Magid Magid, Green Councillor for Broomhill and Sharrowvale, ran yesterdays Sheffield Half Marathon dressed as one of Sheffield’s threatened trees; being chased by a chainsaw wielding ‘Amey’ employee all the way.
I’m happy to report that the tree finished safely in 2 hours 11 minutes.
Innocent protest to save Sheffield’s healthy street trees turns into a nightmare, as a small group of brave suburbanites take on their Council, the police and a multinational corporation.
We are currently collecting to support the small number of campaigners who are facing court costs after cases brought by Sheffield City Council.
Walk the Heartwood Trail and find Robert Macfarlane’s beautiful charms against harm hung from some of Sheffield’s threatened Street Trees. Designed by Jackie Morris.
STAG - Sheffield Tree Action Groups 