A call for support from Grow Heathrow

Jul 30, 2013

Resistance is fertile.

Over the last three years, more than 2000 people have travelled to our squatted off-grid community garden. We took direct action to squat land blocking Heathrow’s third runway because it has now become necessary to break the law to prevent climate crimes like airport expansion, fracking and George Osborne’s dash for gas. We were described as “the heart of the village” by the BBC, “inspirational” by the local MP and “a deterrent for crime” by local police. The Guardian got a bit carried away when it called us “squat-topia”. That’s a bit over-eager. Calm down; it’s just a smallholding organised by volunteers.

Amid chilling threats of a third and fourth runway, Grow Heathrow is under threat of eviction, possibly in summer or autumn 2013. Although we continue to offer to buy the land, the landowner seems to prefer bailiffs to dialogue. We’re asking for bold spirits to occupy Grow Heathrow during these busy summer months. We urgently need help to quickly make a safer space.

We have 11 guest beds, 13 sofas, floor space and enough camping ground for 500 people. When you’re living here, you’ll be skipping, cooking and taking part in our non-hierarchical decisions, as well as taking part in the reasons we’re here – growing food, sharing skills freely, and welcoming newcomers to off-grid living and direct action. Cycle, hitch to J4 M4 or get the train to West Drayton or Hounslow West and then the 222 bus to Harmondsworth Lane. transitionheathrow.com/directions

Get down here to Grow Heathrow, Vineries Close, Sipson, London UB7 0JH

Tell your friends, forward to your networks, and if you have any questions we’re here for you on 07890751568 or info@transitionheathrow.com

We can’t wait to see you here – come soon.

transitionheathrow.com | @transheathrow | Facebook | info@transitionheathrow.com | 07890751568

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