Summer Gathering ignites new uni year
80 P&Pers came together last week for the annual Summer Gathering. The event was deemed a massive success as Scotland Regional Rep Adam Ramsay reports...
Banner making workshop at the Summer Gathering 2007
The annual event at the Youlbury campsite in Oxfordshire was bigger than any previous year. It included training in a range of campaign techniques, education on key issues, and much fun.
Those attending the event gained a number of campaign skills. These ranged from workshops on the media and the use of lobbying to sessions on direct action and the art of rebel clowning.
Likewise, a number of campaigns were rolled out. These included action on climate change, global poverty, and HIV/AIDS. Evening entertainment included a film night, top notch live music, and ceilidh dancing - with lessons from top rock n’ reel experts. .
St. Andrews University Student Georgina Rannard, who attended the event said:
This year’s Summer Gathering was absolutely fantastic. It was an intense week of training, education and fun with the top student activists in the UK. The Summer Gathering is a great springboard for the year ahead. I’d recommend it to everyone. The skills training was useful - even for the most experienced campaigners. The education was informative - even for the most knowledgable. The live music was fantastic - even Harry & Adam’s attempt at the Blues.
Campfire at the Summer Gathering 2007
Creating story boards
Discussion at the Summer Gathering 2007
The P&P summer gathering 2007
There are more photos from the Summer Gathering on facebook (registration necessary).