Brynhenllys.. Cadwch Y Moch O'r Winllan

By occupying the proposed open cast site at Brynhenllys (S. Wales), direct action against Celtic Energy's part in the continuing rape of the valleys extends.

Funded by the local campaign, a network of walkways, nets and tree houses have been constructed. Farm buildings were barricaded and the first Welsh tower (alright, a small one) was built. This resulted in Celtic Energy 'bottling it' and leaving the protestors (mostly) alone, even as the proposed start of work came and went. Since then the amount of committed local involvement has grown. Work has been directed towards an open weekend to get more local's involved. The campaign will try and balance future activity between local crafters, squatting farm buildings and defensive work.

An Eviction will happen, despite some delay resulting from the local Plod insisting Celtic Energy hire private security guards (unlike Selar, where they did the jobs themselves). The land being squatted still has 500 acres of prime anthracite open cast. This is hundreds of millions of pounds worth of 'motivation' for a quick eviction.

As ever: help of any kind well appreciated; wish list as usual. Most vital of course are Protesters. Directions: From Swansea: up Swansea valley to Ystalyferera, then up Twrch Valley, to Ystrad Owen, right at bus station, right at bridge, along road, UP side of valley. Actions in the area, including September the 20th.