SHERWOOD ECO ACTION CAMP

Eviction!

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Monday 6th December 2004 : Sherwood Eviction - Trees Destroyed

Police and bailiffs stormed the site this moning, with no notice and no regard for the safety of those on site.
This was posted on Road Alert.

"Everyone is out. Only 4 of us resisted - 2 in the trees, one in the tunnel and one on a ground lock on. They stormed site at 8.30am using the balliff version of shock and awe tactics (kind of a mild suprise and bemusment really). Luckily most of us were in defences anyway because the place was crawling with balliffs within seconds of the shout going out. We did our best in the trees - but the more hardcore defences were captured before we could reach them and unfortunately we were out within hours. Our "hardcore" tunnel it turned out was just too hard core - as we had burrowed through the solid rock the tunnel team simply smash through all of our defences - instead of digging around them which is the usual tactic in more fragile enviroments. Bollocks.

Still - I know I can live with myself for what I've done. Nite nite Bellways Plc. The consequences of your actions will return to you."


Full report at http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/12/302258.html


Full photo set and further reportage at http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/12/302471.html


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Monday 29th March 2004 : High Alert for eviction!

The 300 year old beech tree and other surrounding trees at the Mansfield Woodhouse / Sherwood Forest tree camp were back on high alert, with an eviction tip-off received for week beginning Monday 29th March. Call Sumac on 0845 458 9595 or 0787 086 1837 if you can offer or request transport, and to join the phone tree.


Success! Two Month Repreive!

The 300 year old beech tree and other surrounding trees at the Mansfield Woodhouse / Sherwood Forest tree camp have won a two month repreive. Following an intensive local campaign, supported by campaigners from around the region and around the world, Mansfield District Council agreed, at an 10th March meeting, to an independent inquiry into the feasability of the proposed junction.


Sherwood Forest - eviction alert, people needed urgently

Tuesday 10th February 2004

The Welsh Balliffs were on site today with a warrant. They conducted a health and safety assessment, and held a safety meeting with the on-site camp. They intend to return at any time now with a professional tunnelling team and climbers.

The site is now on full alert, with the tunnels and tree fortifications occupied. All others supporters are now urged to get to the camp at any possible times to give additional support.

Click here for directions

Overnight camping posses are also welcomed, subject to the availability of people and transport.
Are you on the phone tree? Call Sumac Centre on : 0845 458 9595.


On 8 Feb at 23:45, Cookie Monster wrote:

"Saturday 7th February 2004 an Arrugga was called for the Sherwood Forest Protest Camp.
I don't believe this was a false alarm - but we are still here - still alot of security action, about 60+ yellow coats in vacinity, some on Bellway property, some in disused railway carpark. Machinery arrived day b4 ambulance and security etc. vans passing up and down constently. called for assistence - MANY came Site was buzzing Police were informed that we believed an illegal eviction was due to kick off. Police turned up and confronted security.

We believe we have possibly put them off an illegal 'jump us' style eviction. Who knows? All we know is it didn't happen. We are staying in defences and all ready for the off. Many security and yellow coats about - some work IS being done to railway - but not using all the people milling about by any means. Due to phone problems (coincedence?) we have a new setup - calls to - 07050 656410 will get you through.

From SchNEWS Party & Protest site . 17th October 2003

Bellway, the property developers revving up their chainsaws so they can Friar Tuck up the ancient Sherwood Forest in order to build 270 poor quality homes, have been given the go-ahead by the Sheriff of Nottingham to evict the merry protesters living in the beech tree at the centre of the controversy (SchNEWS 415). The 60ft, 300 year old tree is situated on a piece of green that has been used by local residents as a recreation area for over 40 years. With massive local support protestors are preparing an application for village green status, their only remaining option to protect the site. More merry men and women are urgently needed to stay on the site and stop the developers robbin’ woods from locals.

Robbin' Woods

From SchNEWS issue 415 . 18th July 2003

"Sherwood forest is under attack from a band of corporate thieves and the Sherrif of Nottingham isn’t lifting a finger. The thieves, Belway, are attempting to destroy a rare limestone habitat and a natural meadowland to build an unnecessary road junction. The area is supposedly guarded by a Tree Protection Order as it possesses a 300 year old beech tree yet the council are refusing to take any action against the developers. This is some of the last remaining green space in the area and it’s being surveyed as a possible EU site of conservation. There’s a desperate need for Robin Hoods and merry men and women to steal the power from the rich and give it back to the poor trees".

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Check out new photo album at http://www.captsmurf.co.uk/trees/trees1.htm

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Sunday 26th October - Benefit Gig

Link added to 'Unsolicited Testimonials for Bellway Homes' from Bellway User Group website : http://buggers.org/Testimonials.asp

11th October - TUNNEL PROTESTERS REFUSE TO CAVE IN - Evening Post Report

10th October - Wish List updated - Clear Out your sheds, tool boxes and larders!

1st October - Digging in - Eco-Warriors are going underground in their battle to save a 300-year-old beech tree in Mansfield Woodhouse from the chop. - Mansfield Today (external link).

30th September - Sherwood Camp website launched at http://mysite.freeserve.com/sherwood_camp/

30th September - PROTEST DIGS ITS HEELS IN - Evening Post Report

29th September - Eviction notice served - support needed RIGHT NOW!

3rd September - TREE ECO-PROTEST GOES TO THE TOP - Evening Post Report

18th July - ROBBIN’ WOODS - SchNEWS issue 415


11th June 2003 - Residents fight to save ancient beech - Mansfield Today (external link).


BENEFIT GIG

A benefit for the camp took place on Sunday 26th October 2003, with Mansfield Woodhouse's own Reggae Band, RANKIN’ STEADY ... and ... Nottingham's Famous TRICKSTER, at The Maze, 257 Mansfield Road, Nottingham

The turn out wasn't a high as hoped (perhaps being on a Sunday night and competing with The Matrix didn't help.) However the evening gave the opportunity for a well deserved night off for the stalwart campers to relax and even shake a leg or two.

Thanks to the bands, the venue and to Sharon, Emma and others involved in putting the gig on.


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Wish List

Clear Out your sheds, tool boxes and larders!

Thanks to incredible support from the local area, the camp is oversupplied with many items.

Only the items listed in bold print are currently required. Preparations are being made to spend up to a month underground.
Can you help with anything - it can be left at the Sumac Centre to be taken to the camp:

Current requests in bold

  • More visitors and/or campers

  • Fresh Fruit & vegetables
  • Vegan cocolate & biscuits
  • Fruit juice
  • Vegan mayonnaise
  • Food - veggie or vegan please
  • Tinned food - ready to eat
  • Soya milk & vegan margerine
  • Kendal Mint Cake
  • Dried fruit & nuts
  • Bottled water
  • Cooking oil
  • Tea & coffee, sugar
  • Mugs, plates, cutlery
  • Washing up supplies
  • Can openers

  • Books & magazines
  • Pens & paper + printing paper
  • Candles
  • Carpet
  • Tobacco & papers
  • Loo roll, essential oils, soap!
  • Socks!
  • Boots - size 7 - 10
  • Blankets & warm clothes
  • First Aid supplies

  • 12v batteries & 12v lighting
  • C-cell batteries
  • AM Radio
  • 12v music players
  • Mobile phone &/or CBs

  • D-Locks, chain, cable
  • PolyProp rope - 10ml
  • Nails - esp. big ones!
  • Banner materials, sheets, paint
  • Tarps & strong plastic sheeting
  • Scaffolding bars, building materials, rope & tools.
  • Barbed wire off-cuts
  • Climbing Tat, clips etc.

  • Cash for tool hire, fuel, materials, food & supplies
  • Visitors and campers

  • In particular the camp has a surplus of bedding, clothing, carpet and wood, so no more of these please!

    Thank you for your generous support.

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    GET INVOLVED

    CAN YOU HELP - SIGN UP AT THE SUMAC CENTRE

    If you can visit the camp at any time and are able to offer a lift, or have time to help but need a lift, email your name, location, phone number and email address to robinswood@@veggies.org.uk [Spam filter: delete one of the '@' signs in the address field].

    You can also ask to leave messages in the message book at the Sumac Centre, or phone Sumac: 0845 458 9595

    As the baliffs may arrive at any time please also send your phone number by email direct to Cookie at the camp at b1kerman@hotmail.com and/or phone them on 07890 165727.

    If you have media contacts forward these details to them, (nb you may have received emails from others that included in the "to:" list someone else's media email contacts - use them!)

    If you have an email mailing list, please forward this website link http://www.veggies.org.uk/sherwood to everyone in your address book.

    Print off this message to circulate to those without email, who can pledge their support by phoning the Sumac Centre on 0845 458 9595.


    Check the other things to do here on the camp's own website

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    Directions & Travel

    Robins Woods protest camp is on Debdale Lane at the junction with Sherwood Rise, on the A6075 at the western edge of Mansfield Woodhouse . Click here for local map.

    Map showing access from M1 jnct28 A38 and M1 jnct29 A617.


    Eviction Alert Access

    Print this largest scale map to see local streets: Click here for map.

    If an eviction is attempted, there may be a road block on the A6075 Debdale Lane, however there is open access to the site, on foot, from all directions, from the white areas, but not the streets surrounded by grey.

    The whole of the white space below Debdale Lane is threatened in the long term, but the immediate activity will be at the north east corner.

    Take these site mobile numbers with you for further access information : 07050 656410 and 07890 165727.


    Robin Hood Line Trains

    Mansfield Woodhouse station, on the Robin Hood Line from Nottingham, Bulwell, Hucknall etc, is just 300 yards away.
    Click here for timetable. . Trains from Nottingham run from 05.39 . (No sunday service).
    Turn right on leaving the station - the camp is 300 yards along on the left.


    Nottingham - Mansfield - Chesterfield - Sheffield Coach

    Stagecoach buses 737 (Nottingham - Chesterfield) and 747 (Nottingham - Sheffield Meadowhall) pass less than a mile from the site. Ask for Rufford Arms, between Mansfield & Pleasley on the Chesterfield Road, at the junction with the A6075 Debdale Lane, and walk towards Mansfield Woodhouse. Timetables: 737 . 747

    From Nottm Victoria Centre: 737@10past each hour (9:10-22:10); 747@30mins past (8:30:17:30); Sundays:737@40mins past (8:40-21.40). Return co-incidentally at about the same times.

    Single fare from Victoria Centre to Rufford Arms is £3.00; open return is £4.50.
    From Sumac Centre get on at Tavistock Drive, by the Co-op on Mansfield Road in Carrington.

    If you can arrange a visit from Nottingham, please contact the Sumac Centre, as others may be able to share your transport. Call 0845 458 9595 (or 0787 086 1837 at short notice) to check times and space.


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    Sherwood Forest ... ...

    ... ... the Bellway way

    Other links

    Sherwood Camp - 'official' website : http://mysite.freeserve.com/sherwood_camp/

    Nine Ladies - Anti-Quarry Campaign, Derbyshire : http://www.nineladies.uklinux.net

    Road Alert - stop more road building in UK : http://www.roadalert.org.uk

    SchNEWS - Party and Protest Guide : http://www.schnews.org.uk/pap/protestcamps.htm

    Sumac Centre / Veggies - Nottingham Campaign Diary : http://www.veggies.org.uk/diary.htm

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