The fracking industry has always leaned heavily on the Conservative government in Westminster to override local objections – and since the outcome of the General Election on 8 June 2017, that support is more fragile than ever.
More details here
https://reclaimthepower.org.uk/fracking/UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 17th June
12noon – 6pm
DIY Space for London, 96-108 Ormside Street, SE15 1TF London
Lancashire Communities Family Fun Day and Hub Launch
Saturday 1st July
12 noon – 4pm
Maple Farm, Preston New Road
Facebook event
BBQ, Tea and Cakes, Music, Local Bands, Face-painting, Kids Games – Fun for all the family!
Join Frack Free Lancashire, Reclaim the Power and other local groups for an Information and Family Fun Day to celebrate the local community and launch the ‘Community Action Hub’ at Maple Farm. There’ll be delicious food, music from local bands, kids games and fun for all the family, as well as speakers and a chance to get the latest information about fracking in the Fylde and what’s going on with the Rolling Resistance this July.
Mass Actions every Friday in July
Every Friday in July, there will be mass public demos at the roadside of Cuadrilla’s fracking site at Preston New Road. Each week has a theme featuring various speakers, workshops and events. If 100 people come to the site, Cuadrilla have to stop work. Stay for a weekend of workshops, training and entertainment and into the following week if you want to take action against the fracking industry or help others in doing so. See here for a Timetable of actions, demos, workshops and events.
‘Not Here, Not Anywhere’ Mass Action
Friday 7th July – 8am to 4pm
@ Preston New Road
Facebook event here.
We’re inviting Frack Free Groups and other communities facing fossil fuel extraction from across the country to share their stories and show support for the people on the front lines at Preston New Road.
Green Jobs, Renewables and Divest / Invest Mass Action
Friday 14th July – 8am to 4pm
@ Preston New Road
Facebook event here.
Join Trade Unionists, renewable energy practitioners and campaigners getting money out of the bad and into the good for a day of inspiring ideas, demonstrations, fun and local solidarity.
The Rolling Resistance Ride: from Manchester to Blackpool by bike
Thursday 20th July
Meeting at 11am in Central Manchester
Final leg: meeting in Preston at 7pm
More details on the Facebook event
Put some pedal power into your anti-fracking resistance by joining the 45-mile ride from Manchester to Preston New Road, visiting various communities on the front lines of fracking along the way. Stay the night at Preston New Road on Thursday evening and join the Farmers against Fracking mass demo the next day (Friday).
Farmers Against Fracking Mass Action
Friday 21st July – 8am to 4pm
@Preston New Road.
Facebook event here
Fracking threatens to permanently contaminate fertile land and critical water supplies. Don your finest overalls for a mass banquet at the roadside.
TRANSPORT FROM BRISTOL AND STROUD:
Departing Bristol on Thursday 20 July at 2pm.
We’ll stay at the Camp of New Hope at Preston New Road overnight. You will need your camping gear! If you can’t camp please get in touch, there will be a limited supply of more comfortable beds available for those who need them. Returning to Bristol at 10pm on Friday 21 July. We hope finances won’t stop anyone attending but need contributions to cover the cost of the coach hire. They are as follows:
Coach prices:
Low income £12 each way / £24 return
Waged £15 each way / £30 return
Solidarity £20 each way / £40 return
Book your place now via our Crowdfunder page email bristolcoordination@gmail.com confirming the name you used on the crowdfunding page and which legs of the journey you need.
Carnival for a Frack Free Future! Mass Action
Friday 28th July – 8am to 6pm
@ Preston New Road
Facebook event here.
Don your glitter and join youth movements, families, activists and campaigners to come and resist Cuadrilla’s attempts to frack in Lancashire and celebrate the last Friday of the month with a carnival!
Transport from London to Lancashire
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