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Celebrities back mass route walk at Newbury
6 February 1996
Famous names from the worlds of racing, entertainment, music and English High Society have given their backing to a mass walk in opposition to the proposed Newbury Bypass which will take place next Sunday (11th Feb).The walk is being arranged by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and the Third Battle of Newbury and will follow the northern part of the route from the Mary Hare School to the River Lambourn valley at Bagnor.
Douglas Hodge, Ben Elton, Sean Blowers, Maggie Philbin, Spike Milligan,Chris Packham, Johnny Morris, Charlie Brooks, Julian Cope, Lady Jeannine Barber and the Marchioness of Worcester and are amongst those who are either attending the walk or giving it their backing.
Actor Sean Blowers [Sub Officer John Hallam in LWT's London's Burning]said:
"If it goes ahead this road will destroy some of our most beautiful countryside. I hope that as many people as possible will come to Newbury on Sunday and see for themselves the damage this bypass is already causing. We need to cut the traffic not the trees."
The walk will start at 1pm and will follow approximately 2 miles of the proposed bypass route. There will be a regular coach shuttle service from Newbury railway station between noon and 2pm. Refreshments will be available at the end of the walk from where people will be taken back to the station. Walking boots/wellies are essential. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.
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Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Sep 2008
