a-camping we will go
Once again the Climate Campers prove their mettle by first defeating a wide-ranging injunction that BAA tried to obtain (now much limited in its scope - see previous post), and second by - for the second year running - establishing the campsite ahead of schedule.
Following useful info blatantly nicked from the Climate Camp website…
We are on Sipson Lane, between the villages of Sipson and Harlington, North of Heathrow.
By public transport:
Train from Paddington to ‘Hayes and Harlington’ station.
From there bus 90, 140 or H98 heading South. Get off at the corner of Harlington High Street and walk West along Sipson Lane about 600 metres.
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About a 2 mile walk - south into Harlington village then as above.
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Go one station further on to West Drayton and take the 222 bus to the Western (Sipson) end of Sipson Lane.
Staines is quite far away - if you want to make your own way to the site don’t go to Staines!
But if you get yourself to Staines railway station in West London by 10am on Tuesday 14th August, you will be greeted by our friendly welcome team and promptly transported via a magical mystery tour, to the camp! Staines railway station is very small so the Welcome Desk and pickup buses will be running from Spelthorne Leisure Centre, 5 minutes walk from the station.(There will also be lifts to the camp later in the day).
If you get lost trying to find the camp or any other enquiries then call 0207 3779088 . There will be someone manning the phone at the London Action Resource Centre 10am to 6pm from 2nd August who will be able to help you.
You will need to bring a tent – but there is no need to bring your own food. Camping will be organised into ‘Neighbourhoods’ – each with it’s own collective kitchen.
For a full list of things we recommend you bring go to the practicalities page.
Knowing your rights makes you stronger.Go to the legal briefing
When you first arrive be sure to go to the Welcome tent, where friendly faces will give advice. You may feel lost without them!
There will be medics, a legal team, a wellbeing area and a kids space on site. Children and families are very welcome.
You can pop down for just few days, a short visit, or stay for the whole camp.
The camp is collectively run. We all chip in and there are no leaders. The camp process uses consensus principles. It might be a good idea to read a little about this before you come to the camp. Check out the decision making page
If you would like to come to London to get involved before the camp your help would be very much appreciated. Call 020 7377 9088 (London Action Resource Centre)– and if no one picks up leave your name, number and message.
Information for people with particular access needs can be found on the practicalities page.
To find out about the workshops on workshops page. Further advice on bringing vehicles or dogs, and information on ‘take down’ can be found on the practicalities, page.
It might be a good idea to contact other people in your local area who are also coming to the camp. You should find contact details on the local groups page .
And of course – there will be 24 hours of mass action from midday Sunday 19th August to midday Monday 20th August. Again keep checking this site for more details.
Photos from last year’s Climate Camp:
