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| London Meet London. Got Socks? |
| Written by Jon | |
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It's not from Sicily and isn't in the cosa nostra but it calls itself a mob. A Sock mob to be precise. You can join it, and it'll take you for a walk, through dirty brickwork conduits, on the other side of Londons tracks. Bring something or bring nothing, but doubtless, upon this walk on the wildside you'll take new experiences and fresh perspectives on London and Homelessness in London. Apart from meeting new people from every walk of London student, professional, retired and 'normal' life, you'll meet people on serious hard drugs, people severely pissed off with everything, people miserable, bored, begging, blagging and busking... sometimes you see them, sometimes I see them, we all see them. Not dead people. Homeless people. And this mob exists to offer them Socks. Why? Cause you know someones been homeless awhile when socks bring up a smile. "Socks are the most important thing in the Jungle" as Lt Dane said in Forrest Gump. In a plasticine reality where supposedly we've never had it so good, maybe the most anarchically activist two fingers up we can give the establishment, is to refuse to buy into "us" and "them" mentalities, or the rank idea of an "undeserving poor"... and give a pair of socks and share a drink and chat. Maybe the answer to homelessness isn't just getting angry campaigning or giving money. Maybe getting a bit more friendly in London is the thing to make a difference. Of course the Sock mob often runs out of socks. It doesn't run out of energy or openness to creating new urban links. London Meets London at 7.15pm most Wednesdays outside the strand McDonalds, bring socks, food, drinks hot and cold, and unwanted blankets and clothes. Or just bring yourself and a feeling to meet new people you wouldn't otherwise and make London, a little friendlier... The group is open and walks can be led by anyone, joined by anyone, or contributed to by anyone at http://homeless.meetup.com/61/
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