Save Lossiemouth Petition

[Bluetail]

Send it to your mates as well

I wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that I recently signed:

"Save RAF Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth and the Local Moray area"

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/moray/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes just a few seconds of your time.

Thanks!

[Scoobychick]

There is also a paper petition doing the rounds if you're in the area, most shops and bars have one.

Please also join the Save RAF Lossiemouth Facebook page, we need all the help we can get to keep our base open. This area depends on it!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pag ... 8373655213" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Official website of the campaign: http://www.savelossie.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Twitter @savelossie

Thanks for all your support

[Thunder]

Just a warning to anybody who works in the RAF or for the RAF, be careful what petitions you sign you could get prosecuted for signing them.

How come?

[T_J]

Just a warning to anybody who works in the RAF or for the RAF, be careful what petitions you sign you could get prosecuted for signing them.

How come?

Apparently an e-mail from Group Captain Andy Hine was leaked after a member of the RAF set up a Facebook campaign.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepag ... -jobs.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"But last night it emerged Group Captain Andy Hine, commander at the Morayshire air base, has told staff they were BANNED from marching or posting online comments about its future.In a strongly-worded email he told them their actions would break strict MoD rules.

He wrote: "Very recently a serviceman was involved in setting up a Facebook site entitled 'Save RAF Lossiemouth and its local community'.
"As you should be aware, this serviceman has directly contravened MoD policy." He added: "All public disclosure of information by members of the Armed Forces and MoD civil servants must be authorised in advance...."

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepag ... z1447WGAuB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-storie ... -22677397/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

TJ

[Thunder]

Ah, I see. I wondered when they would try and pull this rule out of the book. This has always been the case within the MoD if you go public(I know )you must have the appropriate clearance from security and public relations. Although there is nothing they can do if you want to add your name to a petition.

[onemac]

The petition is being signed by 'concerned citizens'

The 15 Sqn chaps have been 'strongly advised' not to buy any houses in the area.

Al

[headset 57]

Hollywood star Ewan McGregor has backed a campaign aimed at securing the future of RAF Lossiemouth in Moray.

The Star Wars actor said closing it would "devastate" the local community. It is feared the base's Tornados may move to RAF Marham in Norfolk.

First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to join thousands in a march and rally through Lossiemouth town.

The Ministry of Defence says no decision has been reached about RAF Lossiemouth's future.

The campaign comes amid fears for Moray's other RAF base at Kinloss, after the UK government announced it was cancelling the next generation of Nimrod reconaissance aircraft, which would have been stationed there.

The leaders of the three main Holyrood opposition parties are also due to attend the rally.

Crieff-born McGregor said the closure of both bases would devastate Moray's close-knit community and have far-reaching effects.
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Ewan McGregor

Lossiemouth and the Highlands offer the very best training environment for Tornado crews”

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"I was shocked to hear the recent news that RAF Lossiemouth is under threat due to the possible relocation of Tornados to RAF Marham," he said.

'National importance'

"I had the privilege to fly from RAF Lossiemouth in the back of a Tornado piloted by my brother Colin.

"It was evident to me that Lossiemouth and the Highlands offer the very best training environment for Tornado crews who continue to be the RAF's front line in Afghanistan.

"The closure of both Kinloss and Lossiemouth would be devastating to this close-knit community and the effects would be far-reaching."

First Minister Alex Salmond said he intended to make the UK government "sit up and listen" to the people of Moray and Scotland.

"It is obvious that the Westminster government must do more to support the most defence dependent community in the UK in its hour of need," he said.

"This goes far beyond Moray. It is a national issue of national importance to Scotland."

Highlands and Islands Enterprise said RAF Kinloss supported 2,341 jobs on the base and in the wider community, and contributed £68m a year to the local economy

The base at Lossiemouth supports a further 3,370 jobs and contributes £90.3m annually. It is home to four squadrons flying the Tornado, which is the UK's primary ground attack aircraft.

[Unknown74]

I defiantely would like to say that I am fully behind any campaigns regarding keeping the Bases at Lossiemouth and Leuchars open as operational Air Force Stations. I am devistated regarding the situation regarding RAF Kinloss the Wastemonster ConDem Coalition (non-)Gobernment do not have a clue as they have probably never bovvered to come up to Morayshire or Fife for that matter and see what the situation is in both Areas, just because neither area voted for them doesn't mean they have to be this cruel.

Good Luck to both campaigns.

[canonfan]

For those who wish to support the "Save Lossie" campaign a little bit more then take a look here



These will be available for a £2.50 donation at the Lossiemouth Christmas Lights Switch on taking place on Saturday evening.
This campaign has been supported well by local business but banners, posters, ink and paper cost money and it is not a never ending money pot so a small donation in lieu of one of these is a small price to pay for us enthusiasts who enjoy the photographic opportunities at RAF Lossiemouth!
If you would like to buy one through e-bay the price is £2.99 - this includes postage and packing and ebay fees
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Save-Lossie-Wrist ... 3362d9d828

Thanks for your support

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/grou ... 1633193432
http://www.savelossie.org
Campaigning for Moray's future