Tibet related Olympic protests in the UK – get involved!

Inspired by the recent actions in Beijing, London and around the world? Want to add your voice? There are lots of events planned for the next two weeks, right across the UK. Here's an initial list - to be updated as more events are planned. See you on the streets!

August 7th - Candle for Tibet

LONDON: Opposite the Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place London W1B

Time:18:30 to 20:00

LEEDS: Victoria Gardens (outside the art gallery), Headrow, city centre

Time: 18:00 to 20:00

BRISTOL: Ashton Court (Balloon Fest)

TIme: 20:00 to 22:00

OXFORD: Corn Market, Oxford city centre

Time: 20:30 to 22:00

A peaceful vigil lighting candles for the people of Tibet.

8th - Opening Ceremony - Raising the Tibetan Flag

LONDON - Opposite the Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place London W1B

Time: 11.30 to 14:00

To coincide with the opening ceremony, the Tibetan flag will be raised at 13:08 to the Tibetan national anthem. As the embassy celebrates the opening ceremony, we will be present to remind them of the ongoing suffering and oppression endured by Tibetans at the hands of the government they represent. Bring friends and flags!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Represent one of the 216 Tibetans killed at the hands of Chinese forces in Tibet this year by holding a silhouette and wearing a red gag. Email: 216@tibetsociety.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to register as a volunteer.

LEEDS - Tibetan flag raising at 13:08 - Dortmund Square (outside St John's Centre)

Time: 11:30 - 14:00

13th - Silent Protest

Location: Opposite the Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place London W1B

Time: 17:30 - 19:30

A peaceful, silent protest expressing grief for those killed in Tibet and personal messages from Tibetans and supporters. You will be able to write your own message on the provided placards.

15th - Bike Ride for Tibet

LONDON - Gather: Under Waterloo Bridge, South Bank, London

Time: 18:00, head off at 18:30

Ride up to and around the Chinese Embassy, then up to Regent's Park to end.

A peaceful bicycle ride (roller-bladers welcome too!) showing solidarity and support for Tibetans. Fly a Tibetan flag from your bike!

BRISTOL - TBC - Info: TeamTibetbristol@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

16th - Solidarity March & Protest at Downing Street

LONDON - Gather: 11:00 - Location: Opposite the Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place London W1B

Head off at: 11:30

March to Downing Street to present a letter to 10 Downing Street

Protest opposite Downing Street: 12:30 to 14:00

March for Tibet! Join the Tibetan community in the UK and their supporters as we take to the street in solidarity. A protest opposite Downing Street will call for the government and Gordon Brown to take a strong stance in support of the Tibetan people.

BRISTOL - Mock Olympic Ceremony - College Green, Bristol

Dress in sports gear, Team Tibet jackets, t-shirts. Bring flags!!!

Info: TeamTibetbristol@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

20th - Tibetan Women's Protest

Location: Opposite the Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place London W1B

Time: 18:00 to 20:00

Led by the Tibetan Women's Association, a protest first and foremost for women and children to show their support for Tibetans in Tibet. Men are welcome to show their support too.

23/24 - Weekend of closing ceremony

We are looking to organise a gathering on the 23/24 to coincide with the closing ceremony - WATCH THIS SPACE details TBC