On Saturday 28 March, 2009, the Put People First demonstration will happen in London to challenge world leaders to put people first at the G20 meeting of world leaders on 2 April in London.

Baby Bloc is an informal and unofficial initiative to create an environment where parents interested in attending the demonstration can come together with their young children. It will be a good day out with like minded parents and lots of children to play together – all a few hundred metres from where the Put People First demonstration will converge in Hyde Park in the early afternoon.

Baby Bloc will meet on 28 March from 11 am at the ‘Year of the Child Fountain’ next to ‘The Lookout’ in Hyde Park (see map) This location is both accessible to toilets and to the Serpentine while being a few hundred metres from the demonstration endpoint. From 11 am, there is time to settle before ensuring children (and adults) are fed before the marchers arrive.

Everyone joining is expected to make their own arrangements for food (picnic, cafe) and activities. However if participants wish to propose activities they could organise (e.g. placard/banner making, read-ins), then please email Duane at BabyBloc@fairsay.com to coordinate.

While waiting for the marchers to arrive, children could also explore the Serpentine, the Diana Memorial Playground and other activities within walking distance.

In case of bad weather, Baby Bloc will likely be called off, so if you intend to join, please email Duane at BabyBloc@fairsay.com so he can email everyone updates as the day approaches and new of cancellation if it is necessary. Duane can be reached on the day at 0777 3303 211

Baby Bloc is simply a child-friendly gathering space for like-minded adults and children to join the Put People First demonstration. It’s an entirely informal event, and not officially organised by Put People First. Beyond that the only things special for the day is what other participants want to volunteer to organise. However with some creative volunteers, it could be a very special day for all.

March 17th, 2009 Put People First