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Maidenstone · Neepster Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 303

The Tripping Up Trump group are planning a big picnic on the dunes just north of the Balmedie Country Park car park near Balmedie on Sunday, 26th July 2009 from 12 noon to 4.00 pm. If the Trump development goes ahead, this may be the last summer we will have the chance to walk and play on the Menie Dunes. If that is not bad enough, some families face being turfed out of their homes to make way for the golf course and housing estate. To show your objection to the development, join us in a peaceful, happy picnic so we can all enjoy the dunes while we can. Children's activities are being arranged, including a sandcastle competition (not JUST for children!!), a treasure hunt, and we want folk to bring musical instruments so we can form a band and have music. Come whatever the weather!!!
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gussyboy · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject:

Will be there with as many anarchic hippy friends as possible.

see you there,
Gus
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wildgarlic · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

Sounds good to me!
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Smooth Hound · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:42 pm Post subject:

wildgarlic · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject:

We should try to organise a lift share where possible - can we camp?
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Julie · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject:

The word Anarchy has completely changed my perception of this event - it sounded appealing until then.....................is it a family picnic or a protest event that may end up with a police presence?
In the current climate, it might be prudent to be clear about this.
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Smooth Hound · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject:

i think it was just a bit of a jest, a freindly picnic i would hope,

and dont walk on the maram grass, keep to the paths to the beech

Maidenstone · Neepster Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 303

It is a family picnic, and certainly not a protest. It is to prove that we want to continue to be able to use the dunes, that we hope Donald Trump does not build the golf course and the housing estate, and show support for the families who are under the threat of compulsory purchase orders from Aberdeenshire Council. The idea is very positive, not at all negative, and we plan to have a really fun afternoon and enjoy ourselves on the dunes.
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earthroots · Neepster Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 146 Location: deeside

Are people planning to camp for the night? - I'm just curious really as I will only stay for the day. Is it still the case that we can wildcamp anywhere in Scotland for one night? Hoping we get the fine weather for it.

Liftshare is a great idea too - although we generally don't have room for more by the time we get the kids and the dog in!
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Maria · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:

I've never visited. If the worste should happen i'd better get my skates on and spend a little time...sounds like a wonderful place. What better excuse to meet up with friends to-be?

I'll check and see if i can join you all. If so, is there anything that i can bring along? I can bring a couple of drums...and might even be able to play them after the drumming workshop with Gus.

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