Call for the Ban of Long-Distance Live Animal Transport

Compassion in World Farming are asking for support, to contact your MP and ask them to press for the introduction of legislation to stop this cruel treatment.

"Our latest investigation into this cruel trade trailed one of the many exhausting journeys that unweaned calves have recently made from Scotland to the Continent.

Filmed over three days, this investigation revealed the cramped and gruelling conditions animals are forced to endure during UK live exports. Hearing the calves cry out, and watching them try to suckle and bite the bars of their truck, is heartbreaking."

Visit the Compassion in World Farming website to add your voice.

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Marlhill Copse

Marlhill Copse is a copse of ancient woodland just outside of Southampton, which isn't too far away from our ritual location and from where many of our members live.

Marlhill is at risk of being cut down, because there are claims that it is impacting on aircraft safety for Southampton Airport. This is being contested, as evidence has been found that the real motivation is for the future expansion of the airport.

There is a petition to try and stop the destruction, so please do take the time to sign if you can. The Friends of the Copse are also very active in its tending, having weekly litter collections and the like. Their Facebook page has a lot more information, so if you'd like to get involved please have a look.

Photo from their Facebook page and includes one of the ancient trees that is at risk.