Events in Nottingham on Saturday 4th April:

- Grand National leafletting from 11am at WilliamKill Bookmakers at 7-9, Hounds Gate (ex V1 restaurant, nr regular street stall location)  http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=NG1+7AA
or at 43-51 Clumber St (nr McD, nr Victoria Centre)  http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=NG1+3ED
Call Tracy (or c/o 0787 086 1827) to confirm details.

There have been 8 horseracing fatalities in the last month alone, including Dancers Serenade who fell dead on 24th March and Pride Of Northcare who collapsed & died on 3rd March, both at Southwell.
See  http://www.horsedeathwatch.com/


- Free Veggie Food Giveaway event at Sumac at Sumac at 5pm.
This event is focussed at young NON-vegetarians that might like to find out more.
Call Martin on 07908 320418 to reserve a place to introduce a non-veggie friend.

- NottmAR & Veggies does People's Kitchen
Everyone else who would like to enjoy a tasty vegan meal cooked by Nottingham's vegan campaigns crew is welcome to join us for a meal for (approx £3) donation at 6.30 at Sumac.
Loads of vegan info, recipe books and free recipe leaflets will be available, and members & guests are welcome to enjoy a drink at Sumac's all-vegan bar.
Contact Helen (or c/o 0787 086 1827) to help with cooking and/or serving this meal.

Followed on Sunday 5th April by the Animal Rights Coalition Meeting in Bristol.
 http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=1251
Call Pat on 0787 086 1837 for transport from Nottingham.


To all Nottm AR Supporters
- Is anyone interested in a day out at the seaside on Easter Sunday (12th April) for demos at Cleethorpes 'Jungle Zoo' and the GBC
See more info below and get in touch if you are interested (especially if you can offer transport from Nottm).



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From: Lincoln AR

Hey Guys,

Hope you’re all well, here are the next lot of exciting events in store!

As you will see a lot of the events are still unconfirmed due to transport issues, as few of us have our own cars/drive so we find this difficult. If anyone can offer a lift or has details on how best to get to certain events please let us know at  lincoln-animal-rights@hotmail.co.uk. Thanks!


The Great British Circus is the only circus still touring the country with big cats. As well as tigers and lion cubs, they also have zebras, llamas, horses, pygmy goats, camels. This year they will also have 3 elephants, the first in the UK for over 10 years, including 40-yr old Delhi who has suffered from arthritis for many years.

Skegness GBC demo Saturday 4th April
 http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=1536

 Lincoln-animal-rights@hotmail.co.uk are going to Skegness on Saturday 4th April to demonstrate at the 2pm & 5pm shows, so will be there 1 til 2pm and 4 til 5pm.


Cleethorpes GBC demo Sunday 12th April
 http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=1042

 Lincoln-animal-rights@hotmail.co.uk are going to Cleethorpes for the day to demo against The Jungle Zoo and the GBC.

Again need to look into travel or drivers, any offers or information on how to get there please reply to email.

Why Cleethorpes?
> The Jungle Zoo is a run down building which is home to a overcrowded
> selection of birds, reptiles, domestic animals and monkeys. The housing is
> inadequate with little or no enrichment, the animals lonely, bored and
> depressed. This is a good time to protest here as local businesses are
> starting to complain about the shabby state of this eyesore.
>
> The Great British Circus is currently in the media spotlight for introducing
> 3 elephants and a white tiger to it's degrading acts. Cleethorpes is one of
> their longest runs and they always visit during the school holidays. We need
> to make a strong show against them here.
>
> We are also aware that we have little contact with activists in this area of
> the country and hopefully this could be a chance to spend a bit of time with
> local campaigners in the hope of working together again in the future.

10ish am - arrive in Cleethorpes to protest outside The Jungle Zoo.

12ish pm - vegan bbq / picnic on the beach - so far we also have suggestions for a sand castle competion and frisbee contest. Any other ideas?

2.00ish pm - protest outside the Great British Circus who will be parked about ten mins drive away from the zoo.

Bring banners, placards, leaflets etc... buckets, spades, balls etc
a few quid to chip in for the food or bring cakes, bowls of salad or stuff to share. That would be cool too.

Hopefully there will be transport from Yorkshire. Email  animalrightswestyorks@yahoo.com for more details or to offer help with this.

See Captive Animals Protection Society for more information on 'The Jungle Zoo' or 'The Great British Circus'





UK March and Rally for Laboratory Animals

Saturday 25th April

Reformers' Tree, near Speaker's Corner, Hyde Park, London,

Perhaps the more important day in the AR calendar.
Nottingham AR are arranging a coach, details to follow.
If anyone can arrange transport from Lincoln contact  lincoln-animal-rights@hotmail.co.uk.

 http://www.wdail.org for information.



CAPS street Collection

Saturday 9th May

Captive Animals Protection Society ( http://www.captiveanimals.org/) have requested people to hold collections so we are proposing the above date and are planning to hold a stall and collect money, We are waiting for confirmation from CAPS. Any volunteers please contact  lincoln-animal-rights@hotmail.co.uk.



Boycott Procter and Gamble Day
Saturday 16th May 2009
 http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=77

For the annual Boycott P&G day Lincoln AR are holding a stall and may be doing something similar to last years event, rabbit costume, cage and evil lab technician! (See photos on myspace). If anyone can help out let us know.


We are also looking to purchase an animal costume to be used by the group for future events. If anyone knows where we can purchase one cheaply, please let me know.

Thanks again!
Lincoln-Animal-Rights

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For a round-up of other forthcoming events, including Horse Racing / SPEAK Demo / ARC Meeting ... and more, see  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/03/425559.html