Occupy Totnes

Still going strong, Occupy Totnes now with interviews and audio from Soundart Radio’s In Bed With Sarah and John.

tents on small public space behind town hall

The sign says 'Long Stay'

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I struggled to find people who disapproved of the protest, they were there, but largely silent. I spoke to one shop owner who wouldn’t go on-record because he needed to protect his business. Another declined whilst retreating from me (I won’t take it personally). I don’t reckon the protesters are a dangerous bunch, neither does anyone, including the police (who also wouldn’t comment on the basis they knew too little). But the Occupy Totnes movement does have a seductive message…

 

tent and behing meeting in progress

You can ask to join the protesters on facebook here if you wish. And here’s how the BBC reported the march.

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Ian Moore plays stree twister with the kids

twister in chalk on the pavement

Comments
  1. http://viewpointmag.com/2011/11/23/a-house-is-a-home-with-the-help-of-bolt-cutters-on-occupation-and-its-potentialities/

    seeing after the former paradigms cheers.

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