Our local CND group, East Lancs CND, had a stall at the annual Burnley May Day Festival and featured an unusual 'Unlucky Dip'.
Here the poster may give you a clue.
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a general view of our CND stall in the Community Tent. We had plenty of interest *
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On the stall we collected about 150 signatures on CND's 'Scrap Trident' petition.
Earlier we had carried 'Scrap Trident' placards while participating in the May Day Parade from Burnley Town Centre to Towneley Park.
The Parade and Festival were organised by Burnley Trades Council and you can see photos from a previous year's Parade by clicking here *
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here Joan discussing the issues with a couple of visitors to the stall *
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we also had a petition against new nuclear power which a young man is signing here. *
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the highlight of the stall, at least for children, was the 'Unlucky Dip'
Here is how it worked: There is a clearly displayed notice saying that this is a light hearted game that should not be taken too seriously but demonstrates the dangers of the waste products produced by nuclear power stations...
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There is a bucket containing plain wrapped sweets with a cover over it. The child is told that there is “toxic waste” in the bucket. The child is invited to put on a pretty manky looking rubber glove and see if he/she can pick out some waste. When the child puts a hand in the bucket, the stall attendant presses down on the bucket which is standing on a vibrating mat so it feels a bit funny and adds to the fun. One sweet will do but most try to pick out a hand full... *
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Then, being careful not to touch the waste with a bare hand it has to be put down a shoot made out of an old drainage pipe. Once it is down the shoot, the child gets a certificate congratulating him/her that they have safely disposed of “toxic waste” and inviting them to go to the other end of the stall to claim some sweets that are in bright shiny wrappers.
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Joan devised this game, which as well as being thoroughly enjoyed by the kids, drew their parents to the stall enabling us to discuss nuclear issues with them.
Many then signed the petition and took leaflets to read at home.
Permanent, Faslane,6 miles NW of Helensburgh, Scotland on A814:
Faslane Peace Camp sited close to Faslane Nuclear Submarine Base. Also 1st Saturday in every month noise demo, workshops, free cafe and kids space. Tel:01436 820901
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Permanent for 'woodland maintenance workers', near Garelochhead, Scotland:
Peaton Glen Wood Peace Camp sited opposite Coulport Nuclear Weapons
Base For more info click here
Every Tuesday evening, 6 - 8 pm, Main Entrance at NSA/USAF Menwith
Hill, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire: Peaceful
protests/witnesses against the proposed US 'Star Wars' systemThe
demonstration is focussed on the people who work at USAF Menwith Hill
- for example - we are protesting at the roles this base has ie in the
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continuing role re the Afghanistan and Iraq conflict, the policy of
'pre-emptive strikes', the ECHELON system We are also calling for Independence
FROM America. Please come and voice your concerns at the presence of
this American base on UK land.For more info click here
2nd weekend of every month: Aldermaston Women's Peace Camp clickhere or contact info@aldermaston.net
Every Wednesday, 4-6pm Brighton, Smash EDO,noise demo against the arms manufacturer for more information click here
3rd weekend of every month, North Yorkshire: Menwith Hill Women's Peace Camp contact helenmenwith@yahoo.co.uk
last weekend of every month, Cumbria: Sellafield Women's Peace Camp contact 0113 262 1534
First Mondays of every month 5-6pm Warton, on A584 7 miles west of Preston, Lancashire. Vigil and leafletting of workers at arms makers BAE Systems site contact Jan Harper 0151 2636578 janharper1@yahoo.co.uk
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