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15-10-2007 14:27
At lunchtime on Monday 15 October, around ten activists assembled outside the Royal Bank of Scotland branch on Trinity Street, Cambridge, as part of the national day of action against the UK's main bankroller of carbon emitters. The protesters put up placards next to the ATM, handed out leaflets, and engaged passers-by and customers in discussion.
Cambridge RBS action
At lunchtime on Monday 15 October, around ten activists assembled outside the Royal Bank of Scotland branch on Trinity Street, Cambridge, as part of the national day of action against the UK's main bankroller of carbon emitters. The protesters put up placards next to the ATM, handed out leaflets, and engaged passers-by and customers in discussion.
20-09-2007 21:29
Do plans for "New Town" signal end to Cambridgeshires green belt.
Gordon Brown plans to build 3 million new homes in the coming years. It seems Cambridgeshire is going to be one of the first counties to be on the recieving end of these plans, but at what cost?
20-08-2007 10:23
Sizewell nuclear powerstation blockaded
Activists from the Camp have blockaded Sizewell nuclear power station. Press release below was written by activists before they blockaded.
20-08-2007 07:27
Blockade at Sizewell B nuclear power station
A group of five people have locked to concrete blocks in the entrance of Sizewell nuclear power station. They started the action at 7.45am this morning and unfurled a banner reading 'nuclear power is not the answer to climate chaos'.
17-08-2007 18:15
Police on PeeWatch at Climate Camp
A first timer at Climate Camp discovers that eco loos aren't safe from the zoom lens of an overbearing and intimidating police operation
25-07-2007 08:16
On the night of Tuesday the 24th of July, the Magnificent Revolutionary Cycling Cinema had it first test run. Around twenty five pedalistos and well-wishers gathered at the shed behind the Portland Arms in Cambridge and watched a film about the Naked Bike Ride, generating the electricity required to run the sound and projection system by their own pedal power.
Successful first test ride for cycling cinema
On the night of Tuesday the 24th of July, the Magnificent Revolutionary Cycling Cinema had it first test run. Around twenty five pedalistos and well-wishers gathered at the shed behind the Portland Arms in Cambridge and watched a film about the Naked Bike Ride, generating the electricity required to run the sound and projection system by their own pedal power.
17-07-2007 23:15
earth first! summer gathering location announced
Location was announced a week ago - just looked myself before I set off.
09-07-2007 18:05
GM Crop Trashing in Local Press
The local paper in Cambridge has run an article on the crop trashing which happened just outside the city over the weekend.
07-07-2007 11:21
Protesters decontaminate the UK's last remaining GM potato trial.
During the night of Friday 6th July, a group of activists converged on Britain's last remaining GM trial site just outside Cambridge. They scaled the security fences and destroyed the crop of genetically modified potatoes.
04-07-2007 22:47
Cambridge Evening News – GMO Protest Coverage – Letters and Votes Needed
Its time to show GM must go!...
04-07-2007 21:20
A few more pictures from the anti-GM spuds demo last Sunday, mainly for entertainment value.
More pics from the picnic
A few more pictures from the anti-GM spuds demo last Sunday, mainly for entertainment value.
03-07-2007 18:15
GM protester court news
Two protesters were in court this morning having been arrested on Sunday during protests at the site of the UK's only GM trial - potatoes.
02-07-2007 10:07
GM Potato Protesters in Court in Cambridge
Two people were arrested yesterday at the GM Potato Protest in between Histon and Girton. They will be appearing at Cambridge Magistrates Court, which is now at 43 Hauxton Road, Trumpington, at 9:30 tomorrow (Tuesday 3rd July) morning.
02-07-2007 00:26
Not entirely successful action against genetically modified potato crop. Well the picnic right next to the site was successful but the crop remains intact and is nearly ready for lifting.
Cambridge GM potato field picnic
Not entirely successful action against genetically modified potato crop. Well the picnic right next to the site was successful but the crop remains intact and is nearly ready for lifting.
01-07-2007 22:32
Sunday July 1st. Anti-GM campaigns take protest direct to test site in Girton near Cambridge. One protester is arrested scaling the fence erected to protect the GM potato crop and another is arrested later on for alleged criminal damage.
Arrested! anti-GM protest pics
Sunday July 1st. Anti-GM campaigns take protest direct to test site in Girton near Cambridge. One protester is arrested scaling the fence erected to protect the GM potato crop and another is arrested later on for alleged criminal damage.
pics
15-06-2007 14:39
GM Victory! Hull down! One more pota't'go!
Following extensive local and national resistance, BASF (the company trialing the GM potatoes), announced last month that they would not be conducting a GM potato trial in Yorkshire this year!
21-05-2007 11:40
What is the Earth First! Summer Gathering?
* Are you fed up with bare-faced lies from politicians, big business and the media?
* Have you had enough of a world where corporate profit comes before life and dignity?
* Do you want to see an end to mindless consumption>
* Then this Gathering is for you! Read on...
Earth First! summer gathering - 18-22 July - flyer downloadable/website updated
What is the Earth First! Summer Gathering? * Are you fed up with bare-faced lies from politicians, big business and the media?
* Have you had enough of a world where corporate profit comes before life and dignity?
* Do you want to see an end to mindless consumption>
* Then this Gathering is for you! Read on...
06-05-2007 00:14
NRT Spoof action - 'Build the NDR: Concrete is Freedom!' Posing as members of the fictional Coalition for Roads And Progress (C.R.A.P), and brandishing placards bearing slogans such as ‘Re-tarmac the streets!', ‘Oil is Good for the Planet’ and ‘The NDR – an industrial paradise’ we held a series of mock press conferences outside the Forum in Norwich city centre.
Norwich Rising Tide - First Action
NRT Spoof action - 'Build the NDR: Concrete is Freedom!' Posing as members of the fictional Coalition for Roads And Progress (C.R.A.P), and brandishing placards bearing slogans such as ‘Re-tarmac the streets!', ‘Oil is Good for the Planet’ and ‘The NDR – an industrial paradise’ we held a series of mock press conferences outside the Forum in Norwich city centre.
25-04-2007 09:20
A selection of photos of the events of 21st April 2007
Hull, rally and protest against GM trials, 21st April 2007
A selection of photos of the events of 21st April 2007