Choirs's Blockade Reports

“I believe that I am upholding international law, and that this is my duty as a citizen of this country, and of the world.”

To hear myself saying this was a great relief, as I had deliberately not prepared a statement to make when the charges “breach of the peace” were brought against me at Faslane Nuclear Base. I was relieved that what came out was both logical and correct.

Between 50 and 60 singers from choirs across UK braved torrential, continuous and prolonged rain and onslaughts of midges, to sing our opposition to trident at Faslane on Sunday.

After travelling up from Glasgow we gathered at the North gate clad in waterproofs and brandishing umbrellas and soggy songsheets (well done to all of those who have all the singing in the rain equipment fully sussed!). Banners on song themes included “Ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin’ alive!” and “Stop in the name of love!” (thanks, James and Penny).