Mike Stevens wrote:
> On Wednesday, October 04, 2006 5:20 PM [GMT+1=CET],
> Will Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I doubt whether there's any secret. It's probably simply that the plans are
> still being made. As one who in the past has organised campaign cruises
> from Limehouse to Parliament, I know that it's not something you can throw
> together in a few days. Just choosing a date is far from simple. There's
> little point in staging a protest to Parliament when Parliament's not in
> session. Then you need to find a date when the tide isn't too big, and is
> timed so that you can arrive at Parliament at a time of day when MPs are
Very true. The information I've received over the past few days
indicates that many of these details have indeed been decided.
For example, it is my understanding that a water-based protest in front
of the House of Commons is going to happen. The planned date is 16
January. Bad time of year, I know, but it provides the best chance to
capitalise on boats being at the London Boat Show.
The BMF will persuade their members to bring boats out and take them up
to the Palace. Tide times dicate the show will be there circa 11.15am on
that day. Four entrances to the Thames (Brentford, Limehouse, Royal
Docks and Teddington) all have 'commodores' now in place and planning
for heavy traffic.
I understand that this action has has been endorsed by all the main user
groups - IWA, NABO, RYA, RBOA, DBA, Thames -based groups, AWCC, etc
as well as the BMF.
Significant, maybe even more eye-catching follow-up actions are planned,
more on this later. Probably when I've finished the outline of a plan I
am working on that will allow ALL waterways enthusiasts to support these
major campaigns.
Cheers..
Will Chapman
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