Dear Loiterers
Its First Sunday, This Sunday and many loiterers have
dispersed far and wide to celebrate Summer elsewhere. Therefore we are going to
try something a little bit different, which also means friends who can rarely
get to Manchester can join in as well. It’s a First Sunday for anyone,
anywhere!
At twelve O’clock on Sunday 2nd August I will
begin to tweet some derive instructions, these will appear for 90 minutes or so
and you can see them by checking @lrm If you aren’t on twitter I can text the
instructions, if you would like this please make sure I have your phone number
by texting me on 079 749 29589. Please
follow the instructions in your own way – they will be open to interpretation
and of course you need to take care and be mindful of your environment. It
would be wonderful if folk could let me know how it is going by tweet or text
but that is, of course, entirely optional.
Because I don’t want to go a month without wandering collectively there
will be a chance to share stories, and go for a walk, on Wednesday 5th August.
Meet in the Sandbar, Grosvenor Street, at 6pm.
There are also several developments in Manchester which are
anti-loitering and which you may want to object to. The Camp for Homeless
Justice are in court tomorrow fighting an injunction which could potentially
criminalise rough sleepers and be used to suppress demonstration and lawful protest.
The consultation periods are also open for plans to close the Undercroft on
Rochdale Canal at night, and to build some very dull flats on Pomona, a
favourite place to loiter. Much has been written about this elsewhere, if you
do need more information (or it would be helpful to read my objections) please
do get in touch.
I hope to walk with you virtually on Sunday and see you on
the streets soon
Best wishes
Morag
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