Eastern England
A weekend get-together for people involved in ecological direct action, from fighting opencast coal, fracking, GM, nuclear power to road building. There’ll be discussions and campaign planning – with the emphasis on the tactics and strategies we use, community solidarity and sustainable activism.
A weekend get-together for people involved in ecological direct action, from fighting opencast coal, fracking, GM, nuclear power to road building. There’ll be discussions and campaign planning – with the emphasis on the tactics and strategies we use, community solidarity and sustainable activism. This year we’ll be in Lancashire…
Update: full transport details and programme at link below.
"In Norfolk UK on the 26th of August 2012 a cruel factory farm breeding ducks for meat in which they were fed on growth exhilarating chemicals and have no access to water for swimming and living in their natural way, had it's fence cut open, doors smashed in and 123 prisoners freed and sent to loving temporary homes, soon to be freed back into the wild.
"In Norfolk UK on the 26th of August 2012 a cruel factory farm breeding ducks for meat in which they were fed on growth exhilarating chemicals and have no access to water for swimming and living in their natural way, had it's fence cut open, doors smashed in and 123 prisoners freed and sent to loving temporary homes, soon to be freed back into the wild.
This is not hard, all of you compassionate people CAN JUST DO THIS! Take action tonight. Hit them hard and hit them often right where it hurts. You do not have to be a ninja to liberate, you just need good bolt cutters, some strong boxes and homes offered by people you can trust.
Until all cages are empty and all prisoners freed from abuse and exploitation, we will continue the war.
For Liberty and Justice for all
The ALF"
There is going to be a Twyford Down anti-roads protest reunion to mark that it is 20 years since the protests started. It's on 29-30 Sept, when it'll be the Harvest Moon.
There is going to be a Twyford Down anti-roads protest reunion to mark that it is 20 years since the protests started. It's on 29-30 Sept, when it'll be the Harvest Moon.
There will be a camp run along the same lines as 20 years ago (bring what you expect to find… water butts, tents, food, etc). That said, there will be some domes and the @ teapot are going to be doing catering (Sat dinner and Sun breakfast) – hurrah! Camp location to be on top of St Catherine's Hill, near Winchester.
There will also be a protest / photo opportunity about this current Government's mania of roadbuilding.
Please spread this amongst your contacts who you think may be interestd. There is a Facebook page if you do such things called Twenty Years Since Twyford: http://www.facebook.com/events/344190508996315/
More details and flyer downloadable at http://bettertransport.org.uk/blogs/roads/100912-twyford-20
It’s only weeks until the Earth First! Summer Gathering begins.
Five days of workshops, info sharing and learning new skills, 1-5 August.
It’s only weeks until the Earth First! Summer Gathering begins.
Five days of workshops, info sharing and learning new skills, 1-5 August.
The Earth First Summer Gathering takes place each year to provide a space in which the radical ecology movement can share skills and plan for future campaigns and actions.
Discussions around the importance of community building in inner cities, the state of the anarchist movement and patriarchy in activism.
Skill shares including women's self-defence, researching corporations and navigation.
Campaign round ups from Frack Off! Smash Edo and Luddites 2000 amongst others.
If you have workshops you like to run or discussions you'd like to facilitate then email us at earthfirstsummergathering@riseup.net
Camping is on a sliding scale of £30 to £15, pay what is genuinely appropriate.
Food will be from Anarchist Teapot and meal tickets will be £5 a day.
Kids can have separate meals if they want for £3 a day.
There will be a couple of kids spaces, and special workshops being ran for kids. If you’d like to run any kids workshops get in touch at earthfirstsummergathering@riseup.net.
If you want you dog to come along then you’re going to have to email us at earthfirstsummergathering@riseup.net
And of course there will be entertainment and a bar open in the evenings.
The camp is ½ mile from the Berrington village, and 1 mile from the larger village of Cross Houses.
We encourage non-cycling campers to use public transport if possible as Cross Houses is on a bus route.
BY TRAIN
The nearest train station is Shrewsbury. You can then get the bus to Cross Houses (see below). If coming from a long distance it can sometimes be cheaper to get a ticket to a large station such as Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Manchester or Crewe and then a separate ticket on to Shrewsbury. Check national rail for train times and prices. If coming from the London direction, it’s generally cheaper to buy a Super Offpeak Return, specifying “London Midland & Arriva only”.
BY BIKE
See here for directions and a map to the camp from Shrewsbury for cyclists and drivers.
BY BUS
When you arrive at Shrewsbury train station, ask someone to point you to the bus station. It’s only a few minutes walk from the train station. The bus service that runs from town to within a mile of Crabapple is the 436 towards Bridgnorth. It runs every hour from 7.40am to 5.40pm with a “late” one at 7.40pm. The journey to Cross Houses is approx 15 mins. You will need to press the stop button when you see the sign for Cross Houses. Some of the services on this route are low-floor accessible buses. Please note that the last bus leaves Shrewsbury at 7.40pm, Monday to Saturday and there are no Sunday bus services. For the bus timetable see here http://shropshire.gov.uk/bustimes/timetable.jsc?timetable=436mfi0412.
The camp itself is about 1 mile from the bus stop. From the bus stop at Cross Houses, walk back towards Shrewsbury past the petrol station (on your right) and take the first left turn signed “Berrington”. After about ½ mile, the road forks at the edge of the village. Take the right turn signposted “Betton Abbots” and we’re about ¼ mile up the road on the right.
If you intend to come by bus but need help getting to and from the bus stop, you can arrange a pick up with us: details will be available nearer the time.
BY TAXI
There is also a taxi rank just outside Shrewsbury train station. Accessible taxis can be got from here.- but it is MUCH cheaper to book a cab from a local company – Comet Cabs 01743 344444, or Vincent Cabs 01743 367777. Vincents also have a booking office just across the road from the station, which is handy if you don’t have a phone to book a cab in advance.
USEFUL LINKS
See here directions and a map to the camp from Shrewsbury for cyclists and drivers.
See a map of where the site is here
See the bus timetable
Directions from places other than Shrewsbury
Earth First! Summer Gathering Collective
earthfirstsummergathering@riseup.net
‘Take the Flour Back’ will be a nice day out in the country, with picnics, music from Seize the Day and a decontamination. It’s for anyone who feels able to publically help remove this threat and those who want to show their support for them.
What to bring, action you should take before the 27th May, transport info and more info on the website – http://taketheflourback.org/
Taking place WORLDWIDE on Tuesday 22nd May 2012
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gbXnBXoTzI
#OccupyOil the Sequel: The road to SHELL is paved with bad intentions…
Taking place WORLDWIDE on Tuesday 22nd May 2012
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gbXnBXoTzI
#OccupyOil the Sequel: The road to SHELL is paved with bad intentions…
BLOODY MONEY: Tar Sands, Rossport, Niger Delta
On the 8th of Feb this year Occupy Oil held it first day of mass action.
Shell Stations across the UK and indeed further afield were blockaded or picketed. We are back and on the 22nd of May 2012 we are holding Occupy Oil the Sequel, Royal Dutch Shell will be holding their AGM in The Hague with an audio-visual link to a satellite meeting place in London.
We are calling on all occupiers, groups and individuals to come together and send a clear message to Shell.
NIGER DELTA
Shell Oil in the Niger Delta have done untold destruction, the oil giant's 2008 spills have wrecked livelihoods of 69,000 people and will take 30 years to clean up.
Guardian Article from 2011: www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/10/shell-nigerian-oil-spills-amnesty
ROSSPORT, CO MAYO, IRELAND
The Oil giant continues to destroy the community of Rossport, Co Mayo Ireland. Read more about the Shell to Sea campaign at www.shelltosea.com
TAR SANDS, CANADA
Royal Dutch Shell is one of the largest players in tar sands, producing approximately 276 000 barrels per day or roughly 20% of total exports from Alberta. Shell has put forth applications to expand its capacity through new mines and in situ projects, to a projected 770 000 barrel per day capacity. However, strong community resistance to Shell has damaged their reputation with both shareholders and the public. Indeed, Shell has been named in five lawsuits related to tar sands developments and has faced shareholder resolutions demanding greater clarity over the risk of tar sands investments.
UK Tar Sands Network: www.no-tar-sands.org
It's time to make a stand. On 22nd of May 2012 we will occupy petrol stations across the GLOBE. We call on activists to organise yourselves into affinity groups and join this action world-wide. Make banners, get sound systems and pick targets. As the date approaches we can co-ordinate actions for maximum impact. Let's send another shot in our war against the global elites.
E-MAIL: info@occupyoil.co.uk
TWITTER: @OccupyOil, hashtag #OccupyOil
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/events/230582443683609
WEB: www.occupyoil.co.uk
The Protect the Wilderness campaign attended a court hearing on Monday 5th brought by Gloucestershire County Council. This morning, the Judge gave possession to the council. An eviction is very likely in the immediate days.
The Protect the Wilderness campaign attended a court hearing on Monday 5th brought by Gloucestershire County Council. This morning, the Judge gave possession to the council. An eviction is very likely in the immediate days.
However Protect the Wilderness would like to confirm that the Reclaim the Fields Gathering happening this week will still be going ahead with a whole three days of workshops, activities and actions as previously advertised.
For anyone attending:
*You will be fed, warm, comfortable & inspired!
*You will be able to camp safely in the forest, please bring a tent & bedding if possible otherwise there is a large communal yurt provided with bedding & blankets available
*There will be enough food for everyone
*There will be a fire-pit & warm spaces to be
And finally, you will be free to choose your involvement with the eviction & any solidarity needed with the Wilderness Centre. There are safe spaces as well as opportunities to become involved in defending the space – it is completely your choice! This is a great chance to learn about your rights and see the results of our work here at the wilderness centre.
So please join Protect the Wilderness & Reclaim the Fields in celebrating our shared struggles for accessing land to grow food for our communities & to live land-based lives.
As a reminder, here is a taster of what will be happening the next few days:
*Introductions to land rights, Reclaim the Fields UK & European constellations, Seed Sovereignty, WWOLF (woofing with teeth) and Reclaim the Field Trips
*Workshops including composting gender, occupying land, protecting bee populations, food sovereignty and more.
*Skillshares, guerrilla gardening, music & feasting!
For more information about the gathering please see:
http://www.reclaimthefields.org.uk/spring-gathering-2012/
More info about the Wilderness Centre: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Protect-the-Wilderness-Centre-Forest-of-Dean/321890141176064
Who to contact if needed: 07811 726 372
Directions: Bus/train to Gloucester then get the 24/24a to Mitcheldean (takes about 30 mins) get off when you see the church (near the hairdressers) and ask someone for directions or notice other RTFers. Otherwise call the number above & you will be collected.
Resistance is Fertile!
@ The Wilderness Centre, Mitcheldean, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0HA
The first Reclaim the Fields Gathering of the year will be taking place this March at the Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean.
Pre-Gathering Help needed:
@ The Wilderness Centre, Mitcheldean, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0HA
The first Reclaim the Fields Gathering of the year will be taking place this March at the Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean.
Pre-Gathering Help needed:
Anyone interested in helping out with the running/ setting up of the event, should come to the Wilderness asap. If you're interested in giving a talk, or demonstrating a skill – get in contact, or just show up and arrange to use one of the "spaces" available with one of the Protect The Wilderness Crew.
The provisional timetable includes:
Thursday 8th:
*Introduction to Reclaim the Fields – where we've come from and recent action, including feedback from the European Gathering.
* Wilderness Centre introduction & housekeeping
*Open Introductions; introduce your self & your projects & continue networking with our noticeboard
The remainder of the day is designed around open spaces, giving people a chance to work & communicate around these suggestions so far:
*WWOLF (woofing with teeth) and Reclaim the Field Trips
*Seed Sovereignty & grower-to-grower seed distribution networks
*Carrots session e.g. RTF internal structure/sharing workloads
*Using the food sovereignty principles as a strategic framework – (in a UK context)
*How to organise & maintain effective land occupations
*Composting gender
*Planning for International Peasants Day of Struggle on April 17th
*Legal options for accessing land
*Protecting bee populations
Friday 9th:
*Session on general Reclaim the Fields strategy and focuses for 2012
Workshops and talks:
*An introduction to land rights
*History of Land rights struggles in the Forest of Dean
Followed by a consensus based guerilla gardening action… remains open to suggestions!
(ideas so far…)
*Food forest, in an abandoned quarry
*Care home for the elderly
* Clear-felled Forestry land
* Victorian walled garden
Saturday 10th:
Protect The Wilderness open skill-share day!
Seed swap, Community bring and share.
Gardening the organic community garden, and walled garden.
Music and feasting!
Not forgetting gardening, charcoal burning, baking in the cob oven, seedbomb making, cobbing the round-house, and chopping wood through-out!
£5 suggested donation per day, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Items to bring:
Warm clothes, two sets (if you mind being muddy)
bedding, camping mats
tools for g-gardening [spades, forks, mattocks, billhooks]
Instruments, dancing shoes,
seeds for seedbombs,
home-grown veg, pickles, jams, whole foods
More info about the Wilderness Centre: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Protect-the-Wilderness-Centre-Forest-of-Dean/321890141176064
Who to contact for more information: use the RTF UK email list or email frankynecklace@yahoo.co.uk
Gourds work be done,
Protect The Wilderness,
Reclaim the Fields!
Skill Share, Networking and Protest
Power for the People – Not Profits for the Few
Friday 20th (from 6pm) – Sunday 22nd April
Skill Share, Networking and Protest
Power for the People – Not Profits for the Few
Friday 20th (from 6pm) – Sunday 22nd April
Spend a sunny weekend camping on the beach at Sizewell and learning about the worrying plans for a new nuclear power station at the site. Come and show your opposition to nuclear power and your support for alternative, sustainable energy solutions. The weekend includes a protest at the nuclear power station entrance, workshops and skill shares, woodland and beach walks, delicious vegan grub, and networking. Now is the time to take action against nuclear new build – come join us to say ‘Nuclear Power? –
No Thanks!’
The Camp – Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd April 2012
Demonstration, Saturday 21st April, 12noon, at the entrance to Sizewell A and B
A demonstration outside the gates of Sizewell, opposing nuclear power and nuclear new build, and supporting sustainable alternatives.
Workshops and Walks
Saturday and Sunday, at the Camp
A number of workshops have been proposed, including: 'Nuclear Power – A Rational Response to Climate Change and Energy Security?', 'Nuclear Physics for Beginners', 'Extreme Energy – Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel', 'Alternative Energy', as well as guided walks along the beach and into the woods EdF intends to destroy.
Chernobyl Remembrance
Sunday 22nd, 1pm at the Camp
Please let us know (contact details below) if you are thinking of coming, so we have an idea of numbers for catering, etc.
People are also needed to help with camp set up on Friday, and 'tat down' – taking down the camp – on Monday morning, so please let us know if you are able to help out with either of those.
Email: camp [at] sizewellcamp.org.uk
Web: http://sizewellcamp.org.uk
Phone: 07894467356
The first Reclaim the Fields Gathering of the year will be taking place this March at the Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean.
The provisional timetable includes workshops on:
The first Reclaim the Fields Gathering of the year will be taking place this March at the Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean.
The provisional timetable includes workshops on:
*How to organise & maintain effective land occupations
*An introduction to land rights
*Composting gender
*Legal options for accessing land
*Learning from Peasant Struggles in the Global South
*Using the food sovereignty principles as a strategic framework
There will also be feedback from the European Reclaim the Field Gatherings & constellation as well as space for working group sessions around:
*Seed Sovereignty
*WWOLF (woofing with teeth) and Reclaim the Field Trips
*Planning for International Peasants Day of Struggle on April 17th
Some guerrilla-gardening type actions are also planned throughout. Saturday 10th is the Wilderness Centre's public open day so there will also be practical skills-sharing workshops.
When: Accommodation is available from the evening of Wednesday 7th. Otherwise the gathering is two full days Thursday & Friday 8-9th March. The Forest always welcomes visitors so arrange with them if you want to stay & help out before hand.
Where: Wilderness Centre, Forest of Dean. Directions are here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Protect-the-Wilderness-Centre-Forest-of-Dean/321890141176064
Who to contact for more information: use the RTF UK email list or email frankynecklace@yahoo.co.uk
What to bring: Sleeping bags, blankets, mats, own set of cutlery & bowl if possible. There is indoor sleeping space and room for tents outside. Any home grown food to share & also seeds to swap.
Food will be a minimum of £5 donation per day. Any other donations are welcome
More suggestions for workshops, sessions & other activities are always welcome, this is our constellation & gathering to make things happen.
About:
Reclaim the Fields is a constellation of people and collective projects willing to go back to the land and reassume the control over food production. We are determined to create alternatives to capitalism through cooperative, collective, autonomous, real needs oriented small scale production and initiatives, putting theory into practice and linking local practical action with global political struggles.
You can find more about us, our struggles & more resources such as downloadable zines here: www.reclaimthefields.org.uk
