Mahogany

20th June Around a dozen activists invaded Great Mills DIY and dead rainforest seller of Yeovil. Banners were hung from the roof and red smoke bombs were let off in the store. The fire brigade were called and customers were evacuated for 20 minutes. One activist was arrested and charged with public order offences. Great Mills have since hired two full time security guards to protect their store. This was the 4th action at this store, the campaign will continue until Great Mills management acquire a conscience.

24th July Rackman's Store (House of Fraser) in Birmingham was visited by the newly formed Birmingham EF! . A display was set up outside the two main entrances, including posters, banners, an information table and a large black coffin, and leaflets were distributed. After a while stickers saying "Mahogany is Murder" appeared all over the doors, the windows, the loos, the lifts and the merchandise inside the shop.

Contact Earth ARC (0865 201 706) for information on ethical shoplifting (see EF! AU no 5 page 1) or for information on the ongoing mahogany campaign . An action is planned for the near future at a large store currently selling mahogany in London...