Demonstration in Valenica 25.2.2006

On saturday a group from 'Veïns de Parcent' travelled to Valencia to join in a demonstration organised by 'compromís pel territori'. The demonstration was joined by over 100 different groups each with their own local fight against unwanted and destructive development. Although the reality of the scale of the threat facing so many Valencian communities was sobering we were also encouraged to see people mobilising to fight back and we made many useful contacts with different groups. After hearing speeches from different campaigns, including a speech from a 'Veïns de Parcent' member, the march proceeded through Valencia to the 'Corts Valencianes' where the organisers read a proclamation of intent to keep on campaigning and motivating all present to add to the numbers. As always the more people prepared to protest and work to protect their environments the more chance we have of succeeding.

BLOG RESPONSE

I have received many positive emails in response to the blog, people have been shocked by the threat to Parcent and many are offering to help in any way they can. Blog technology is still new to me and many others so I am hoping that in time you will all start to add your comments and we can share with everyone what you all think about the proposed development plans and your memories of Parcent. GET BLOGGING!