Transport and Accommodation
Quiet Camp, Indoor Accommodation, Human Hotel and Transport!
Transport
For The Big One, XR UK is advising that Local Groups arrange the transport themselves. This has many advantages:
- Local Groups know their rebels and the community groups they are speaking to and can book transport specific to their needs.
- Local Groups can get started right now, making calls to transport providers.
- Distribution of tasks to the decentralised network limits the amount of work any one person bears. Thanks for helping out!
To make arranging transport as easy as possible, XR UK has written a guide that will help Local Groups decide whether to book transport, how to do so, ticketing, best practice on the day, and what support is available from XR UK teams.
Transport Guide
If your Local Group is interested in arranging travel to The Big One, please read this guide
Let XR UK know you're coming to The Big One
XR UK would like to build a picture of how many Local Groups are organising transport and where from. Filling out this form to tell us your Local Group has booked transportation and XR can promote that you’re on your way to The Big One. XR UK can even help you advertise your transportation through Rebel Ringing.
If you'd like to be put in contact with a group organising transport in your local area, please fill out this form.
To see which groups have already organised transport near you check out this document which will continue to be updated as we get more information.
Transport Subsidies Rebels with Access Needs
XR UK recognises for those with additional needs cheap public transport is not always accessible. One of the aims of The Big One is inclusivity, everyone is needed to be there at Parliament in April.
To help rebels with acess needs, including those with disabilities, who are nuerodivergent, or have mental health needs, travel to The Big One, XRUK has set up a transport subsidy scheme. To find more information, click here
Please contact the Transport Team
The team will be more than happy to walk you through the process, answering any questions, and, as described in the guide, signpost you to financial support.
Accommodation
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The Accommodation Team are working hard to help everyone find a place to stay in London. Each Region/Nation is twinned with a London Borough and accommodation will be allocated with this in mind.
We aim to provide a safe space for anyone in need, who otherwise would not be able to come to London and where rebels can rest and regenerate after a long day’s protest.
The number of camps and indoor accommodation will depend on the number of rebels registering. Unlike previous rebellions we are in need of extensive planning, as it will involve infrastructure, essentials, and preparing to be in more than one park. All those intending to camp or seeking indoor accommodation must register and we would appreciate that you do so as early as possible - thanks!
Camping
Are you planning to camp in April? Please complete the application form and indicate the days you intend to camp: sign up here
Join the London Campers Community Telegram Group for updates and to communicate with other potential campers: join here
Managing the camp(s) will be a daunting task. We need campers to volunteer at least a few hours help - we are all crew! Please view the volunteer roles available and add your name to roles: view here
You can also join the London Campers Volunteer Chat, where you can connect to other volunteers: join here
Camping in public spaces in London is illegal, however XRUK liaises with local authorities and the Met Police to ensure camps are safe. Locations will only be released once the local authorities have been contacted approximately 7 days before, at which point they are more likely to be supportive.
Contact the Accommodation Team by email if you have any questions: xr.accommodation@proton.me
Indoor Accommodation
We aim to secure as many indoor spaces as possible, such as church halls, mosques, community centres, warehouses and sports halls.
- Could you offer space in your home or camping in your garden?
- Do you know any spaces in London that might be suitable?
Register an available venue here
- Do you need indoor accommodation?
Register for somewhere to stay here - If you can volunteer as a guardian for the accommodation (liaising with the venue and rebels who are staying) please indicate on the linked form above.
In addition, there is the Human Hotel
Volunteering
- Can you volunteer to help the Accommodation Team?
- Can you research places in London that might be suitable for accommodation?
- Can you call around venues to book them for April?
- Are you at home on Mattermost and Telegram or good at admin? We need volunteers to monitor chats, manage info and write posts for broadcasts and newsletters.
To volunteer to help out with any of these roles please contact the Accommodation Team.
All necessary information, guidance and assistance needed to take part will be provided.
Twinning
All regions and nations have been linked to London Boroughs, your local group can connect you to your accommodation link rebel who works with the Accommodation Team. They can help you with information, signing up for accommodation and finding your place in the Accommodation Team. We are always interested in any ideas from any rebels, please contact your regional or national accommodation link - this could be your regional or national External Coordinator and/or Gardnener, ask your local group for contact details.
NATION/REGION - LONDON BOROUGH
- Scotland & Northern Ireland - Camden, Muswell Hill & Islington
- North West & Yorkshire - Hackney & Tower Hamlets
- North East & Cumbria - Haringey & Waltham Forest
- Cymru - Brent, Barnet & Harrow
- Bristol - Kingston & Richmond
- South West - Hammersmith & Fulham
- East of England - Lambeth
- Midlands - Southwark & Lewisham
- South East - Wandsworth
Check back here or check the Rebellion Broadcast for the latest info!
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