Marine reserves march

[chrisch]

I'm sure they would welcome some non BSAC divers too so please forgive me the linking but if you are free on Thurday 3rd and London based...

non functioning link removed - sorry again. full text in post below

Chris

[PeeBee]

Chris, non BSAC members can't follow the link.

[Cussy]

Originally Posted by PeeBee

Chris, non BSAC members can't follow the link.

I'm a BSAC member, are registered on BSAC Forums, but it won't let me look either!!
Rob

[chrisch]

I will copy it in full for you then:

The following is from HQ, thought I'd post it here as it's quite short notice so could probably do with as much publicity as possible! I've taken the day off work to make it, anyone else here able to go? NB I posted it here rather than under "environmental" as it's aimed at members, but I'll leave it up to the admins if they think it should be moved. Here's the HQ mail:

Join BSAC and MCS on our 'Marine Reserves Now' march to Parliament

BSAC and the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) are campaigning for the creation of a network of vital Marine Reserves - where our precious marine heritage and wildlife will be safe from harm, giving nature room to breathe and recover from decades of exploitation.
Together we have now collected 100,000 signatures in support of our 'Marine Reserves Now' campaign, which will be handed over during a march to the Houses of Parliament next week.
We're now looking for 75 divers to take part in the march next Thursday, 3rd April - from the London Eye down to the Houses of Parliament where the petition will be handed over at a press call at 12.45pm and invite you to join us.
If you would like to join the march, please email sandrac@bsac.com to register your details as soon as possible. We will then confirm all the arrangements with you next week.
Many thanks for your support.
Full details as follows:

Date of the March:
Thursday, 3rd April 2008

Assembly Time: 11:00am

Assembly Point: Jubilee Gardens, beside the London Eye, South Bank.

What To Bring: mask & snorkel, hood.
(optional kit: diving suit (dry or wet), booties, fins (no dive knives, no tanks, no weights). NB. There will be no changing or storage facilities

A Marine Reserves Now! T-shirt will be provided to participants.

What we'll do: Starting at 12:15, we'll march over Westminster Bridge dressed in our diving gear carrying banners and placards demonstrating our support for Marine Reserves Now! Arrive at Old Palace Yard by St Stephen's Gate, Palace of Westminster, at 12.45.

Photo call with divers congregated outside the Houses of Parliament and presentation of Marine Reserves Now! petition to Environment Secretary at 13:00.


Regards

Sandra Crowley
BSAC Membership Services
Tel: +44 (0) 151 350 6257
Fax: +44 (0) 151 350 6215
Email: sandrac@bsac.com

[Prometheus]

3rd April meet at 11:00 County Hall/London Aquarium
Demonstration to leave at 12:15 to arrive old palace yard at12:45 for photcall , hand in petition at 13:00
First 100 only to attend march on first come first served basis
T shirts for participants
No changing facilities
Masks,snorkels etc to be worn if you want to. No dive knives ,weight belts ,cylinders.
Bsac would like you to register with them if you are attending mailto:Sandrac@bsac.com

I think that is the main gist of it.

Ah Chrisch, you got there first

[Prometheus]

I will be on duty , so will see if I can get the boat out to give the marchers a wave.

[dry suit diver]

marine reserves



Hmmmm read the archives before starting new thread

[chrisch]

Never get too much of a good thing - the word "march" missing..

You will want me to pay attention next

[dry suit diver]

Originally Posted by chrisch

Never get too much of a good thing - the word "march" missing..

You will want me to pay attention next

nah that is expecting far too much

[chrisch]

Originally Posted by dry suit diver

nah that is expecting far too much

More chance of three wise men in Liverpool.....