Countryside Alliance March deferred for 2 months
foxy :) | 26.02.2001 15:28
Deferred 2 months will mean the march will no doubt be after the election - still, given the current nightmare foot n mouth situation sympathy for the countryside and animals will no doubt be forthcoming.
Below is statement sent out today:
Below is statement sent out today:
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
It is with great regret that I have to tell
you that the Liberty and Livelihood March
has been deferred for at least two months,
and the bonfires on the evening of 12 March
have been cancelled.
The current foot and mouth outbreak is very
serious. It involves not just the farmers
themselves, but the entire rural community.
The vast majority of those planning to come
to London have their livelihoods threatened
by this disease, and it is only right that
they should stay at home in their communities
to deal with the problem. It is sad that
at a time when Westminster really needs to
see the force of rural anger and frustration,
the reality of events make that impossible.
But this is only a deferment, nobody in
Westminster or Whitehall should think for
a moment that the pressure is off. We
need them to address the real problems
of rural Britain - to provide us with hope
for a viable future with genuine livelihood,
and not a succession of repressive acts
that are designed to do things to the
countryside rather than for it.
Registrations for the March will continue
- the lines will remain open - and the team
remains in place for the time being to set
up arrangements for its re-scheduling.
More information will be issued over the
coming days by the Alliance to provide
support, information, and access to advice
on the foot and mouth disease crisis.
In the meantime, stay close to your
community, and do not hesitate to offer
help and support wherever it is asked
for or needed.
Richard
Richard Burge
Chief Executive Countryside Alliance
It is with great regret that I have to tell
you that the Liberty and Livelihood March
has been deferred for at least two months,
and the bonfires on the evening of 12 March
have been cancelled.
The current foot and mouth outbreak is very
serious. It involves not just the farmers
themselves, but the entire rural community.
The vast majority of those planning to come
to London have their livelihoods threatened
by this disease, and it is only right that
they should stay at home in their communities
to deal with the problem. It is sad that
at a time when Westminster really needs to
see the force of rural anger and frustration,
the reality of events make that impossible.
But this is only a deferment, nobody in
Westminster or Whitehall should think for
a moment that the pressure is off. We
need them to address the real problems
of rural Britain - to provide us with hope
for a viable future with genuine livelihood,
and not a succession of repressive acts
that are designed to do things to the
countryside rather than for it.
Registrations for the March will continue
- the lines will remain open - and the team
remains in place for the time being to set
up arrangements for its re-scheduling.
More information will be issued over the
coming days by the Alliance to provide
support, information, and access to advice
on the foot and mouth disease crisis.
In the meantime, stay close to your
community, and do not hesitate to offer
help and support wherever it is asked
for or needed.
Richard
Richard Burge
Chief Executive Countryside Alliance
foxy :)
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with ref to preceding article
26.02.2001 15:38
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Fishy...
27.02.2001 00:23
at a time when Westminster really needs to
see the force of rural anger and frustration,
the reality of events make that impossible.
How convenient is that? No-one seems to have a convincing explanation of where this epidemic came from, ravaging livestock and farmer's livelihood, overnight. Don't you think we need answers from someone other than a Ministry of agriculture spokesman? This is a horrendous crisis, how unlucky can one industry be?
Herring
CA mailing on F and M
28.02.2001 13:14
These words strike fear in the hearts of livestock farmers. Whilst there are
no human health
implications, the disease can be spread by direct animal-to-animal contact,
humans, vehicles,
equipment, and by the wind.
Everyone involved in the countryside has a part to play in containing the
virus.
Livestock movements remain under complete restriction for a further
fortnight from
Friday 2nd March, but a scheme is being investigated to facilitate the
direct movement
from farm to abattoir. Further information will follow.
The Directors of the British Horseracing Board (BHB), in conjunction with
the
Stewards of the Jockey Club, have temporarily suspended racing with effect
from today,
Wednesday 28th February. Racing will resume on Wednesday, 7th March. The
same
applies to Point to Points.
The Hunting Associations' voluntary suspension of hunting has been extended
for an
indefinite period. Cross Country Team Events and other equine events run by
hunts
are suspended until further notice.
Under strict conditions, a General Licence has now been issued which will
allow Hunts
to collect fallen stock (from only one farm at a time) and for farmers to
deliver fallen stock
to Hunt Kennels (observing strict disinfection arrangements).
Anglers and shooters are being urged to show farmers their fullest support
by heeding
advice and not venturing into the countryside and onto farmland.
The Minister has given local authorities or MAFF inspectors the power to
close footpaths
and bridleways. Please take local authority advice on notices.
Dogs cannot be affected by FMD but can carry the virus. In infected areas
keep under
control either in a kennel or enclosure. Dogs running free in an infected
area may be
seized by the local authority/police and treated strays.
Horses cannot be affected by FMD but they can carry the disease. Stay off
farmland
and bridle ways, stick to arenas and roads away from livestock. Although not
the law,
the CA and BHS strongly recommend that horse-owners abide by transport
restrictions
in place for livestock. That is, no movement. Cancel or postpone local
shows.
Implement disinfection procedures.
Farm Diversification. It is important that all control measures are
explained to users
of farm buildings, their visitors and delivery vehicles.
For advice and information:-
Countryside Alliance - Foot and Mouth Disease, Advice to Farmers
Countryside Alliance - Advice to people working or visiting the countryside
Countryside Alliance - Individual Guidelines on FMD Precautions for
Dog Owners
Horse Owners
Shooters
Farmers
All of Us
MAFF Helpline 0845 050 4141
Devon Helpline 01392 266030
Wales Helpline: 0292 982 5572 / 5578 / 5586
Endangered Exmoor News
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food continually updates its
website:-
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Rural toffs shall not pass!
28.02.2001 19:51
The Countryside Alliance have just announced that they have had to cancel their march across London on March 18th(what a shame!!).
If the inbred aristocracy spent more time looking after the countryside (like they say they do-yeah good one), instead of pissing off the rest of the country with their arrogant blood sports, then this disaster may not have happened.
It isn't too difficult to predict how they will use this unforgivable fuck-up and turn it around for the sympathy vote.
They are at their weakest so lets keep the pressure on!!!
Also I agree that Ken Livingstone is a fake - pretending to care about foxes and trying to wipe out the pigeons in Trafalgar Square - just like he pretended to care about the tube workers and then hired an ex-CIA union buster. He's just a capitalist with a socialist face. And it's not even a pretty one.
Lemming
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