Manchester 'Kissit' campaign bed push and demo 14th July 2005

2 emails received today regarding last minute needs for the bed push and Demo. If anyone can help with the car roof rack or samba band or other things listed, please contact the organisers asap.

Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 2:59 PM
Subject: Kissit last minnit


> Hello!
> Hope all is well with all! Last minute things...
>
> The bed push seems to be shaping up nicely (well done everyone!) Just
> couple of thoughts...
>
> 1)DUMMY!?
> I'm wondering on the possiblity of someone making a guy fawkes type dummy
to
> strap on the bed? Just somp old jamas or similair suffed with newspaper-
as
> for the head I dunno! a big sock & a hat!? If anyone has got the time to
do
> this please do! Otherwise no worries- just an idea!!
>
> 2)V. BIG SYRINGE LOGISTICS
> Also I have have a v big syringe to strap on top of the following
car...I'm
> not sure how this will work though!! It's pretty light...but big! I'm not
> sure who is driving the car or whose car it is...but I think we'll need
some
> bungee cords or rope with cushioning (I'll bring some old fabric that
should
> do the job...) A roof rack might also be good option! If anyone could
bring
> that along on Tues am please LET ME KNOW ASAP!!! Otherwise I will have to
go
> on the scrounge....! I can get a roof rack but not until Weds PM...and
even
> then it may not fit the car! erk! The syringe will also need to be taken
> somewhere at night between pushes so we will have to work out a plan there
> too. More on the syringe logistics front, it (and me if there's room!)
> will need a lift up to Wyke on Tues AM first thing..it should fit on the
> backseat when it is disassembled...again please contact me if you can
help!
> I live in the Great Horton area of Bradford.
>
> 3) PUBLICITY
> We need some leaflets to give out on our travels. Please could all
those
> with access to free photocopying at work etc. copy some A5 leaftets to
give
> out and bring them along to either the bed push or the demo. I have a
Kiss
> it! hotline number (this is NOT my personal mob. no) that I am happy to be
> added to any publicity...the no is 07903388811
>
> 4) SAMBA SCHAMBA
> Both Tamasin and I are leading a 2 pronged attack to round up a band to
> come and perform on Thurs, as our planned drummers prob. can't make
it...I'm
> not sure bout any success on T's end but I've had no confirmations as yet.
> If any one knows of any bands or groups please contact them & let us know!
> Will keep you posted....either way please bring any instruments or
whistles
> you are happy to play on the demo...pehaps we could have a sing along?
('how
> many restraints does a young man need....' . Or something...la la laaa)
>
> 5) ATTENTION HOLDERS
> As the demo is static we need some pieces to keep the public
> interested...If anyone would like to come up with any relevent drama
scenes,
> skits or creative narratives (poetry, stories etc.) please do so! Any
> contributions welcome! Some speeches would be FAB!!! Again...any
> contributions welcome! Also some personal testaments would be useful , but
> don't do this if it makes you feel vulnerable or upset in any way.
> Also, please ask your local newagent (or catering dept. at work) for any
> big,clean,plastic jars. We will label them 'Antimad'... If people could
> please bring wrapped sweets to the demo these can be used to fill the jars
> to chuck at, I mean to, the assembled millions.
>
> I know that sounds like a lot...please do what you can, no matter how
> small - it will make a difference!!
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Amy
> Mob:07919221798
>
> PS Bring it on!!! Raaaa!


I have driven route this eve looks ok though bit busy at Oldham have ideas
for diversions we can discuss on route. EH it will be good to cut thru the
centre of Halifx and rejoin A58 afterwards.

I was going to knock up some flyers for the bed push tomorrow but other
versions will be great.

We also need someone to do some for the Kissitdemo.

Thee dummy is a good idea, any offers to do this?. ex consultant Phil Thomas
is willing to go on bed for last mile or so of bedpush.

Amy phone Paul re lift on 07813675759

We still need sounds at the demo Ive been trying to contact Pundit, Terry
can you help here or anyone else?

Best wishes

Rufus

The bed push is starting from Bradford, on 12th July...from the site of the original psychiatric hospital there, and is continuing till 14th July where there will be a Mass Demo at Piccadilly Gardens at 1pm.

Any volunteers would be most appreciated.