. There's big ideas for re-structuring the kitchen, simplifying the menu to make it easier for volunteer...
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:29 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Night manager needed Tues 20th and Fri 23rd
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5169
Night manager needed Tues 20th and Fri 23rd
Yo kids!
It's that time again. Anyone fancy Night Managing for Tuesday 20th (tomorrow!) or Friday 23rd? Let us know if possible, we would be grateful for the help and feed you delicious things. Maybe even a vegan cookie.
Call us if you can help,
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It's that time again. Anyone fancy Night Managing for Tuesday 20th (tomorrow!) or Friday 23rd? Let us know if possible, we would be grateful for the help and feed you delicious things. Maybe even a vegan cookie.
Call us if you can help,
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- Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:21 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Garden clear out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11168
Re: Garden clear out
Thanks guys, I'll try to give plenty of warning and make an action on a weekend, once I know where to throw it all away.
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- Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:00 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Garden clear out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11168
Re: Garden clear out
We need a really, really big team, and a place to dispose of all the crap which I'm trying to organise.
I need more names, will ask people as I see them.
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I need more names, will ask people as I see them.
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- Sun Dec 28, 2008 4:58 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: Garden clear out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11168
Garden clear out
We have a long overdue cleanout of the garden, due to environmental health. We need a team of people who want to come in sometime, or over times, to get it all sorted.
Speak to me in the kitchen or post on here if you're interested i.e. AMAZING.
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Speak to me in the kitchen or post on here if you're interested i.e. AMAZING.
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