EPISODE EIGHTEEN: “THE LIFE OF THE INSURGENT”
Helen sets up a new peace camp just outside the perimeter of Menwith Hill and with the help of fellow protester, Kate Holcombe, quickly establishes a place for her renewed campaign. This episode gives a taste of camp life, from the mix of characters and tales of past police encounters to the vehicles that quickly decorate the scene: from caravans and police cars to prison vans! There is always a serious and heartfelt purpose behind all of Helen’s antics but the women always ensure they have a good giggle, testing the police and being prepared to drive themselves to court in Helen’s new prison van if needed!
FURTHER INFORMATION
Watch Episode 3 in the Opening Trilogy to find out more about Menwith Hill.
For further information about Kate Holcombe’s campaign visit her blog: Direct Action Station
Crazy, and a little bit frightening, to think that anyone would actually be arrested for having a pair of pliers in their car.
Really reinforces Sylvia’s point in the previous episode about the government/the police force sometimes using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. It seems heavy handed and unnecessary.
David, I was threatened with arrest while monitoring a nuclear convoy. I actually had camping equipment including a bread knife. Offensive
Weapon that you know. Tactics commonly used to try and instill fear, or in my case, to stop me continuing my pursuit of the convoy by delaying me on any grounds, even telling me my car was uninsured and was going to be confiscated, all untrue..