Day 103 – Sun 9th March
Manchester City Centre 1,200 people march against fracking.
Day 98 – Tues 4th March
The lock-ons keep on coming at Barton Moss. This morning two protectors blockaded the road making it another slow day for the lorries heading to the iGas site.
Day 97 – Mon 3rd March
There was another lock on Barton Moss Lane this morning, involving three protectors. The convoy was later escorted out of the iGas site with the police attempting unsuccessfully to stop protectors walking down the path.
Day 96 – Sun 2nd March
A quiet day at the camp and a chance for a tidy up as well as several cups of tea.
Day 95 – Saturday 1st March
There was a festival atmosphere at the Barton Moss Protection Camp which was well complimented by the bright, Spring-like weather. Families came down to enjoy cake, tea and music with locals and protectors who were enjoying a convoy free day.
Day 94 – Friday 28th February
Two individuals blockaded the iGas convoy for an hour and a half today with a lock-on. The Greater Manchester Police, Tactical Aid Unit showed up again with their usual aggressive and violent behaviour. There were four arrests in total as police tried to intervene with the march that escorted the convoy.
Day 93 – Thursday 27th February
There were no arrests today as iGas removed their thumper truck, a machine used for seismic surveying. There were reports of violent behaviour from the police towards the protectors.