'Great' British Circus disgrace

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circus elephant Hi,

Here are the details of two places which are currently confirmed as hosting the 'Great British Circus', and Defra the governmental body who continue to let animals be used in circuses. Please make contact to voice your complaints:

Newark Showground - www. newarkshowground. com/

For many years Newark Showground have allowed the not so Great British Circus onto their land. This year the not so Great British Circus have caused a lot more anger as they now have 3 elephants and a rare white tiger to add to their collection of animals they wish to abuse. For more about the three elephants see www. captiveanimals. org/news/2009/gbc_elephants. html

Scunthorpe United - www. scunthorpe-united. co. uk/page/Contacts/0,,10442,00. html

Please also contact Scunthorpe United FC who are profiting from letting the not so 'Great British Circus' use their land. The circus will be there from March the 10th to the 15th.

The G.B Circus are also confirmed to be at Manby Motorplex, from the 19th March - 5th April. Please contact: Activities Site & Correspondence Address Manby Motorplex Manby, Nr Louth Lincolnshire. LN11 8UZ.

Tel: 01507 668119 (VoIP Line - always include dialling code) Tel: 01507 328855 Send an e-mail: sales@manbymotorplex.com

Cheers. Also please write to Defra and ask for a complete ban on animal circuses.

The Minister for Animal Welfare, Jane Kennedy MP Defra Nobel House 17 Smith Square London SW1P 3JR

Thanks, SAFwww.myspace.com/sheffieldaf and www.sheffieldaf.org.uk

Date: 2009-03-04

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( Last updated by sarahbr on 2009-03-04 12:04:11 )