Falmer - Next Protest ?

[Beach Hut]

OK so this rolls onto at least 09.04.04 (probably longer).

What shall we do next in the campaign ?

Sit in at Withdean ?

Sit in at Sheffield Wednesday ?

Protest March ?

Any bright ideas ?

 

[Thimble Keegan]

How about the players going for a kick-about on the aforementioned field? Perhaps even a players v fans type thing.

Albion & England forever.

Thimble Keegan
Worthing BHA

 

[Beach Hut]

Didn't really look up for a football match when we there when BHAFC were away to Grimsby.........

But keep on thinking we must do something to keep up the campaign

 

[Lush]

They know how important Falmer is to the club and its supporters. We need to think bigger and either demonstrate:

1) that Falmer is in the NATIONAL interest.

2) that it is of such paramount importance to the community (Moulescoombe/Whitehawk/Coldean as well as Brighton and Hove) that this over-rides any niggly concerns they may have about the site.

We have maybe addressed the former, but what about the latter?

 

[Braders]

well apart from the rushden game i'm going to all so be up for anything protest wise , also agree we need to keep this rolling , sit in/out at blackpool (would say wednesday but we've gotta plan and stuff)?

 

[Marc]

posted this in another thread but theres a Labour Welsh Conference happening THIS weekend, see the main labour site for details. We MUST get something there so show our support, not saying JP will be there himself but who knows? A few Falmer For All banners will catch the eye of the Labour peeps and maybe word will spread back to whitehall.
Yes its short notice but there must be some Seagulls fans living in Wales near enough the venue?



Also June 10th Prescott himself is rallying people for some campaign thing...again on the main website, surely if the decidion is not out by then, then we MUST do something on this day - imagine overshadowing labours own campaign with ours!

 

[oapdodge]

Get in touch with schools and get the next generation of Albion fans involved,throughout Sussex and if we can get players or representatives to attend school campaigns.Children writing letters to John Prescott,drawings etc,what they would like to see for the future ?

 

[oapdodge]

Walk meeting at Withdean and walking to Falmer carrying the banners and getting support as we go.With letters etc.Going through main areas of Brighton.

 

[Lush]

Fatboy Slim gig on Falmer School playing field!!!

 

[Beach Hut]

The education / schools thing might work.

Is it worth talking to the club and the community scheme ?

As for protest walks they require policing - not so sure this would put over the right message for full support

 

[oapdodge]

Yes worth talking.
One of the playing staff and a couple of helpers at each school and might get some support from the education people.
Why can't a walk be policed ?
They do it for Gay pride,anti hunt and loads of other things,might even get filmed along the way.

 

[Lush]

I also think that guerillla tactics by displaying the We Want Falmer banner in an unusual place would work. If it was innovative and funny it would get National press coverage.

Boat to the end of the West Pier?? Good, but not "national" enough.
Wimbledon? - July - maybe too late.
Have we had the Boat Race yet? Hang it up on the wall at Fulham/Craven Cottage?

 

[Braders]

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Have we had the Boat Race yet? Hang it up on the wall at Fulham/Craven Cottage? [/B]

no ,thats this sunday ! ,another good idea

 

[oapdodge]

Grand National - but we are at home that day.
When is the next England International ?
We could attend and hand out more leaflets and try and get the banner to the team hotel,picture with the squad,The FA might help,coming up soon V Sweden. ?

 

[Marc]

Well i'm in the London -> Brighton Bike Ride June 20th, we could do an Olympic Torch carrying thing from the Scottish Seagulls all the way down and I could carry it back to Brigthon from London...theres an idea there anyway!

here's some major sporting events where a few banners would'nt go astray:

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NPower Test Match Series
England v New Zealand, 20-24 May
Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, NW8

1st Test - England v West Indies, 22-26 Jul
Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, NW8

Cricket celebs with we want falmer posters, always banners/flags at cricket matches so a FFA one would go nicely

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William Hill Greyhound Derby Final Night
5 Jun
Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, SW17.
Enjoy a night watching one of the UK 's fastest growing sports. The Derby Final Night is the most prestigious greyhound race of the year complete with optional black tie dinner. Tel: 0870 840 8905. Website: www.wimbledonstadium.co.uk. Station: Earlsfield

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At The Races Gold Cup
23 & 24 Apr
Sandown Park, United Racecourse, Esher, Surrey.
Combined national hunt and flat racing challenge. Tel: +44 (0)1372 464348. Website: www.sandown.co.uk. Station: Esher

National coverage with this one!
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Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
28 Mar
River Thames.
This world famous race between the two historic universities starts from the University Stone at Putney and heads along the River Thames to Mortlake. Tel: +44 (0)20 7592 7178. Website: www.theboatrace.org.

THIS WEEKEND!
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Flora London Marathon
18 Apr
Greenwich Park to The Mall.
This 26 mile race through the streets of London attracts competitors from all over the world. Tel: +44 (0)20 7902 0189. Website: www.london-marathon.co.uk.

NATIONAL COVERAGE!
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The Royal Windsor Horse Show
12-16 May
Home Park, Windsor, Berkshire.
Britain 's largest outdoor horse show, with carriage driving, show jumping, dressage and showing. There will also be a Shetland Grand National, a funfair, and over 150 shops. Tel: 0870 121 5370. Website: www.royal-windsor-horse-show.co.uk. Station: Windsor & Eton Riverside

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Stella Artois Grass Court Championships
7-13 Jun
The Queen's Club, Palliser Road, W14.
The world's top seeded players battle it out in this exhilarating grass court competition. Tel: +44 (0)20 7385 3421. Website: www.queensclub.co.uk. Station: Baron's Court

This the one in Eastbourne? if so its a MUST target
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[Marc]

Even if some of these events are a way off yet I think it would be a good idea to plan some daily campaigns for those days if the decision has still not been reached. That way we dont get "stuck" like we are now, we will have a contingency (sp?) plan with backup campaign ideas which will be ready to rock 'n roll if/when we need to carry on the fight.

 

[oapdodge]

Have we got time to buy a greyhound for the meet up on Thursady 1st April and Name it Falmer for All and get that running ? Or rename one or sponsor a race ?

 

[Marc]

Have we had the Boat Race yet? Hang it up on the wall at Fulham/Craven Cottage?

my god this news from ODPM has got me on a roll....and I wanna go to bed

 

[Marc]

excuse me for swearing but the Boat Race goes under *FOUR* bridges......we MUST and I mean MUST get the FFA banner on at least one of them along with as many other FFA banners we have, I'm doing bugger all this sunday and would help if it gets off the ground in time.

 

[oapdodge]

excuse me for swearing but the Boat Race goes under *FOUR* bridges......we MUST and I mean MUST get the FFA banner on at least one of them along with as many other FFA banners we have, I'm doing bugger all this sunday and would help if it gets off the ground in time.

Great idea