[Cc-webedit] Newsletter Stuff
Jacob Skinner
jacob at brightonclimatechange.org
Tue Sep 22 13:30:58 BST 2009
Southcoast stuff back up... bandwidth gobbled by the interest (and badly
sized photos!!)
J
tim wrote:
> The south cost page has been taken down! But yes would be good to send
> something like this for sure.
>
> This stuff is all really detailed but it's a long way off the
> newsletter with concise information we need to inspire all of the
> people not sure if they're coming or not to come.
>
> The information posted here would be good on the website but needs to
> be massively edited in order to be suitable to send out as a newsletter.
>
> Can anyone take on making this happen? I just don't have the time
> unfortunately.
>
> I posted some bits crabgrass that might be useful.. have you seen this?
>
> It;s less than 4 weeks until the event and we currently haven't sent
> out anything solid to all of the networks that we have access
> too. I'm starting to get scared....
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM, <process at climatecamp.org.uk
> <mailto:process at climatecamp.org.uk>> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
>
> anything about the blocs? do you think it'd be worth including
> that map
> from the south coast blog? Or is there another one being made with
> more of
> a what's what in the power station, no-go areas, etc.?
>
> michele x
>
> > Hey process, here's stuff about kit and transport to go in....
> >
> > Tim, you have anything more?
> >
> > cheers,
> > Matt
> > **
> > *Kit List*
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Here’s a list of things that you will need to organise for the
> swoop.
> > Ideally this could be sorted out between you in your affinity
> groups or as
> > a
> > neighbourhood to help share the load.
> >
> > ***Absolute Essentials!*** – Things we strongly suggest everyone
> should
> > bring.
> > *Food and water.*
> > This is absolutely the most important thing! Remember you need
> to bring
> > enough to last you for 2 days (and maybe a little to share with
> your new
> > found swoopers). High energy stuff like Flapjacks, Houmus,
> Sugary foods or
> > Kendel Mint Cake are great for keeping you going through a long
> blockade.
> > You should bring at least 2 litres of water with you as there
> won’t be any
> > taps nearby!
> >
> > *All your warm clothes* (and then some!).
> > We’ll stay overnight, and it’s going to get really cold, especially
> > without
> > the heat from the coal fires next door! Hat, Gloves, Coat and
> thick socks
> > are essentials … plus with this being October in England, you
> may well
> > need
> > to think about Waterproofs too.
> >
> > *Sleeping bag.*
> > It’s a good idea to also bring a roll-mat and some tarp (e.g.
> these blue
> > plastic sheets from garden shop) along with some lines to hang
> the tarp up
> > with. This would be perfec to sort out with your friends and
> other people
> > in
> > your neighbourhood as besides spreading the load being carried,
> getting as
> > many people under a tarp as possible means a warmer night for
> everyone.
> >
> > *Sturdy boots.*
> > Take a look at the arial photographs and you’ll see that
> flip-flops or
> > high
> > heels are going to make for a pretty rough time on your feet.
> Keep your
> > feet
> > happy and you’ll have even more energy to put into a successful
> action!
> >
> > *Bustcard.*
> > An absolute must have item, copies of which can soon be
> downloaded at
> > http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009. Make sure
> everyone
> > in
> > your group has a copy and try to memorise the number of a good
> solicitor
> > just in case (details will be on the card. It’s highly
> recommended to
> > write
> > this number on your arm in something that won’t easily wash off.
> Even if
> > you’re not planning to get arrested, it’s still worth having
> this just in
> > case (see seizure of crayons, board games etc at Kingsnorth last
> year for
> > evidence of weird policing)
> > **
> > ***Highly Recommended*** – we would suggest to bring these
> things for your
> > group to share
> >
> > *Torch.*
> > There’s no street lighting nearby and if it’s cloudy it’ll be
> pitch black.
> > Don’t forget to switch it of if you’re trying not to be seen…
> >
> > *Map and compass.*
> > Knowing the layout of the area well before you arrive is a great
> idea, and
> > your action may well depend on you knowing exactly where you are
> at any
> > time. In this situation, stopping and asking a policeman for
> directions
> > might not be the best idea :-) So check out (the website with
> the map) and
> > learn how to use a compass.
> >
> > *Tent.*
> > Not only great for sleeping in, it presents both a handy
> billboard to get
> > your message across along with a cunning obstacle for road
> traffic if you
> > plan to stay put for a while! Pop up ones may be best for this but
> > planning
> > this as an affinity group or neighbourhood and spreading the load is
> > ideal.
> > Remember though that there is no campsite planned for his action
> and so
> > you
> > will have to bear this in mind when deciding whether or not to
> pack the
> > extra weight.
> >
> > *Mobile Phone.*
> > A pay as you go mobile with a camera is ideal. If you’re using
> your own
> > phone, remember to back up your contact list and then delete it
> from your
> > phone just in case before arriving. It’s pretty important to get
> a new sim
> > card to use for this action and make sure the other members of your
> > affinity
> > group have the number. If you’re taking pictures of your action,
> remember
> > to
> > ask before shooting and don’t incriminate anyone. Reception
> probably won’t
> > be too great so don’t rely on it too much but if your phone has an
> > internet
> > browser you can go to mob.notts.indymedia.org.uk
> <http://mob.notts.indymedia.org.uk> and upload your
> > photo’s/videos/text straight to the Nottinghamshire Indymedia
> website to
> > tell the world about your exciting action.
> >
> > *Action Specific Stuff.*
> > Between your group you may have already decided how you are
> going to go
> > about your action against Ratcliffe-on-soar Power Station so
> don’t forget
> > all the bits and bobs you’ll need to achieve your aims, be it a
> couple of
> > D-locks to secure your bike whilst you demonstrate, some
> flotation aids in
> > case you decide to cool off in the river after a hard days
> action, or
> > perhaps 3 pieces of scaffold pole securely joined together to
> give you a
> > better view over the fence to the beautiful scenery behind.
> Don’t forget
> > as
> > you’re planning to consider how you’re going to get this stuff
> there (and
> > back again for another day?) and divide up the load between
> yourselves. If
> > your action absolutely depends on something, one person carrying
> it all is
> > a
> > bad idea as if they wander off and get lost you may need to
> hastily replan
> > your action.
> >
> > *Small amount of cash.*
> > May be really useful to get yourself out of a pickle,
> particularly if
> > you’re
> > making your own way there. There’s no shops particularly nearby
> to get
> > food/drink/cigs etc so you should already have all this with you
> when you
> > arrive, but there’s always the chance you were following a Sat
> Nav and
> > ended
> > up at Ratcliffe on the Wreake in Leicester by accident. It
> should be noted
> > that bringing a cash card is a bad idea if you don’t want to be
> identified
> > (along with any other kind of ID – leave it at home unless you are a
> > driver,
> > in which case you will need your license with you).
> > **
> > ***Stuff to avoid*** – Here’s some stuff we very strongly
> recommend you do
> > NOT bring with you!
> >
> > *Knives.* (or anything that could be considered a weapon)
> > You can guarantee that the next days papers will be full of “Bumper
> > weapons
> > haul seized at power plant action”, despite the fact that you were
> > dividing
> > up a carrot between your mates. Plan your food so that you won’t
> need a
> > knife, and there’s always another way of cutting string etc.
> >
> > *Dogs.*
> > The little ones can get really stressed out on actions like this
> and it
> > won’t be very fun for them. Also consider what will happen to
> them if you
> > find yourself unexpectedly detained for any reason. Even those
> seemingly
> > inseperable from their furry friends will be making dog-sitting
> > arrangements
> > for a large action like this.
> >
> > *Booze/Drugs.*
> > Quite apart from the lack of toilets and overpriced bags of
> salted peanuts
> > at the action, alcohol will dehydrate you very quickly (and may
> well turn
> > you into a liability for others) and taking drugs into an area
> that is
> > likely to be heavily policed and which may have a blanket stop
> and search
> > policy in place is clearly a bad idea. Keep a clear head and
> focus on why
> > everyone is here and you’ll soon find out that it’s a much
> better way to
> > spend a saturday night out with your mates!
> >
> >
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > *Transport*
> >
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> > There are several options to get to the Great Climate Swoop:
> >
> > OPTION 1
> > With your affinity group: you’ve got your own plan and can get
> youself to
> > Ratcliffe on Soar power station at 12noon Oct 17. Sorted! We’d
> really like
> > to encourage this option – the more autonomous devolved stuff
> that is
> > happening, the better!
> >
> > OPTION 2
> > Join group transport that is leaving from near you all over the
> country
> > early on saturday morning or friday night. We’ll soon have a
> list on the
> > website {http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009} with
> > transport from all areas and details of how to sign up to it.
> > This is a really really good option especially if you don’t have
> a group
> > of
> > friends to come with, because you can get to know other people
> on the way
> > there. Already-formed affinity groups can also make good use of this
> > option,
> > because once you’re in the vicinity you can get off and do
> whatever you’ve
> > planned! You might want to discuss beforehand if you would like
> to be open
> > for people you meet on your transport to join your group.
> >
> > OPTION 3
> > Last-minute emergency backup option: you faffed around, didn’t
> make up
> > your
> > mind, didn’t find a dog-sitter in time, and didn’t manage to get
> onto
> > group
> > transport. BUT you can still get to Nottingham. Just get to the
> train
> > station friday night between 6 and 9pm and find the friendly
> > powerstation-takeover welcome people. They can sort you out with
> a place
> > to
> > spend the night and/or tell you how join transport to Ratcliffe
> on Soar on
> > Saturday (make sure you’ve got some dosh on you). Accommodation
> will be
> > limited so PLEASE join group transport now or sort out somewhere
> to sleep
> > youself.
> > If you live in Nottingham anyway and would like to join the
> transport on
> > saturday, find the welcome people too.
> >
> > OPTION 4 – Critical Mass:
> > Bring your bike to Nottingham and cycle to the powerstation! We
> will leave
> > from Nottingham Saturday morning – keep an eye on
> > http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009 for more
> details
> > soon!
> > If you need crash-space the night before come to the station
> friday night
> > and find the welcome people.
> >
> > INFO FOR TRANSPORT ORGANIZERS
> > If you are organizing group transport to Ratcliffe on Soar,
> please contact
> > outreach at climatecamp.org.uk <mailto:outreach at climatecamp.org.uk>
> so we can add it to the list on the website
> > and
> > get more people to come along! Please really consider whether
> YOU could be
> > the person to organize transport from your town and bring
> another load of
> > people to join in on this amazing empowering action! Do it!!
> > Then be ready to arrive at a drop-off space (very nearby, you
> will get the
> > details soon) at 12:00 on Oct 17. Most groups should be able to
> get there
> > on
> > time by leaving early Saturday morning. For those who come from
> so far
> > away
> > that they need overnight accommodation, we recommend spending
> the night at
> > least one hour’s drive away. Let outreach at climatecamp.org.uk
> <mailto:outreach at climatecamp.org.uk> know if you
> > are
> > planning to do that and would like recommendations.
> >
> > Minibuses would be ideal for transport: they are easier to
> handle/park on
> > the day than coaches, probably turn out cheaper, can be driven
> by us, and
> > if
> > they are hire vehicles won’t have known licence plates :-)
> >
>
>
>
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