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Protect My Baby, Protect Me - Durham Picnic - If you live in Newcastle/Sunderland/Middlesbroug/Stockton/Darlington join us here!

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BouncingTurtle · 11/07/2008 09:52

The Date - Monday 21st July
The Time - 12pm-2pm
Location - Palace Green outside the Cathedral in Durham City Centre map

I am organising this event, but I need some help - especially if you live in Durham - as I don't!

We need the following items:
An England flag
A Scottish flag
A rope

Someone willing to ask Costa Coffee/Starbucks or some such place whether they would be willing to accommodate us if the weather is bad.

I'll be posting soon how to join the mailing list.

Please sign in here if you are coming and/or are willing to help with the above!

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skidaddle · 11/07/2008 11:47

hi bouncing - I can ask the gala theatre as much bigger than anywhere else - do we know how many people are expected?

don't have a flag or rope though I'm afraid...

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BouncingTurtle · 11/07/2008 12:13

I'm not sure - maybe about 20 I hope! The Gala theatre sounds like a great suggestion and it is easy to get to!

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skidaddle · 11/07/2008 12:23

what will we actually be doing in there so i can forewarn them - will we be having an actual picnic?

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BouncingTurtle · 11/07/2008 12:44

Mainly just having a picnic - but I guess they probably won't allow us to have our own food there.
The one thing we want to try and do is a photo of one mum & baby standing with Scottish Flag and the words "Protected" and another mum and baby with an England flag and the words "Not Protected". I'm going to contact the Northern Echo to see if they will report on it.

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Notanexcitingname · 11/07/2008 13:16

I'd love to be there, with my 2-year old (breastfed ) ds, but I'm working, and am rammed with meetings that day

stuckinthecorner · 11/07/2008 13:38

I`d also love to be there, but probably wont be able to make it (sorry - looong awaited dentist appt). Good luck and have a fab time.

I would be interested / able to help with organising other things if you ever need a hand.

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BouncingTurtle · 11/07/2008 14:34

Thank you all!
You can be there with us in spirit.

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juneybean · 11/07/2008 14:40

I'll advertise this on the MN Local pages for you! :D

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BouncingTurtle · 11/07/2008 14:45

Thanks!!

I've set up a Facebook page here People can sign up here and I'll put updates on here as to location.

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StealthPolarBear · 11/07/2008 14:47

ooh I'll see if I can get that Monday off

skidaddle · 11/07/2008 15:03

bouncing, I asked in the gala and they were a bit vague. Well, to be fair the boy was about thirteen and a half, but he said he thought it would be OK but his manager wasn't there so he couldn't say for definite - will ask again next week now I have a better idea of what's involved (didn't read your other messages until after I'd got back).

Not sure if I can make it myself actually as ILs will be here and I can't quite see my FIL shouting loud and proud about public breastfeeding!! Will see if I can smuggle DS at least off for a couple of hours..

StealthPolarBear · 11/07/2008 15:28

My DS will be at nursery, just thought but really want to come, migt have to see if they can swap his day

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BouncingTurtle · 11/07/2008 17:41

SPB - was wondering where you were hiding!
Skid - Thanks so much!!

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kiskidee · 11/07/2008 18:22

I am coming.

Will have dd in tow. She is 3 and still bfing bit not daytime anymore.

Will see if dh has an England flag. Not sure.

StealthPolarBear · 11/07/2008 19:15

I don't have one, only place I can think that would maybe sell them would be the indoor market...maybe...

kiskidee · 13/07/2008 13:57

dh has an england flag. will just have to find it. scottish one? nope.

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BouncingTurtle · 13/07/2008 20:26

Cool - think I might just buy one off ebay!

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BouncingTurtle · 14/07/2008 21:13

I've invited my MP - can others do the same?
Ta!

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LackaDAISYcal · 15/07/2008 10:25

I've got a scottish flag, but it's only a wee one (like the ones they have kiddies waving at royal visits etc)

and I think it's the lion rampant as opposed to the saltire

Am still up for coming, provided DH's work plans don't change!

Is there a park and ride, or will I be able to get close and park? or would I be better coming on the train?

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BouncingTurtle · 15/07/2008 15:29

Park and ride is good - come up the A1(M) and get off at J62 (A690 Durham). Turn right at the top for the Park & Ride - buses are every 10 mins, and cost £1.70. I would do that tbh, Durham is quite hilly and the train station is a little bit outside the centre. If you like, I can meet you at the Park n ride, I plan to get there about 11.30.
PM me on Facebook if you want to do that?

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GillianLovesMarmite · 15/07/2008 18:51

Hi,

I haven't checked my diary, but if I'm free I'll come - I'm still exclusively breasfeeding my 6 month old ds and more than happy to come along and do so in public as I think it's OUTRAGEOUS that we don't have the same protection.
BTW - anyone read the excellent piece on breastmilk v formula in New Scientist this week...
Gillian.

kiskidee · 15/07/2008 19:43

I will also use the park and ride so will try to get there around the same time.

kiskidee · 15/07/2008 19:45

oh, haven't logged onto the facebook page because facebook makes my teeth itch.

LackaDAISYcal · 15/07/2008 19:48

meeting at the park'n'ride sounds good BT

I'll send you a message on FB if I can definately make it, but so far so good according to DH earlier today

TequilaMockinBird · 15/07/2008 19:55

Oh I'm local and would love to come but i just asked dd (10.8) what she thought about going back to BF'ing and got the 'wtf look' ....guess thats a no then lol