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What can you expect?
Mayday will consist of fellow Brighton residents gathering outside the factory from 8am until around 3:30 in the afternoon. Throughout the day you can expect to hear from speakers, poets and activists. We will share food, chant, hold vigils, dance, all the while resisting the deadly arms trade. It’s essential we have as many of us as early as possible- if you can make it down for 8am, please do so!
Student Bloc will be meeting at Moulsecoomb Station 7:45am. You don’t have to be a student to join them!
What to bring?
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Any medication you may need
- Banners and placards
- Instruments, pots and pans
- Water
- Snacks (or even food to share if you’d like to)
Can I bring my children?
- Yes! We welcome people of all ages and hope to have things children can engage in and be part of (More details to follow soon)
How long should I come for?
- As long as you’d like, as long as you can. Mayday will run all day, and we need as many people as possible to hold the space. Even if you can only make it for a bit, please still join us.
Will there be toilets and rest areas?
- There will be a sheltered latrine toilet nearby
- There will be a gazebo area away from the factory where you can go if you need first aid or just a little break away from it all.
How do I stay safe at a protest?
- We always recommend covering your face with a mask. Information about protesters can be used against them.
- Don’t talk to police! Even if they are being nice or asking about your day. Their job is to gather information about protests and protesters and they are not on our side. They will be there to protect the factory.
- Look after each other! If you see someone being hassled, alert others and support them.
- Carry a Bust card- there will be Legal Observers wearing orange bibs who will be carrying bust cards, and more will be available at the Welfare tent.
- For more info see the Green and Black Cross website
Event Line-up
Brighton Against The Arms Trade 