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Chain store disrupted by TWISTER

Cambridge No Chains | 25.06.2006 11:22 | Globalisation | Cambridge

20 local residents took over a Cambridge Pizza Hut on Friday evening with a "No Chains" party with music, dancing, balloons and playing twister to protest against the encroachment of multinationals into Mill Road, a vibrant, multicultural community. The protest party lasted over half an hour until the games were interupted by police who dispersed the crowd.

Mill road is the centre of a thriving and diverse community, and has managed to remain so whilst the city centre is becoming indistinguishable from any other town. Now, Mill Road's unique character and independent businesses are under threat with the arrival of Multinational Chains such as Subway, Pizza Hut and Chicken Cottage.

This No Chains party was part of an on-going campaign to prevent Mill road becoming another identikit street in an identikit world.

Local resident Jane, 23, said "I've always loved Mill Road because of its individuality. I'd hate to see it become the same as every other street."

Another resident, Alan, 46, said "I've lived here 22 years and I'm really worried that local businesses are being driven out by these places."

Notes

Previous actions included on May 6th a "making life taste better" day of action where free home made food was given away on Mill Road outside the chain stores and an open letter condemning the encroachment of chain stores on Mill Road recieved hundreds of signitures.

Photos to follow

Previous articles
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/cambridge/2006/05/339893.html
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/cambridge/2006/01/332142.html

Cambridge No Chains
- Homepage: http://www.cambridgeaction.net/nochains

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photos

25.06.2006 15:02

Twister
Twister

That's the spirit!
That's the spirit!

Making life taste better
Making life taste better

Knickers in a twist?
Knickers in a twist?

We'll be back!
We'll be back!

having difficulties uploading photos (tried on friday but didn't happen for some reason) anyway i'm trying again with a few choice snaps

jim jay


Video

25.06.2006 18:08

Z


Additions: more photos (v late!)

27.07.2006 10:36

Banners
Banners

Confused cops
Confused cops

Cop and owner of the Pizza Hut
Cop and owner of the Pizza Hut

Staff hiding from Ballons
Staff hiding from Ballons

Twister in action
Twister in action

Some staff were more inclined to join in than others
Some staff were more inclined to join in than others

Twister action shot
Twister action shot

A few more pics

mertle