Marchers log on for rural rides

16 February 2001

Marchers log on for rural rides

IF you plan to attend the Countryside March in London but dont know how you are going to get there then we may be able to help.

farmers weeklys web-site (www.fwi.co.uk) is running a Rural Rides noticeboard in the run up to Mar 18 which has the details of people either looking for or able to offer a lift.

Some of the rides currently on offer include:

&#8226 Herts – Harry Spencer-Smith from near Hitchin has booked a 55-seater coach and is offering seats at £10. Contact Mr Spencer-Smith on 020-7385 4136 or e-mail HSpencersm@aol.com

&#8226 Mole Valley – Mole Valley Farmers is organising buses from each of its shop sites. The fare is £10/seat. Contact local branches by phone or e-mail mvf@molevalleyfarmers.com

&#8226 Lincs – Les Gilbert has booked four coaches from Kirton, near Boston. Fare around £12/head, including London Underground travel. Contact Mr Gilbert on 077-6864 1952 or e-mail lesgilbert@farmersweekly.net

If you are going along then you are bound to need one of our free protest posters which carry the message: Back our Farmers, Mr Blair. To request your poster, phone (020-8652 4911), fax (020-8652 4005) or e-mail (farmers.weekly@rbi.co.uk) us. We will pay the postage.