Earth First! Action Update
Archive of the Earth First! Action Update – the newsletter of the UK EF! network 1991-2012
EFAU 19 - August 95Back to list of articles in this issue

Solsbury Hill

On 19th June, 30 people from Bristol and Bath stopped work on the road through Solsbury Hill. Amey were intending to sack all their security guards as they thought actions had stopped. The bloke in charge almost had a break down when everyone arrived! So, to ensure all the security keep their jobs we're going to give them another chance to rough us up.... Yes, it's the Solsbury Hill Summer Gathering! Friday 11th to Monday 14th of August, with fun and actions for all the family. Camping on the hill and bring what you'd expect to find. More details 01225 448556. There have also been protests against Wessex Water who have applied to use Batheaston Reservoir to dump waste spoil from the road works. This is now home to a whole range of plants, birds and mammals. Not content with trashing Solsbury Hill they now want to trash another beautiful area with the waste!