Activists fortify Bodge House against UK Coal open cast mine and the eviction squad
The group of direct activists occupying Lodge House opencast site since 18th June have declared that they are ready to resist eviction.
The group of direct activists occupying Lodge House opencast site since 18th June have declared that they are ready to resist eviction.
Activists fortify against UK Coal mine
The group of direct activists occupying Lodge House opencast site since 18th June have declared that they are ready to resist eviction.
UK Coal plans to mine 1 million tonnes of coal over 5 years from the site near Smalley, derbyshire.
The company failed in its first attempt to evict the activists but succeeded in obtaining an possession order at the crown court in Derby today.
The activists are fortifying Prospect Farm and have built a number of treehouses and an underground tunnel system.
Sophie from Nottingham said ' The decision to mine this site was taken by central government against the wishes and best interests of local people and in spite of the council refusing planning permission. Occupying the land is our last defence now that democracy has failed. We are calling for people to join us in opposing UK Coal's greed and contempt for local opinion.'
'Opencast mining is particularly polluting and devastates large areas of countryside. Mining more coal is not a solution to our energy problems as it is a major cause of climate change. We need to reduce energy use and adapt to more sustainable ways of living.
We need help in making finale preparations so get your asses here for the fun...
for more information contact 07503 335870
or go to www.leaveitintheground.wordpress.com
The group of direct activists occupying Lodge House opencast site since 18th June have declared that they are ready to resist eviction.
UK Coal plans to mine 1 million tonnes of coal over 5 years from the site near Smalley, derbyshire.
The company failed in its first attempt to evict the activists but succeeded in obtaining an possession order at the crown court in Derby today.
The activists are fortifying Prospect Farm and have built a number of treehouses and an underground tunnel system.
Sophie from Nottingham said ' The decision to mine this site was taken by central government against the wishes and best interests of local people and in spite of the council refusing planning permission. Occupying the land is our last defence now that democracy has failed. We are calling for people to join us in opposing UK Coal's greed and contempt for local opinion.'
'Opencast mining is particularly polluting and devastates large areas of countryside. Mining more coal is not a solution to our energy problems as it is a major cause of climate change. We need to reduce energy use and adapt to more sustainable ways of living.
We need help in making finale preparations so get your asses here for the fun...
for more information contact 07503 335870
or go to www.leaveitintheground.wordpress.com
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Addition: wish list
19.07.2008 17:20
You don't need to take anything, but if you can they want:
Bottled water
tin openers
parafin
dark chocolate
eviction food: tined vegetarian dinners etc
Triple A batteries
Head torches
Fruit and nuts
Apples & carrots
Karribinas
Camera
12v batteries
Whistles
Banners
Paint
Blocks of wax (candles etc)
Immodium
leave it underground
updated wishlist
22.07.2008 17:58
they now have most things but still need:
sharpening stone
parafin + wicks
eviction food - tinned food / fruit and nut etc
gaffa tape
camera
head torches + batteries
wax
immodium
visitor