Standing up for wildlife outside the Chelsea Flower Show
Together we are making a difference!
“Shove it up your arse” and “I enjoy ripping foxes apart” were some of the comments directed at me over the past two days at the Chelsea Flower Show. Perhaps not the sort of things you’d expect to hear outside such a “prestigious” event.
So why have I been stood outside the Chelsea Flower Show?
Well a few weeks ago we found out that the Newt in Somerset allows the awful fox killing BSV Hunt on their land, and as it happens they’re the headline sponsor for the world famous event. So I figured this was the perfect opportunity to increase the pressure and highlight our campaign for The Newt to ban the BSV hunt from their land.
So over the last two days I have stood in the wind and rain for almost 10 hours outside the main entrance gate as pictured, showing thousands upon thousands of people the truth behind the headline sponsor. In fact I have so far handed out over 3,000 leaflets, and whilst there were a few pro-hunt retorts, the overwhelming majority have been incredibly supportive of the campaign. The word is spreading! And I have had so many positive conversations with people who had no idea about what The Newt supports and now have no intentions on visiting or going back!
This post is just to say a huge thank you for your continued support on this campaign. For all the emails, calls, comments and conversations that our wonderful supporters have been having. We truly are making a difference and highlighting the toxicity of hunting to not only the public but to businesses across the UK who may now be thinking twice about having any association with hunts.
If you’re reading this and feeling motivated to take action with me, I will be outside the venue tomorrow for the final day of action. You will be able to find myself and fellow supporters from 8am at the London Gate and you can check out the latest updates about the peaceful and friendly demo here.
Alternatively feel free to drop me an email to let me know you plan on being there and I’m happy to answer any questions - volunteer@protectthewild.org.uk
Below are the online actions you can take if you aren’t able to make it tomorrow.
Politely phone the hotel and ask them why they are ignoring 12,000+ people asking that they ban the BSV Hunt from their land - 01963 577700
Email us at - volunteer@protectthewild.org.uk if you live in Somerset and want to do some leafleting in your area - we will get some sent out to you!
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Thanks Rob for doing this and taking this abuse. You are a true hero. I used to take similar abuse when campaigning or fundraising for RSPCA many years ago. Fortunately, this kind of abuse came from a small minority of morons. The overwhelming comments I got were positive. Your efforts are appreciated by all of us. Thanks also for putting up with the rain, more kudos to you unlike Rishi Sunak!
Well done Rob and thank you for being so steadfast, representing the majority of the population in the face of so many ignorant bigots! I hope many of those passing by absorbed your strong message. You were very brave, so don't get disheartened. We are still with you, just can't be there in person but you certainly represent me, and so many more.