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We had a small but significant presence during the Climate Camp which occurred outside the European Carbon Exchange in Bishopsgate from 1st to 2nd April. We supplied the Rocket Stove for heating food, and were gathering for Communion when the Riot Police showed up and began attempting to shut the camp down. Whilst a small group held a prayer meeting, others took part in the incredible non-violent efforts of the camp to resist the police' actions.

With too many reflections submitted to fit them all into the upcoming 'i58 Update' (it'll be available within a week), it seems a pity not to post the remainder up here for people to read.

After much planning and preparing, a few setbacks from the police and with the wrong tent, the cafe ran throughout Climate Camp and was generally perceived to be a resounding success. Here's some of what happened and what we achieved during the week.

We've got nearly everything we need to run the cafe, and in just a few hours, we'll be taking it all to Climate Camp to set it up and get started on our mission to "make tea for the weary activist". The site of the camp has been revealed, and its open to all to come and see it. We have a long week ahead, but people seem pretty excited. Come along to climate camp between now and Sunday 10th August and find out what it's all about.

The third installment of the Climate Camp saga will be played out at Kingsnorth Powerstation in Kent between 3rd and 11th August 2008. I58 and other organisations are working hard to create a cafe space, run by Christians, to provide tea and coffee, cakes and more to campers during the day, and somewhere for Christians to gather for fellowship and prayer amidst the hectic activity of the site.

The gathering will take place at the East Oxford Social Centre, and aims to create space for people to discuss ideas for the future, from further camps, days of action and skill-share weekends to new ways to engage with the wider public and grow this still-young movement.
More information on www.climatecamp.org.uk