George Bush's state visit to Britain, 19-21 November, has been planned for a year now, but the timing turns out to be inopportune for Tony Blair. It will renew the resistance to his foreign policy - and by extension to him. And it could turn out to be inopportune for George Bush too if news gets back to the US that Buckingham Palace is practically the only address in the country where he can find a welcome.
Solidarity encourages its readers to get involved in the protests. There will be elements of stunt about these events, but the reasons to protest are too important not to get involved.
Most of the events listed below are in London but you can find details of events in other towns - and download your own George Bush mask! - from the Stop the War Coalition website, http://www.stopwar.org.uk. We advise confirming all details before setting out.
Saturday 15 November
Brighton
Direct action training day, 2-5pm, South Wing, Community Base, Queen's Road, Brighton. "Never been involved in direct action before? A veteran of sit-downs and lock-ons? A fun afternoon of direct action training suitable for anyone." Organised by Sussex Action for Peace, 07961 579728.
Sunday 16 November
London
* Definitely AYOR, Bare Witness extend the following invitation to those who would like to go naked: "Join us to spell out 'No GM ambush' on Sunday morning, 16 November, in central London." http://www.barewitness.org/bare4bush.html
* "Born on the 4th of July" film-show. Ron Kovic, the Vietnam veteran who the film was based on, will introduce the film and answer questions. 5pm, Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London WC2. Tickets £7, box office: 020 7494 3654.
Tuesday 18 November
London
* "Burning Planet" demonstration, 6pm, assemble Lincoln's Inn Fields (Holborn tube). March via the ExxonMobil/Esso offices, Aldwych, through central London to the US embassy for 8.30 pm. "Unwelcome Bush the day he arrives and make sure the world knows we're still angry about the havoc he's wreaking on the global environment!" http://www.campaignagainstclimatechange.net/
* Public rally, 7.30pm, Friends' Meeting House, Euston Road. Speakers include: Ron Kovic, Harold Pinter, George Galloway MP, Tony Benn, John Rees, Kate Hudson (CND).
Wednesday 19 November - "Day of non-violent civil disobedience"
Bristol
Topple Bush's statue at the Bristol peace vigil. 5pm, opposite the Hippodrome, St Augustine's Parade.
Edinburgh
* Demonstrate, 2pm, assemble Bristo Square, march to US Consulate. Details: http://www.edinburghstw.org.uk/
* "All-Scotland demonstration", 6pm, assemble Charlotte Square, march to US Consulate. Details: http://www.edinburghstw.org.uk/
London
* "Alternative state procession", assemble 11am, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London SE1. Details: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
* Street party with samba bands, noon, place tbc. Afterwards, picket of the Esso building on the Aldwych, starting at 4.30 pm. "These events are being co-ordinated by a loose affiliation of grassroots People and Planet groups, the Young Greens, and Student Action...but we want everyone to get involved." Contact campaigns@younggreens.org.uk
* ResistBush "tea party" at Buckingham Palace, meet Victoria Station, 3pm. http://www.resistbush.org.uk, resistbush@yahoo.co.uk, tel. 020 7607 2302 or 07932 399045.
* Orange overalls protest to protest at illegal detentions at Guantanamo Bay and elsewhere. Organised by BushinghamPalace. To subscribe to their email list and get details send a blank email to BushinghamPalace-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Swindon
Assemble noon at the War Memorial, Regent Circus, for protest and street theatre. "Bush and Blair in bed together, pushed round to McDonald's. Opportunities for people to sing, read poems, make speeches."
Thursday 20th November
Bristol
"If you can't make it to the national demo, please come to the Bristol city centre vigil." 5.30pm, opposite the Hippodrome, St Augustine's Parade.
London
National demonstration, 2pm, assemble Malet Street, Central London (nearest tubes: Goodge Street, Russell Square, Euston, Euston Square). March to Trafalgar Square to topple a statue of George Bush.
Swindon
Assemble 6pm outside Debenhams to topple a statue of George Bush.
Friday 21st November
London
Bush tried in absentia by Bob Marshall Andrews and other lawyers; "Goodbye George" farewell concert. Details tbc: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
Have fun, be safe
The police are likely to be very heavy where they can get away with it. Go armed with some legal advice: http://www.activistslegalproject.org.uk/
