Personally I found the information very useful for planning my movements around Brighton this week, i had no idea there were protests planned.
I think the subject was clear enough, if its not pertinent then dont read it. Please don't unsubscribe Ray! -- MacAmbulance Sam Mullen 07747778022 [email protected] On 31 May 2012, at 23:08, Ray Packham <[email protected]> wrote: > Ok , fine I won't bother in future, I posted it as numerous people are > unaware of the protests in Brighton over the weekend and it was by way of > common courtesy for those in smug who were planning to visit Brighton to be > aware of probable problems and restrictions .As I said in subject heading > 'sorry for those who are not'... But as I am aware of the possible problems > it was meant as common courtesy. > > I do not post off topic often and its actually its very rare , In actual fact > I don't post that often at all. > > Now in relation to your reply, as I stated I was actually trying to be > helpful to smuggers and I am fully aware its not mac related. > > So its obviously not gone down too well and to be honest I can't be bothered > with the snotty reply ...... > > so please remove me from the smug list at your earliest convenience, and I > will trouble you no more! > > Still enjoy the weekend and have fun, I hope the weather holds. > Best wishes for the future to al SMUG users > > Ray > > > > > On 31 May 2012, at 22:15, Mark Schofield wrote: > >> Everyday I could post an 'off-topic' email but I don't because this >> group is for Mac users in Sussex and posts are about using a Mac. >> >> Please, let's keep that focus. >> >> Mark >> >> >> On May 31, 9:46 pm, Ray Packham <[email protected]> wrote: >>> PROTESTS IN BRIGHTON OVER WEEKEND >>> >>> One of the new Protest Liasion Officers, who will be clearly identifiable >>> by orange tabards >>> 31 May 2012 >>> With hundreds of community events marking the Jubilee weekend, some larger >>> planned events and a sunny forecast likely to attract extra people to the >>> city, police in Brighton and Hove are expecting a busy four days. >>> >>> The vast majority of events are community organised and led, are expected >>> to be safe and enjoyable, and require no special policing plans. However, >>> police are also prepared for some bigger events and are keen to let people >>> know what to expect. >>> >>> On Friday and Saturday evenings, the Big Beach Boutique music event >>> featuring Fatboy Slim is taking place at the American Express Community >>> Stadium. Police have long-established relationships with both the event >>> organisers and stadium managers, who are in charge of the planning and >>> safety of the event. >>> >>> With up to 20,000 people expected each night, some officers will be based >>> at the stadium to assist with crowd management and as a contingency if any >>> crimes occur. The organisers have released detailed travel advice, >>> including alternative plans due to the partial closure of Falmer railway >>> station, and police will also be assisting with traffic management between >>> the city and the stadium. >>> >>> Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, divisional commander for Brighton and >>> Hove, said: "Whether you're heading to the Amex, attending one of the >>> events in the city centre, live or work in Brighton and Hove, or are >>> visiting for other reasons, I want to assure you're that we've thoroughly >>> planned for this weekend. >>> >>> "It will be busy, but I want to express that it will be very much business >>> as usual. We are working closely with partner agencies and local >>> businesses, particularly transport companies, to make sure everyone can >>> have an enjoyable time in the city and make the most of everything it has >>> to offer over this four-day weekend. >>> >>> "You will see additional police officers, particularly in the city centre >>> on Saturday and Monday, including roads policing officers to help minimise >>> any delays and mounted officers who are highly visible in crowds. We will >>> be assisted by some officers from other forces, allowing us to provide our >>> usual emergency response across Sussex, with enough officers to meet the >>> policing needs of the larger events in the city and to help to keep the >>> many thousands of locals and additional bank holiday visitors safe. >>> >>> "During some points over the weekend it is likely there will be temporary >>> disruption, dependent on the exact activities during the planned events and >>> the numbers who take part. In addition to explaining now what we know and >>> expect, we will provide live information and advice over the weekend online >>> atwww.sussex.police.uk, on our twitter account @sussex_police and shared >>> via local media." >>> >>> On the Saturday, nationalist-affiliated groups have indicated their >>> intentions to meet up in Brighton city centre. Representatives for most of >>> the groups involved have spoken to police and say they do not plan to hold >>> specific marches or a rally, but to meet and socialise around the city. We >>> support the rights of all groups to meet and express their views peacefully >>> in the city but will deal with any criminality if it occurs. >>> >>> On the same day, people supporting the UK Uncut movement have announced >>> plans to hold a street party style gathering, possibly meeting around the >>> Clock Tower from midday. Organisers of this event have also spoken to >>> police liaison officers but not shared their exact plans. We anticipate >>> peaceful and vocal activity highlighting their cause, although there may be >>> some temporary disruption in the city centre. >>> >>> On Monday, supporters of Smash EDO have announced plans to hold an event in >>> Brighton. Although representatives have not spoken directly with police, >>> they have shared plans online and in an open letter to the media. Their >>> plans focus on a march starting from Barclays Bank in North Street at >>> midday to Hove Town Hall to present a petition about their cause. >>> >>> Based on the detail that has been made available publicly by Smash EDO, we >>> are in a better position to police the event and help keep everyone safe, >>> both those taking part and others in the city. We will seek to do this by >>> providing a mounted escort for the march through the city - which is likely >>> to be busy at this time - supplemented by officers in normal uniform and >>> embedded Protest Liaison Officers, with roads policing officers assisting >>> with any traffic issues. >>> >>> Ch Supt Bartlett continued: "To understand their intentions, help us plan >>> effectively to keep everyone safe and to help us provide the right level of >>> policing response, we have updated how we engage with groups and >>> individuals who take part in events like these, through dedicated protest >>> liaison officers. >>> >>> "Before events, these liaison officers try to identify and speak with >>> organisers or representatives of groups involved. This is to have an open >>> exchange of information about their plans and to help them understand the >>> policing operation that will be put in place. I am pleased to say that most >>> of the groups planning activity in the city centre over the weekend have >>> been in contact, although some have not made exact plans or shared them >>> with us. It is not too late for anyone who hasn't been in contact to do so. >>> >>> "During events, these liaison officers will be embedded with those taking >>> part in marches, protests or similar activity. They are clearly >>> identifiable by their bright orange tabards, rather than the yellow ones >>> worn by other officers. Their aims on the day are to continue this open >>> dialogue with those involved, to understand if their plans change, update >>> them on the policing plans for the event and explain any police action >>> being taken. This supplements the information we already share publicly >>> with residents, businesses and others in the city. >>> >>> "Sussex Police welcomes and supports the right to free speech and always >>> seeks to facilitate groups who want to express their views in the city in a >>> peaceful way. Our new protest liaison approach will help us do exactly >>> that. However, we also make it clear that crime, disorder or violence >>> within or between groups will not be tolerated and if it does occur we are >>> ready to provide a proportionate and effective response." >>> >>> Whether you're taking part in an event or in the city for other reasons, >>> you can get the latest updates from Sussex Police by: >>> >>> Viewing our Live Log with photos and maps online >>> athttp://www.sussex.police.uk/live >>> Following us on Twitter @sussex_police >>> Speaking to officers and staff on duty in the city >>> Checking for our updates via media outle >>> >>> Ray Packham >>> HI-Tech Crime Unit >>> Sussex Police >>> Sussex House >>> Crowhurst Road >>> Hollingburry >>> BN1 8AF >>> >>> [email protected] >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. 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