Jesmond Dene

After the 14 arrests on the 12th July (see EF! AU no 5) the protests concentrated on tree sitting, with around 11 people in hammocks strung between 20 or so key trees.

2nd August
One woman arrested as a dozen or so small trees were felled.

3rd August
Workmen attempted to saw off a branch of one of the occupied trees while the occupier was standing on the branch! They then tried to knock off branches with a JOB.

5th August
Two people arrested as workmen attempted to remove a tree in order to begin work on a power sub-station.

9th August
National day of action 30 protesters invaded the site and climbed on machinery. Two protesters were picked up in the buckets of JCBs and one was driven down the road fifteen feet in the air!

10th August
Protesters visited Newcastle Civic Hall and surprisingly gained a 45 minute discussion with Mr. McNamara, one of the main slimebails behind the road.

11th August
Two protesters locked onto cement lorries, which had to be partially dismantled to release them, and were subsequently arrested.

16th August
National Day of Action 40 protesters invaded the site and danced on diggers and locked onto machinery. Work was stopped ail morning until the Police arrived to cut the lockees free. Protesters reappeared on site again in the afternoon, with two people locking on. They were arrested some time later when the Police returned.

Meanwhile the tree sits are continuing and more actions will be done as and when there are the people to do them. 

People are needed NOW! all the time, not only on days of action.

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