Hull: National Protest Against GM Potato Trial

Posted April 7th, 2007 by solly

Event time:

21 Apr 2007 - 13:00 - 21 Apr 2007 - 15:00

The government is proposing to allow German based BASF 2 years of trials of GM potatoes just east of Marfleet, Hull.

From a leaflet:-
Potato Picnic
Its not too late to stop Hull's GM spuds.

Make your voice heard, come to the Rally.

Mystery celebrity speakers, walk to see the proposed trial site, live music and fine organic food.

Starting from Preston Road Community Centre, Marfleet, Hull
1-3pm Saturday 21st April

Bring costumes, footwear and clothing for a country stroll and your favourite potato-based dish.
www.mutatoes.org (not up at time of posting)

Anyone else interested in supporting this and any chance of a car share?

Details:

The government is proposing to allow German based BASF 2 years of trials of GM potatoes just east of Marfleet, Hull.

From a leaflet:-
Potato Picnic
Its not too late to stop Hull's GM spuds.

Make your voice heard, come to the Rally.

Mystery celebrity speakers, walk to see the proposed trial site, live music and fine organic food.

Starting from Preston Road Community Centre, Marfleet, Hull
1-3pm Saturday 21st April

Bring costumes, footwear and clothing for a country stroll and your favourite potato-based dish.
www.mutatoes.org (not up at time of posting)

Anyone else interested in supporting this and any chance of a car share?

Comments

On April 15th, 2007 solly says:

Pay Monsanto or starve.

Another corporate scam and one reason to be concerned about GM crops:-

On April 9th, 2007 Anonymous says:

The trials planned for Hull are happening down in Cambridge too. Join our protest walk on Saturday 14th April.