[Cc-webedit] Newsletter Stuff
Jacob Skinner
jacob at brightonclimatechange.org
Tue Sep 22 16:25:27 BST 2009
David and all,
the SC blog is ok now. Images went up at full res and burned the
bandwidth. All is good now. Please cary on using SC if needed, it will
stay up now. Otherwise host on CC if it is better.
J
david at vannen.com wrote:
> (Sorry, just seen Jacob's email saying the same thing as below!)
>
> The South Coast page hasn't been taken down, as such...
>
> I had an email from them saying they've had so many hits on their site
> that it's temporarily down. I saw that their site had been linked to
> from facebook, and Twitter...
>
> (Just checked it, it's back up!)
>
> They've asked that the pictures are mirrored somewhere. I think we
> should host the pics on the CC web Swoop pages, and then link to them,
> rather than South Coast? This is assuming of course that the CC site
> can handle more hits than a blog. I'm thinking that if we link to the
> South Coast blog from a newsletter, the site may go down again.
>
> There's obviously legal concerns in hosting the pictures, which I'm
> not too familiar with. Are we safe to host the pictures on the CC site?
>
> David V
>
>>
>> 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> 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 o=
>> f
>>> 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=92s 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!*** =96 Things we strongly suggest everyone
>>> > shou=
>> ld
>>> > 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 > ne=
>> w
>>> > found swoopers). High energy stuff like Flapjacks, Houmus, Sugary
>>> foods
>>> or
>>> > Kendel Mint Cake are great for keeping you going through a long >
>>> blockad=
>> e.
>>> > You should bring at least 2 litres of water with you as there
>>> won=92t > b=
>> e
>>> any
>>> > taps nearby!
>>> >
>>> > *All your warm clothes* (and then some!).
>>> > We=92ll stay overnight, and it=92s going to get really cold,
>>> especially
>>> > without
>>> > the heat from the coal fires next door! Hat, Gloves, Coat and
>>> thick > soc=
>> ks
>>> > are essentials =85 plus with this being October in England, you
>>> may > wel=
>> l
>>> > need
>>> > to think about Waterproofs too.
>>> >
>>> > *Sleeping bag.*
>>> > It=92s a good idea to also bring a roll-mat and some tarp (e.g.
>>> these > b=
>> lue
>>> > 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
>>> > peop=
>> le
>>> > 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=92ll see that
>>> flip-flops > o=
>> r
>>> > high
>>> > heels are going to make for a pretty rough time on your feet. Keep
>>> your
>>> > feet
>>> > happy and you=92ll have even more energy to put into a successful
>>> > actio=
>> n!
>>> >
>>> > *Bustcard.*
>>> > An absolute must have item, copies of which can soon be downloaded at
>>> > http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009. Make sure >
>>> everyon=
>> e
>>> > in
>>> > your group has a copy and try to memorise the number of a good >
>>> solicito=
>> r
>>> > just in case (details will be on the card. It=92s highly
>>> recommended to
>>> > write
>>> > this number on your arm in something that won=92t easily wash off.
>>> > Even=
>> if
>>> > you=92re not planning to get arrested, it=92s still worth having
>>> this > j=
>> ust in
>>> > case (see seizure of crayons, board games etc at Kingsnorth last
>>> year > f=
>> or
>>> > evidence of weird policing)
>>> > **
>>> > ***Highly Recommended*** =96 we would suggest to bring these
>>> things for
>>> your
>>> > group to share
>>> >
>>> > *Torch.*
>>> > There=92s no street lighting nearby and if it=92s cloudy it=92ll
>>> be > pit=
>> ch
>>> black.
>>> > Don=92t forget to switch it of if you=92re trying not to be seen=85
>>> >
>>> > *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 > g=
>> et
>>> > your message across along with a cunning obstacle for road traffic
>>> if > y=
>> ou
>>> > 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=92re using
>>> your > o=
>> wn
>>> > phone, remember to back up your contact list and then delete it
>>> from > yo=
>> ur
>>> > phone just in case before arriving. It=92s pretty important to get
>>> a > ne=
>> w
>>> sim
>>> > card to use for this action and make sure the other members of your
>>> > affinity
>>> > group have the number. If you=92re taking pictures of your action,
>>> > reme=
>> mber
>>> > to
>>> > ask before shooting and don=92t incriminate anyone. Reception
>>> probably
>>> won=92t
>>> > be too great so don=92t rely on it too much but if your phone has an
>>> > internet
>>> > browser you can go to mob.notts.indymedia.org.uk and upload your
>>> > photo=92s/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=92t > fo=
>> rget
>>> > all the bits and bobs you=92ll need to achieve your aims, be it a
>>> > coupl=
>> e 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=92t > for=
>> get
>>> > as
>>> > you=92re planning to consider how you=92re going to get this stuff
>>> > ther=
>> e (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=92re
>>> > making your own way there. There=92s no shops particularly nearby
>>> to > ge=
>> t
>>> > food/drink/cigs etc so you should already have all this with you
>>> when > y=
>> ou
>>> > arrive, but there=92s always the chance you were following a Sat
>>> Nav > an=
>> d
>>> > 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=92t want to be
>>> identified
>>> > (along with any other kind of ID =96 leave it at home unless you
>>> are a
>>> > driver,
>>> > in which case you will need your license with you).
>>> > **
>>> > ***Stuff to avoid*** =96 Here=92s 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 =93Bumper
>>> > weapons
>>> > haul seized at power plant action=94, despite the fact that you were
>>> > dividing
>>> > up a carrot between your mates. Plan your food so that you won=92t
>>> > need=
>> a
>>> > knife, and there=92s always another way of cutting string etc.
>>> >
>>> > *Dogs.*
>>> > The little ones can get really stressed out on actions like this
>>> and it
>>> > won=92t be very fun for them. Also consider what will happen to
>>> them > if=
>> you
>>> > find yourself unexpectedly detained for any reason. Even those >
>>> seemingl=
>> y
>>> > 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 > tu=
>> rn
>>> > 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
>>> > sear=
>> ch
>>> > policy in place is clearly a bad idea. Keep a clear head and focus
>>> on > w=
>> hy
>>> > everyone is here and you=92ll soon find out that it=92s a much
>>> better > w=
>> ay 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=92ve got your own plan and can get >
>>> yousel=
>> f to
>>> > Ratcliffe on Soar power station at 12noon Oct 17. Sorted! We=92d
>>> really
>>> like
>>> > to encourage this option =96 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=92ll 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=92t have
>>> a > gr=
>> oup
>>> > of
>>> > friends to come with, because you can get to know other people on
>>> the > w=
>> ay
>>> > there. Already-formed affinity groups can also make good use of this
>>> > option,
>>> > because once you=92re in the vicinity you can get off and do whatever
>>> you=92ve
>>> > 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=92t
>>> make > u=
>> p
>>> > your
>>> > mind, didn=92t find a dog-sitter in time, and didn=92t manage to
>>> get > on=
>> to
>>> > 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
>>> > plac=
>> e
>>> > to
>>> > spend the night and/or tell you how join transport to Ratcliffe on
>>> Soar
>>> on
>>> > Saturday (make sure you=92ve got some dosh on you). Accommodation
>>> will > =
>> be
>>> > limited so PLEASE join group transport now or sort out somewhere
>>> to > sle=
>> ep
>>> > youself.
>>> > If you live in Nottingham anyway and would like to join the
>>> transport > o=
>> n
>>> > saturday, find the welcome people too.
>>> >
>>> > OPTION 4 =96 Critical Mass:
>>> > Bring your bike to Nottingham and cycle to the powerstation! We will
>>> leave
>>> > from Nottingham Saturday morning =96 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 > nig=
>> ht
>>> > 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 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 > the=
>> re
>>> > 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=92s drive away. Let 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, > a=
>> nd
>>> > if
>>> > they are hire vehicles won=92t have known licence plates :-)
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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>>
>> The south cost page has been taken down! But yes would be good to
>> send some=
>> thing like this for sure.=A0<div><br></div><div>This stuff is all
>> really de=
>> tailed 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.</div>
>> <div><br></div><div>The information posted here would be good on the
>> websit=
>> e but needs to be massively edited in order to be suitable to send
>> out as a=
>> newsletter.</div><div><br></div><div>Can anyone take on making this
>> happen=
>> ? =A0I just don't have the time unfortunately.</div>
>> <div><br></div><div>I posted some bits crabgrass that might be
>> useful.. hav=
>> e you seen this?</div><div><br></div><div>It;s less than 4 weeks
>> until the =
>> event and we currently haven't sent out anything solid to all of
>> the ne=
>> tworks that we have access
>> too.=A0I'm=A0starting=A0to=A0get=A0scared...=
>> .</div>
>> <div><br></div><div>Any=A0thoughts?</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div=
>>
>>> <br></div><div><br><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Tue, Sep 22,
>>> 2009 at =
>> 11:16 AM, <span dir=3D"ltr"><<a
>> href=3D"mailto:process at climatecamp.org.=
>> uk">process at climatecamp.org.uk</a>></span> wrote:<br>
>> <blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0
>> .8ex;border-left:1p=
>> x #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">Hey guys,<br>
>> <br>
>> anything about the blocs? do you think it'd be worth including
>> that map=
>> <br>
>> from the south coast blog? Or is there another one being made with
>> more of<=
>> br>
>> a what's what in the power station, no-go areas, etc.?<br>
>> <br>
>> michele x<br>
>> <div><div></div><div class=3D"h5"><br>
>> > Hey process, here's stuff about kit and transport to go
>> in....<br>
>> ><br>
>> > Tim, you have anything more?<br>
>> ><br>
>> > cheers,<br>
>> > Matt<br>
>> > **<br>
>> > *Kit List*<br>
>> >
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------=
>> --<br>
>> > Here=92s a list of things that you will need to organise for the
>> swoop=
>> .<br>
>> > Ideally this could be sorted out between you in your affinity
>> groups o=
>> r as<br>
>> > a<br>
>> > neighbourhood to help share the load.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > ***Absolute Essentials!*** =96 Things we strongly suggest
>> everyone sho=
>> uld<br>
>> > bring.<br>
>> > *Food and water.*<br>
>> > This is absolutely the most important thing! Remember you need
>> to brin=
>> g<br>
>> > enough to last you for 2 days (and maybe a little to share with
>> your n=
>> ew<br>
>> > found swoopers). High energy stuff like Flapjacks, Houmus,
>> Sugary food=
>> s or<br>
>> > Kendel Mint Cake are great for keeping you going through a long
>> blocka=
>> de.<br>
>> > You should bring at least 2 litres of water with you as there
>> won=92t =
>> be any<br>
>> > taps nearby!<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *All your warm clothes* (and then some!).<br>
>> > We=92ll stay overnight, and it=92s going to get really cold,
>> especiall=
>> y<br>
>> > without<br>
>> > the heat from the coal fires next door! Hat, Gloves, Coat and
>> thick so=
>> cks<br>
>> > are essentials =85 plus with this being October in England, you
>> may we=
>> ll<br>
>> > need<br>
>> > to think about Waterproofs too.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Sleeping bag.*<br>
>> > It=92s a good idea to also bring a roll-mat and some tarp (e.g.
>> these =
>> blue<br>
>> > plastic sheets from garden shop) along with some lines to hang
>> the tar=
>> p up<br>
>> > with. This would be perfec to sort out with your friends and
>> other peo=
>> ple<br>
>> > in<br>
>> > your neighbourhood as besides spreading the load being carried,
>> gettin=
>> g as<br>
>> > many people under a tarp as possible means a warmer night for
>> everyone=
>> .<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Sturdy boots.*<br>
>> > Take a look at the arial photographs and you=92ll see that
>> flip-flops =
>> or<br>
>> > high<br>
>> > heels are going to make for a pretty rough time on your feet.
>> Keep you=
>> r<br>
>> > feet<br>
>> > happy and you=92ll have even more energy to put into a
>> successful acti=
>> on!<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Bustcard.*<br>
>> > An absolute must have item, copies of which can soon be
>> downloaded at<=
>> br>
>> > <a href=3D"http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009"
>> targe=
>> t=3D"_blank">http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009</a>.
>> Make=
>> sure everyone<br>
>> > in<br>
>> > your group has a copy and try to memorise the number of a good
>> solicit=
>> or<br>
>> > just in case (details will be on the card. It=92s highly
>> recommended t=
>> o<br>
>> > write<br>
>> > this number on your arm in something that won=92t easily wash
>> off. Eve=
>> n if<br>
>> > you=92re not planning to get arrested, it=92s still worth having
>> this =
>> just in<br>
>> > case (see seizure of crayons, board games etc at Kingsnorth last
>> year =
>> for<br>
>> > evidence of weird policing)<br>
>> > **<br>
>> > ***Highly Recommended*** =96 we would suggest to bring these
>> things fo=
>> r your<br>
>> > group to share<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Torch.*<br>
>> > There=92s no street lighting nearby and if it=92s cloudy it=92ll
>> be pi=
>> tch black.<br>
>> > Don=92t forget to switch it of if you=92re trying not to be
>> seen=85<br=
>>>
>> ><br>
>> > *Map and compass.*<br>
>> > Knowing the layout of the area well before you arrive is a great
>> idea,=
>> and<br>
>> > your action may well depend on you knowing exactly where you are
>> at an=
>> y<br>
>> > time. In this situation, stopping and asking a policeman for
>> direction=
>> s<br>
>> > might not be the best idea :-) So check out (the website with
>> the map)=
>> and<br>
>> > learn how to use a compass.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Tent.*<br>
>> > Not only great for sleeping in, it presents both a handy
>> billboard to =
>> get<br>
>> > your message across along with a cunning obstacle for road
>> traffic if =
>> you<br>
>> > plan to stay put for a while! Pop up ones may be best for this
>> but<br>
>> > planning<br>
>> > this as an affinity group or neighbourhood and spreading the
>> load is<b=
>> r>
>> > ideal.<br>
>> > Remember though that there is no campsite planned for his action
>> and s=
>> o<br>
>> > you<br>
>> > will have to bear this in mind when deciding whether or not to
>> pack th=
>> e<br>
>> > extra weight.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Mobile Phone.*<br>
>> > A pay as you go mobile with a camera is ideal. If you=92re using
>> your =
>> own<br>
>> > phone, remember to back up your contact list and then delete it
>> from y=
>> our<br>
>> > phone just in case before arriving. It=92s pretty important to
>> get a n=
>> ew sim<br>
>> > card to use for this action and make sure the other members of
>> your<br=
>>>
>> > affinity<br>
>> > group have the number. If you=92re taking pictures of your
>> action, rem=
>> ember<br>
>> > to<br>
>> > ask before shooting and don=92t incriminate anyone. Reception
>> probably=
>> won=92t<br>
>> > be too great so don=92t rely on it too much but if your phone
>> has an<b=
>> r>
>> > internet<br>
>> > browser you can go to <a
>> href=3D"http://mob.notts.indymedia.org.uk" ta=
>> rget=3D"_blank">mob.notts.indymedia.org.uk</a> and upload your<br>
>> > photo=92s/videos/text straight to the Nottinghamshire Indymedia
>> websit=
>> e to<br>
>> > tell the world about your exciting action.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Action Specific Stuff.*<br>
>> > Between your group you may have already decided how you are
>> going to g=
>> o<br>
>> > about your action against Ratcliffe-on-soar Power Station so
>> don=92t f=
>> orget<br>
>> > all the bits and bobs you=92ll need to achieve your aims, be it
>> a coup=
>> le of<br>
>> > D-locks to secure your bike whilst you demonstrate, some
>> flotation aid=
>> s in<br>
>> > case you decide to cool off in the river after a hard days
>> action, or<=
>> br>
>> > perhaps 3 pieces of scaffold pole securely joined together to
>> give you=
>> a<br>
>> > better view over the fence to the beautiful scenery behind.
>> Don=92t fo=
>> rget<br>
>> > as<br>
>> > you=92re planning to consider how you=92re going to get this
>> stuff the=
>> re (and<br>
>> > back again for another day?) and divide up the load between
>> yourselves=
>> . If<br>
>> > your action absolutely depends on something, one person carrying
>> it al=
>> l is<br>
>> > a<br>
>> > bad idea as if they wander off and get lost you may need to
>> hastily re=
>> plan<br>
>> > your action.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Small amount of cash.*<br>
>> > May be really useful to get yourself out of a pickle,
>> particularly if<=
>> br>
>> > you=92re<br>
>> > making your own way there. There=92s no shops particularly
>> nearby to g=
>> et<br>
>> > food/drink/cigs etc so you should already have all this with you
>> when =
>> you<br>
>> > arrive, but there=92s always the chance you were following a Sat
>> Nav a=
>> nd<br>
>> > ended<br>
>> > up at Ratcliffe on the Wreake in Leicester by accident. It
>> should be n=
>> oted<br>
>> > that bringing a cash card is a bad idea if you don=92t want to
>> be iden=
>> tified<br>
>> > (along with any other kind of ID =96 leave it at home unless you
>> are a=
>> <br>
>> > driver,<br>
>> > in which case you will need your license with you).<br>
>> > **<br>
>> > ***Stuff to avoid*** =96 Here=92s some stuff we very strongly
>> recommen=
>> d you do<br>
>> > NOT bring with you!<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Knives.* (or anything that could be considered a weapon)<br>
>> > You can guarantee that the next days papers will be full of
>> =93Bumper<=
>> br>
>> > weapons<br>
>> > haul seized at power plant action=94, despite the fact that you
>> were<b=
>> r>
>> > dividing<br>
>> > up a carrot between your mates. Plan your food so that you
>> won=92t nee=
>> d a<br>
>> > knife, and there=92s always another way of cutting string etc.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Dogs.*<br>
>> > The little ones can get really stressed out on actions like this
>> and i=
>> t<br>
>> > won=92t be very fun for them. Also consider what will happen to
>> them i=
>> f you<br>
>> > find yourself unexpectedly detained for any reason. Even those
>> seeming=
>> ly<br>
>> > inseperable from their furry friends will be making dog-sitting<br>
>> > arrangements<br>
>> > for a large action like this.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Booze/Drugs.*<br>
>> > Quite apart from the lack of toilets and overpriced bags of
>> salted pea=
>> nuts<br>
>> > at the action, alcohol will dehydrate you very quickly (and may
>> well t=
>> urn<br>
>> > you into a liability for others) and taking drugs into an area
>> that is=
>> <br>
>> > likely to be heavily policed and which may have a blanket stop
>> and sea=
>> rch<br>
>> > policy in place is clearly a bad idea. Keep a clear head and
>> focus on =
>> why<br>
>> > everyone is here and you=92ll soon find out that it=92s a much
>> better =
>> way to<br>
>> > spend a saturday night out with your mates!<br>
>> ><br>
>> >
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------=
>> -----<br>
>> ><br>
>> ><br>
>> > *Transport*<br>
>> >
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------<=
>> br>
>> > There are several options to get to the Great Climate Swoop:<br>
>> ><br>
>> > OPTION 1<br>
>> > With your affinity group: you=92ve got your own plan and can get
>> youse=
>> lf to<br>
>> > Ratcliffe on Soar power station at 12noon Oct 17. Sorted! We=92d
>> reall=
>> y like<br>
>> > to encourage this option =96 the more autonomous devolved stuff
>> that i=
>> s<br>
>> > happening, the better!<br>
>> ><br>
>> > OPTION 2<br>
>> > Join group transport that is leaving from near you all over the
>> countr=
>> y<br>
>> > early on saturday morning or friday night. We=92ll soon have a
>> list on=
>> the<br>
>> > website {<a
>> href=3D"http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-20=
>> 09"
>> target=3D"_blank">http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009<=
>> /a>} with<br>
>> > transport from all areas and details of how to sign up to it.<br>
>> > This is a really really good option especially if you don=92t
>> have a g=
>> roup<br>
>> > of<br>
>> > friends to come with, because you can get to know other people
>> on the =
>> way<br>
>> > there. Already-formed affinity groups can also make good use of
>> this<b=
>> r>
>> > option,<br>
>> > because once you=92re in the vicinity you can get off and do
>> whatever =
>> you=92ve<br>
>> > planned! You might want to discuss beforehand if you would like
>> to be =
>> open<br>
>> > for people you meet on your transport to join your group.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > OPTION 3<br>
>> > Last-minute emergency backup option: you faffed around, didn=92t
>> make =
>> up<br>
>> > your<br>
>> > mind, didn=92t find a dog-sitter in time, and didn=92t manage to
>> get o=
>> nto<br>
>> > group<br>
>> > transport. BUT you can still get to Nottingham. Just get to the
>> train<=
>> br>
>> > station friday night between 6 and 9pm and find the friendly<br>
>> > powerstation-takeover welcome people. They can sort you out with
>> a pla=
>> ce<br>
>> > to<br>
>> > spend the night and/or tell you how join transport to Ratcliffe
>> on Soa=
>> r on<br>
>> > Saturday (make sure you=92ve got some dosh on you).
>> Accommodation will=
>> be<br>
>> > limited so PLEASE join group transport now or sort out somewhere
>> to sl=
>> eep<br>
>> > youself.<br>
>> > If you live in Nottingham anyway and would like to join the
>> transport =
>> on<br>
>> > saturday, find the welcome people too.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > OPTION 4 =96 Critical Mass:<br>
>> > Bring your bike to Nottingham and cycle to the powerstation! We
>> will l=
>> eave<br>
>> > from Nottingham Saturday morning =96 keep an eye on<br>
>> > <a href=3D"http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009"
>> targe=
>> t=3D"_blank">http://climatecamp.org.uk/actions/climate-swoop-2009</a>
>> for m=
>> ore details<br>
>> > soon!<br>
>> > If you need crash-space the night before come to the station
>> friday ni=
>> ght<br>
>> > and find the welcome people.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > INFO FOR TRANSPORT ORGANIZERS<br>
>> > If you are organizing group transport to Ratcliffe on Soar,
>> please con=
>> tact<br>
>> > <a
>> href=3D"mailto:outreach at climatecamp.org.uk">outreach at climatecamp.or=
>> g.uk</a> so we can add it to the list on the website<br>
>> > and<br>
>> > get more people to come along! Please really consider whether
>> YOU coul=
>> d be<br>
>> > the person to organize transport from your town and bring
>> another load=
>> of<br>
>> > people to join in on this amazing empowering action! Do it!!<br>
>> > Then be ready to arrive at a drop-off space (very nearby, you
>> will get=
>> the<br>
>> > details soon) at 12:00 on Oct 17. Most groups should be able to
>> get th=
>> ere<br>
>> > on<br>
>> > time by leaving early Saturday morning. For those who come from
>> so far=
>> <br>
>> > away<br>
>> > that they need overnight accommodation, we recommend spending
>> the nigh=
>> t at<br>
>> > least one hour=92s drive away. Let <a
>> href=3D"mailto:outreach at climatec=
>> amp.org.uk">outreach at climatecamp.org.uk</a> know if you<br>
>> > are<br>
>> > planning to do that and would like recommendations.<br>
>> ><br>
>> > Minibuses would be ideal for transport: they are easier to
>> handle/park=
>> on<br>
>> > the day than coaches, probably turn out cheaper, can be driven
>> by us, =
>> and<br>
>> > if<br>
>> > they are hire vehicles won=92t have known licence plates :-)<br>
>> ><br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> </div></div></blockquote></div><br></div>
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