Since 2002, the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston has been the recipient of a substantial investment programme to upgrade and develop new nuclear weapons facilities. The project is on the same scale as Heathrow's Terminal Five. Aldermaston is where Britain researches, designs and manufactures it's nuclear weapons. Latest news and background info on developments at the site can be found at  http://www.aldermaston.net/news.

In March 2007 a parliamentary vote paved the way for a new fleet of nuclear-armed submarines to replace the existing four Trident subs, with decisions and announcements on new warheads and missiles expected to be made over the coming years (...in public ... though who would buy £15bn submarines without already having committed to arming it?)

Between 2006 and 2007 new legislation was introduced aimed at limiting the right to and scope of protest at Britain's nuclear weapons facilities (SOCPA and military lands byelaws).
Despite this, in March 2008 an estimated 5,000 people came to Aldermaston to make their voices heard in opposition to the extension of Britian's nuclear weapons programme, and the women's peace camp continues its 23-year tradition as a visible presence at the wire.

The camp is inviting women to come to Aldermaston on Saturday 12 July to join a celebration of the right to protest (frocks and shots optional but encouraged) and of women's strength in the struggle against patriarchal military madness. Music, snacks, vegan cake (possibly...), ice and a twist.

Nonviolent direct action network Block the Builders are meeting the following day in Reading to discuss the ongoing builder-blocking efforts at Aldermaston, aimed at slowing and costing the construction of new weapons-related facilities. See  http://www.blockthebuilders.org.uk for details.

Come and meet us, discuss the issues and have a fabulous time!