Independence from America demo Menwith Hill

Event published by Caab

Event date: July 04, 2010 14:00

Menwith Hill Spy base, near harrogate

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‘Independence FROM America’ DEMONSTRATION

Sunday 4 July 2010 – 2-7 ish pm

We ask that the demonstration is peaceful and without incident.

THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL ATTENDING THIS DEMONSTRATION IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO CAAB.

Quality vegetarian food by Chef DAVE BEVAN

Before 2 pm: Gather outside main entrance to the American base at Menwith Hill

1.30 – 2.0 pm: Drumming workshop – facilitated by Steve Hill (Daftasadrum)

2 pm: Introduction by Martin Schweiger – Quaker, peace activist and doctor

2:10 pm: Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence FROM America – read by Peter Kenyon and Moira Hill (copies available)

2.15 – 2.45 pm: Mark Thomas (comedian and political activist)

2.45 – 3.15pm: Roy Bailey (socialist folk musician)

3.15 – 3.45 pm: Peter Tatchell (Human Rights activist)

3.45 – 4.00pm: East Lancs Clarion Choir

4.00 – 4.15pm: Mark Thomas speaks and hands in the signed ‘RED CARD’ to Mary O’Brien (US Commander – Menwith Hill)

4.15 – 4.45 pm: Seize the Day (radical folk group)

5.0pm Protest walk round Menwith Hill led by Lindis Percy (CAAB) and Martin Deanes (Green Party)

Walk will take approx one and a half hours – stopping at various points with information about Menwith Hill

Demonstration ends approx 7.0 p.m

SAFE JOURNEY HOME AND COME AGAIN SOON TO MENWITH HILL!

Public transport to Menwith Hill is difficult.

There are no buses going that way on Sundays.

Trains – yes but you’ll have to get a taxi or make other arrangements to travel from Harrogate.

The best arrangement would be to lift/car share – see CAAB Facebook – bike is also possible! OR hire a mini bus if lots of you want to come!

Please don’t be defeated! the demonstration will be worth it when you get there!