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The Rally arranged by NUSC on Sunday is planned to raise NUSC’s desire for Newcastle United Supporters to unite together in support of Newcastle United and where it stands in our hearts. NUSC believes that this is a critical point in our season and that unity is strength when it comes to shaping the future direction of the Club both on and off the field.
The timetable is as follows:
• +2pm - entertainment by the Newcastle Drum Band
• 2.30pm - speaking opportunity
• 2.50pm - musical interlude
• 3.00pm - second speaking opportunity
• 3.10pm - live music from “Oh Lads”
• 3.20pm - third speaking opportunity
• 3.30pm - musical finale and orderly disperse to St James’ Park for what hopefully will be 3 well earned points come 6pm.
(These times are flexible and may be liable to change)
The “staging” area will be at the south side of the monument facing down towards Grey Street.
The whole emphasis will be on generating a fun, carnival atmosphere. We hope to have flags and banners on display and we welcome supporters to bring along and display their own flags. There will be an opportunity for those who wish to, to take up membership of NUSC.
Some members have requested that NUSC petition the executives of Newcastle United therefore members will be seeking support for the petition during the course of the rally.
There will be stewards on hand, wearing hi visibility jackets who will be there to assist anyone who requires help and a low key but nonetheless obvious police presence will be in the vicinity; as there would be on any normal match day.
NUSC politely request that those attending the rally pay respect to those who wish to go about their normal sunday shopping experience and allow them to do so with the minimum of distraction. We would also like to emphasise that this is not a protest and no march is planned or sanctioned nor permission requested by NUSC.