Anti-fascist campaigners have announced they will once again take part in a protest march against the British National Party's Red, White and Blue festival this summer.
The Amber Valley Campaign against Racism and Fascism (AV CARF) will march through Codnor towards the festival site at land off Codnor-Denby Lane on Saturday, August 15, during the three-day event by the right wing political party.
Last year, more than 500 people from trade unions and anti-BNP organisations were involved in the protest. Police arrested 33 campaigners for violent behaviour or breaching the peace near the festival ground.
AV CARF spokesman John Kimberley said: "We intend to call a lawful and peaceful protest to highlight our concerns about the BNP's festival of hate, which they want to impose on our local community in Denby Village. The national so-called Red, White and Blue offended local people last year. The BNP uses the festival to express its odious racist views."
It is the third year the BNP has held its summer rally on land belonging to party member Alan Warner. There will be a fairground, entertainment, and speakers at the event. Mr Warner, who has been personally targeted by anti-BNP campaigners several times, has dismissed concerns over the response of members of the public.
He said: "I'm not really worried about the protesters and people targeting us. There has never been any trouble on the site."
Around 400 police officers were used to patrol the festival and the protest last year, costing £250,000. A police spokesman said: "We have concerns based on the risk that was caused by last year's violence in the area surrounding the festival."
Belper News
June 05, 2009
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He said: "I'm not really worried about the protesters and people targeting us. There has never been any trouble on the site."
Unless of course you count fascists fighting amongst themselves...
we all know one 'anti-facist' who wont be there hahahaha
'we all know one 'anti-facist' who wont be there hahahaha'
Yes, of course, moron. That's how I was able to write about Reynolds having a tantrum.
Red, White and Blue protest pulls in 700 while Martin Reynolds begs police for help
http://lancasteruaf.blogspot.com/2008/08/red-white-and-blue-protest-pulls-in-700.html
Yes, of course, moron. That's how I was able to write about Reynolds having a tantrum.
Red, White and Blue protest pulls in 700 while Martin Reynolds begs police for help
This is Reynolds and id ask for no police to be there and save £250,000 of tax payers money.You are no threat to our security team or the people attending the RWB.Just give me one pop at you red scum and you'll regret it for the rest of your lifes,trust me our team is highly trained and will rip you to shreds.
Martin Reynolds
'You are no threat to our security team or the people attending the RWB.'
None of us particularly want to be a threat to you or you 'security team'. We just want to stop your festival of clowns, racists, drunks and nazis going ahead.
'Just give me one pop at you red scum and you'll regret it for the rest of your lifes,trust me our team is highly trained and will rip you to shreds.'
Thuggery and buggery - are they your only interests? You really do fit into the BNP mould.
I'll be listening out for your squeals for police help again this year, assuming your little soiree goes ahead. Try not to piss Jefferson off on this occasion though - carry on like you have been doing and he'll have your job off you.
Martin, I understand a Mr. Owens has been trying to get in touch with you.
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