The Spike in Peckham is under threat.

With free permaculture courses, a community garden, recording studio, rehearsal space and much more, Spike is an exemplay example of volunteer community based regeneration. It is an important local resource.

If you haven’t already done so, please sign the petition to help Save The Spike!

If you have already signed the petition, please forward it on to your (e.g. myface) friends and networks.

For an idea of how great this space is check out the pictures on their myspace homepage:
http://www.myspace.com/spikesurplus

Also, be sure to listen to SIGN THE PETITION track by David J, its great stuff!

(recorded live at a recent Sunday Sounds event at Spike)

And check these youtube videos for an idea of the great events that have taken place at Spike:

Malalma at recent Manu Chao night

Spike Halloween 2007

Again, PLEASE sign the petition, this is one of London’s most important spaces.
http://www.petitiononline.com/paulk/petition.html

Many thanks in advance,

Josef.

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