Posted in Helen, Menwith Hill Peace Camp, Sylvia, tagged Claire Pope, Disarming Grandmothers, Greenham Common Peace Campaigners, Helen John, Menwith Hill Peace Camp, Sylvia Boyes on August 23, 2012| Leave a Comment »
EPISODE TWENTY TWO: “LOOSE PEA IN A DRUM”
Helen and Sylvia’s trial for terrorism fused together two very different women. Their contrasting personalities, beliefs and ways of working have slowly come under strain and in this episode we catch a glimpse of the tension that runs throughout their friendship. Whilst united by peace, the woman freely admit the need to find common ground in their personal partnership, but is this one resolution too far?
Posted in Anne, Helen, Menwith Hill, Menwith Hill Peace Camp, tagged Anne Lee, Claire Pope, Disarming Grandmothers, Greenham Common Peace Campaigners, Helen John, Lavinia Crossley, Menwith Hill, Menwith Hill Peace Camp, Rebecca Holloway, Sylvia Boyes on August 2, 2012| 1 Comment »
EPISODE NINETEEN: “BY CONFRONTING OUR GOVERNMENT”
Anne and Helen reveal more about camp life, from living under canvas and the responses they get from the public to their (not so covert) operations to break into Menwith Hill. Whilst living outdoors presents certain challenges it becomes clear that the social element of mixing with like minded individuals across the generations, makes up for any discomfort these grandmothers may endure. Luckily in this windy lay by, just outside Menwith Hill, the police are also on hand to check they survive the elements to protest another day.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Find out more about Menwith Hill by watching episode 3 in the Opening Trilogy
Posted in Menwith Hill, Menwith Hill Peace Camp, tagged Claire Pope, Disarming Grandmothers, Greenham Common Peace Campaigners, Helen John, Kate Holcombe, Menwith Hill, Menwith Hill Peace Camp on July 26, 2012| 2 Comments »
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
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