 | | Poverty Cyclists ready to go! |
If you’re old enough to remember Live Aid back in August 1985, then you don’t need us to tell you that the bottom line was always the grand total of £s raised, no matter how rude Bob Geldof had to be to get it out of our pockets. But this year’s Live8 events are different and the organisers are far more interested in forming and shaping your opinions than reducing your bank balance. You might been counting down the days to the Hyde Park concert, but are you as aware of the arguments and campaigns that have culminated in such a star-studded occasion or even what the G8 summit being held in Scotland is all about? Here in Jersey, the Jersey Trade Justice Awareness Project are hoping to spread understanding of the Make Poverty History; Trade Justice; Drop the Debt and Fairtrade causes in the run up to Live8. Poverty Cycle - July 2 - St. Aubin to West Park (10:00) & West Park to the Royal Square (11:00) On the morning of Live8 it is hoped that many people will choose to meet at St. Aubin to cycle towards town together. Just as in Edinburgh, people in Jersey are being asked to wear white to signify their support for the cause. With the organisers supplying decorative Make Poverty History tape and red Trade Justice balloons, it should be quite a sight as the cyclists wheel into St. Helier. From West Park the riders will then move on to the Royal Square for the next part of the day… Jersey G8 Festival of Justice – 11:00 onwards - July 2 – Royal Square Whether you’re just passing through town, heading over to People’s Park or simply hot from the Poverty Cycle into town, why not sample the range of events in the Royal Square. As well as live drama and music and another chance to see the trade Justice Exhibition, visitors will be able to discover more about the Make Poverty History movement and maybe splash out on some Fairtrade goodies. At 12:00 a human ‘Circle of Hope’ will be formed around the Square, as everyone (dressed in white) gathers to show their solidarity with those around the world who live under the constant shadow of poverty. | 
