On a cold January Bank Holiday Monday, thousands of concerned people gathered at Speech House field in the Forest of Dean to oppose the possible sale of forests. The event, organised by Hands off our Forest (HOOF) featured a variety of community speakers, music, and a march led by Forest of Dean Brass, a local brass band. There was a symbolic burning of Big Ben — the most recognisable feature of Westminster.
Next time you see a yellow ribbon tied around an old oak tree, remember that this was put in place by someone committed enough to place it there as a mark of protest.