Online Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival – 17-19th July 2020

Circular No: NP/171/20

To: all RMT Branches, Regional Offices & Regional Councils

8 July 2020

Dear Colleagues

Online Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival – 17-19th July 2020

This year’s Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival is now taking place online over the weekend of Friday 17th – Sunday 19th July.

Across the weekend there will be various discussions, debates and lectures on topical issues as well as music, comedy and film.

There will also be a virtual wreath-laying, rally and grand procession. Union members can join in by posting pictures of their union banners on social media, and use the hashtag #BannersatTolpuddle

The festival will be screened lived on the Tolpuddle social media pages:

· You can join the Facebook Group here

· Register for the discussions and activities here

Please do all you can to support this important Trade Union event, and publicise to your members and on social media.

Yours sincerely

Mick Cash
General Secretary