Anti-Austerity Demos

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Anyone planning on attending the big one happening June 20th? Or any local ones? Will be interesting to see how many go and what (if any) impact they will have.

I think you're safe for now, Through. I don't think weather reports can ever be tainted with political bias. It's...weather.

Unless you are into cloud seeding

I guess so, op, although these particular weather reports appear to have a tad of a political bias. Oh well. Hope everyone keeps safe; can't help but worry it'll be violent. I might have to keep the rain dance up a bit longer.

Why? If it looked like there would be rain surely OYBBK would say so just as much? She's not going to lie that it looks sunny just to make the demo appear to be blessed by Mother Nature.

If Im realistic there probably will be a few troublemakers who take advantage of the march. But the vast vast majority of us will be peaceful.

I hope it doesnt rain, it will make our placards soggy! We might get the odd shower though. Need the high pressure to budge over just a little.

slight hiccup. Thunderstorms are possible. oh dear.

Does this mean Mother Nature IS A TORY?!

Heh. I'm sure forecasting bad weather is a "neutral and objective report", whereas forecasting good weather is "politically biased."

Good chance to road test my not fetching new poncho.

Thunderstorms are possible :(
I've been varnishing my placard today. I don't fancy waving round a soggy lump!

Thanks, I'll make sure DH takes a rain jacket!

Good luck everyone planning on going today. Packed DH this morning at 6:30. Stay safe!

Yes, good luck :) latest forecast is for on and off light showers, so hopefully not too bad. I don't need to leave for another half an hour. Got everything packed.

Anyone who is planning on going should be aware, if they arent already that Bank will probably close.

We would be going to London today but life's other commitments get in the way...

I hadn't spotted this thread, and had just bumped the earlier one:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/parenting/2378734-Is-it-safe-to-take-a-baby-on-a-demo?

Good luck for the demo. I can't go, but will be cheering you all on from UpNorth.

Currently plotting how to get to the Whitehall start if roads are blocked for the march.

I'm sure I'll find some kind person to push me once in the march. People tend to be quite friendly and helpful, in my small experience of demos.

Anyone going by themselves? I want to go, but don't know which group to stand with.

I am a member of Unison but am not able to attend this demo as I'm working tonight.
Incidentally in just seen Charlotte Church, who is on the demo today, on the news. She came across very well and appears well informed. Good for her!

I haven't heard from DH yet. Been out all morning but just got in to check and saw that there are over 250,000 people there! That's pretty amazing.

Home safe, shattered, on sofa.

Left before the speeches properly started, as exhausted. They must just be winding up now.

Big, big thanks to all the very lovely Random Strangers™ who have been helping me all day. I couldn't have managed without you.

And to my cabbie who'll be at an anti-Neo-Nazi demo himself next week, good luck and hope things go smoothly.

And the poncho did NOT make an appearance.

Success!

Just heard from DH, he said it was brilliant, the vibe was positive and uplifting.

It was bloody amazing. Really friendly andno I didn't see any agro. Travelling home exhausted. Got caught in a downpour as I left the area, but very pleased it held off for the march.
Can barely type now

Went on my own, just home, had a great time. Saw old friends, colleagues and comrades.

Home safe, on the sofa with a glass of wine, thoroughly exhausted but pleased. What a brilliant day.