[Cc-webedit] Newsletter Stuff

Jacob Skinner jacob at brightonclimatechange.org
Tue Sep 22 16:29:58 BST 2009


Actually... reading on... I realise that there might be legal issues 
around this and would like some feedback from the legal team if pos... 
has anyone got a phone number for someone who can advise? or can someone 
from legal respond asap



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&#39;s a long way off the newsletter with concise 
>> information =
>> we need to inspire all of the people not sure if they&#39;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&#39;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&#39;t sent out anything solid to all of 
>> the ne=
>> tworks that we have access 
>> too.=A0I&#39;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">&lt;<a 
>> href=3D"mailto:process at climatecamp.org.=
>> uk">process at climatecamp.org.uk</a>&gt;</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&#39;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&#39;s what in the power station, no-go areas, etc.?<br>
>> <br>
>> michele x<br>
>> <div><div></div><div class=3D"h5"><br>
>> &gt; Hey process, here&#39;s stuff about kit and transport to go 
>> in....<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; Tim, you have anything more?<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; cheers,<br>
>> &gt; Matt<br>
>> &gt; **<br>
>> &gt; *Kit List*<br>
>> &gt; 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------=
>> --<br>
>> &gt; Here=92s a list of things that you will need to organise for the 
>> swoop=
>> .<br>
>> &gt; Ideally this could be sorted out between you in your affinity 
>> groups o=
>> r as<br>
>> &gt; a<br>
>> &gt; neighbourhood to help share the load.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; ***Absolute Essentials!*** =96 Things we strongly suggest 
>> everyone sho=
>> uld<br>
>> &gt; bring.<br>
>> &gt; *Food and water.*<br>
>> &gt; This is absolutely the most important thing! Remember you need 
>> to brin=
>> g<br>
>> &gt; enough to last you for 2 days (and maybe a little to share with 
>> your n=
>> ew<br>
>> &gt; found swoopers). High energy stuff like Flapjacks, Houmus, 
>> Sugary food=
>> s or<br>
>> &gt; Kendel Mint Cake are great for keeping you going through a long 
>> blocka=
>> de.<br>
>> &gt; You should bring at least 2 litres of water with you as there 
>> won=92t =
>> be any<br>
>> &gt; taps nearby!<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *All your warm clothes* (and then some!).<br>
>> &gt; We=92ll stay overnight, and it=92s going to get really cold, 
>> especiall=
>> y<br>
>> &gt; without<br>
>> &gt; the heat from the coal fires next door! Hat, Gloves, Coat and 
>> thick so=
>> cks<br>
>> &gt; are essentials =85 plus with this being October in England, you 
>> may we=
>> ll<br>
>> &gt; need<br>
>> &gt; to think about Waterproofs too.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Sleeping bag.*<br>
>> &gt; It=92s a good idea to also bring a roll-mat and some tarp (e.g. 
>> these =
>> blue<br>
>> &gt; plastic sheets from garden shop) along with some lines to hang 
>> the tar=
>> p up<br>
>> &gt; with. This would be perfec to sort out with your friends and 
>> other peo=
>> ple<br>
>> &gt; in<br>
>> &gt; your neighbourhood as besides spreading the load being carried, 
>> gettin=
>> g as<br>
>> &gt; many people under a tarp as possible means a warmer night for 
>> everyone=
>> .<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Sturdy boots.*<br>
>> &gt; Take a look at the arial photographs and you=92ll see that 
>> flip-flops =
>> or<br>
>> &gt; high<br>
>> &gt; heels are going to make for a pretty rough time on your feet. 
>> Keep you=
>> r<br>
>> &gt; feet<br>
>> &gt; happy and you=92ll have even more energy to put into a 
>> successful acti=
>> on!<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Bustcard.*<br>
>> &gt; An absolute must have item, copies of which can soon be 
>> downloaded at<=
>> br>
>> &gt; <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>
>> &gt; in<br>
>> &gt; your group has a copy and try to memorise the number of a good 
>> solicit=
>> or<br>
>> &gt; just in case (details will be on the card. It=92s highly 
>> recommended t=
>> o<br>
>> &gt; write<br>
>> &gt; this number on your arm in something that won=92t easily wash 
>> off. Eve=
>> n if<br>
>> &gt; you=92re not planning to get arrested, it=92s still worth having 
>> this =
>> just in<br>
>> &gt; case (see seizure of crayons, board games etc at Kingsnorth last 
>> year =
>> for<br>
>> &gt; evidence of weird policing)<br>
>> &gt; **<br>
>> &gt; ***Highly Recommended*** =96 we would suggest to bring these 
>> things fo=
>> r your<br>
>> &gt; group to share<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Torch.*<br>
>> &gt; There=92s no street lighting nearby and if it=92s cloudy it=92ll 
>> be pi=
>> tch black.<br>
>> &gt; Don=92t forget to switch it of if you=92re trying not to be 
>> seen=85<br=
>>>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Map and compass.*<br>
>> &gt; Knowing the layout of the area well before you arrive is a great 
>> idea,=
>> and<br>
>> &gt; your action may well depend on you knowing exactly where you are 
>> at an=
>> y<br>
>> &gt; time. In this situation, stopping and asking a policeman for 
>> direction=
>> s<br>
>> &gt; might not be the best idea :-) So check out (the website with 
>> the map)=
>> and<br>
>> &gt; learn how to use a compass.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Tent.*<br>
>> &gt; Not only great for sleeping in, it presents both a handy 
>> billboard to =
>> get<br>
>> &gt; your message across along with a cunning obstacle for road 
>> traffic if =
>> you<br>
>> &gt; plan to stay put for a while! Pop up ones may be best for this 
>> but<br>
>> &gt; planning<br>
>> &gt; this as an affinity group or neighbourhood and spreading the 
>> load is<b=
>> r>
>> &gt; ideal.<br>
>> &gt; Remember though that there is no campsite planned for his action 
>> and s=
>> o<br>
>> &gt; you<br>
>> &gt; will have to bear this in mind when deciding whether or not to 
>> pack th=
>> e<br>
>> &gt; extra weight.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Mobile Phone.*<br>
>> &gt; A pay as you go mobile with a camera is ideal. If you=92re using 
>> your =
>> own<br>
>> &gt; phone, remember to back up your contact list and then delete it 
>> from y=
>> our<br>
>> &gt; phone just in case before arriving. It=92s pretty important to 
>> get a n=
>> ew sim<br>
>> &gt; card to use for this action and make sure the other members of 
>> your<br=
>>>
>> &gt; affinity<br>
>> &gt; group have the number. If you=92re taking pictures of your 
>> action, rem=
>> ember<br>
>> &gt; to<br>
>> &gt; ask before shooting and don=92t incriminate anyone. Reception 
>> probably=
>> won=92t<br>
>> &gt; be too great so don=92t rely on it too much but if your phone 
>> has an<b=
>> r>
>> &gt; internet<br>
>> &gt; 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>
>> &gt; photo=92s/videos/text straight to the Nottinghamshire Indymedia 
>> websit=
>> e to<br>
>> &gt; tell the world about your exciting action.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Action Specific Stuff.*<br>
>> &gt; Between your group you may have already decided how you are 
>> going to g=
>> o<br>
>> &gt; about your action against Ratcliffe-on-soar Power Station so 
>> don=92t f=
>> orget<br>
>> &gt; all the bits and bobs you=92ll need to achieve your aims, be it 
>> a coup=
>> le of<br>
>> &gt; D-locks to secure your bike whilst you demonstrate, some 
>> flotation aid=
>> s in<br>
>> &gt; case you decide to cool off in the river after a hard days 
>> action, or<=
>> br>
>> &gt; perhaps 3 pieces of scaffold pole securely joined together to 
>> give you=
>> a<br>
>> &gt; better view over the fence to the beautiful scenery behind. 
>> Don=92t fo=
>> rget<br>
>> &gt; as<br>
>> &gt; you=92re planning to consider how you=92re going to get this 
>> stuff the=
>> re (and<br>
>> &gt; back again for another day?) and divide up the load between 
>> yourselves=
>> . If<br>
>> &gt; your action absolutely depends on something, one person carrying 
>> it al=
>> l is<br>
>> &gt; a<br>
>> &gt; bad idea as if they wander off and get lost you may need to 
>> hastily re=
>> plan<br>
>> &gt; your action.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Small amount of cash.*<br>
>> &gt; May be really useful to get yourself out of a pickle, 
>> particularly if<=
>> br>
>> &gt; you=92re<br>
>> &gt; making your own way there. There=92s no shops particularly 
>> nearby to g=
>> et<br>
>> &gt; food/drink/cigs etc so you should already have all this with you 
>> when =
>> you<br>
>> &gt; arrive, but there=92s always the chance you were following a Sat 
>> Nav a=
>> nd<br>
>> &gt; ended<br>
>> &gt; up at Ratcliffe on the Wreake in Leicester by accident. It 
>> should be n=
>> oted<br>
>> &gt; that bringing a cash card is a bad idea if you don=92t want to 
>> be iden=
>> tified<br>
>> &gt; (along with any other kind of ID =96 leave it at home unless you 
>> are a=
>> <br>
>> &gt; driver,<br>
>> &gt; in which case you will need your license with you).<br>
>> &gt; **<br>
>> &gt; ***Stuff to avoid*** =96 Here=92s some stuff we very strongly 
>> recommen=
>> d you do<br>
>> &gt; NOT bring with you!<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Knives.* (or anything that could be considered a weapon)<br>
>> &gt; You can guarantee that the next days papers will be full of 
>> =93Bumper<=
>> br>
>> &gt; weapons<br>
>> &gt; haul seized at power plant action=94, despite the fact that you 
>> were<b=
>> r>
>> &gt; dividing<br>
>> &gt; up a carrot between your mates. Plan your food so that you 
>> won=92t nee=
>> d a<br>
>> &gt; knife, and there=92s always another way of cutting string etc.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Dogs.*<br>
>> &gt; The little ones can get really stressed out on actions like this 
>> and i=
>> t<br>
>> &gt; won=92t be very fun for them. Also consider what will happen to 
>> them i=
>> f you<br>
>> &gt; find yourself unexpectedly detained for any reason. Even those 
>> seeming=
>> ly<br>
>> &gt; inseperable from their furry friends will be making dog-sitting<br>
>> &gt; arrangements<br>
>> &gt; for a large action like this.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Booze/Drugs.*<br>
>> &gt; Quite apart from the lack of toilets and overpriced bags of 
>> salted pea=
>> nuts<br>
>> &gt; at the action, alcohol will dehydrate you very quickly (and may 
>> well t=
>> urn<br>
>> &gt; you into a liability for others) and taking drugs into an area 
>> that is=
>> <br>
>> &gt; likely to be heavily policed and which may have a blanket stop 
>> and sea=
>> rch<br>
>> &gt; policy in place is clearly a bad idea. Keep a clear head and 
>> focus on =
>> why<br>
>> &gt; everyone is here and you=92ll soon find out that it=92s a much 
>> better =
>> way to<br>
>> &gt; spend a saturday night out with your mates!<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------=
>> -----<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; *Transport*<br>
>> &gt; 
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------<=
>> br>
>> &gt; There are several options to get to the Great Climate Swoop:<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; OPTION 1<br>
>> &gt; With your affinity group: you=92ve got your own plan and can get 
>> youse=
>> lf to<br>
>> &gt; Ratcliffe on Soar power station at 12noon Oct 17. Sorted! We=92d 
>> reall=
>> y like<br>
>> &gt; to encourage this option =96 the more autonomous devolved stuff 
>> that i=
>> s<br>
>> &gt; happening, the better!<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; OPTION 2<br>
>> &gt; Join group transport that is leaving from near you all over the 
>> countr=
>> y<br>
>> &gt; early on saturday morning or friday night. We=92ll soon have a 
>> list on=
>> the<br>
>> &gt; 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>
>> &gt; transport from all areas and details of how to sign up to it.<br>
>> &gt; This is a really really good option especially if you don=92t 
>> have a g=
>> roup<br>
>> &gt; of<br>
>> &gt; friends to come with, because you can get to know other people 
>> on the =
>> way<br>
>> &gt; there. Already-formed affinity groups can also make good use of 
>> this<b=
>> r>
>> &gt; option,<br>
>> &gt; because once you=92re in the vicinity you can get off and do 
>> whatever =
>> you=92ve<br>
>> &gt; planned! You might want to discuss beforehand if you would like 
>> to be =
>> open<br>
>> &gt; for people you meet on your transport to join your group.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; OPTION 3<br>
>> &gt; Last-minute emergency backup option: you faffed around, didn=92t 
>> make =
>> up<br>
>> &gt; your<br>
>> &gt; mind, didn=92t find a dog-sitter in time, and didn=92t manage to 
>> get o=
>> nto<br>
>> &gt; group<br>
>> &gt; transport. BUT you can still get to Nottingham. Just get to the 
>> train<=
>> br>
>> &gt; station friday night between 6 and 9pm and find the friendly<br>
>> &gt; powerstation-takeover welcome people. They can sort you out with 
>> a pla=
>> ce<br>
>> &gt; to<br>
>> &gt; spend the night and/or tell you how join transport to Ratcliffe 
>> on Soa=
>> r on<br>
>> &gt; Saturday (make sure you=92ve got some dosh on you). 
>> Accommodation will=
>> be<br>
>> &gt; limited so PLEASE join group transport now or sort out somewhere 
>> to sl=
>> eep<br>
>> &gt; youself.<br>
>> &gt; If you live in Nottingham anyway and would like to join the 
>> transport =
>> on<br>
>> &gt; saturday, find the welcome people too.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; OPTION 4 =96 Critical Mass:<br>
>> &gt; Bring your bike to Nottingham and cycle to the powerstation! We 
>> will l=
>> eave<br>
>> &gt; from Nottingham Saturday morning =96 keep an eye on<br>
>> &gt; <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>
>> &gt; soon!<br>
>> &gt; If you need crash-space the night before come to the station 
>> friday ni=
>> ght<br>
>> &gt; and find the welcome people.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; INFO FOR TRANSPORT ORGANIZERS<br>
>> &gt; If you are organizing group transport to Ratcliffe on Soar, 
>> please con=
>> tact<br>
>> &gt; <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>
>> &gt; and<br>
>> &gt; get more people to come along! Please really consider whether 
>> YOU coul=
>> d be<br>
>> &gt; the person to organize transport from your town and bring 
>> another load=
>> of<br>
>> &gt; people to join in on this amazing empowering action! Do it!!<br>
>> &gt; Then be ready to arrive at a drop-off space (very nearby, you 
>> will get=
>> the<br>
>> &gt; details soon) at 12:00 on Oct 17. Most groups should be able to 
>> get th=
>> ere<br>
>> &gt; on<br>
>> &gt; time by leaving early Saturday morning. For those who come from 
>> so far=
>> <br>
>> &gt; away<br>
>> &gt; that they need overnight accommodation, we recommend spending 
>> the nigh=
>> t at<br>
>> &gt; 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>
>> &gt; are<br>
>> &gt; planning to do that and would like recommendations.<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> &gt; Minibuses would be ideal for transport: they are easier to 
>> handle/park=
>> on<br>
>> &gt; the day than coaches, probably turn out cheaper, can be driven 
>> by us, =
>> and<br>
>> &gt; if<br>
>> &gt; they are hire vehicles won=92t have known licence plates :-)<br>
>> &gt;<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> </div></div></blockquote></div><br></div>
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