We have called a demonstration tomorrow at the Western entrance to the Woodhead Tunnel in the Peak District, Derbyshire. National Grid are threatening to close it and thereby shut out low carbon alternatives to road transport. This is the start of the fight against their plans.
We have organised a demonstration to further our campaign. The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 12th January 2008
Time: 1.00 p.m. until 3.00 p.m.
Place: Woodhead tunnel, Western entrance (follow
http://tinyurl.com/2aq3su for a map)
We have speakers and a Samba band. The weather forecast is good!
If you are an organisation/representative but cannot attend, please send us a message of support which we will read out at the rally.
People who wish to come are asked to make their own way to the tunnel, preferably using the Longdendale Trail (the old trackbed) travelling on foot or bicycle, but you can also travel along the B6105 to join the Trail if you can get a lift. Alternatively, you can drive to the site itself, turning off the A628. Parking is limited and the roads are precarious - please ensure that your own and others safety is paramount.
If you wish to walk or cycle the full distance, the best place to join the demo is at either the bus stop or Railway Station in Hadfield. There are regular trains to and from Manchester every 30 minutes, and hourly buses. The route from Hadfield to Woodhead is 6.3 miles long (one way), and although the trail is completely level, you must be reasonably fit to walk and cycle there and back.
Follow this link - http://tinyurl.com/2aq3su - for a map of the route we have created. This highlights all the significant parts of the route, including hazards, and details of facilities for disabled people. If you prefer to look at this in a separate window, the link is here.
Date: Saturday, 12th January 2008
Time: 1.00 p.m. until 3.00 p.m.
Place: Woodhead tunnel, Western entrance (follow
http://tinyurl.com/2aq3su for a map) We have speakers and a Samba band. The weather forecast is good!
If you are an organisation/representative but cannot attend, please send us a message of support which we will read out at the rally.
People who wish to come are asked to make their own way to the tunnel, preferably using the Longdendale Trail (the old trackbed) travelling on foot or bicycle, but you can also travel along the B6105 to join the Trail if you can get a lift. Alternatively, you can drive to the site itself, turning off the A628. Parking is limited and the roads are precarious - please ensure that your own and others safety is paramount.
If you wish to walk or cycle the full distance, the best place to join the demo is at either the bus stop or Railway Station in Hadfield. There are regular trains to and from Manchester every 30 minutes, and hourly buses. The route from Hadfield to Woodhead is 6.3 miles long (one way), and although the trail is completely level, you must be reasonably fit to walk and cycle there and back.
Follow this link -
http://tinyurl.com/2aq3su - for a map of the route we have created. This highlights all the significant parts of the route, including hazards, and details of facilities for disabled people. If you prefer to look at this in a separate window, the link is here.
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