Solsbury Hill

As if it’s not enough to carve a dual carriageway through Solsbury Hill and Bathampton wafermeadows, Amey now want to dump their waste spoil in 2 old reservoirs on the side of the Hill, so far unaffected by the works. The area is an important habitat and breeding ground for birds. Please do solidarity actions against your local Amey office or work site, Otherwise, phone Amey and tell them what you think: 01225 480770. Solsbury Hill Action Group (SHAG) are also planning a summer gathering on the Hill August 11th - 14th. Actions, camping, music and fun - make it the biggest ever! Contact 0374 953160 Note: This contact number has not been working over April but should now be in order. LAMB

The Lloyds and Midland Boycott Campaign is continuing its fight to improve banks ethical and environmental lending criteria. Lloyds Bank Annual General Meeting was recently disrupted with share holders being forcibly removed after inquiring into the banks ethical lending policy. There’s a Day of Action on the 3rd May and Midland Bank's AGM is on the 24th May - contact LAMB to become a shareholder! 0161 274 4665