The Editorial

Great to see so many of you at Whatley. Most agree that Whatley represents a new stage in our ability to organise national actions, without any one group being in charge. It sets a new level of cooperation between groups to work on single issues and hopefully will see many other campaigns receiving the same treatment. Especially the hot food and warm, dry benders!

On a slightly serious note, we are still looking for someone to take on the compilation of Action Update. The March issue will be the last one produced in Cardiff so someone needs to offer to take it on or there will be no forum for advertising campaigns. There is also a need for a publication within the eco-direct action community, that airs peoples opinions and views. This cannot easily be done in the AU which is simply a compilation of actions that have, or will, occur. The rapid growth of campaigns over the last year also means that regional networks to publicise news and views should be considered (i.e. a SchNews or Action Update for every region). This needs to be discussed at the next gathering.

See ya next year. The next AU is out in February. Have a good solstice and don't fall off your bike!

Disclaimer: We don't know nothin' cos we're (apparently) dead. It was Father Christmas and his Elves!