Do I need to take photos of the flock and handmade canary? Remember to share your images online too using #Canar圜raftivists. Then email again after the event using this press release and attach a selection of photographs from the day to the email. Ideally, contact your local media via email (which you can find on their website or social media channels) about your canary flock 3 days before the event – here’s an email template if you need help. Local newspapers, magazines, websites and radio stations are always so grateful for stories especially with lovely photos.Įmail them 3 days before your flock using this template then follow-up with this Press Release, which you can fill out to send after your Gentle Protest flock along with an attachment of images from the day. I’ve never contacted the local newspaper before.
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How to contact local Press about your flock Local media love hearing voices of people they don’t expect to be talking about their concerns about global warming especially if it’s done like we are doing: respectfully, visually stimulating and in a positive encouraging way that shows our love of our area and not fuelling division or despair.
There are many reasons for this: so we are not in the way of passersby, we are not intimidating anyone or making noise, and people do not feel threatened at all. The strategy behind our campaign is to have flocks no bigger than 12 people.Why small flocks and not bigger protests?.And you don’t have to make a beak or cape, you could just wear a yellow top that you take off when not in the flock! If you have the hashtag #Canar圜raftivists on your top or cape, people can search for it online and will come across our campaign info. Make a canary for your MP to deliver to them in person or via post early September 🙂Īlthough you don’t need to speak to the public, or even to each other, when joining a flock. I’m too shy to join a Canary Craftivists flock, what can I do?.You can use this time in your flock to reflect on your crafter-thoughts (see below) you can choose to do this by yourself or as a group. You want to intrigue people with your quiet gathering, not demand their attention. Just remember to not be too disruptive of others enjoying the area by being in the way or making lots of noise. You can stay for a few minutes to capture the photographs you need for local media and social media and then leave or you can enjoy a cuppa or a picnic together and stay for hours engrossed in making your small yellow canary while chatting or in complete silence! It’s up to you. What do I do at my canary flock Gentle Protest?Īnything quiet and respectful.🐤 Don’t forget to share your images of the day with us using #canarycraftivists Email them 3 days before your flock using this template then follow-up with this Press Release and your photographs. Next, tell the local press about your flock. Then choose a date that works for all of you (probably the trickiest part )) and plan whether you’ll be making your handmade canary MP gifts on the day, or simply having a picnic or chat. It could be a hill overlooking your community, a historic building residents recognise, a park your community are protective of, or even at a less busy spot on the beach. Think about the places and landmarks near you.
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