We note with concern that Bernie smith and supporters, attended a gathering in ballymena yesterday, where there was no social distancing or adherence to COVID regs.
We have deep reservations about their presence again in Newry tomorrow (Monday) and are calling on relevant local authorities to deal with this matter in the appropriate manner.
Whilst we are in a global pandemic, these individuals are gathering in our city, harassing our women and yet there are no repercussions.
This has been going on too long now and it shouldn’t have had to take the citizens of Newry to stand together to make the relevant agencies stand up to their statutory responsibilities,to both the women using the wide variety of services and the staff providing them.
We are asking our supporters NOT to breech regulations and travel to Newry tomorrow from outside recommended perimeters.
Precious life are in constant breech of guidance in relation to keeping safe during the pandemic and we cannot in all consciousness ask people to put themselves at risk.
We are aware via social media that other groups intend to counter protest when precious life commence their protest at 11am.
This is a fraught and highly emotive time and we ask that anyone who needs to use the clinic tomorrow and requires guidance to get in touch with us.
To The people of Newry all we ask is that if you are driving past toot your horn twice to show support for the Women of Newry and to let precious life know that you disagree with the harassment of women and our NHS staff.
If you’re walking past show your support but please do not engage in matching hate with hate.
At supporting women Newry we want the intimidation and harassment to stop.
Our request is reasonable and few:
1.Move your protest away from the clinic.
2.Stop harassing and recording staff.
Stop bullying the Women in Newry.
ENDS
CLANRYE NEWS 