One of the main events is taking place just a half-hour drive away from Leeds at the notorious Menwith Hill spy base near Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Menwith Hill is America's leading spy base outside the US and played a crucial role in both Gulf wars. It is also central to plans for the "Star Wars" National Missile Defence programme which will give the US control of space itself.

Gatecrashers ball is being hosted by the Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases (CAAB) and friends. Beginning at 12 noon, there is a full programme of events including a public reading of the Declaration of Independence from American Militarism, speakers, comedian Mark Thomas, a walk around the base and plenty of food and partying. A free music festival will feature FUN[DA]MENTAL and CRASS.

All partygoers and gatecrashers are required to bring what they might need for a good time: fancy dress, Morris dancers, soundsytems, street theatre, musical instruments, samba bands, party poppers, Mad Hatters, ladders etc. Suggested attire: Black tie and ball gowns/masks.

Leeds Indymedia will provide coverage throughout the day.

Time: 12 till late
Place: Menwith Hill, Yorkshire (Nr. Harrogate)
Date: 4th July 2003

Transport: from Manchester – Greater Manchester CND on 0161 2738293
from Lancaster – Lancaster Resource Centre on 01524 383012
from London – Mark Thomas Comedy Product
from Sheffield – Sheffield Samba band car leaving Sheffield at 3.30pm, may have spaces

Directions: email caab@btclick.com or phone 01943 466405 / 01482 702033 / 07949897904

Press: CAAB or Yorkshire CND on 07818 411823/01274 730795

More details: CAAB website
Mark Thomas Comedy Product