People for peace march in Woy Woy

The last silent vigil of the year for the Central Coast People for Peace and Justice was held recently at Memorial Park Woy Woy.

The vigil ended with a march from Memorial Park up Blackwall Rd.

The protestors displayed many of the banners they had made through the year.

"This has been a year filled with issues of war, asylum seekers, detention without trial, and for the first time in our history the Parliamentary gallery being closed to the public," organiser Elaine Norling said.

"There have been truths and lies.

"The 21st century is not off to a flying start when it comes to stability and the nurturing of our planet," she said.

"World leaders seem to lack vision and the skills required to create and sustain a peaceful and abundant planet.

"The Central Coast is not noted for being politically out spoken but some 2000 people turned out on the Terrigal Skillion to protest against going to an unprovoked war with Iraq.

"From that gathering many people have continued to express their concerns via a monthly silent vigil and letter to our MP, Jim Lloyd.

"Mr Lloyd has replied to some of our concerns and met with us.

"He is, however, committed to his party and its policies, it would seem, no matter how adversely they affect groups or individuals," she said.

More details about the group are available on its website www.ccpeople4peace.org

Email, December 5