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Occupy Menwith Hill

Event published by Dave

Date Event date: April 15, 2012 13:00

Tagged as: anti-militarism free_spaces repression social_struggles

Join us for 3 days of peaceful, poetic & creative protest at Menwith Hill the largest US spy station outside the United States and a key part of the Military-Industrial complex in Yorkshire — a US enclave with a dark role in global intelligence gathering and warfare.

Between 15th and 17th April an Occupy Menwith camp will be set up to host a range of events that will explore the base's role in militarism and surveillance society as well as providing a creative space to look at practical ways we can oppose it.

Places: harrogate menwith_hill

 There'll be music, creative actions, banner making, peace walks, workshops and more..

Provisional Events schedule

Sunday 15th April

  • 1.00pm onwards: Set up camp!
  • 6.30pm: General Assembly – Why are we here, and what are our aims?
  • 7.30pm onwards: Food, lively discussion and acoustic music (artists to be confirmed)

Monday 16th April

  • 11.00am: A Walkers Guide to Menwith Hill – guided walk, taking in the protected flora and fauna alongside the military
  • 1.00pm onwards: Creative Space for site art, banner making and White Flag actions
  • 3.30-4.30pm: An Introduction to Non Violent Direct Action (Workshop)
  • 4.30pm-5.30pm: Legal Briefing / Call for legal observers 6.30pm: General Assembly – Evolving a Statement?
  • 7.30pm onwards: Food, lively discussion and topical films

Tuesday 17th April

Global Day of Action Against Military Spending

  • 10.00am-12 noon: White Flag Actions
  • 12-1pm: Activism Workshop – How Can we Oppose Militarism in Our Communities? (by Sylvia Boyles)
  • 1.00pm-2.00pm Talk – The Rise of Global Militarisation and the Politics of Control, with tales of Opposition from the Island of Jeju ( by Prof. Dave Webb , CND)
  • 2.00pm-2.45pm Talk – Conscientious Objection: Why I Couldn’t Serve in Afganistan (by Joey Glenton )
  • 3.00pm-4.00pm Talk – 21st Century Warfare, Covert Drone Strikes and Remote Control Weaponry (by Steve Schofield )
  • 4.00pm-5.00pm Talk – The Battle to Control the Internet: Censorship and Freedom in the Digital Age.
  • 6.00pm-7.30pm Lively procession to Main Entrance, surrounding the base with White Flags along the way, with speakers and a General Assembly at the gates. Delivery of statement?
  • 8.00pm: Food, lively music (artists to be confirmed), fire show and reflection on the day’s events.

Ways you can get involved

* We'll be meeting next Wednesday 11th April (7.30pm) to discuss ideas for the camp at the Quaker meeting house in Leeds, 188 Woodhouse Lane. Come join in the discussion.

* Spread the word - pass on this email/flyers on to others. Check out the new Occupy Menwith website for more details or there is also a Occupy Menwith Facebook page .

* You can contribute online by sharing your music, pictures and messages for Peace on our Playlist for Peace

* Share your message of peace - we will be creating and surrounding the base with flags with your messages of Peace. Share your message online now , make your own flag to bring along or come to the camp to make one.

* Let us know if you can offer any support or resources for the camp

* We're planning to have a "Menwith Hill Express" service from Leeds/Bradford to the camp but if you can help out with transport to and from the camp from your area do get in touch.

*And of course please come and join us on the camp, whether you want to pitch up for the whole event or just come down for the day!

Additions are not allowed on this event.