Nuclear Alert

Easter Monday saw Greenpeace actions throughout the country to coincide with the Nuclear Weapons Non Proliferation Treaty Talks being held in New York. At Sellafield 61 people were arrested as 300 protesters broke into THORP, some dressed as drums of plutonium. Several locked on to the roof of the plant whilst others were confronted by armed security during an office occupation.

Meanwhile, at Aldermaston atomic weapons research establishment, protesters poured 6 tons of concrete into a discharge pipe in an attempt to block it. On the 19th April, the 11 month old Women’s Peace Camp at Menwith Hill, North Yorkshire, (the largest American Spy "Listening Centre" in the world) was evicted. 7 arrests were made and the women's caravans were seized. The camp is still there - 100 yards down the road and it needs you more than ever.

From April 28th - May 1st the campaign group "Shut Sellafield" will be holding an Action, Vigil, Peace Camp and Party. Celebrate Spring all weekend and remember Chernobyl on Sunday 30th. An action will occur on the Monday, full NVDA and legal briefings given. 01706 371387