Radical Bookfair at Exchange
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"Free entry: radical ideas free the mind. Detoxify your brain with pamphlets, zines and books from independent publishers; informational stalls from local campaign groups; free talks in the basement; and vegan hotdogs from Exchange’s new menu (OK hotdogs won’t actually do anything for your brain but still….)"

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A event held at Exchange on Sunday 26th November. The event starts at 11:00.


Active Distribution are hosting another Radical Book Fair at the Exchange on Old Market, Bristol. 11am-3.30pm. You'll find new and second hand titles, kids books, novels, calendars and more from radical publishers, zine makers and activists. Plus stalls from local campaigns groups and free talks in the basement room. AND vegan hot dogs, cakes, snacks, hot drinks, and beers available from the Exchange cafe. AND there will also be a small, self supervised kids space with books and toys.

The bookfair is FREE to attend. Well behaved dogs are welcome. The main bookfair space is fully accessible, the talks in the basement are unfortunately not due to stairs - please can in touch if we can help with any access needs.

PROGRAMME of free talks in the basement:
1130: Anarchism in the Workplace, with Bristol Industrial Workers of the World
1230: Hugh Holmes Gore, Bristol gay christian socialist solicitor (1864-1937), with Bristol Radical History Group
130pm: The Herbal Yearbook, with Bristol Herbalists Without Borders
230pm: International Solidarity Movement (ISM) in Palestine, reportback from volunteers

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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