Over the weekend all but the kitchen structure was taken down, hundreds of pallets were moved to the new field, and the kitchen marquee was put up in the new field. The summer camp is located two fields away from the winter field, next to the Aughoose church. There is one large communal sleeping space, but most people will be sleeping in tents for the summer. If you are visiting the camp bring a tent if you have one, but don’t let it stop you coming if you don’t!

There were about 20 people on camp for the weekend, and aside from a bit of wind on friday we lucked out with the weather. The tunes were pumpin’, and people really stepped up to get the work done! On Saturday we had a visit from a group of students who, with the help of a local farmer and his tractor, moved hundreds of pallets to the new field. Nighttime was relaxing with campfires and music, and everyone seemed in high spirits. Many hands, light work! Sunday night two Earth First! campaigners gave an inspirational presentation about EF! and environmental campaigns around the world, sharing many photos and stories about various struggles. The bank holiday Monday some pixies went down to Shell’s forestry compound and undid a bit of Shell’s work.

See more photos from the weekend here.

Now the camp is building up for the annual June gathering, 1-4th of June. See more details here:  http://shelltosea.com/content/rossport-solidarity-camp-…-june

The week following the gathering will be a Week of Action against Shell, so come up for workshops and discussions at the weekend and if you can stick around to help with the actions afterwards. There are lots of roles involved in making an action as safe and effective as possible, for example taking photos, legal observer, support, as well as being in an arrestable role. You can read more here:  http://www.rossportsolidaritycamp.org/?page_id=282