Wednesday 30th November 2011

10.30am gathering at the Forest ground formed up ready to march to the Albert Hall, Nottingham

This demonstration was called by a number of public service unions complaining about their future pension arrangements.  However, many of us think it's about much more than that!

Leaving at 11.30am, going down the well troden route down the Mansfield Road, and onto Upper Parliament Street. Down to the Market Square and onto the Playhouse courtyard / Albert Hall. The  march grew to between 6 - 10,000 [depending on who you talk to of course].

The marchers passed the occupation camp in the Market Square [its been there for over 6 weeks now], with much cheering and support shown.

At the destination, people went into the Albert Hall to listen to speeches from union officials, many more watched the large video screen erected in the Nottingham Playhouse Courtyard.

This was the biggest demonstration I've seen in Nottingham.  Obviously, on its own not enough to change government policies ..... but it might be considered a fair start.

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ALAN LODGE 

Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham.  UK

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