Earth First! Action Update
Archive of the Earth First! Action Update – the newsletter of the UK EF! network 1991-2012
EFAU 16 - May '95Back to list of articles in this issue
Tragic Roundabout

No M65

Stanworth Valley (near Blackburn In Lancashire), in the route of the M65, faces eviction from May 1st.

As from the 26th of April, Stanworth Village-In-The-Sky consists of an amazing treetop community. Around 60 people share 40 tree houses spread over about twelve acres of ancient woodland. All tree-house are between 60 and 90 feet from the ground and are connected by over 4 km of aerial walkway.

Over the last weekend in April there will be a Beltaine Festival, the last chance to enjoy the largest remaining piece of ancient woodland in Lancashire before the bulldozers move in. There will be live music, a sweat lodge, fire juggling, lots of magic and more!

The Bailiffs are expected Monday May 1st, for what will probably be the biggest and longest eviction operation in the history of anti-roads direct action. Expect it to run throughout May and beyond! if you have the chance, get there now!

Contact 0589 376684, 0585 164311, 0161 861 7895.

There will be a Mass Trespass of the whole route on May 11th, to mark one year of direct action against the M65.