Thursday, 13 July 2006

Chichester: Rally to save St Richard's

One of the biggest demonstrations ever seen in Chichester city centre is being planned for Saturday, July 22, in support of St Richard's Hospital - according to the Chichester Observer.

Many hundreds of people are expected to gather at the City Cross, as a huge campaign against the possible closure of accident and emergency services – or even the whole hospital – continues to escalate.

After arriving at the Cross, the protestors will be invited to walk to the cathedral green, where cathedral authorities have given permission for a mass meeting to take place.This will be from 10am to 11.30am.

Meanwhile, the number of signatures on a petition backing St Richard's has soared above 40,000, and names are still pouring in.

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