I was joyous to receive the following news from Kernow:
I've received two emails within the past five minutes informing me that the Colonial Occupation forces in Cornwall have just visited Tony Leamon to tell him that he does not have to answer his bail tomorrow as planned.All charges against Tony Leamon have been DROPPED!!!After eleven months of hell he is now a free man!
Every now and again a victory comes to someone who deserves it.Many thanks to everyone who wrote letters and made telephone calls over the past 11 months.It appears to have paid off!
All the Best,Charles McLaughlin
Albuquerque, NM, USA
and
Please note that Tony Leamon was, this night, informed personally by his investigating officer, that he was released without charge!!!Eleven months later, and having confiscated his flags, his computer and John A. books, been interviewed three times and had two cancelled at the eleventh hour, he's been told he's done nothing wrong.He knew that; we knew that, but hey, what's an armed squad, 20 hours of police interviews and 11 months of hell, between friends...He's at home shaking and crying, of relief and happiness, and will, in time, thank you all for the tremendous and on-going support you have shown.A great victory for justice and for Cornwall.
Iwan
Tony, our Celtic Comrade, we are pleased to have helped you insome small way. Now do us all a favour and sue the Colonial Police and the Press !!!
Showing posts with label Celtic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celtic. Show all posts
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Latest regarding Tony Leamon - Kernow's answer to Michael Collins
RECEIVED TODAY:
Comrades - please support and spread this news which has just arrived in my 'in basket'. The media and press in Cornwall are weak and with a few exceptions made up of second rate journalists who are afraid of making waves with the authorities and which are police controlled. For too long the police have breached human rights in Cornwall and have walked free. Evidence of that to be found at:
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/ and http://www.pinkpasty.blogspot.com/ (the fascist colonial police in Cornwall are taking action against Mr Lidbury by veiled threat to have him remove his website - the truth is too much for them you see) which points out that they are above the law, any law !
To the police to whom this e-mail is copied:
This material is forwarded to you and your must retain it and disclose it including its inserts and internet links under the terms and provisions of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act (CPIA).
It MUST be forwarded to the officer in case and recorded on the appropriate schedule (MG6 C) and disclosed both to the Crown Prosecution Service and to the lawyer representing Mr Tony Leamon who has been subject of an injustice at the hands of the fascist and government directed colonial police who cover Cornwall in a most corrupt manner.
Thanks, Tam Graham
Material received as follows:
CELTIC LEAGUE - PRESS INFORMATIONBAIL DATE FOR LEAGUE MAN ON TERRORISM CHARGE
Celtic League campaigner and Kernow branch treasurer Tony Leamon,will be appearing for at Camborne police station this Wednesday (2ndJuly 2008) to answer his bail, almost 10 months after he was first arrested on 6th September 2007 on suspicion of terrorism.
To give support to other victims of the British state's over enthusiasticuse of anti terrorist legislation, Mr Leamon has made a short video film of himself, for the Celtic League, to rely some of his feelings of having been on police bail for this extended period of time.
As will be seen from the video footage, Mr Leamon is in good spirits and has kept his sense of humour throughout, despite a very low period earlier this year when the pressure of the ordeal drove him to make a suicide attempt. The Celtic League has been campaigning on Mr Leamon's behalf sincehis arrest and the arrest of other members of the Cornish cultural and political movement at the same time. Mr Leamon, along with all of the other people arrested, were perplexed as to why the police had picked on them as part of the police investigation into the Cornish National Liberation Army/Cornish Republican Army.
Needless to sayMr Leamon and the other people arrested all maintained their innocence and denied ever having taken part in any criminal activity in the furtherance of their beliefs. With no or little evidence to go on,the police had to release the other arrestees from their bail andnow it is only Mr Leamon who has been kept hanging on.Mr Leamon has been due to answer his bail on 3 separate occasions(not including his arrest), but each time, after lengthy periods of questioning, his bail has only been extended further. Now Mr Leamon is hoping that Wednesday will be the fourth and final time he will have to visit Camborne police station on this matter. The Kernow Branch of the League are planning to hold a protest outside Camborne police station on the afternoon of the 2nd July and are requesting that all his supporters who are able to attend the protest to turn up at just before 1500. Those who are unable to attend the protest are encouraged to phone the Devon and Cornwall Police central number on 0044 (0) 8452 777444 (remember to include the 0 if phoning from the UK) and ask to be put through to Camborne police station, regarding Tony Leamon, not forgetting to state where you are calling from. Alternatively,emails can be sent to mailto:Police.Enquiries%40devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk with the same message of support. Supporters are requested to enquireafter Mr Leamon's welfare, who is registered disabled and has a debilitating disease. If Mr Leamon is bailed once again, he may have to forfeit attendance at the Celtic League's AGM - due to be held in Dublin on August 16th 2008 - in accordance with his bail restrictions. If this is the case or if Mr Leamon is charged, the League may hold a protest outsidethe British Embassy in Dublin on the weekend of the AGM. The Tony Leamon video link can be found below:http://rhisiart.talebot.googlepages.com/tl2
J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League
29/06/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries.
It worksto promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlightshuman rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses onsocio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609Internet site at:
http://celticleague.net/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
Comrades - please support and spread this news which has just arrived in my 'in basket'. The media and press in Cornwall are weak and with a few exceptions made up of second rate journalists who are afraid of making waves with the authorities and which are police controlled. For too long the police have breached human rights in Cornwall and have walked free. Evidence of that to be found at:
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/ and http://www.pinkpasty.blogspot.com/ (the fascist colonial police in Cornwall are taking action against Mr Lidbury by veiled threat to have him remove his website - the truth is too much for them you see) which points out that they are above the law, any law !
To the police to whom this e-mail is copied:
This material is forwarded to you and your must retain it and disclose it including its inserts and internet links under the terms and provisions of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act (CPIA).
It MUST be forwarded to the officer in case and recorded on the appropriate schedule (MG6 C) and disclosed both to the Crown Prosecution Service and to the lawyer representing Mr Tony Leamon who has been subject of an injustice at the hands of the fascist and government directed colonial police who cover Cornwall in a most corrupt manner.
Thanks, Tam Graham
Material received as follows:
CELTIC LEAGUE - PRESS INFORMATIONBAIL DATE FOR LEAGUE MAN ON TERRORISM CHARGE
Celtic League campaigner and Kernow branch treasurer Tony Leamon,will be appearing for at Camborne police station this Wednesday (2ndJuly 2008) to answer his bail, almost 10 months after he was first arrested on 6th September 2007 on suspicion of terrorism.
To give support to other victims of the British state's over enthusiasticuse of anti terrorist legislation, Mr Leamon has made a short video film of himself, for the Celtic League, to rely some of his feelings of having been on police bail for this extended period of time.
As will be seen from the video footage, Mr Leamon is in good spirits and has kept his sense of humour throughout, despite a very low period earlier this year when the pressure of the ordeal drove him to make a suicide attempt. The Celtic League has been campaigning on Mr Leamon's behalf sincehis arrest and the arrest of other members of the Cornish cultural and political movement at the same time. Mr Leamon, along with all of the other people arrested, were perplexed as to why the police had picked on them as part of the police investigation into the Cornish National Liberation Army/Cornish Republican Army.
Needless to sayMr Leamon and the other people arrested all maintained their innocence and denied ever having taken part in any criminal activity in the furtherance of their beliefs. With no or little evidence to go on,the police had to release the other arrestees from their bail andnow it is only Mr Leamon who has been kept hanging on.Mr Leamon has been due to answer his bail on 3 separate occasions(not including his arrest), but each time, after lengthy periods of questioning, his bail has only been extended further. Now Mr Leamon is hoping that Wednesday will be the fourth and final time he will have to visit Camborne police station on this matter. The Kernow Branch of the League are planning to hold a protest outside Camborne police station on the afternoon of the 2nd July and are requesting that all his supporters who are able to attend the protest to turn up at just before 1500. Those who are unable to attend the protest are encouraged to phone the Devon and Cornwall Police central number on 0044 (0) 8452 777444 (remember to include the 0 if phoning from the UK) and ask to be put through to Camborne police station, regarding Tony Leamon, not forgetting to state where you are calling from. Alternatively,emails can be sent to mailto:Police.Enquiries%40devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk with the same message of support. Supporters are requested to enquireafter Mr Leamon's welfare, who is registered disabled and has a debilitating disease. If Mr Leamon is bailed once again, he may have to forfeit attendance at the Celtic League's AGM - due to be held in Dublin on August 16th 2008 - in accordance with his bail restrictions. If this is the case or if Mr Leamon is charged, the League may hold a protest outsidethe British Embassy in Dublin on the weekend of the AGM. The Tony Leamon video link can be found below:http://rhisiart.talebot.googlepages.com/tl2
J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League
29/06/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries.
It worksto promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlightshuman rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses onsocio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609Internet site at:
http://celticleague.net/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Mike Chappell well known Cornish Campaigner takes well deserved rest
Mike Chappell well known Cornish Campaigner takes well deserved rest
by ThomasGraham
On 12th June, 2008 and at the new Hospital de Torrevieja de Valencia and following a suicide attempt, former Cornwall/Kernow Celtic League Branch Secretary,Celtic Congress Member, Republican writer and poet and animal rights campaigner, Mike Chappell, 50 years,was diagnosed with severe post traumatic stress disorder arising from seeing persons burn to death and then the discovery of a multiple infant deaths coupled with ritualistic murders during his long and highly decorated police career.
This longstanding illness, previously untreated, has recently been complicated by divorce proceedings brought about by his commitment to the Cornish cause.
Death threats and abuse arising from that commitment and so on proved too much for his marriage to endure. One of Europe's finest Trauma specialists, Doctor C. RICHEZ who has a private clinic in Pedro Lorca, Torrevieja, Valencia has arranged for Mike who is heavily medicated, to spend time in a private clinic in La Manga, Murcia away from all contact with the outside world for the forseeable future.The La Manga Clinic has been used by celebrities such is its success rate.
Mike is being visited on a regular basis by his friend, Reverend Dr. Joel Gonzalez Garcia from Cuba, an outspoken Evangelist preacher who has come to respect and admire Mike's rigid Methodist views.
Mike is described as 'utterly devasatated at his wife's request for divorce' and says'no matter what any lawyer or court on earth says, she will always be my wife, recognised by God and our marriage can be put asunder by no man. My vow was before God the Almighty and when I make such a vow, it is until death. She makes her own decision here but the time will come when she will have to answer for her actions in Heaven before the Almighty as we all shall. I shall never crave another woman ever. She was, is and ever shall be my wife.That is the Cornish way. That is the Methodist way.'
Mike values loyalty above all things. He gives it absolutely and he expects it in return. He reads the bible nightly and will doubtless find a passage there which relates to it. Once breached, he rarely leaves a stone unturned to bring those who have been unloyal to book.
For that reason, he virtually worships 'Cornubia - Land of the Saints' by John Miller and a print of it decorates his Bible. Cornwall is such he says, ' a land of the saints and fit only for the Saints. All else will burn in the pit of damnation.'
Mike came to note as a Republican many years ago when as a young policeman, he clambered down a cliff to rescue a holiday maker who had fallen whilst trying to rescue an expensive pair of sunglasses. Breaking his own leg in the process but heaving the holiday maker over his shoulder and climbing back up the 120 feet, a subsequent operation required 14 steel pins to rebuild his smashed left leg. He was awarded a Royal Humane Society Award for Bravery and invited to Buckingham Palace to collect the award.
He accepted the invitation on the grounds of nosiness wishing to see how the other half lived and turned up casually dressed much to the horror of the Palace staff. The conversation ran thus:
Prince Phillip: You've come a long way today ?
Michael : From Cornwall. I doubt you've ever heard of it. It is a long way for a piece of paper and a slice of Lyons Swiss Roll (which he had on a bone china plate held in in hand)
Prince Phillip: How do you feel being in the presence of Royalty ?
Michael: How do you feel being in my presence? If I had my way you lot would be given a council house and made to work for your living.
Exit stage left Prince Phillip. Exit stage right Michael's promotion prospects!
Another amusing yarn occurred during the so called 'Loving Cup of St George' protest in Truro when Royal band wagon member, Bruno Peek who holds a list of Royal Orders and Decorations brought an icon of England's St George to Cornwall, a Celtic Nation, something he dare not do in Scotland or Wales. Faced up by Mike Chappell, Peek started to quote the Bible. This was not a wise move for Mike was brought up a primitive Wesleyan Methodist - Chapel three times a day on Sunday, no alcohol and bible lessons in the Temperence Hall during the week and who virtually knows the good book back to front and upside down as well. Needless to say, Peek looked decidedly peaky !
Mike wishes his friends, particularly those in the Celtic League around Britain his very best wishes and particularly Iwan le Moine, Tony Leamon - who faces severe problems of his own with quite incredible bravery and dignity - and Sue Bowen in Cornwall as well as John Angarrack, Rhisiart Tal-e-bot, Dr Alan Kent and others. He kneels at his bedside and prays every day and will certainly be praying for them all.
The British Consul in Alicante and the Chief of the local Guardia Civil have also been in touch with Mike to offer their best wishes as have former close colleagues from around the world including a former head of Special Branch. His outspokeness has made him many enemies but he has always had money for the needy and the hungry and for stray dogs. Strangely, his outspokeness has also made him many friends amongst what is broadly called 'the establishment'.
He assures those who depend on him for what have become known as his special 'red cross' or as he calls them 'white cross' (after Saint Piran of Cornwall to whom he also prays) parcels that these will continue and that the necessary arrangements have been made with his bank.
Response One :
**Mike - my special pal - I was the IRA man - you were the Copper BUT you never, ever condemned me or my beliefs just my killing ways. Now I write or should I say 'lap top' and we have become buddies. You always have a home here. I know you want for Kernow what I want for all 32 counties of Eire and that made us brothers. Get better slowly, comrade and then come to see me. We can talk about what makes your blue Celtic eyes sparkle and flame - politics !
In solidarity, Tom.**
Response Two:
Maireid Sullivan
at 02:55 on June 23rd, 2008 good stuff:
ThomasGraham, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Response Three:
ThomasGraham, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Response Four:
Thanks Maireid - I'll pass on your thoughts and prayers to Mike. His own Cornish seem to reject him but we shall make him an honorary Irishman and embrace him. He is a true Celt. Kind, tempramental, deep, moody, fun. He has worked hard to bring Irish PoW's home particularly Noel Maguire, he loves the 32CSM with a passion as he does his animals, and he is, or was, always good for an arguement and good craic.
by ThomasGraham
On 12th June, 2008 and at the new Hospital de Torrevieja de Valencia and following a suicide attempt, former Cornwall/Kernow Celtic League Branch Secretary,Celtic Congress Member, Republican writer and poet and animal rights campaigner, Mike Chappell, 50 years,was diagnosed with severe post traumatic stress disorder arising from seeing persons burn to death and then the discovery of a multiple infant deaths coupled with ritualistic murders during his long and highly decorated police career.
This longstanding illness, previously untreated, has recently been complicated by divorce proceedings brought about by his commitment to the Cornish cause.
Death threats and abuse arising from that commitment and so on proved too much for his marriage to endure. One of Europe's finest Trauma specialists, Doctor C. RICHEZ who has a private clinic in Pedro Lorca, Torrevieja, Valencia has arranged for Mike who is heavily medicated, to spend time in a private clinic in La Manga, Murcia away from all contact with the outside world for the forseeable future.The La Manga Clinic has been used by celebrities such is its success rate.
Mike is being visited on a regular basis by his friend, Reverend Dr. Joel Gonzalez Garcia from Cuba, an outspoken Evangelist preacher who has come to respect and admire Mike's rigid Methodist views.
Mike is described as 'utterly devasatated at his wife's request for divorce' and says'no matter what any lawyer or court on earth says, she will always be my wife, recognised by God and our marriage can be put asunder by no man. My vow was before God the Almighty and when I make such a vow, it is until death. She makes her own decision here but the time will come when she will have to answer for her actions in Heaven before the Almighty as we all shall. I shall never crave another woman ever. She was, is and ever shall be my wife.That is the Cornish way. That is the Methodist way.'
Mike values loyalty above all things. He gives it absolutely and he expects it in return. He reads the bible nightly and will doubtless find a passage there which relates to it. Once breached, he rarely leaves a stone unturned to bring those who have been unloyal to book.
For that reason, he virtually worships 'Cornubia - Land of the Saints' by John Miller and a print of it decorates his Bible. Cornwall is such he says, ' a land of the saints and fit only for the Saints. All else will burn in the pit of damnation.'
Mike came to note as a Republican many years ago when as a young policeman, he clambered down a cliff to rescue a holiday maker who had fallen whilst trying to rescue an expensive pair of sunglasses. Breaking his own leg in the process but heaving the holiday maker over his shoulder and climbing back up the 120 feet, a subsequent operation required 14 steel pins to rebuild his smashed left leg. He was awarded a Royal Humane Society Award for Bravery and invited to Buckingham Palace to collect the award.
He accepted the invitation on the grounds of nosiness wishing to see how the other half lived and turned up casually dressed much to the horror of the Palace staff. The conversation ran thus:
Prince Phillip: You've come a long way today ?
Michael : From Cornwall. I doubt you've ever heard of it. It is a long way for a piece of paper and a slice of Lyons Swiss Roll (which he had on a bone china plate held in in hand)
Prince Phillip: How do you feel being in the presence of Royalty ?
Michael: How do you feel being in my presence? If I had my way you lot would be given a council house and made to work for your living.
Exit stage left Prince Phillip. Exit stage right Michael's promotion prospects!
Another amusing yarn occurred during the so called 'Loving Cup of St George' protest in Truro when Royal band wagon member, Bruno Peek who holds a list of Royal Orders and Decorations brought an icon of England's St George to Cornwall, a Celtic Nation, something he dare not do in Scotland or Wales. Faced up by Mike Chappell, Peek started to quote the Bible. This was not a wise move for Mike was brought up a primitive Wesleyan Methodist - Chapel three times a day on Sunday, no alcohol and bible lessons in the Temperence Hall during the week and who virtually knows the good book back to front and upside down as well. Needless to say, Peek looked decidedly peaky !
Mike wishes his friends, particularly those in the Celtic League around Britain his very best wishes and particularly Iwan le Moine, Tony Leamon - who faces severe problems of his own with quite incredible bravery and dignity - and Sue Bowen in Cornwall as well as John Angarrack, Rhisiart Tal-e-bot, Dr Alan Kent and others. He kneels at his bedside and prays every day and will certainly be praying for them all.
The British Consul in Alicante and the Chief of the local Guardia Civil have also been in touch with Mike to offer their best wishes as have former close colleagues from around the world including a former head of Special Branch. His outspokeness has made him many enemies but he has always had money for the needy and the hungry and for stray dogs. Strangely, his outspokeness has also made him many friends amongst what is broadly called 'the establishment'.
He assures those who depend on him for what have become known as his special 'red cross' or as he calls them 'white cross' (after Saint Piran of Cornwall to whom he also prays) parcels that these will continue and that the necessary arrangements have been made with his bank.
Response One :
**Mike - my special pal - I was the IRA man - you were the Copper BUT you never, ever condemned me or my beliefs just my killing ways. Now I write or should I say 'lap top' and we have become buddies. You always have a home here. I know you want for Kernow what I want for all 32 counties of Eire and that made us brothers. Get better slowly, comrade and then come to see me. We can talk about what makes your blue Celtic eyes sparkle and flame - politics !
In solidarity, Tom.**
Response Two:
Maireid Sullivan
at 02:55 on June 23rd, 2008 good stuff:
ThomasGraham, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Response Three:
ThomasGraham, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Response Four:
Thanks Maireid - I'll pass on your thoughts and prayers to Mike. His own Cornish seem to reject him but we shall make him an honorary Irishman and embrace him. He is a true Celt. Kind, tempramental, deep, moody, fun. He has worked hard to bring Irish PoW's home particularly Noel Maguire, he loves the 32CSM with a passion as he does his animals, and he is, or was, always good for an arguement and good craic.
Thursday, 5 June 2008
The whole world will know about the plight of Celtic Cornish campaigner, Tony Leamon, who has fallen foul of the Colonial Police in Kernow and dropped into a kind of 'Catch 22' situation. The whole world except Kernow itself, that is, where there is a press & media ban in place on the whole rotton affair.
Well there is now a 'You Tube' film let on the matter to be found at:
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=OIvwoEV4gOo
Good Luck Tony Leamon. The world watches while the Colonial Police and their masters inflict misery. One day the press in Kernow will have the guts to reveal what is happening !
Well there is now a 'You Tube' film let on the matter to be found at:
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=OIvwoEV4gOo
Good Luck Tony Leamon. The world watches while the Colonial Police and their masters inflict misery. One day the press in Kernow will have the guts to reveal what is happening !
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Please take that extra step to help Celtic Cornish campaigner - Tony Leamon
Here's the latest message I've received from those who support Cornishman Tony Leamon in his brave stand against the English police force who control his Country. We shall be supporting him in solidarity :
May I invite you to read this message and if you are a member of a group or organisation or have friends, to pass it on to achieve the largest possible response. Let us together with true Celtic solidarity and in a peaceful manner make a difference in support of our friend, Tony Leamon - a Cornishman who said 'I am Cornish'. Thankyou.
Celtic Cornish activist and cultural campaigner, Tony Leamon from Falmouth in Cornwall again answers his police bail on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008 when he once more he will report to the custody centre at Camborne Police Station.
It will have been 10 months since his initial arrest by heavily armed police who searched his house and seized his Cornish books, flags and other possessions. Since that time, he has obediently answered his bail on three occasions and been subject of three lengthy and pressured interrogations concerning alleged terrorist activity even though the search revealed no firearms or other materials designed to cause damage or injury.
Although he battles with cancer and Myalgic Encephalopathy and cares for his 94 year old war vet father as well as his mother who has herself suffered cancer, Mr Leamon, a pacifist, has faced the situation with great bravery and good humour.
Known locally as 'the Cornish Giant', he travels everywhere by public transport and never fails to proclaim his Celtic Cornishness with a broad smile as well as giving his time generously to the Cornish cause and other local cultural activities. He has made friends in most of the Celtic Nations and embraces the uniqueness of Celtic culture and beliefs.
He bears no malice against the local police but is critical of the management of the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary with its very obvious control by outside influences. Indeed, in Cornwall, the police are now regarded as being alike colonial masters and have lost much public support.
A sinister side to this whole affair is the complete refusal of the mainstream media in Cornwall to give this matter any public airing and other Cornish activists subject of raids and arrests who were subsequently released without charge have only be given minimal press coverage. The silence has been deafening. This has led many to believe that the media is subject of control and censorship, a situation which has previously been the case in the Duchy where hidden powers wield great control.
Again, following 10 months police bail which has placed many restrictions on his life, Tony Leamon faces his eventual fate on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008.
There has been worldwide support for this man with scores of messages sent not only to him but to the police themselves and there has recently been a surprising turn of events. A local journalist has asked to hear from those who have supported Mr Leamon down these long and painful months. Ginette Harris who writes for the West Briton newspaper would be pleased to hear from anyone who has been in communication with the police, the press, the Crown Prosecution Service or Mr Leamon himself.
She has asked letters take a certain format: where you live, why you are supporting him, any activities you may have undertaken to assist him , for example, handing out leaflets, offering money, phone calls, letter writing, e-mails etc.
Please e-mail Ginette at: gharris@c-dm.co.uk and also leave a message on the West Briton's contact site, to be found here:
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=232606&command=newPage
You are also invited to copy your correspondence to the police themselves at:
Police.Enquiries@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
asking for your e-mail to be copied to Detective 196 Hampson of Bodmin CID and to disclosed to Mr. Leamon's lawyer - Mrs G. McKinley of Vivian, Thomas & Jervis Solicitors, PO Box 23, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3UF as well as the Crown Prosecution Service.
You may care to send a message via this website contact if you fear the police (not uncommon in Cornwall) or if you wish to remain anonymous. Don't forget to clearly state that the message refers to Tony Leamon of Falmouth, Cornwall and that what you say is for the attention of Devon & Cornwall Police - DC 196 Hampson Bodmin CID and Mrs. G. McKinley his solicitor.
https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp
If you feel able, why not express your views to those who allegedly control the police - a little like school governors, the Devon & Cornwall Police Authority at:
PolAuth@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
You are also invited to view a special site which has been set up at:
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/
Although Tony Leamon's dignified behaviour when faced with the huge and increasingly authoritarian state may be known around the globe, it has received very little coverage in his home country of Cornwall. Let us all work together and try to change this.
Whatever you do, we sincerely thank you and rest assured that even if the decision is made to charge Mr. Leamon, the evidence will surely have been trumped up by one of the least efficient and most complained about police forces in Great Britain.
A little effort on your part will help Tony Leamon in his brave battle against the cruel system in place in Cornwall today, a battle which may end up with him being made into the latest victim in a small Celtic Country where those who ask 'why?' or say 'no' are subject to the full force of the English Imperial & Colonial System.
'The Tony Leamon Support Group'
May I invite you to read this message and if you are a member of a group or organisation or have friends, to pass it on to achieve the largest possible response. Let us together with true Celtic solidarity and in a peaceful manner make a difference in support of our friend, Tony Leamon - a Cornishman who said 'I am Cornish'. Thankyou.
Celtic Cornish activist and cultural campaigner, Tony Leamon from Falmouth in Cornwall again answers his police bail on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008 when he once more he will report to the custody centre at Camborne Police Station.
It will have been 10 months since his initial arrest by heavily armed police who searched his house and seized his Cornish books, flags and other possessions. Since that time, he has obediently answered his bail on three occasions and been subject of three lengthy and pressured interrogations concerning alleged terrorist activity even though the search revealed no firearms or other materials designed to cause damage or injury.
Although he battles with cancer and Myalgic Encephalopathy and cares for his 94 year old war vet father as well as his mother who has herself suffered cancer, Mr Leamon, a pacifist, has faced the situation with great bravery and good humour.
Known locally as 'the Cornish Giant', he travels everywhere by public transport and never fails to proclaim his Celtic Cornishness with a broad smile as well as giving his time generously to the Cornish cause and other local cultural activities. He has made friends in most of the Celtic Nations and embraces the uniqueness of Celtic culture and beliefs.
He bears no malice against the local police but is critical of the management of the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary with its very obvious control by outside influences. Indeed, in Cornwall, the police are now regarded as being alike colonial masters and have lost much public support.
A sinister side to this whole affair is the complete refusal of the mainstream media in Cornwall to give this matter any public airing and other Cornish activists subject of raids and arrests who were subsequently released without charge have only be given minimal press coverage. The silence has been deafening. This has led many to believe that the media is subject of control and censorship, a situation which has previously been the case in the Duchy where hidden powers wield great control.
Again, following 10 months police bail which has placed many restrictions on his life, Tony Leamon faces his eventual fate on Wednesday 2nd July, 2008.
There has been worldwide support for this man with scores of messages sent not only to him but to the police themselves and there has recently been a surprising turn of events. A local journalist has asked to hear from those who have supported Mr Leamon down these long and painful months. Ginette Harris who writes for the West Briton newspaper would be pleased to hear from anyone who has been in communication with the police, the press, the Crown Prosecution Service or Mr Leamon himself.
She has asked letters take a certain format: where you live, why you are supporting him, any activities you may have undertaken to assist him , for example, handing out leaflets, offering money, phone calls, letter writing, e-mails etc.
Please e-mail Ginette at: gharris@c-dm.co.uk and also leave a message on the West Briton's contact site, to be found here:
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=232606&command=newPage
You are also invited to copy your correspondence to the police themselves at:
Police.Enquiries@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
asking for your e-mail to be copied to Detective 196 Hampson of Bodmin CID and to disclosed to Mr. Leamon's lawyer - Mrs G. McKinley of Vivian, Thomas & Jervis Solicitors, PO Box 23, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3UF as well as the Crown Prosecution Service.
You may care to send a message via this website contact if you fear the police (not uncommon in Cornwall) or if you wish to remain anonymous. Don't forget to clearly state that the message refers to Tony Leamon of Falmouth, Cornwall and that what you say is for the attention of Devon & Cornwall Police - DC 196 Hampson Bodmin CID and Mrs. G. McKinley his solicitor.
https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp
If you feel able, why not express your views to those who allegedly control the police - a little like school governors, the Devon & Cornwall Police Authority at:
PolAuth@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
You are also invited to view a special site which has been set up at:
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/
Although Tony Leamon's dignified behaviour when faced with the huge and increasingly authoritarian state may be known around the globe, it has received very little coverage in his home country of Cornwall. Let us all work together and try to change this.
Whatever you do, we sincerely thank you and rest assured that even if the decision is made to charge Mr. Leamon, the evidence will surely have been trumped up by one of the least efficient and most complained about police forces in Great Britain.
A little effort on your part will help Tony Leamon in his brave battle against the cruel system in place in Cornwall today, a battle which may end up with him being made into the latest victim in a small Celtic Country where those who ask 'why?' or say 'no' are subject to the full force of the English Imperial & Colonial System.
'The Tony Leamon Support Group'
Friday, 23 May 2008
Plaid Cymru gains power in Cymry/Wales !
From across at the offices of the Celtic League, this fantastic news from Wales ! Independence beckons Cymru !
Plaid Cymru's control in Cymru/Wales continues to grow as the Welsh nationalist party gains control of yet another strategically important council.
After the local Council election results on 1st May 2008, Plaid congratulated itself on a great victory as numbers voting for the party increased considerably. The media in Wales though generally portrayed a negative result for Plaid, mainly because it lost overall control of its onlycouncil seat of Gwynedd County Council. Nevertheless, Plaid had obtained a sizeable minority of Councillors in many of the Council seats throughout Wales and consequently has been working hard to form coalition deals with independents and other parties to gain control of the councils.
This tactic has paid off for the Party, with a coalition deal being struck with the Liberal Democrats in the Welsh capital of Caerdydd/Cardifffor the first time and Plaid's Dilwyn Roberts has now also been elected as leader of Conwy County Council last week. Now this week, Plaid has announced that it has formed a coalition with independent Councillors in Caerffili/CaerphillyCounty Council, which has resulted in them taking overall control of the Council for only the second time in history.
The Labour Party has always traditionally held rule in Caerffili and has usually done so with a large majority. However over the last few years Labour's majority has been decreasing in the town at Local and Parliamentary level, while Plaid has made substantial gains. Caerffili is a commuter town for Casnewydd/Newport and Caerdydd/Cardiff and is located at the bottom of the Rhymney Valley. Caerffili is about 3 kilometres from Caerdydd.
J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League
23/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues.
TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609 Internet site at:http://celticleague.nethttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
Plaid Cymru's control in Cymru/Wales continues to grow as the Welsh nationalist party gains control of yet another strategically important council.
After the local Council election results on 1st May 2008, Plaid congratulated itself on a great victory as numbers voting for the party increased considerably. The media in Wales though generally portrayed a negative result for Plaid, mainly because it lost overall control of its onlycouncil seat of Gwynedd County Council. Nevertheless, Plaid had obtained a sizeable minority of Councillors in many of the Council seats throughout Wales and consequently has been working hard to form coalition deals with independents and other parties to gain control of the councils.
This tactic has paid off for the Party, with a coalition deal being struck with the Liberal Democrats in the Welsh capital of Caerdydd/Cardifffor the first time and Plaid's Dilwyn Roberts has now also been elected as leader of Conwy County Council last week. Now this week, Plaid has announced that it has formed a coalition with independent Councillors in Caerffili/CaerphillyCounty Council, which has resulted in them taking overall control of the Council for only the second time in history.
The Labour Party has always traditionally held rule in Caerffili and has usually done so with a large majority. However over the last few years Labour's majority has been decreasing in the town at Local and Parliamentary level, while Plaid has made substantial gains. Caerffili is a commuter town for Casnewydd/Newport and Caerdydd/Cardiff and is located at the bottom of the Rhymney Valley. Caerffili is about 3 kilometres from Caerdydd.
J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League
23/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues.
TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609 Internet site at:http://celticleague.nethttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Cornish Language Agreement
For hundreds of years the dwindling band of surviving Cornish-speakers have been so divided that they could not even agree what their language should be called.
Now after protracted and delicate neogtiations, Cornwall’s hardy linguistic scholars have set aside their differences to settle a standard written form for the language they treasure.
Since the early 20th century there has been a successful campaign to revive spoken Cornish, but the use of sources from different eras meant there were several versions of how it should be written. The result was a rivalry between proponents of Unified Cornish, Kernewek Kemmyn, Modern Cornish, Unified Cornish Revised, Kernowak Standard, Kernewek Dasunys and other variants that would have left speakers of the original language utterly bemused.
As a measure of the differences Cornish-speakers could not even agree whether the language should be called Kernowek, Kernewek or Curnoack.
Now after two years of negotiation, scholars from all the different factions have reached agreement on a Standard Written Form which will be used in future in education, in pamphlets and brochures, and on public signs.
A thousand years ago, Cornish, which is closely related to Breton and Welsh, was spoken by most of the population in southwest England. Its decline began in 1549 when the Latin prayer book was replaced by an English version, provoking a revolt by people who spoke only Cornish. The repression that followed culminated in the massacre of 4,000 rebels and left a bitterness that lingers to this day.
Cornish retreated down the peninsula. The last monoglot Cornish speaker is believed to have been a man called Chesten Marchant who died at Gwithian in 1676. Dorothy Pentreath, the last native speaker, died in 1777 at Mousehole. The last living link with the language was broken in 1891 with the death of John Davey, of Zennor, who took to the grave the Cornish phrases his grandfather had taught him.
By 1900 Cornish was a dead language that survived only in a few manuscripts and the notes of 18th and 19th-century linguistic scholars who had recorded what they could before it vanished completely.
Its reconstruction and revival began in the early 1900s with renewed interest in Cornish heritage and there are now about 300 people who can speak it fluently, with several thousand more who have at least a rudimentary grasp.
Cornish is unique among minority European languages because it was revived after having died out. A team of scholars led by a Norwegian linguist, Trond Trosterud, devised the standard written form under the auspices of the Cornish Language Partnership.
Its development officer Jenefer Lowe, who has been speaking Cornish since she was a girl, said: “There were scholastic disagreements and some pretty firmly held opinions but we managed to reach agreement in the end. The standard form draws on the forms already in existence. This means that users of any form will find much that is familiar, alongside some differences.”
Benjamin Bruch, a former lecturer in Celtic studies at Harvard University who helped to draw up the SWF, said: “It is a critical and extremely exciting time in the history of the language. There has been a huge change in perception and awareness of the language over the past ten years.”
He added that he hopes the move will encourage a stronger sense of Cornish identity. “If you have no language you have no land. A lot of people feel it is part of their identity, part of their heritage. Cornwall is lucky because people are working hard to use it more and more. It gives it a fighting chance when others are going.”
Cornwall County Council is now asking that Cornish be recognised by the EU as an official regional or minority language, like Welsh or Gaelic. That could ease the way for EU funding for teaching – which at present is restricted to DVDs in three secondary schools. Frances Bennett, a teacher of Modern Cornish, said: “Young children are really keen to learn the language. It’s like a secret code to them.”
Starting point
Myttin da Good morning
Dohajydh da Good afternoon
Gorthugher da Good evening
Fatla genes? How are you?
Meur ras Thank you
Marpleg Please
Pinta korev marpleg Pint of beer, please
Yeghes da/Sewena Cheers
A vynn’ta kavoes neppyth dh’y dhybri? Do you want something to eat?
Ple’ma an bysva? Where is the toilet?
My a’th kar I love you
Dyw genes Goodbye (God be with you)
From: The Times of London
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article3972485.ece?Submitted=true
Now after protracted and delicate neogtiations, Cornwall’s hardy linguistic scholars have set aside their differences to settle a standard written form for the language they treasure.
Since the early 20th century there has been a successful campaign to revive spoken Cornish, but the use of sources from different eras meant there were several versions of how it should be written. The result was a rivalry between proponents of Unified Cornish, Kernewek Kemmyn, Modern Cornish, Unified Cornish Revised, Kernowak Standard, Kernewek Dasunys and other variants that would have left speakers of the original language utterly bemused.
As a measure of the differences Cornish-speakers could not even agree whether the language should be called Kernowek, Kernewek or Curnoack.
Now after two years of negotiation, scholars from all the different factions have reached agreement on a Standard Written Form which will be used in future in education, in pamphlets and brochures, and on public signs.
A thousand years ago, Cornish, which is closely related to Breton and Welsh, was spoken by most of the population in southwest England. Its decline began in 1549 when the Latin prayer book was replaced by an English version, provoking a revolt by people who spoke only Cornish. The repression that followed culminated in the massacre of 4,000 rebels and left a bitterness that lingers to this day.
Cornish retreated down the peninsula. The last monoglot Cornish speaker is believed to have been a man called Chesten Marchant who died at Gwithian in 1676. Dorothy Pentreath, the last native speaker, died in 1777 at Mousehole. The last living link with the language was broken in 1891 with the death of John Davey, of Zennor, who took to the grave the Cornish phrases his grandfather had taught him.
By 1900 Cornish was a dead language that survived only in a few manuscripts and the notes of 18th and 19th-century linguistic scholars who had recorded what they could before it vanished completely.
Its reconstruction and revival began in the early 1900s with renewed interest in Cornish heritage and there are now about 300 people who can speak it fluently, with several thousand more who have at least a rudimentary grasp.
Cornish is unique among minority European languages because it was revived after having died out. A team of scholars led by a Norwegian linguist, Trond Trosterud, devised the standard written form under the auspices of the Cornish Language Partnership.
Its development officer Jenefer Lowe, who has been speaking Cornish since she was a girl, said: “There were scholastic disagreements and some pretty firmly held opinions but we managed to reach agreement in the end. The standard form draws on the forms already in existence. This means that users of any form will find much that is familiar, alongside some differences.”
Benjamin Bruch, a former lecturer in Celtic studies at Harvard University who helped to draw up the SWF, said: “It is a critical and extremely exciting time in the history of the language. There has been a huge change in perception and awareness of the language over the past ten years.”
He added that he hopes the move will encourage a stronger sense of Cornish identity. “If you have no language you have no land. A lot of people feel it is part of their identity, part of their heritage. Cornwall is lucky because people are working hard to use it more and more. It gives it a fighting chance when others are going.”
Cornwall County Council is now asking that Cornish be recognised by the EU as an official regional or minority language, like Welsh or Gaelic. That could ease the way for EU funding for teaching – which at present is restricted to DVDs in three secondary schools. Frances Bennett, a teacher of Modern Cornish, said: “Young children are really keen to learn the language. It’s like a secret code to them.”
Starting point
Myttin da Good morning
Dohajydh da Good afternoon
Gorthugher da Good evening
Fatla genes? How are you?
Meur ras Thank you
Marpleg Please
Pinta korev marpleg Pint of beer, please
Yeghes da/Sewena Cheers
A vynn’ta kavoes neppyth dh’y dhybri? Do you want something to eat?
Ple’ma an bysva? Where is the toilet?
My a’th kar I love you
Dyw genes Goodbye (God be with you)
From: The Times of London
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article3972485.ece?Submitted=true
Friday, 16 May 2008
CELTIC SOLIDARITY WEBSITE
A link to the Celtic Solidarity website:
http://www.siol-nan-gaidheal.com/Celtic_Solidarity/cs_intro.htm
http://www.siol-nan-gaidheal.com/Celtic_Solidarity/cs_intro.htm
TONY LEAMON
More news from across at the Celtic League about Tony Leamon:
CORNISH BRANCH MEMBERS PLIGHT GETS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION
The plight of Celtic League campaigner Tony Leamon was highlighted last night on a three hour weekly radio broadcast from Taos, New Mexico, USA. The program, dedicated to Tony Leamon, was devoted to Kernow and focused on the legends, language and people of Kernow,including the injustice being suffered by Mr Leamon.
Mr Leamon, who was due to answer bail last Tuesday, was informed byDevon and Cornwall police on the day that his bail would be delayed until July 2nd 2008. The psychological strain that the Devon and Cornwall police have been putting on Mr Leamon, who has suffered severe emotional distress from his ordeal throughout the last 8 months, has been drawing sympathy for his cause from around the globe.Support from across the USA, Australia, Spain, Malaysia and the Celtic countries has been growing on a weekly basis. At this weekend's Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Albuquerque,New Mexico, USA visitors will be able to read a leaflet about Mr Leamon's plight being distributed at the Cornish stall.
In addition, visitorswill be able to sign up to the distribution list to be kept updated about Mr Leamon's case.
As one of the festival's organisers and CelticLeague member told the Kernow Branch this week:"{Tony's} case is one that has gathered support world wide".Relevant links to earlier items on Celtic News at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2607http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2544http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2280http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2450http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2451http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2478http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2537http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2541
J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League
16/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It worksto promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlightshuman rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses onsocio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609Internet site at:http://celticleague.net/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
CORNISH BRANCH MEMBERS PLIGHT GETS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION
The plight of Celtic League campaigner Tony Leamon was highlighted last night on a three hour weekly radio broadcast from Taos, New Mexico, USA. The program, dedicated to Tony Leamon, was devoted to Kernow and focused on the legends, language and people of Kernow,including the injustice being suffered by Mr Leamon.
Mr Leamon, who was due to answer bail last Tuesday, was informed byDevon and Cornwall police on the day that his bail would be delayed until July 2nd 2008. The psychological strain that the Devon and Cornwall police have been putting on Mr Leamon, who has suffered severe emotional distress from his ordeal throughout the last 8 months, has been drawing sympathy for his cause from around the globe.Support from across the USA, Australia, Spain, Malaysia and the Celtic countries has been growing on a weekly basis. At this weekend's Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Albuquerque,New Mexico, USA visitors will be able to read a leaflet about Mr Leamon's plight being distributed at the Cornish stall.
In addition, visitorswill be able to sign up to the distribution list to be kept updated about Mr Leamon's case.
As one of the festival's organisers and CelticLeague member told the Kernow Branch this week:"{Tony's} case is one that has gathered support world wide".Relevant links to earlier items on Celtic News at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2607http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2544http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2280http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2450http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2451http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2478http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2537http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2541
J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League
16/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It worksto promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlightshuman rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses onsocio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609Internet site at:http://celticleague.net/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
Thursday, 15 May 2008
TONY LEAMON - MESSAGE FROM SUPPORT GROUP
As follows:
The Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act (CPIA) which obliges the police and their Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to disclose to the defence solicitor every piece of material not used in the actual case. That means every one of your letters of support, every phone call which should be logged and passed on and so on. To breach this legislation will undermine the Prosecution case - so I hope you all see where I am coming from ! keep those messages going. I have sent one in asking the police to be aware that the St George's Flag is very unpopular in Kernow and that much hate may follow from many people who could possibly have phoned the campsite where it was being flown. Further, that if they went to the "News is Now Public", a Vancouver based news site, they would see that over 10,000 people have viewed very critical material about Jamie Oliver and other celebrity English colonisers. Any one of those 10,000 could easily send hate mail.
The police officer investigating Tony is as follows: Detective 196 HAMPSON of BODMIN CID
so why not make all mail addresses to him and ask that it is copied to the CPS and to Tony's lawyer Ms. G. Kinley (good Celtic name !) of Vivian Thomas & Jervis Solicitors, PO Box 23, Falmouth, Kernow TR11 3UF.
The police/Cps must reveal every piece of information acquired along the way of these 10 months. Let's make them earn their money !
Police E-mail: http://de.mc457.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Police.Enquiries@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk marked 'for attention of Detective 196 HAMPSON, BODMIN CID
or anonymously to:
https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp marked 'for attention of detective 196 HAMPSON BODMIN CID
or to the people who 'pay' the police, the Police Authority (just like a board of Governers if you like)
http://de.mc457.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=PolAuth@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and again mark for attention of 196 HAMPSON & Cornwall CPS
Also ask that Tony's Lawyer be made aware of your message.
The Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act (CPIA) which obliges the police and their Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to disclose to the defence solicitor every piece of material not used in the actual case. That means every one of your letters of support, every phone call which should be logged and passed on and so on. To breach this legislation will undermine the Prosecution case - so I hope you all see where I am coming from ! keep those messages going. I have sent one in asking the police to be aware that the St George's Flag is very unpopular in Kernow and that much hate may follow from many people who could possibly have phoned the campsite where it was being flown. Further, that if they went to the "News is Now Public", a Vancouver based news site, they would see that over 10,000 people have viewed very critical material about Jamie Oliver and other celebrity English colonisers. Any one of those 10,000 could easily send hate mail.
The police officer investigating Tony is as follows: Detective 196 HAMPSON of BODMIN CID
so why not make all mail addresses to him and ask that it is copied to the CPS and to Tony's lawyer Ms. G. Kinley (good Celtic name !) of Vivian Thomas & Jervis Solicitors, PO Box 23, Falmouth, Kernow TR11 3UF.
The police/Cps must reveal every piece of information acquired along the way of these 10 months. Let's make them earn their money !
Police E-mail: http://de.mc457.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Police.Enquiries@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk marked 'for attention of Detective 196 HAMPSON, BODMIN CID
or anonymously to:
https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp marked 'for attention of detective 196 HAMPSON BODMIN CID
or to the people who 'pay' the police, the Police Authority (just like a board of Governers if you like)
http://de.mc457.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=PolAuth@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and again mark for attention of 196 HAMPSON & Cornwall CPS
Also ask that Tony's Lawyer be made aware of your message.
RIP Roly Drower - Manx Patriot
A further news release from over at the Celtic League reporting the loss of a true Celtic Manx Patriot. RIP Roly Drower !
ROLY DROWER - A TRIBUTE
Roly Drower, who has died this week, was known variously on the Isleof Man for his work within the Arts scene, most notably as an organiser of the Sulby Fringe, but perhaps more prominently for his political comment and as a satirist.
That he loved the Isle of Man and despaired of the way the current government was taking it is best evidenced by his speech at the annual Illiam Dhone commemoration in January 2005 when he gave a scathing critique of ministerial government during which he observed:"It is a source of endless despair to me that politicians chargedwith planning for the future seem to be unable to see beyond their own brief lifetimes. They handle the future the same way a dysfunctional parent handles a credit card. They live for the moment, cashing in the pension, heaping hire-purchase agreements on their grand-children,content to extend the patio onto the vegetable garden, and then describe that as 'sustainable growth"
Roly Drower had been asked to speak at the Illiam Dhone commemoration after he had been catapulted to prominence both within Mann, the UnitedKingdom and Internationally following court proceedings brought against him by multi-millionaire, Albert Gubay, following the publicationof articles on a satirical website.
His speech (see link below) at Hango hill in 2005 is one of the finest commentaries made there on current Manx political life, on the way we all are allowing the Island to be taken and the impact that this will ultimately have on our children.
Roly Drower was a fine man who, like so many others, will perhaps only have his true worth and commitment to Manx public life recognised after his death.
The Celtic League and all in the nationalist movement extend our sympathyto his family and friends at this sad time.
Illiam Dhone commemoration speech at:http://www.mecvannin.im/pabyr/pb34.html#8(2005 Illiam Dhone English Oration by Roly Drower)News item Manx Radio - Tribute to Roly Drower at:http://www.manxradio.com/readNEwsItem.aspx?id=20154
Related articles on Celtic News at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1641http://groups.yahoo.com/group
/celtic_league/message/1629http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1598http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1578http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1554http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1542J
B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League13/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It worksto promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlightshuman rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses onsocio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609Internet site at:http://celticleague.nethttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
ROLY DROWER - A TRIBUTE
Roly Drower, who has died this week, was known variously on the Isleof Man for his work within the Arts scene, most notably as an organiser of the Sulby Fringe, but perhaps more prominently for his political comment and as a satirist.
That he loved the Isle of Man and despaired of the way the current government was taking it is best evidenced by his speech at the annual Illiam Dhone commemoration in January 2005 when he gave a scathing critique of ministerial government during which he observed:"It is a source of endless despair to me that politicians chargedwith planning for the future seem to be unable to see beyond their own brief lifetimes. They handle the future the same way a dysfunctional parent handles a credit card. They live for the moment, cashing in the pension, heaping hire-purchase agreements on their grand-children,content to extend the patio onto the vegetable garden, and then describe that as 'sustainable growth"
Roly Drower had been asked to speak at the Illiam Dhone commemoration after he had been catapulted to prominence both within Mann, the UnitedKingdom and Internationally following court proceedings brought against him by multi-millionaire, Albert Gubay, following the publicationof articles on a satirical website.
His speech (see link below) at Hango hill in 2005 is one of the finest commentaries made there on current Manx political life, on the way we all are allowing the Island to be taken and the impact that this will ultimately have on our children.
Roly Drower was a fine man who, like so many others, will perhaps only have his true worth and commitment to Manx public life recognised after his death.
The Celtic League and all in the nationalist movement extend our sympathyto his family and friends at this sad time.
Illiam Dhone commemoration speech at:http://www.mecvannin.im/pabyr/pb34.html#8(2005 Illiam Dhone English Oration by Roly Drower)News item Manx Radio - Tribute to Roly Drower at:http://www.manxradio.com/readNEwsItem.aspx?id=20154
Related articles on Celtic News at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1641http://groups.yahoo.com/group
/celtic_league/message/1629http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1598http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1578http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1554http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/1542J
B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League13/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It worksto promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlightshuman rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses onsocio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609Internet site at:http://celticleague.nethttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
Kernow & Brittany - Celtic Solidarity !
A show of true Celtic solidarity !
Support given for Breton Language Schools
I wish to thank all from Cornwall who sponsored the recent relay race (Ar Redadeg) round Brittany in aid of the Diwan (Breton speaking) schools. There were six hundred laps from Nantes to Carhaix, and every runner was sponsored for about £75. Sponsors included many councils and businesses, the Diwan schools, some European minority groups like the Basques, some Celtic Groups like the Breton/Welsh Group but also Cornwall. Two runners were sponsored with Cornish money, Riwana and Talwyn Trevenen Baudu who are half Breton and half Cornish. They ran wearing Cornish T shirts and carrying Cornish flags. It was moving to see Breton and Cornish flags together when the race crossed over the bridge at Plougastel.
A large amount of money was raised in Cornwall so the surplus was given to Lise Diwan at Carhaix. This is the only post-15 lycee for Breton-speaking students. The balance was presented at a public concert in Le Relecq Kerhuon, Brest, by myself, to one of the teachers in the lycee, with a Cornish greeting, translated into Breton by my grand-daughter. The total raised altogether was 1050 euros, a staggering amount.
Thank you to all who contributed, whether family, friends, bards or organisations, and in particular, Gorseth Kernow, the Celtic League and the Cornish branch of the Celtic Congress. The donations provided strong evidence of Celtic solidarity and support for another Celtic culture and language. It has made Cornwall many friends.
I hope that when the standard written form of Cornish is fully implemented, something as inspiring as this race over a long distance could be emulated by us in Cornwall to raise funds for the Cornish language. The organisation was huge but the goodwill towards the Breton language was evident among the whole population. Well done Kernow for supporting so generously such an imaginative enterprise. Thank you.
Ann Trevenen Jenkin, Past Grand Bard, Life President of the Celtic Congress. Fundraiser in Kernow.
( Ann Trevenen Jenkin, An Gernyk, Fordh an Chapel, Leedstown, Hayle TR27 6BA. tel: 01736-850332.for further information or interviews, photographs etc.)
If you look a the website for Ar redadeg you can find hundreds of photos of the race. Go onto the site and choose fotoiou at the top. Talwyn and Riwana were running on the Daoulas-Montroulez bit, and there are lots of photos.Talwyn's are numbers 0263, 0264 and 0267; Riwana's are on page 4. 0287, 0288, 0289 and 0291. There are a few others where you can see the big Cornish flag. I also have some photos myself.)
Support given for Breton Language Schools
I wish to thank all from Cornwall who sponsored the recent relay race (Ar Redadeg) round Brittany in aid of the Diwan (Breton speaking) schools. There were six hundred laps from Nantes to Carhaix, and every runner was sponsored for about £75. Sponsors included many councils and businesses, the Diwan schools, some European minority groups like the Basques, some Celtic Groups like the Breton/Welsh Group but also Cornwall. Two runners were sponsored with Cornish money, Riwana and Talwyn Trevenen Baudu who are half Breton and half Cornish. They ran wearing Cornish T shirts and carrying Cornish flags. It was moving to see Breton and Cornish flags together when the race crossed over the bridge at Plougastel.
A large amount of money was raised in Cornwall so the surplus was given to Lise Diwan at Carhaix. This is the only post-15 lycee for Breton-speaking students. The balance was presented at a public concert in Le Relecq Kerhuon, Brest, by myself, to one of the teachers in the lycee, with a Cornish greeting, translated into Breton by my grand-daughter. The total raised altogether was 1050 euros, a staggering amount.
Thank you to all who contributed, whether family, friends, bards or organisations, and in particular, Gorseth Kernow, the Celtic League and the Cornish branch of the Celtic Congress. The donations provided strong evidence of Celtic solidarity and support for another Celtic culture and language. It has made Cornwall many friends.
I hope that when the standard written form of Cornish is fully implemented, something as inspiring as this race over a long distance could be emulated by us in Cornwall to raise funds for the Cornish language. The organisation was huge but the goodwill towards the Breton language was evident among the whole population. Well done Kernow for supporting so generously such an imaginative enterprise. Thank you.
Ann Trevenen Jenkin, Past Grand Bard, Life President of the Celtic Congress. Fundraiser in Kernow.
( Ann Trevenen Jenkin, An Gernyk, Fordh an Chapel, Leedstown, Hayle TR27 6BA. tel: 01736-850332.for further information or interviews, photographs etc.)
If you look a the website for Ar redadeg you can find hundreds of photos of the race. Go onto the site and choose fotoiou at the top. Talwyn and Riwana were running on the Daoulas-Montroulez bit, and there are lots of photos.Talwyn's are numbers 0263, 0264 and 0267; Riwana's are on page 4. 0287, 0288, 0289 and 0291. There are a few others where you can see the big Cornish flag. I also have some photos myself.)
George Wimpey averts more St George flag burnings in Kernow !
A press release from over at the Celtic League's Media office. Great news for Kernow. How often do the English need to be told - Kernow is a Celtic Nation under Colonial Occupation. The St george flags are illegally flown in that country and should be taken down at once ! The English colonialists have been warned about this time after time, but as noted in an earlier posting, they do have thick skulls !
WIMPEY - ST GEORGE'S FLAG ISSUE - A POSITIVE RESPONSE
Wimpey the builders have confirmed that they issued a corrective circular to news sources in Cornwall following concern expressed by the CelticLeague after it announced plans to include the Celtic country in a celebration of 'St George's Day' by flying the Saints flag at their sites in Cornwall.
The Company have said that they did not wish to cause offence and say they recognize that Cornwall has its own 'rich and diverse culture'(See below).
The Celtic League welcome the positive response from the company.
"Dear Sir/Madam ,
George Wimpey would like to apologise for any offence caused by our St George's Day promotion on April 21st. The promotion was run throughout southern England and the press release was issued to all regional media. We recognise that Cornwall has a rich and diverse culture and celebrates Saint Piran as their patron Saint.
It was distributed to Cornishman, The West Briton, Cornish GuardianSeries, Cornish Times.
Yours sincerely
Janine Davey Associate Sales & Marketing Director George Wimpey Exeter"
See earlier item on Celtic News at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2587
J B Moffatt, Director of InformationCeltic League 14/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609 Internet site at:http://celticleague.net/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
WIMPEY - ST GEORGE'S FLAG ISSUE - A POSITIVE RESPONSE
Wimpey the builders have confirmed that they issued a corrective circular to news sources in Cornwall following concern expressed by the CelticLeague after it announced plans to include the Celtic country in a celebration of 'St George's Day' by flying the Saints flag at their sites in Cornwall.
The Company have said that they did not wish to cause offence and say they recognize that Cornwall has its own 'rich and diverse culture'(See below).
The Celtic League welcome the positive response from the company.
"Dear Sir/Madam ,
George Wimpey would like to apologise for any offence caused by our St George's Day promotion on April 21st. The promotion was run throughout southern England and the press release was issued to all regional media. We recognise that Cornwall has a rich and diverse culture and celebrates Saint Piran as their patron Saint.
It was distributed to Cornishman, The West Briton, Cornish GuardianSeries, Cornish Times.
Yours sincerely
Janine Davey Associate Sales & Marketing Director George Wimpey Exeter"
See earlier item on Celtic News at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2587
J B Moffatt, Director of InformationCeltic League 14/05/08
The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on abroad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues.TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609 Internet site at:http://celticleague.net/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/
Press Release by Republican Sein Fein
We agree fully with the following Press release received from Republican Sein Fein:
Press Release/Preas Ráiteas
Republican SINN FÉIN Poblachtach
Republican Sinn FéinTeach Dáithí Ó Conaill,223, Parnell StreetDublin 1, IrelandSinn Féin PoblachtachTeach Dáithí Ó Conaill,223, Sráid Pharnell, BÁC 1, Éire
For immediate release
For confirmation contact:
Richard Walsh (Publicity Officer) on
07835 620 592 (Six Counties)087 261 8603 (26-Counties)
BRITISH OCCUPATION IS THE CRIME
A spokesperson for Republican Sinn Féin has condemned the ending of automatic 50% remission for prisoners within the Six Occupied Counties. Richard Walsh, RSF Director of Publicity, added that British occupation was the greatest crime being committed in Ireland.
“A foreign military power does not and cannot have the right to incarcerate people on Irish soil,” he said. “And the fact that many people have been gaoled by the English for opposing the illegal occupation of our country is especially abhorrent.
“Those sentenced to ten years' or longer imprisonment will have to serve the entirety of the British-imposed sentence before being considered for parole. This means that these sentences are effectively being doubled. Automatic fifty percent remission has also been cast aside for the remainder of prisoners.
“It should always be remembered that it is the occupation of Ireland by a foreign enemy which remains the greatest crime being perpetrated against the Irish people.”
And upon that all true Celts agree !
Press Release/Preas Ráiteas
Republican SINN FÉIN Poblachtach
Republican Sinn FéinTeach Dáithí Ó Conaill,223, Parnell StreetDublin 1, IrelandSinn Féin PoblachtachTeach Dáithí Ó Conaill,223, Sráid Pharnell, BÁC 1, Éire
For immediate release
For confirmation contact:
Richard Walsh (Publicity Officer) on
07835 620 592 (Six Counties)087 261 8603 (26-Counties)
BRITISH OCCUPATION IS THE CRIME
A spokesperson for Republican Sinn Féin has condemned the ending of automatic 50% remission for prisoners within the Six Occupied Counties. Richard Walsh, RSF Director of Publicity, added that British occupation was the greatest crime being committed in Ireland.
“A foreign military power does not and cannot have the right to incarcerate people on Irish soil,” he said. “And the fact that many people have been gaoled by the English for opposing the illegal occupation of our country is especially abhorrent.
“Those sentenced to ten years' or longer imprisonment will have to serve the entirety of the British-imposed sentence before being considered for parole. This means that these sentences are effectively being doubled. Automatic fifty percent remission has also been cast aside for the remainder of prisoners.
“It should always be remembered that it is the occupation of Ireland by a foreign enemy which remains the greatest crime being perpetrated against the Irish people.”
And upon that all true Celts agree !
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
A FREE & UNITED EIRE
A fully free and united Eire would doubtless resolve much discontent in that Celtic nation which has thus far been sold down the river by Blair et al:
Public disillusioned with Stormont – MLA THE NEWSLETTER
12 MAY 2008
FRUSTRATION with a lack of radical thinking and legislation coming out of the Executive is beginning to permeate Parliament Buildings.
Ulster Unionist MLA Fred Cobain has said there was a realisation that little is happening at Stormont, one year into devolution.He has blamed stagnation on the unnatural form of government which forces opposites into coalition and means decision- making is hampered by the need to always compromise.
A recent poll showed that around 60 per cent of the population is disillusioned with or not engaged by the Stormont Executive and Assembly.Mr Cobain said that, aside from Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie's social housing policies and some things Michael McGimpsey has done at health, 'little or nothing of real note is happening'.
'People in Northern Ireland are totally detached from the Assembly because of the lack of anything that impacts on their lives for the better coming out of Stormont,' said the MLA.The Assembly itself was still largely a debating chamber, he said – ignored at Executive level.'How many issues passed on the floor have seen or will see the light of day in legislation?' he asked.'Do we have a common policy on education, health; where is the legislation to tackle poverty?'I represent a constituency (north Belfast) where levels of deprivation are the worst in the UK or on the island of Ireland.'I do not see any social policies to make real changes to the constituents I represent.'
He blamed the d'Hondt style mandatory coalition for the paralysis.'The model we have at the moment does not lend itself to people coming forward with new ideas or decision-making,' he said.'Either the need to always have a consensus or the cross-party and personality jealousies and rivalries in the Cabinet, hold us all back.'And it's because of this system of having to have all the main parties forced to share power.'It doesn't work when everything has to be based on compromises.'
Mr Cobain accepted that the mandatory coalition was necessary 10 years ago, when no trust existed between parties and everyone needed to feel included and protected.He said things had changed and it was time for a normal form of majority government or voluntary coalition between agreed parties - with any safeguards eased, or adapted to suit the changed times, built in.'With all parties in the government there is no Opposition and therefore you lose that dynamic which encourages radical ideas,' he said.'We need a government in which a two-party coalition can be judged on their manifesto commitments and have to implement their manifesto to survive in government and an Opposition coming up with better ideas to try to remove them.'
Mr Cobain said that 'the most obscene thing in this Assembly is that the Alliance Party and Alliance members mean nothing'.'It's bad enough that we have a deadlocked government but we also have a dysfunctional system, that means a party whose vote literally doesn't count and the people who legitimately voted for them are having their vote wasted and their voice not heard. It is truly obscene.
'If ever there was an argument for change, and an example of democracy being subverted here, that is it.'
Public disillusioned with Stormont – MLA THE NEWSLETTER
12 MAY 2008
FRUSTRATION with a lack of radical thinking and legislation coming out of the Executive is beginning to permeate Parliament Buildings.
Ulster Unionist MLA Fred Cobain has said there was a realisation that little is happening at Stormont, one year into devolution.He has blamed stagnation on the unnatural form of government which forces opposites into coalition and means decision- making is hampered by the need to always compromise.
A recent poll showed that around 60 per cent of the population is disillusioned with or not engaged by the Stormont Executive and Assembly.Mr Cobain said that, aside from Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie's social housing policies and some things Michael McGimpsey has done at health, 'little or nothing of real note is happening'.
'People in Northern Ireland are totally detached from the Assembly because of the lack of anything that impacts on their lives for the better coming out of Stormont,' said the MLA.The Assembly itself was still largely a debating chamber, he said – ignored at Executive level.'How many issues passed on the floor have seen or will see the light of day in legislation?' he asked.'Do we have a common policy on education, health; where is the legislation to tackle poverty?'I represent a constituency (north Belfast) where levels of deprivation are the worst in the UK or on the island of Ireland.'I do not see any social policies to make real changes to the constituents I represent.'
He blamed the d'Hondt style mandatory coalition for the paralysis.'The model we have at the moment does not lend itself to people coming forward with new ideas or decision-making,' he said.'Either the need to always have a consensus or the cross-party and personality jealousies and rivalries in the Cabinet, hold us all back.'And it's because of this system of having to have all the main parties forced to share power.'It doesn't work when everything has to be based on compromises.'
Mr Cobain accepted that the mandatory coalition was necessary 10 years ago, when no trust existed between parties and everyone needed to feel included and protected.He said things had changed and it was time for a normal form of majority government or voluntary coalition between agreed parties - with any safeguards eased, or adapted to suit the changed times, built in.'With all parties in the government there is no Opposition and therefore you lose that dynamic which encourages radical ideas,' he said.'We need a government in which a two-party coalition can be judged on their manifesto commitments and have to implement their manifesto to survive in government and an Opposition coming up with better ideas to try to remove them.'
Mr Cobain said that 'the most obscene thing in this Assembly is that the Alliance Party and Alliance members mean nothing'.'It's bad enough that we have a deadlocked government but we also have a dysfunctional system, that means a party whose vote literally doesn't count and the people who legitimately voted for them are having their vote wasted and their voice not heard. It is truly obscene.
'If ever there was an argument for change, and an example of democracy being subverted here, that is it.'
TONY LEAMON - Brave Celtic Cornishman still subject of ill treatment by Colonial Police
More news regarding Tony Leamon, Celtic activist from Kernow who is now compared to a Michael Collins type figure after refusing to be called English, all this courtesy of the site:
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/
Tony Leamon - still on bail!
As readers will be aware, yesterday should have been the day that Celtic League activist Tony Leamon answered his bail at Camborne police station.
The Celtic League ran this story on their news pages, thinking that Tony may at last be taken off bail for lack of any evidence against him. A demonstration outside Camborne police station had been planned by Branch activists and so had a campaign of coordinated activity to contact Camborne police station asking about Tony's welfare, by email and telephone, from across the world.
However, just before Tony left his house yesterday, two police officers called round and told him that his bail would be delayed until 2nd July 2008.
Whether this was a calculated attempt by the police to avoid any negative publicity in the press for themselves or whether it was because they can find no evidence whatsoever to charge Tony with, we will probably never know.
The CPW feeling is that the truth lies somewhere between the two scenarios. What is clear though, after this bail date, is that Tony’s support is growing at an incredible rate. The longer Tony is on bail the more people around the world are becoming aware of the injustice that he is being subjected to by the Devon and Cornwall colonial police.
Emails of support have been coming in to the CPW team and others from as far afield as USA, Canada, France, Spain, Australia and Malaysia, in addition to the support base in the celtic countries.
Yesterday, after the visit from the police, Tony contacted his solicitor to complain about the length of bail that he has now received and to see if something could be done about it. His solicitor told him that the police can keep him on bail for as long as necessary and that it is only the time spend at the police station, being interrogated that actually maters. By July Tony will have been on bail for 10 months and has been interrogated for 18 to 20 hours.
After arrest the police can only keep you at the police station for a maximum of 24 hours before being charged. However, solicitor friend that Tony has also been in contact with told him that he had never heard of such an extended bail period before.
This weekend at the Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, a flyer about Tony’s treatment will be distributed to visitors from the Cornwall stall and people will be able to add their name and contact details to a distribution list to be kept informed about further developments.
Also a support fund has been set up for Tony to cover any legal costs. Also see this link for further details.
We at the Celtic Warrior recognize the great courage being shown by Mr Tony Leamon in the face of the Colonial police who occupy Kernow. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and as soon as news of the support fund is announced, you can rest assured that we shall be contributing as should all good Celts ! United we stand against the Imperialists !
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/
Tony Leamon - still on bail!
As readers will be aware, yesterday should have been the day that Celtic League activist Tony Leamon answered his bail at Camborne police station.
The Celtic League ran this story on their news pages, thinking that Tony may at last be taken off bail for lack of any evidence against him. A demonstration outside Camborne police station had been planned by Branch activists and so had a campaign of coordinated activity to contact Camborne police station asking about Tony's welfare, by email and telephone, from across the world.
However, just before Tony left his house yesterday, two police officers called round and told him that his bail would be delayed until 2nd July 2008.
Whether this was a calculated attempt by the police to avoid any negative publicity in the press for themselves or whether it was because they can find no evidence whatsoever to charge Tony with, we will probably never know.
The CPW feeling is that the truth lies somewhere between the two scenarios. What is clear though, after this bail date, is that Tony’s support is growing at an incredible rate. The longer Tony is on bail the more people around the world are becoming aware of the injustice that he is being subjected to by the Devon and Cornwall colonial police.
Emails of support have been coming in to the CPW team and others from as far afield as USA, Canada, France, Spain, Australia and Malaysia, in addition to the support base in the celtic countries.
Yesterday, after the visit from the police, Tony contacted his solicitor to complain about the length of bail that he has now received and to see if something could be done about it. His solicitor told him that the police can keep him on bail for as long as necessary and that it is only the time spend at the police station, being interrogated that actually maters. By July Tony will have been on bail for 10 months and has been interrogated for 18 to 20 hours.
After arrest the police can only keep you at the police station for a maximum of 24 hours before being charged. However, solicitor friend that Tony has also been in contact with told him that he had never heard of such an extended bail period before.
This weekend at the Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, a flyer about Tony’s treatment will be distributed to visitors from the Cornwall stall and people will be able to add their name and contact details to a distribution list to be kept informed about further developments.
Also a support fund has been set up for Tony to cover any legal costs. Also see this link for further details.
We at the Celtic Warrior recognize the great courage being shown by Mr Tony Leamon in the face of the Colonial police who occupy Kernow. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and as soon as news of the support fund is announced, you can rest assured that we shall be contributing as should all good Celts ! United we stand against the Imperialists !
Monday, 12 May 2008
We like this one found on an Irish website:
TO BE A BRAVE CELT
By day and by night
We shall fight that good fight
Seizing back what is ours
And making it right
Its our history, our culture and our language too
For we are not English but Cornish right through!
They may take our books and flags away
Little they know, we're right here to stay
Black uniforms and guns in their raids by night
Their English law used to cause us much fright
Its our history, our culture and our language too
For we are not English but Cornish right through!
Many people have fought this battle for years
And they have endured both misery and
we remain stubborn and at end of the day
Our deep held beliefs shall win us our way
Its our history, our culture and our language too
For we are not English but Cornish right through!
(Dedicated to Tony Leamon)
Very emotive and so very true ! Follow the Tony Leamon story here:
http://www.nowpublic.com/world/support-tony-leamon-pacifist-celtic-cornish-activist
TO BE A BRAVE CELT
By day and by night
We shall fight that good fight
Seizing back what is ours
And making it right
Its our history, our culture and our language too
For we are not English but Cornish right through!
They may take our books and flags away
Little they know, we're right here to stay
Black uniforms and guns in their raids by night
Their English law used to cause us much fright
Its our history, our culture and our language too
For we are not English but Cornish right through!
Many people have fought this battle for years
And they have endured both misery and
we remain stubborn and at end of the day
Our deep held beliefs shall win us our way
Its our history, our culture and our language too
For we are not English but Cornish right through!
(Dedicated to Tony Leamon)
Very emotive and so very true ! Follow the Tony Leamon story here:
http://www.nowpublic.com/world/support-tony-leamon-pacifist-celtic-cornish-activist
Scotland the Brave - just say 'YES'
Just in from the Celtic League News - roll on 2010 and freedom for Scotland !
Scottish independence - Labour implodes over Referendum issue
Even though the Scottish Nationalist Party (SMP) have repeated timeand again that they won't be swayed from their predicted 2010 timeframefor a referendum on Scottish independence, Labour leader in ScotlandWendy Alexander, has called for an early vote on the issue.
Nevertheless, the Labour referendum call has been warmly welcomedby the SNP, but has caused a stir among Labour Party leaders in London,who didn't seem sure yesterday of who said what. Initially Alexander said that her position was supported by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown, but yesterday when questioned about the issue in the London House of Commons, Brown said: "That is not what she has said."This certainly indicated that there had already been a breakdown of communications between Edinburgh and London, leading to allegations that the Labour Party in the UK was ready to implode. Either way,Alexander has now placed the Labour Party in the UK in an uncomfortable position. If Alexander backs down, a vote of no confidence in her leadership looks likely, whereas if Brown is seen to backing her call it would effectively be devolving the constitutional future of Scotland to Edinburgh. With a disastrous local election result for the Labour Party in Wales and England last week, Alexander's timing on this issue will lead to many party members doubting her leadership credentials. In addition,Brown's own poor handling of the situation has also caused doubts over his leadership too. Deputy Leader of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon, said yesterday:"At a stroke, Gordon Brown has destroyed her [Alexander's] leadership- and placed serious questions over his own…"An interesting period of in house political wrangling lie ahead for Labour from which the SNP only stand to gain.
Well reported and well said ! Freedom lies ahead for Alba from the Anglo yoke !
More at: http://celticleague.net/
Scottish independence - Labour implodes over Referendum issue
Even though the Scottish Nationalist Party (SMP) have repeated timeand again that they won't be swayed from their predicted 2010 timeframefor a referendum on Scottish independence, Labour leader in ScotlandWendy Alexander, has called for an early vote on the issue.
Nevertheless, the Labour referendum call has been warmly welcomedby the SNP, but has caused a stir among Labour Party leaders in London,who didn't seem sure yesterday of who said what. Initially Alexander said that her position was supported by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown, but yesterday when questioned about the issue in the London House of Commons, Brown said: "That is not what she has said."This certainly indicated that there had already been a breakdown of communications between Edinburgh and London, leading to allegations that the Labour Party in the UK was ready to implode. Either way,Alexander has now placed the Labour Party in the UK in an uncomfortable position. If Alexander backs down, a vote of no confidence in her leadership looks likely, whereas if Brown is seen to backing her call it would effectively be devolving the constitutional future of Scotland to Edinburgh. With a disastrous local election result for the Labour Party in Wales and England last week, Alexander's timing on this issue will lead to many party members doubting her leadership credentials. In addition,Brown's own poor handling of the situation has also caused doubts over his leadership too. Deputy Leader of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon, said yesterday:"At a stroke, Gordon Brown has destroyed her [Alexander's] leadership- and placed serious questions over his own…"An interesting period of in house political wrangling lie ahead for Labour from which the SNP only stand to gain.
Well reported and well said ! Freedom lies ahead for Alba from the Anglo yoke !
More at: http://celticleague.net/
Tony Leamon gains world wide support
This incredible piece of poetry has been penned by a Welsh supporter of Tony Leamon.
Celtic brotherhood will overcome any Imperial or Colonial System !
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/ - well worth a visit!
DEDICATED TO TONY FROM A SUPPORTER IN WALES
There's a man I'd like to meet, Tony Leamon is his name
He's the one in Kernow the Colonial Police want to frame
A very brave Cornishman he is, as Celtic as me and you
And although much persecuted, the views he holds are true
This great big generous Falmouth boy travels everywhere on a bus
He's the Cornish terrorist you know, the one they want to bust
He's read a John Angarrack book, you see, this but one of his crimes
And for that the foreign Chief of Police wants the man to do his time
He dares to fly many St. Piran's flags in his homeland too
And through English eyes this makes him a criminal right through
His father's an old war vet, with English medals cross his chest
But now this counts for nothing, for being Cornish is second best
He speaks the Cornish Language, another very suspicious sign
The way things are going, they'll make it a fixed penalty fine
He uses the email system, mobile phones and the internet
Most odd for a Cornish lad who they assume weak of head
So when the armoured and armed Colonial boys on his door did beat
Little did poor old Tony know, he'd be off for the custody suite
They refused to call him Cornish, West Country was their best
And through hours of interrogation, he failed to pass their test
There's no such thing as Cornish and you're a criminal they implied
And those who've told you otherwise have spoken naught but lies
And although he fights with cancer, and battles with the pain
Tony Leamon's a man of Celtic steel, not for him to be lame
And from all around the whole wide world, from both far and near
Came message of support, offers of cash, and greetings of good cheer
For this honest Celtic lad, the Colonial Police can't just let him be
Born a Cornishman his only crime to be an activist and to disagree
Celtic brotherhood will overcome any Imperial or Colonial System !
http://cornwall-police-watch.blogspot.com/ - well worth a visit!
DEDICATED TO TONY FROM A SUPPORTER IN WALES
There's a man I'd like to meet, Tony Leamon is his name
He's the one in Kernow the Colonial Police want to frame
A very brave Cornishman he is, as Celtic as me and you
And although much persecuted, the views he holds are true
This great big generous Falmouth boy travels everywhere on a bus
He's the Cornish terrorist you know, the one they want to bust
He's read a John Angarrack book, you see, this but one of his crimes
And for that the foreign Chief of Police wants the man to do his time
He dares to fly many St. Piran's flags in his homeland too
And through English eyes this makes him a criminal right through
His father's an old war vet, with English medals cross his chest
But now this counts for nothing, for being Cornish is second best
He speaks the Cornish Language, another very suspicious sign
The way things are going, they'll make it a fixed penalty fine
He uses the email system, mobile phones and the internet
Most odd for a Cornish lad who they assume weak of head
So when the armoured and armed Colonial boys on his door did beat
Little did poor old Tony know, he'd be off for the custody suite
They refused to call him Cornish, West Country was their best
And through hours of interrogation, he failed to pass their test
There's no such thing as Cornish and you're a criminal they implied
And those who've told you otherwise have spoken naught but lies
And although he fights with cancer, and battles with the pain
Tony Leamon's a man of Celtic steel, not for him to be lame
And from all around the whole wide world, from both far and near
Came message of support, offers of cash, and greetings of good cheer
For this honest Celtic lad, the Colonial Police can't just let him be
Born a Cornishman his only crime to be an activist and to disagree
TONY LEAMON - Cornish Campaigner 'tortured' by Police
This is very much a story in progress. A source from the USA who is a Celtic Campaigner has contacted us with news about a Cornish Campaigner called Tony Leamon who is from Falmouth, Kernow.
Apparently, this man was arrested followed a house raid by the police force which covers Kernow and which is run from across the border and into England. The arrest occurred last September, 2007 and the police caused much distress to Mr Leamon's elderly family in trashing his house and seizing goods.
Now eight months on, the police still have him on restrictive bail without charge.
We all know that members of the English Imperial State like to cause as much distress as possible and this is a classic example.
All Celtic peoples' thoughts will be with Tony Leamon right now.
A fuller account of the whole affair can be found here:
http://www.nowpublic.com/world/support-tony-leamon-pacifist-celtic-cornish-activist
and here:
http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/police-harrassment-cornwall-1984-meets-21st-century
Apparently, this man was arrested followed a house raid by the police force which covers Kernow and which is run from across the border and into England. The arrest occurred last September, 2007 and the police caused much distress to Mr Leamon's elderly family in trashing his house and seizing goods.
Now eight months on, the police still have him on restrictive bail without charge.
We all know that members of the English Imperial State like to cause as much distress as possible and this is a classic example.
All Celtic peoples' thoughts will be with Tony Leamon right now.
A fuller account of the whole affair can be found here:
http://www.nowpublic.com/world/support-tony-leamon-pacifist-celtic-cornish-activist
and here:
http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/police-harrassment-cornwall-1984-meets-21st-century
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