More info on the big One and march 1 meeting

The big one is April 21 to 24. Four days before for preparation April 17 to 20 and then planning next steps and pack down April 25 to 28

Hope this email finds you well.  This week I have some more information on the upcoming action in London from April 21, plus info on our next Stroud meeting on March 1.


The Big One in April

Did you know that we’re planning our largest action yet? We’re planning The Big One in London asking for 100,000 rebels to come to parliament from 21 April. 

If you have some spare time (or can take the time off work). You’re most needed on the four days from April 21 to April 24, which includes a Friday weekend and Parliament sitting on Monday. This is also the weekend of the London Marathon and we’re working closely with organisers.

The aim is to get a large cross section of different environmental groups (not just from XR) to come together in a joint approach. We’ll be hosting the space for everyone else to join in.

Here’s some more information and the whole plan. There’s also a Youtube video if you prefer it in video form.

Volunteers are also needed for the four days before and after this focused action to help prepare, and pack away. We’ll have an active presence in London for 12 days total.

Transport

Cheltenham XR are running a coach from Cheltenham on Saturday 22 April and returning same day and also stopping in Cirencester for £20 return with option to overpay to help subsidise or pay less if needed.  

Campsites

Here is the form to request camp spaces.


Next meeting – March 1

There’s a group of us planning to go to London from Stroud. Like to come with us? Let us know by coming to our next meeting on Wednesday 1 March at 7pm at The Ale House in Stroud.

We’ll be meeting fortnightly at The Ale House every Wednesday at 7pm going forward too.

Can’t make it? Let us know if you’d like to get involved in some way and how we can support you.

XR Stroud is meeting next week & Street Beats Stroud launches

Choose your future 100 days banner

It’s almost Spring! And as we start to enjoy those lighter evenings, now is a great time to return from hibernation and plan what we can do to avert the climate emergency.


The Big One – from April 21

Did you know that we’re planning our largest action yet? We’re planning The Big One in London asking for 100,000 rebels to come to parliament from 21 April. 

And we need everyone that can make it. Here’s more information about The Big One and the work that’s going into the lead up to it.


Our next meeting

There’s a group of us planning to go to London from Stroud. Like to come with us? Let us know by coming to our next meeting on Wednesday 15 February at 7pm at The Ale House in Stroud.

We’ll be planning what our Stroud group is going to do, what energy we’ll bring and what we can prepare ahead of events in London.

We’ll be meeting fortnightly at The Ale House every Wednesday at 7pm going forward too.

Can’t make it? Let us know if you’d like to get involved in some way and how we can support you.


Street Beats Stroud is teaching new people how to drum

Street Beats Stroud - part of the XR Rhythms Collective

Learn to play samba each Sunday! No experience necessary!

Street Beats Stroud practice every Sunday at 7pm at OpenHouse (off the Star Anise courtyard). Complete beginners are welcome and instruments are provided.

Everyone is welcome to join us – not just active supporters of XR. Our present band ranges in age from early-teens to mid-sixties, and a little over 50% are female. (Under 18’s need to be accompanied by someone over 18). We practice every Sunday evening in a pretty relaxed atmosphere.

If you’re looking for a way to get involved in rebellion but you’re not sure how this is a great way to get started!