Peace Strike Replies

Annoyingly I got the reply from Peace Strike and it isn't going ahead, so I will have to change my plans. This is the email I sent:

Hi there, am i correct in thinking that there will be a peace procession outside westminster cathedral on 1st February 2015?
I am currently doing a photographic university project on freedom of speech and would love to come and photograph this event as a perfect addition to my project.

look forward to hearing from you
Elliott Gill


And their reply:

Dear Elliott,

Thank you for contacting Peace Strike.

Sorry to say but the Peace Procession has been put 'on hold ' for the foreseeable future due to lack of support and a negative element that began to influence the procession.  

This sadly happens in life when you try to unite people together in common humanity. There is often an opposite view and a dividing elements that tries to influence people in a negative way.
That said, generally the procession was well received and enjoyable.

We hope to resume again at some point.

The Peace Strike Campaign was based at Parliament Square. The camp was removed in early 2012.

We still have a Peace Picket there and will be announcing plans soon for future events. Please keep in contact with us so that we can let you know our new plans coming up in March.

Do you want us to put you on our mailing list?

Best wishes and good luck with your photography course.

Maria G


I then replied a second time:

Hi there,

I'm sorry to here that it is no longer taking place, as it would have been a very good thing to photograph for my project, and your procession is for a very good cause.

But yeah put me on your mailing list, because if it does reignite I will be sure to come visit a future event.

Thanks for the reply 

Elliott Gill

Luckily I took the initiative to email them before travelling to London, but unfortunately the event isn't taking place anymore which means I am going to have to change my plans about my project and what events I'm going to photograph. I will still go ahead with my idea of Freedom Of Speech, but this London Peace Strike procession will not be a part of it.