First stop
JRS Rettenmaier, supplier of 'sawdust bedding' to MBR. It's a small house in a very busy road in Reigate so ideal to raise awareness of MBR's filthy business.
We asked to speak to the CEO - not there. The manager? Not there. Anyone? Just junior staff who don't want to talk to us and could we go away or the police will be called.
Windows and blinds were closed and the demo began. We made sure people knew what JRS does, their complicity in the suffering of the beagles at MBR and the laboratories they are shipped to.
We gave out lots of leaflets, cars stopped and asked for info, locals were appalled at JRS supporting animal cruelty.
Next we drove to Crawley Down to tackle
Flo Gas. They are on an industrial estate and easy to access. We spoke to the manager (wouldn't give his name). As is often the case, head office doesn't filter down our emails, so we explained why we were there. He said he'd email the CEO and say we had turned up and what we wanted.
There followed a loud demo that brought out workers from many other units. Most were very supportive and a lot of photos taken of our banner for social media. We'll be back here too, until Flo Gas drop MBR. We know the workers have no idea what the company is involved in but they know now in Crawley.
Please join us targeting suppliers face to face. We've got more Southern demos planned and
HSBC Brighton next on Thursday 27th 11am. Contact
Brighton Animal Rights fb page for details if you are local.