I really wish that a massive door to door leaflet campaign had been organised to promote this!
Hardly anyone knows about this 29th Aug event from what I can see!
I myself had to really search hard for any info relating to the crowdfunding and the event. And I know where to look!
We need massive publicity and fast! Not msm stuff and not just social media (often blocked, censored or rubbished) but at ground level... which means door to door!
Umm, agree but there’s different groups and a lack of cohesion. Needs a special type of person with the right connections and know how to move this forward.
Thanks for posting...just donated.Flyers about the event would be a good thing so we could distribute them.I first found out about the Dr's Protest from Save Our Rights UK.
Thanks Sheila - can you give me more information on who exactly is co-ordinating this protest and which doctors will be speaking either in person or via video-link please. I've seen 2 separate flyers with different doctors on each.
An update from Simon would certainly promote this protest and I'm wondering why that hasn't happened. Also I've heard Piers Corbyn is arranging a separate protest in London on the same day.
Can anyone confirm any of this info please - lots of us want to attend and need further details.
@LivvyB Inside information on the Piers Corbyn protest is that it has been badly organised and is being infiltrated causing some disruption, that is why you have 2 separate fliers and not much sense of who the speakers are and when they are scheduled to speak. My source who has been an events organiser with plenty of experience was brought on board to make sense of the shambles but had to step back because they refused her help, likening those that were organising it being more at home at Stonehenge at the Solstice. My source has connections to the man himself
so this is accurate information. Maybe it will become clearer as the week progresses.
@TwinkleToes My Goodness this is all very cloak and dagger. Who is the man himself (no names required) - what does he do and who are 'they'? The 2 flyers refer to the same demo - the one at Trafalgar Square. Is this the same as the Piers Corbyn demo? The flyers clearly state that high profile doctors will be speaking live or via video link. Can you confirm or deny this information?
What is the name of the person and organisation who is organising the Trafalgar Square demo and presumably hiring the stage and PA and why is this such a secret?
Many people are donating and spending money on booking train tickets. I think we deserve to know. Any info you have would be gratefully received.
Thank you TT.
How do we donate ? I can’t be there in person as I work weekends but I would willingly donate
Just click on the Just Giving link at the top of the thread and it will take you to the page
or try this:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/uniteforfreedom?fbclid=IwAR1SS9tp22I5rZ_NJBvYhrsGwW9DvaV0YThT71Ks-WFBa8aFh_QQxSOtFwU
Finally - the message is getting through, about the power of leaflets! We cannot depend on the internet: it only reaches those who are already converted to the cause. A simple, effective leaflet (and there is one on this forum) printed out at home if necessary, always opens the eyes of a few. And eventually, they will open the eyes of others. When , for example, a local business sets up - they don't advertise on the net; they can't afford tv or radio advertising... they use LEAFLETS.
UKFM - No one is stopping you, crack on!
Yes...leaflets are a very powerful tool in getting the message across.Have you seen the mask one that KBF Sussex made? Paul Kayser posted it...sorry not sure where but you can DM him in the Members list.We have been giving the leaflets out to people outside supermarkets [2/3 of people responded well on receiving them] and posting them in small high street shops/businesses.[PS...Pamphleteering, a great tradition!]
Thank you Jong - I have multiple posts, how funny it never rains but it pours. Hope LivvyB picks up on this as it may help. I was under the impression Vernon Colman was
going, maybe he prefers just to turn up without any publicity. Not sure, will check it out, post later.
@TwinkleToes I heard something similar about VC. Guess we'll have to see on the day!
Certainly Prof. Cahil & Dr Adil are great people to be on the list, as are Dr Kaufman, Dr Corbet and Piers Corbyn :)
@TwinkleToes Yes - very happy now - all fears allayed. Will spread the word. Upwards and Onwards.
About £3000 still needed to help fund this event.
Jong - a drop in the ocean for you.😀
@TwinkleToes - If only!! ;)
An equivalent to flyers door to door is to contact businesses on their websites.
Almost all of them have a contact page.
Pubs, restaurants, hotels, small shops, schools are good examples.
You can add a generic name and email address, paste your message into the contact form and press submit.
It can be targeted to businesses / people who might be more likely to attend instead of randomly dropping flyers.
We actually need both, so I encourage those who cannot do door to door, to go for the online contact instead.
I've already sent more than 500 messages in the past weeks.
Just do it anonymously. You don't need to reveal your name to send a genuine message.
What did you send to businesses? Was it promoting this event? It's actually my first time hearing about this event and I'm confused to be honest.
We need better coordination across the board. I've donated at least £100 since April, it's getting ridiculous now, everyone wants cash for 'their' project. People need to start linking up, KBF is really the only place where I've seen output. Every time I see a new fund-me and petition I become less motivated by the efforts.
Some of the Irish enthusiasm that we in the UK can continue with this Saturday...
Jong - Heart warming to see. Wish I could be there on Saturday to experience the atmosphere in London, will be sitting on your shoulder and supporting you all 100%. Take care out there!