16th June 2008
Dear Press,
As you know we have been campaigning against the siting of O2's mobile phone mast at the Telephone Exchange, Southwell since June 2007. Our community are very unhappy that we were not consulted and scientific doubt remains over the long term safety of mobile phone masts.
On Saturday 21st June we are having an Awarness Morning in Southwell. This is an opportunity to explain to residents why we are still campaigning and what we have achieved so far. We have got permission to set up a stall opposite Gascoine's the Estate Agent, on Queen's St. Mr Patrick Mercer, our local MP and Mr Bruce Laughton, our County Council who have supported the campaign from the beginning will be joining us. Mr Mercer will be at the stall between 10.45 - 11.30 am and Mr Laughton will be there between 10.00 - 11.30 am.
Residents will have the opportunity to chat with both politicians and sign our new petition which will be going to Westminster. Members of the No Masts in Southwell community group will also be able to demonstrate to residents how Southwell's campaign has been linked with other communities who are fighting an O2 mast. Flyers explaining the campaign's objectives and asking for more support will be distributed to passers by.
We do hope you will be able to join us and help to publicise our campaign on this very important issue.
On behalf of the 'No Masts in Southwell' community group
For press enquiries, please email mail@nomastsinsouthwell.co.uk