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Reclaim the Power - no fracking

The Reclaim the Power camp was set up down the road from the Balcombe Frack Free camp in solidarity with the movement. The camp was build during the first few days and included facilities for 500-1000 climate campers. Tents,toilets,kitchen, water supplies and electricity was build under the watchful eyes of the police.

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$Police block the way to Balcombe next to Balcombe train station where about 40 activists have come off the train to join the 'Reclaim the Power' camp. The camp is set up in a field in solidarity with the local movement already in swing to stop the gas fracking company Cuadrilla from operating.$

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$A banner set up along London Road by Balcombe Parish Council in anticipation of the 'Reclaim the Power' camp. The camp is set up in a field in solidarity with the local movement already in swing to stop the gas fracking company Cuadrilla from operating.$

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$Anti-fracking signs and posters in front of the gates to the site where the company Cuadrilla wants to do fracking testing near Balcombe.$

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$Adetailed and graphic explanation as to what fracking is all about. Outside the gate to the site where Cuadrilla wants to conduct fracking tests.$

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$A G4S private security man watches the demonstraters from inside the gates to the site where Cuadrilla wants to run fracking tests.$

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$Dame Vivienne Westwood is againts the fracking in Balcombe and has come to the protest site for the afternoon to show her support. Here she is outside the gates to the site where Cuadrilla wants to run fracking tests.$

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$Dame Vivienne Westwood is againts the fracking in Balcombe and has come to the protest site for the afternoon to show her support. Here she is outside the gates to the site where Cuadrilla wants to run fracking tests.$

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$A poster outside the site where Cuadrilla wants to conduct fracking testing. Anti-fracking movement protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$The biggest tent, the main marquee is raised. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Tools to build camp is brought on site. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$The camp was only set up over night but already the camp kitchen can feed numerous hungry people. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$The camp is split into sections of different colors. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Dish washing in the open. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$The farmer rentimng and running the field lives in the red house behind the camp.Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Father and daughter work on setting up a pre-fab compost toilet. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Its hard work to set up the camp to facilitate up to 1000 visitors. Straw bales are essential for compost toilets and they need to be kept out of the rain. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$A pre-fab compost toilet is build to accomodate 100s of activists. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$A yurt goes up to make room for various work shops. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$A yurt goes up to make room for various work shops. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$A yurt goes up to make room for various work shops. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Dame Vivienne Westwood gives her oppinion on fracking and environmental issues. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to len its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Police watching the camp from a nice warm van. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Solar panels not yet installed and calor gas. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$A plumber tames the water pipes. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Police on patrol outside the gates of the camp. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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$A small poster in a hedge. Reclaim the Power camp is set up in a field near Balcombe. The site is squatted but so far nor the owner nor police has made any moves to stop the camp from setting up. It is organised by the environmental group No Dash for Gas and the movement is protesting against the company Cuadrilla's fracking testing near Balcombe and have come to Balcombe to lend its support to the local protests against the drilling for gas.$

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