Updated 27th October 2023
Only 5 days left until we Unite to Survive at Victoria Park, Bath on Saturday 28 October!
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Come to our family-friendly protest happening in Victoria Park, Bath on Saturday 28 Oct, 10-5pm
Everyone is invited and everyone is welcome!
Join 40 nature, climate and social justice groups from across the South West in a family-friendly, welcoming protest!
By standing as one, in unity, we demonstrate to our government and MPs that the majority of people want
positive action taken on nature, the climate and social justice issues.
The protest day includes a diverse programme of engaging speakers, creative performers, stalls, workshops and more.
With a rally, a spectacularly creative accessible, wheelchair and family-friendly, march (bring your costumes, banners and flags)
and lots of activities for children and families.
More detailed programme timings in the info pack
10am
Start
In case of wet weather, covered spaces on site will include:
Performance and speeches space
Workshop Space
Family Space with Punch and Judy!
Swallows space – messaging MPs activity
Art space
Wellbeing support, quiet space, First Aid
12.30
NOTE we are soon releasing a march route and also an idea around what blocks will be in the march
so that we can assemble promptly! watch this space and do log-in here for latest updates
March formation information now in the live document – which you can access here:
info pack
March assembles and leave
(there will be a wheelchair-accessible route)
with special appearances from the Blackbirds, the butterfly, the Big Heads, the Oil slicks, the Red Rebels and the Landing Crew!
and of course the South West Climate Choir and XR South West Rhythms!
2pm
march finishes
Please come as you are – or wear costumes and masks – or bring banners and placards!
2.15pm
It’s time to get your dancing shoes on for some Disco-bedience action again!
All ages welcome
2.30pm-3.30pm
Community Assembly
(some seating will be provided)
5pm
Finish and pack down
Satellite Events
9.30 to 11.30am Dirty Water Outreach
Set up from 9am. Orange Grove (on the grassy circle)
DW banners and leaflets, DW boat, DW citizens survey boards.
Join this WhatsApp chat for more info: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LEwNrZreIyg2c4bF3IRx03
10.30am -12
Somerset Silent Rebellion
Vigil at Barclays Bank, Southgate St
Placards will be available
11-12 noon
Kidical Mass Bath Creepy Crawlies Bike Ride
A gentle cycle, for EVERYONE (all ages and abilities)
Get a sticker booklet at the end of the ride!
More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1379620919297445
10am – 11.30
Sacred Earth Activists
A range of different activities including a Unite to Survive Water Ceremony.
Bring offerings of water from your local sources
Meet at Abbey Square /Bath Abbey
More info here: https://fb.me/e/6zWPc7xsC
💪🏾 As you can see above we now have 40 allies and partners on board!
Bath Campaigns Network
Bath Green Party
Bath Labour
Bath Organic Group
Bath Stop War
Bath University Left Union
Bristol Airport Action Network
Bristol and Gloucester Area Branch of Unite
Bristol Climate Cafe
Christian Climate Action
Climate Choir Movement
Climate Hub Bath and North East Somerset
Community Farm Bristol
Dirty Water Campaign
EcoPress
Edible Bristol
Friends of the Earth Bristol
Frome Families for the Future
Great Clean Up Group
Green Stationery Company
Greenpeace Bath
Greenpeace Bristol
Health for a Green New Deal (Medact)
JSO
Kidical Mass Bath
Mogg Watch
Nature Watch
Parents For Future Bath/Bristol
PRALER (The Planet Repairs Action Learning Educational Revolution)
Sacred Earth Activists
Save the Wye
Shift Bristol
Stop Rosebank
Surfers Against Sewage
Tipping Point UK
Transform Bristol
Transition Bath
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
XR Health
XR Psychologists
XR Scientists
Want to volunteer?
⏩ Want a role on the day?
We need help with set up and pack down, stewarding and sustenance, transport>
Please make yourselves known to the welcome crew if you want to volunteer
👍🏻 Access and inclusion needs? We are providing BSL interpreters and are wheelchair friendly –
Please make yourself known to the welcome tent if you require assistance
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Live updates are here:
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Local Groups are the perfect first step to getting involved. Come to a meeting and get stuck in. Everyone’s welcome. Our region includes: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and The Channel Islands.
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