Rosie: The reception in Birmingham was absolutely fantastic. Islamic Relief put us up for two nights and looked after us magnificently.
On Saturday night we were treated to an incredible feast of Indian food at a restaurant. The dishes were so mouth-watering we skipped starters in order to tuck in to the mains and we were filled beyond to the brim.
On the day of the rally on our final miles to Millennium Point we were joined by hundreds of people. We taught some of the younger people our carbon cutting songs. (the lyrics of one are below).
When we got to the rally we were treated to some fantastic speeches and performances from great musicians. Lemar had great charisma on stage and the voices of SHAAM were beautiful.
The highlight for me was listening to two Epstein songs. The first ‘Leave your light on.’ Lead singer Ollie did point out that he was referring to candles not incandescent light bulbs!
The second track I loved was ‘ It won’t be an easy ride.’ The march certainly has certainly confirmed that message and I suspect will continue to do so. But it’s only the start of the long journey to a low carbon future.
Climate change effects the poor
Even though we polluted more
That’s why we are walking one thousand miles
Even though it will take a while
Less rain where they need it
Melting ice sheets engulfing coasts
So if we want to sunbathe in Skegness
Then we’re going to have pollute less
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