Aldermaston

The Trident Ploughshares disarmament week, May 10-15th, attracted over 100 activists to camp on MOD land. On May 11th, 12 keen cyclists set off from Bristol and completed a 70 mile route to attend the camp at Aldermaston in Berkshire, delivering leaflets and attracting media attention on the way. At night decoy parties distracted the guards while whole lengths of perimeter fence were snipped away, pixies danced on top of sentry post and sang protest songs, and football was played in a maximum-security area.

During a blockade on May 14th, Thames Valley police used some very rough treatment on the most gentle and non-violent protesters and even arrested legal observers. In all a very upbeat camp with lots of new contacts and a growing commitment to taking action against this appalling site. Total arrests for the week: 65.

Contact TP2000, 01324 880744.