“For nonviolent revolution” is the slogan for “Peace News”, this year celebrating its 75th birthday. Recently, “Peace News” arranged its third 5-day summer camp, for some 120+ participants, all learning, and practicing, people power, sharing work and workshops in a pleasant environment. And ageism banned: campers were of all ages, from tiny tots to senior adults – it was certainly family friendly. This camp, held on Crabapple Community’s fields near Shrewsbury, was, possibly, the best summer camp yet.

Programmes, very varied, included militarism, home education, revolutions in Egypt and beyond, public speaking etc. Kids were well looked after too.

So, what did the Summer Camp mean for me, personally, certainly no spring chicken? Of course, I participated in various activities, even including “Resistance in Harry Potter”! One of my favourite sessions, “Using Indymedia”, was learning how to become a citizen reporter, i.e. writing about topics of interest to (hopefully!) a radically aware readership. Not to emulate the great bards of this world, however worthy, rather “grassroots-speak”, no more, no less. Now, would you please excuse me, comrade reader, I’ll just put the finishing touches to my humble Indymedia article. Oh, and happy 75th, dear “Peace News”!