Successfully occupying the grounds of Cornwall Council in Truro, and stealthily erecting their tents overnight, activists from all over Cornwall delivered a two week programme of events, talks and workshops for the community and for councillors to attend.
At first the campers were met with distrust and asked to leave, but after a few days the councillors got used to seeing the tents there and started to drift across to visit. Keeping the camp clean and safe and orderly was of the utmost importance to the activists to show that they were not going to create an unsightly nuisance, and with regular litter picking the site was cleaner when they left it, than when they arrived!
Highlights of the two weeks included amazing food donations from local supporters, music from Jessi Norgaard who gave a free gig for anyone that wanted to attend, regular clay workshops with local artist Lizzie Stevens and a huge programme of events each day that gave a bewildering array of subjects to learn about including compost, renewable energy, community supported agriculture, walking footpaths, dealing with climate anxiety and . Of course each day there were regular times to sit down for a very civilised tea and cake, to which all councillors were invited. All in all it was a job well done and the activists would highly recommend it to any group that wants to speak directly with their councillors in peaceful direct action!
More info here: https://www.facebook.com/CornwallClimateCamp
📣 📣 Announcing the next South West Unite to Survive Open Call! 📌 Sunday 22nd October 2023, 6-7pm ➡️ Register here: https://xrb.link/D0TT1u 💬 Come along to our open call and find out how you can join in with our family-friendly protest in Bath on Saturday 28th October 🌳 Need ‘Unite to Survive’ leaflets for your […]
We are holding an Open Call (on zoom) on Sunday 10th September at 6pm – 7pm. You can ask questions and share ideas about a South West family friendly protest happening in Bath on Saturday 28 Oct. We want to invite everyone, and for everyone to feel welcome! Just like the day itself, anyone from […]
CELEBRATING OVER 100 ACTIONSIt’s inspiring to see the commitment of so many ordinary people to take action in the face of ongoing climate catastrophes. With over 100 actions across the UK since #TheBigOne, the dedication to raising awareness and demanding urgent climate action is undeniable.From peaceful protests to creative demonstrations, XR rebels are making their […]
DECIDING TOGETHER MEANS POWER TOGETHERWe demand a culture of participation, fairness and transparency.Transforming public governance to serve the common good has become critical to the survival of all species. Without it, we will continue along the course toward total system collapse.Citizens’ assemblies are a structured way for a group of people to discuss issues or […]
Truro Train station billboards have been adjusted yet again! Eastern Airlines suddenly gaining a conscience maybe? #bringonclimatehell (update as of 28 August the billboards are still there!)
Band Camp 2023 in Llandovery, Wales, this weekend, featured the XR Devon Drummers! #xrrhythms XR Rhythms UK A wonderful weekend was had by all, meeting lots of new drummers from across the UK and beyond! Throughout the weekend, there were workshops, jamming sessions, art blocking, yoga and everyone helped volunteer to keep camp up and […]
Just in time for the school holidays, a timely banner drop reminder across our roads, that the South West is plagued with sewage from the illegal dumping of untreated sewage by companies like South West Water and Wessex Water. This weekend banner drops happened up and down the UK to highlight the plight of our […]
Rebels from XR South West, XR Cymru/Wales and XR UK joined forces to shut down an illegal coal mine in South Wales. With determination and defiance, they locked themselves to the boat, disrupting the mining operation and demanding justice. For over 8 months, the Ffos-y-Fran colliery has operated without a license, mining nearly 300,000 tonnes […]
