Guidelines for a great day COFS 14 10 23
What’s happening just now and what we need you all to do!
CHAIN OF FREEDOM – SCOTLAND
DATE – 14 OCTOBER 2023 – 12.00
LOCATION
PATH ALONG FORTH & CLYDE CANALS
Forth and Clyde Canal Information – provided via GPS Cycle & Walking Routes. Includes Cafes/Pubs/Public information
Forth and Clyde Walking & Cycle Route Information – Street Map
Forth and Clyde Walking & Cycle Route Information – OS Map
(Interactive maps with suggested entry points are on our website)
WE NEED EVERYONE TO JOIN AS A LINK ASAP TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS
CLICK ‘JOIN US’ AT WWW.CHAINOFFREEDOM.SCOT
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We are encouraging all link sharing hubs to work together to ensure the success of their specific area.The map for this link, which also contains suggested access points, can be found, clicked on and enlarged on our website www.chainoffreedom.scotTo assist with this we will be providing a list of email addresses of all those that have also chosen this section, along with a note of any volunteer Stewards, First Aiders, Photographers, operators etc.Please also check our website which will be updated regularly with further information as it is available.PRIOR TO THE DAY –
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Organiser and Admin are in constant discussions with all relevant authorities and organisations regarding the planning, co-ordinations, risk assessment and health and safety.
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We will have groups emails dedicated to those that are participating in a voluntary role during the Chain. These will contain all relevant information for the day including Health & Safety guidance.
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ENSURE YOU HAVE READ ALL – Guidelines and Safety Information this will be published on our Social Media and also here, throughout our website.
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ON THE DAY – Please be respectful of all other Canal Users – do not engage in untoward or disrespectful behaviour. You are on this event representing the Grassroots Yes Movement and we wish this to be a successful, peaceful and joyous event.
Thank you.
We are suggesting that everyone:
- Before Leaving home –
- Ensure that they have checked all Social Media and Website updates
- Ensure that you have read all Guidelines and Safety Guidance
- Ensure that you conduct yourself in accordance with all Health & Safety advice given.
- Ensure that you have your good cheer and positivity for Scottish Independence!
- Take a saltire with them for waving, on a flagpole, hold between links or drape round their shoulders, the imagery for this will be mind blowing.
- Stewards, in High Viz Vests, will be at each access point. Please be respectful and adhere to any instructions given to you by the Stewards. Their instructions are for your own safety and for the good of the event.
- We have 4 First Aid / Lost Child Rendezvous points situated over the length of the Chain.
- They will be at
- 1A access Bowling Harbour G60 5AF
- 3A access Lochburn Rd G20 9AE
- 5A access B8023 G65 9SG
- 6F access Ochiltree Terrace FK1 4LS.
- 12.00 – at the start of their section by 12.00 and allowing 45 minutes for people to walk along the section and establish themselves into a single line along the length.
- Walk in SINGLE FILE and stand on the furthest part of the path (offside), AWAY from the canal waters, FACING the canal. Hence the width of the Path is in front of you.
- DO NOT ENTER THE CANAL WATER
- Be mindful of those that may not be able to walk far and ensure that they have the least distance to go. While still leaving 3m at the entrance for Emergency Vehicles.
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- Note: The Chain of Freedom will NOT close down any roads, nor cross any roads, which will disrupt the public. Should there be a road in your section. The Chain will stop at one side and then restart at the other.
- Your safety is our priority
- Note: The Chain of Freedom will NOT close down any roads, nor cross any roads, which will disrupt the public. Should there be a road in your section. The Chain will stop at one side and then restart at the other.
- 12.45 join hands and also saltires. Feel free to bring a portable seat if required.
- 30 minutes – feel free to play have folks playing instruments, singing, chanting. This is the time for photography, interviews, videos and publicising this to the world.
- 1.10 we are hoping to try and co-ordinate a chain long cheer/chant or song for Independence (a work in progress!)
- 1.15 unlink
- 1.15 we encourage folks to bring a bag and tidy up any rubbish before leaving the canal.
- Once the Chain breaks, everyone has their own free will to do as they please. It’s up to you!
- In the meantime, please keep engaging other people to join us all in this truly monumental display of unity to promote the passion for Scottish Independence.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
WATER SAFETY INFORMATION
PLACES TO EAT/DRINK
PARKING
This is the most ambitious, momentous Independence Event to date – don’t be the missing link!
This event has never been organised before by grassroots supporters and may never be done again!