[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'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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