Faslane Peace Camp to close !!
Jun 22 2006
Faslane Peace Camp to close in it's 25th year.
Faslane Peace Camp, situated outside the gates of the Faslane Naval Base and its Trident nuclear submarines, has been a permanent protest camp since 1982, but is now to close down. The decision was made last weekend during the 24th birthday gathering, with closure planned for 25th birthday in June 2007. Activists reckon that the static camp is no longer the best tactic – mainly because of police surveillance and problems with residents - with plans to move towards a range of actions, some open, some not, linking up with the broader movement of other anti-authoritarian and peace groups. But the process of clearing the site, and discussing how to move forward will take the following year. The first event will be a clean-up bonfire on June 23rd, and then an ‘Independence From The Peace Camp’ weekend of clearing with discussions over the weekend of July 1-4th 2006. This will all culminate in a 25th birthday weekend gathering of tatting down and organising from June 9th 2007.
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IMC Admin note: This story has been confirmed by telephone call to a long-time camp resident (22nd July).
http://scotland.indymedia.org/newswire/display/2970/index.php
Jun 22 2006
#2
oh that's a bit sad.
although at least they'll get to poo in a proper toilet, which will be a nice treat.
Jun 22 2006
#3
PaulMarsh wrote:
Can i ask what the problems with residents are?
In short, munters. We have been a magnet for drunken, violent munters of late. Tis a peace camp, not a homeless shelter.
Jun 22 2006
#4
that's sad that the neighbours have been acting up, did it start recently or was it ongoing?
i was only kidding bout the toilets by the way
Jun 22 2006
#5
lol, we have a "real" toilet as well as a compost shitter.
Tis not the neighbours, one munter had even came up from derby.
Jun 22 2006
#6
They travelled from Derby to be a violent drunk at a peace camp?
Jun 22 2006
#7
bloody hell, there are professional lifestyle-munters now!!
we're all done for
Jun 22 2006
#8
How's that affect Faslane 365?
Jun 22 2006
#9
:Womble: wrote:
PaulMarsh wrote:
Can i ask what the problems with residents are?In short, munters. We have been a magnet for drunken, violent munters of late. Tis a peace camp, not a homeless shelter.
I heard it was a refuge for alcoholic violent nutters about 3-4 years ago!
Jun 22 2006
#10
Saii wrote:
How's that affect Faslane 365?
It won't affect it in anyway. The camp won't close till next year, the 25th birthday bash shall be the last.
And the camp is'nt involved in the organising of 365. Altho we are helping in other ways.
Jun 22 2006
#11
John. wrote:
:Womble: wrote:
PaulMarsh wrote:
Can i ask what the problems with residents are?In short, munters. We have been a magnet for drunken, violent munters of late. Tis a peace camp, not a homeless shelter.
I heard it was a refuge for alcoholic violent nutters about 3-4 years ago!
lol, aye man, has been a problem for a while. Which is why ppl are getting pissed off. We have even had to bring in a camp rule that no drinking on site unless all agree, or for an occassion.
Jun 23 2006
#12
Argh!
*has Printworks flashbacks*
Jul 5 2006
#13
Just to clarify something, when I checked the link I got this:
'The requested content was deleted with notes: false information'.
So, before I put this out locally, is the camp actually closing down or not?
Jul 13 2006
#14
Yes it's for real mate. That link is broken though, but is sorted now. IM phoned camp to clarify thy situation.
Try this link. And spread the word mofo's !!
http://scotland.indymedia.org/newswire/display/3009/index.php
Jul 13 2006
#15
it's just been deteriorating over the years. the last 2 BD parties i went to were very aggressive and unpleasant affairs. I've never felt as insecure and threatened in any pub or on any street as i have on the camp at certain times
that's not to say there's nothing good with it, but a good thing needs to know when it's time is through.
big love to the good non-idiot crew at FPC
-Postal
Can i ask what the problems with residents are?