Brighton, UK

Hey all

I live in Brighton, but have spent my last two protests in London. I'm ready to localise now, and I know theres been a small group down here before for the last two, so just wanted to check that things are still going to be going on for April.

I have access to a photocopier at work, and am able to photocopy a mountain of flyers if required, since I read you ran out pretty quick last time.

See you in April!

Hi Sku.
I live in Hove and was thinking of going to the Brighton protests, but I missed both the February and March protests due to illness both times. As the April one will be the first protest I've gone along to I may end up going to London for it. However, I know quite a few people who will be going to the Brighton protests, so there will definitely be a group there!

I am up for another protest in April and i'm sure others are.
I actually think we don't want too many people as the space where we can protest is quite limited as we are not allowed past the bollards which represent the boundaries of Churchill Square-it's private property.I guess it depends if the christians are out again and the musical entertainments!

Originally Posted by anonyme

I am up for another protest in April and i'm sure others are.
I actually think we don't want too many people as the space where we can protest is quite limited as we are not allowed past the bollards which represent the boundaries of Churchill Square-it's private property.I guess it depends if the christians are out again and the musical entertainments!

Hi anonyme,
You make a valid point about the space. However, we would all love to see a larger group and I know you would as much as anybody.

My thoughts on this :
Possibly move back behind the Christian's table. Approx opposite the entrance to the $cientology building, where they have the sign.
Lots of space there ; we would not cause any obstruction.

Disadvantage ;
We are back a bit from the main stream of pedestrian traffic. ( only 10 or 12 metres )

However :
We could still interact with the flow of public on the square and hand them leaflets, whille stayiing outside the boundary. ( those close enough to us )
Possibly have one or two Suppressives leafleting where we stood last time ; will still be close to the main group.
Will also have a reasonable flow of people passing our new (?) position ,anyway.
Perhaps some pedestrians may, also, make a tiny diversion and take a few short steps towards us, if we can be perceived as a friendly and interesting bunch of Suppressive Persons. === Hey, can anyone do a song and dance routine ? ( I wanna do a smilie here - no can do. )

Just my 2 cents worth. Please feel free to savage me.

BTW ; Cannot commit yet ; may be away, not certain yet.

hey Brightfags... my suggestion to you lot would be to create your own forum and get some of your mates to join. if you are a small cell it would be alot better if you can like hand the people you know cards to your local site etc.

Originally Posted by marrik

Hi anonyme,
You make a valid point about the space. However, we would all love to see a larger group and I know you would as much as anybody.

My thoughts on this :
Possibly move back behind the Christian's table. Approx opposite the entrance to the $cientology building, where they have the sign.
Lots of space there ; we would not cause any obstruction.

Disadvantage ;
We are back a bit from the main stream of pedestrian traffic. ( only 10 or 12 metres )

However :
We could still interact with the flow of public on the square and hand them leaflets, whille stayiing outside the boundary. ( those close enough to us )
Possibly have one or two Suppressives leafleting where we stood last time ; will still be close to the main group.
Will also have a reasonable flow of people passing our new (?) position ,anyway.
Perhaps some pedestrians may, also, make a tiny diversion and take a few short steps towards us, if we can be perceived as a friendly and interesting bunch of Suppressive Persons. === Hey, can anyone do a song and dance routine ? ( I wanna do a smilie here - no can do. )

Just my 2 cents worth. Please feel free to savage me.

BTW ; Cannot commit yet ; may be away, not certain yet.

Marrik-yeah I agree we could move our position.I guess it depends who is there on the day of the protest.

FLYERING-as some of you may be aware,the council is putting a ban on handing out printed material,with big on the spot fines.
This goes into effect on April 11th!
Firstly,can i encourage people to write to the council about this-it's pretty disgusting and i don't think it will significantly help the environment!
http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/inde...quest=c1163284
good old liberal brighton!
Anyway,let's bear in mind we may not be able out hand out anything!(unless we get a license which has to be PAID for!!!)
As it stands,we will have to make our message very very clear and very succinct,on any boards we have with us.
Oh..hang on..heres a quote from the bill..we may be ok..

"4.4 Under the legislation material distributed by or on behalf of a charity is exempt, where the printed matter relates to or is intended for the benefit of the charity or where the purpose of the distribution is for religious or political purposes.

4.5 Not for profit organisations which do not fall into the above mentioned exempt categories (eg campaign groups or schools) distributing free printed matter as a ‘one off’ will not be required to have a consent and will not need permission to carry out flyering activities but will be required to adhere to conditions relating to clearing up any litter and ensuring that their material does not encourage illegal activity or irresponsible consumption of alcohol. Organisations that do not comply with these conditions may face other forms of enforcement action in relation to littering (as is currently the case). "


I'm going to look into it and find out for sure if this will affect us,and make sure that if we are within our rights to hand out material,that the police know this too.

Well it's good to see people defending the home fort. I live practically next to Brighton, but I won't be here. I'll be at the London point, but I hope you have some fun.

I'm still not sure if I will be in Brighton or London, but I'll be sure to bring a few people along if I stay in Brighton =)

I'm pretty sure the flyering by-law only effects advertising, we are for a cause. We will be making no profit as a result.

The above suggestion of a forum is good, but I see little need right now when we only have a topic with 5 or so posts on enturb =P .... Everyone should definately try and get some friends along though to boost numbers.

Hey guys, the petition forms are ready for your delectation, so print these mothers and try to get at least one page done by the 12th.

I'll also need one Brighton volunteer to collect all the forms on the day and tally them up, and possibly post them to me at a later date. So if you're a kind soul and want to do that, shoot me a PM so I can put you on my list or regional petition people.

If every UK anon gets one page of people we could be pushing 40,000 signatures. Next stop, Downing Street!

Petitioning thread if you have any questions.

Yo Guys, im new to Enturb, but a regular 315channer.
I didnt realise we had a branch in B'ton Much epic wins to you all!
I thort i had 2 go 2 London, but that costs much monies :(
I live in Lewes and could probs get a small possie (mayb 2 or 3 including myself lulz) together, if that would be helpful?

Some possible other sites for future protests (apart from b'ton cult):

'Church' of Scientology Mission of Hove, Ltd (y does a religion need a 'Ltd' sign?)
72b+c Church Rd
Hove
East Sussex
England
BN3 6EB
Phone: 01273 326607


Church of Scientology Mission of Eastbourne
57 Cavendish Ave
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
BN22 8EP

Also, there is a large Narconon Centre in St Leonards, nr Hastings

NarCONon

NarCONon...it would be fantastic to have the support of you and your friends.
Once we've got an idea how many folks will be attending we can consider whther to focus on Brighton or split up.
Personally i think it's best to focus on the Churchill Square location as it gets so busy-not that too many people are signing up to join the clams but there's no harm in warning people.
good to have you on board!

I just wanted to sign up and give you all my heartfelt thanks for doing what you are doing.
I am not nor ever have been a $cilon, nor do I know any in 'real' life, but I have read and downloaded every possible piece of information on this insidous cult, and it shocks me to the core that our government are not taking the infiltration of our towns by these people more seriously.
Am I an advocate of free speech? definately, and of freedom of religion, however this is not what I would call a religion, and I will fight tooth and nail to see that is not recognised as one in this country.
They can believe what they like, thats freedom, but what they practice is not what they preach, and they deserve for their actions to be 'outed ' wherever, and whenever possible.
The internet will be the death of them, but it also takes action on the streets to deliver the death blow.

I would love to be with you on the day, in fact i will be 'there', but due to family, I shan't be protesting actively, I can't take that decision for my loved ones, much as I wish too, but I will do what I can, and everything I can, perhaps in the future I can help people from behind the scenes.
In the meantime, get out there, Rickroll them, and listen out to see if we get the same tired old statement from them in the media, I noted that on youtube, at least 3 media interviews on protest days, included the same statement in different parts of the country, from the $cispokesfags, proof they can't think for themselves.

Do not be dissappointed by any lack of 'HONKS'.
please see quote below, it is still illegal, to honk your horn. As I don't drive, I will be the one walking past honking like a goose and playing Rick on my mobile ;)

“The Road Vehicle (Contraventions and Use) Regulations 1986 state that no person shall sound, or permit to be sounded, any horn, gong, bell or siren, fitted to or carried on any vehicle which is: (a) stationary in a road at any time other than a time of danger due to another moving vehicle or near to the road; or (b) in motion on a restricted road between 23.30 pm and 7 am,” he said.

“They also stated that no motor vehicle should be used on the road in such a manner as to cause excessive noise which could have been avoided by the exercise of reasonable care on the part of the driver.

“In addition, depending on the individual set of circumstances, the sounding of a horn could be deemed to be an act of driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for other people using the road.

“Furthermore, and again depending on the circumstances, the use of a car horn could be regarded as a breach of the peace.

“The car horn is a warning instrument and should be used for that purpose as using it for any other reason could cause other people on the road to be distracted from what they are doing and could compromise road safety."


I am sure you will get plenty of 'HONKS' despite this however.



EDIT: apparently 'we' will be there, having discussed and thought over the consequences, its been decided that, the right to protest, should be exersised regardless of the fear of consequence, if only as a lesson for the younger amongst us. see you there!

we will also be wandering past the hove '$eller of $alvation' on our way, so if anyone is picketing that one, we will join in on our way through.

Originally Posted by anonyme

NarCONon...it would be fantastic to have the support of you and your friends.
Once we've got an idea how many folks will be attending we can consider whther to focus on Brighton or split up.
Personally i think it's best to focus on the Churchill Square location as it gets so busy-not that too many people are signing up to join the clams but there's no harm in warning people.
good to have you on board!

Thanx anonyme, good to have ur support. I agree w/ you about spliting our efforts atm, but i think it would b good in the future to warn people how many Co$ offices there are in our area. I think it'd shock them lol.
PS when & where is meet point on 12/04/08?
PPS if it wuld help i have full anon uniform- suit, tie, shirt, leather trench coat & v mask lol
narCONon

While splitting up is a nice idea, I think it would be better to stay at the Churchill Square site. As far as I'm aware this is the only org in a extremely high traffic area. The more impact we can have at this location the better, as we are going to reach the most people this way.

Just my thoughts though. I may be bringing some friends too =)

Originally Posted by Sku

While splitting up is a nice idea, I think it would be better to stay at the Churchill Square site. As far as I'm aware this is the only org in a extremely high traffic area. The more impact we can have at this location the better, as we are going to reach the most people this way.

Just my thoughts though. I may be bringing some friends too =)

Yea im wiv you /b/rother the splitting dates were for l8r months

and when and where is the meet on 12th?

narCONon

Originally Posted by narCONon

Yea im wiv you /b/rother the splitting dates were for l8r months

and when and where is the meet on 12th?

narCONon

Previously we have just gathered at Churchill Square..could go with that unless anyone has any suggestions where to meet?

Originally Posted by anonyme

Previously we have just gathered at Churchill Square..could go with that unless anyone has any suggestions where to meet?

Yea im for meet in churchill square...

11am for the time..? seems sensible as thats wen the crowds'll start to pick up.

Also, how many leaflets do you think we'll need. I've just got 110 made up, but i could do another 100 if its needed...

narCONon

Originally Posted by narCONon

Yea im for meet in churchill square...

11am for the time..? seems sensible as thats wen the crowds'll start to pick up.

Also, how many leaflets do you think we'll need. I've just got 110 made up, but i could do another 100 if its needed...

narCONon

Sounds good,11 am is ok for me.
I would definetely suggest printing another 100-they were very popular last time and im sure we can hand out a lot.
Can i ask which leaflet it is?
it needs to be not too confusing for people,to be simple and very legible...
any protest signs should probably NOT start with the word 'Scientology' as most people are put off!