Access info for Sunday 27th April

This Sunday’s demo is being organised by Oxford for Trans Rights.

We will be meeting at Bonn Square (WHAT3WORDS ///foam.gift.bags) at 11:00am.

General info for the day (all timings are approximate)

• 11:00am > Meet at Bonn Square
• 11:15am-11:45am > Speeches
• 11:45am > March start
• 12:30pm > Arrival at Oxford Crown Court

The route is around 1.1 km / 0.7 miles.

Access area ♿

• There will be a designated ‘ACCESS BLOC‘ to ensure those with Disabilities can listen to and watch the speeches in the square. 
• To find the Access bloc in the square: look for a person with pink hair in an electric wheelchair. They will have a tall sign with a wheelchair symbol showing you where to go.
• There will be some face masks, earplugs and ear defenders available. Feel free to ask a steward, or someone in the Access bloc if you need any.
• If you cannot find the Access bloc, there will be stewards available to help you should you need.
• Once speeches are finished, the Access bloc will lead the demo towards the front.

Speeches 📣

• The people speaking will be atop the steps in Bonn Square. The Access bloc will be towards the front of the speeches for easy viewing and listening.
• The speeches will be done using a megaphone.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to fund BSL for speeches. If anyone is able to volunteer to interpret please contact us.

The demo 🚶

• From Bonn Square, the parade will then start with the Access bloc towards the front. We hope to start walking at approximately 11:45am.
• There will be brief pauses in the walking throughout the demo so that people can catch up, as well as rest when needed.

We ask that NOBODY overtakes the Access bloc. They are going to set the pace, and we want to ensure everyone can participate and not get left behind.

The route

Route directions

• Assemble in Bonn Square at 11:00am
• Begin march at 11:45am
• Turn left onto New Inn Hall Street
• Turn right onto George Street
• Turn right onto Cornmarket Street
• Continue down St Aldate’s
• Finish at Oxford Crown Court at approximately 12:30pm

All the ground is even throughout the route, with no cobblestones or steps. We will be marching on the road.

We are hoping to be at Oxford Crown Court at 12:30pm at the latest. However this may change.

Toilets

• Near to Bonn Square, the nearest Disabled and Gender Neutral toilets available are within the Westgate Shopping Centre, Marks & Spencer’s and Modern Art Oxford. 
• Along the route there are Disabled & Gender neutral toilets available at the Old Fire Station (George Street) and McDonald’s (Cornmarket Street).
• We will be ending the demo outside of the Oxford Court house. The nearest toilets are within the Christ Church Visitor Centre (there is one Disabled toilet available, with more available within their site).

Disabled parking

• There is various parking available near to Bonn Square. If you would like assistance on finding the best space for you, feel free to DM us and we will assist.
• Alternatively, we would recommend Googling ‘blue badge parking map Oxford’ and there is a helpful map with various spaces available in the city centre.

Health & safety

• We will be marching on the road throughout the demo. Please ensure you keep safe in numbers and try to not split away from groups.
• Should we need to disband for any reason, that will be clearly communicated from designated stewards.
• DO NOT speak with any police or people in blue bibs throughout. If this becomes absolutely necessary, only do so after speaking with a steward.
• There are general first aiders available. Should you need support, please flag a steward who will be able to help you.