Tag Archives: Save Leyton Marsh

Request for Positive Legacy from the ODA

Posted on 21 August 2012 by Caroline Day

Dear Richard Arnold and Mark Sorrell,   I am writing on behalf of Save Leyton Marsh group. We would like to repeat the request we have made at several meetings with the ODA that your organisation ensures positive legacy benefits … Continue reading →

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video – poverty torch relay 27 July 2012

Posted on 11 August 2012 by SLMAdmin

film by Genie Weaver [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/47101884 w=400&h=300] Also there is a great film by DailyMotion here.

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Counter Olympics Torch Relay – 2nd Leg – Hackney: Clissold Park to Leyton Marsh

Posted on 26 July 2012 by SLMAdmin

repost from counter olympics network We are proud to announce the second leg of the historic Counter Olympics Protest Torch Relay which will be run on Friday 27th July. The iconic Vancouver Poverty Olympics Torch will make its journey around … Continue reading →

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Another great film

Posted on 22 June 2012 by pjm

Another great film about the real legacy of London2012. London Takes Gold by Mike Wells [vimeo 44519706 w=500 h=281] While on location shooting footage for this film at Leyton Marsh, Mike Wells was arrested and spent the following 8 days in … Continue reading →

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NOISE Demonstration Outside Waltham Forest Town Hall to Protest Extended Working Hours

Posted on 18 June 2012 by pjm

[slideshow] Today we held a noise demonstration outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. As well as granting permission for the basketball facility on Leyton Marsh, WF Council are also responsible for deciding on subsequent planning applications relating to Leyton Marsh, inlcuding … Continue reading →

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Posted on 15 June 2012 by pjm

Defend the Right to Protest: The Olympics and Beyond Tuesday 26th June 7pm-9pm Harmony Hall, Truro Road, Walthamstow, E17 7BY   Speakers include: Simon Moore: Campaigner and recipient of Olympic ASBO Alfie Meadows: Student charged with violent disorder after his … Continue reading →

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Leyton Marsh Campaigner Faces 2 Year ASBO for Peaceful Protest and Defending Our Marsh

Posted on 14 June 2012 by pjm

Today Westminster Magistrates Court heard the Metropolitan Police present their first case to impose a two year minimum Anti Social Behaviour Order in order to prevent peaceful protest at the Olympics. They wish to impose an extremely restrictive ASBO on … Continue reading →

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Saturday 2nd June – Another Successful Day Campaigning!

Posted on 1 June 2012 by pjm

Save Leyton Marsh Group decided that it was time to get out on the streets campaigning today, specifically to collect names for our petition demanding an immediate removal of the hazardous waste and restoration of the marsh to an open … Continue reading →

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Legendary Athlete John Carlos signs Save Leyton Marsh petition!

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Caroline Day
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Upcoming Events from Save Leyton Marsh Group

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Caroline Day

Thursday 31st May – Save Leyton Marsh stall at ‘Do we want Olympic missiles in our communities?’ meeting at Bow Road Methodist Church, 1 Merchant St, London E3 4LY. Hosted by Stop the Olympic Missiles. Saturday 2nd June – Leafleting … Continue reading →

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