Camp Hope - opposing Staverton airport expansion

By Richard on 20/10/2007
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Gloucestershire residents fighting the expansion of Gloucestershire airport at Staverton have launched a weekend-long camp, to talk about climate change and aviation.

The family-friendly protest site, called Camp Hope, runs from today (Saturday) through to Sunday, with a variety of educational workshops and activities, including a talk by David Drew MP (details after the jump).

Saturday 20th Oct

Learn about global warming, what it means to you and your children. Learn what you can do about it.

Workshops and discussions start at 13:00pm

Lead speaker David Drew MP also talks and workshops from:

  • Transition Town Stroud
  • Plane Stupid
  • Seeds for Change
  • Stop Bristol Airport Expansion
  • Bio Fuel watch

Sunday 21st Oct

Peaceful protest against the airport's impacts on noise, the environment, and the area's image.

To visit Camp Hope, head to the airport entrance, where the organisers will direct you to the camp site.

Photo by Gary Austin/Radical Images.