What brilliant news we read concerning Girton College
extension in Cambridge' Obviously, the whole animal rights brigade is
winning. Just as Shamrock Farm had to close, followed later by the
notorious Hillgrove Farm run by Farmer Brown, so Cambridge University
has had to capitulate. Well, what is the next animal Belsen we need to
approach? Undoubtedly Huntingdon, and not forgetting Newchurch! Yes, and
an Oxford before it begins!
No single group can claim victory for what has happened at Cambridge.
Nor would they wish to! Larger organisations, which are well financed,
had certainly contributed; But, for myself, I think of militant and
highly respectable individuals who have tirelessly worked behind the
scenes. And if any single individual deserves adulation and yet would be
the very last to admit it then I would single out Miss Joan Court - a
true veteran campaigner with a heart of gold for both animals and
humans. And, have you heard the latest? This most sprightly octogenarian
hopes to ride the high seas. Yes, as a member of the crew of Sea
Shepherd's 'Farley Mowett'; a modern day ark for the protection of seals
from despicable and inhumane carnage. Yes, congratulations and bon
voyage to our beloved Joan of Ark. One to whom I was honoured to be
linked, while she led the demo below through Cambridge:
Animal Padre's
