Please help distribute the flyer and join us on Sat 26th March. Look for DPAC banner and lets march together. Rights Not Charity. Bring whistles, drums, blow your horns, harmonicas, bring a tin can but bring some noise. Bring warm clothes, wear comfortable shoes and bring food and drinks, and whatever else you might need because even when the sunshine’s it can be cold in March, the demo is likely to be very slow moving and buying snacks in London can get expensive.
Read this post for advice on bust cards and legal advice. It might not be relevant to you but its best to be aware.
Safety on the 26th March 2011
For details of all Tube upgrade work this weekend, alternative routes and a map, please click here
On Saturday legal observers will be on the march, they are volunteers who are there to observe and monitor police behaviour and to support all demonstrators. They may issue you with information about your protesting rights (sometimes called “bust cards”) which (unless your intentionally risking arrest) you are unlikely to need but it may be good to read and maintain for your own empowerment.
You can read more about this at the address below.
The Legal Defence & Monitoring Group (LDMG) has updated and republished
“No Comment: The Defendants Guide to Arrest”. This little booklet is essential reading for anyone at risk of arrest, or considering taking part in non-violent direct action.
You can download a copy of “No Comment” from this website: www.ldmg.org.uk or
https://www.ldmg.org.uk/files/No_Comment_4th_Edition.pdf
DPAC supporters will be meeting with activists from London Coalition Against Poverty (LCAP) and other allies at Savoy Street near Charing Cross at 11am to join the TUC march.
Some others will be meeting slightly earlier at 2 neighbouring accessible cafes: Caffe Amici , 7B Kingsway, London WC2B 6YA and the Costa next door. The Costa opens at 9am. Many thanks to Jan Pollock for finding and suggesting them.
The march is going to be HUGE and we understand that disabled people want to join their different groups and friends but given the sheer crowds it might make sense to join the disabled people bloc because this will have its own stewards. Access will not be easy but we can help each other or get help if we are together. Tubes (not many accessible anyway) may be closed, buses unable to access streets and talking on mobiles difficult. For information regarding access details go to March for the Alternative website.
The online map is getting filled up by online protestors and for those who wish to join that way – send a email to dpac26march@gmail.com
Flyer and leaflets for download is at DPAC wiki
You can photocopy this and put them on top of other placards if you wish.
In solidarity, see you there.
