'HORI-ZONE'. THE RURAL CONVERGENCE SPACE

The Hori-zone is an autonomous, convergence space at Borrowmeadow Farm, FK7 7SQ Stirling and will be open from 1st - 9th July. 

It is a zone of self-organisation, horizontal decision making, ecology and autonomy in action. It is a radical campsite in resistance to the G8. It is space where people can organize in an open and participatory way, inviting all to take hold of their own lives and take a part in the creation of their own futures. The site will be organised into autonomous "neighbourhoods"

Each neighbourhood will strive for self-sufficiency, in both political and practical terms, but will also contribute to the running andwell-being of the entire site.  To see the full call out for 'barrios' please click here

WE'RE ASKING EVERYONE TO REGISTER.  To register please go to www.g8convergence2005.org and click on the online registration icon.  Please call or email if you have any needs or concerns regarding access or particular requirements.

e-mail info@g8convergence2005.org
The site phone 07919 840 697.

Please come and help set up as soon as you can!   For full details of the request for help with the set up (25th -30th June) and the take down (9th - 12th July), and the tat/equipment wish list please see:  http://www.dissent.org.uk/content/view/217/104/

What to bring
Tents & comfortable bedding
Warm & waterproof clothes
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Cutlery, plates & cup

What Not To Bring
Dogs are discouraged

Cost
£10 donation asked to stay on site.

Everyone Is Crew
HoriZone is a zone of resistance to the G8, self-organisation, horizontal decision making, ecology and autonomy in action. It is based upon organising in an open and participatory way, inviting all to take part in the creation of their own futures. The whole site has been set up by volunteers and everyone on site should help out with its. Different groups of people (collectives) will be coordinating different aspects of the site. Information on how to get involved will be announced in meetings. The gate tent will also be coordinating jobs. It should be an inspiring example of self-organisation so get involved!

Camping
The site is organised into a series of neighbourhoods (barrios) which you are encouraged to camp in and contribute to. Each neighbourhood will strive for self-sufficiency but will also contribute to the running and well being of the entire site.

Food
Vegan meals, breakfast and hot drinks are being provided by a collection of kitchens that are not-for-profit and from within the movement. Vouchers will need to be brought for each meal and will cost roughly £1.50 a meal. They rely on volunteers to help chop vegetables and wash up and if you have any food donations bring them along.

Much more information will be in our welcome pack, available as you arrive at the site.

The convergence space is less than one mile east of the city centre on the banks of the River Forth near Stirling Albion football club at Forth Bank Stadium just off the A91 see map at www.g8convergence2005.org.   Once you are in Stirling simply follow the signs to the Forth Bank Stadium, and you will soon see signs to the HORI-ZONE.

There will be frequent pick ups in the Convergence space minibuses from the Stirling train and bus station, although the rural convergence site is within walking distance of Stirling. Limited shuttles will also run from Edinburgh and Glasgow. There is some car parking next to thesite, and only limited on site parking. The best way to get there is by bus or train.

Here are some details of public transport to Stirling.

Buses to stirling
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8 buses / day From Edinburgh - St Andrews Square bus station

1st : 8:30 am arrives 9:30am
Last: 5:30 pm arrives 6:30pm

10 buses / day from Glasgow - Buchanan St bus station

1st : 6:45 am arrives 7:30am
Last: 5:20 pm arrives 6:10pm

Citylink bus - 08705 505050

Trains to Stirling
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From Edinburgh (approx 30/day)

1st : 5:18 am arrives 6:07am
Last: 11:33 pm arrives 12:23am

From Glasgow Queen St

1st : 5:55 am arrives 6:24am
Last: 11:48 pm arrives 12:33am

National Rail Enquiries - 08457 48 49 50