Outside BPAS Abortion Centre
121 London Street
Reading RG1 4QA
UK

Contact Thomas - 07342324396

40daysforlifereading@gmail.com

Vigil days and Hours: 8am to 8pm for 40 consecutive days including Sundays from Wednesday, 14th September to Sunday, 24th March 2024.

BPAS OPENING HOURS

• Mon: 09:00 - 15:00
• Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
• Wed: 09:30 - 14:30
• Thurs: 09:00 - 17:00
• Fri: 08:30 - 16:30

PARKING

Up to 2 hours free in the following locations which are about 5 minutes walk from the BPAS centre: 

• On the right hand side of Mount Pleasant (as you cross over London Road from London Street into Mount Pleasant); 
• Mount pleasant grove (2nd turning on the left as you drive up Mount Pleasant),
• Highgrove street (3rd turning on the left off Mount Pleasant);
• London Street behind the bus lane ((1.60 for first hour, check pricing charges on the meter. Coins can be used
• Kendrick Road - parking charges. check pricing charges on the meter. Coins can be used.
• Newark Street - 2 hour free parking
• Watllington Street - There is also free 2 hour free parking near the Polish church of the Sacred Heart which is 10- 15 minutes walk from the BPAS centre.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

If travelling by train, alight at Reading Station and the abortion centre is about 12 to 15 minutes walk. There are also buses that run approximately every 15 minutes (5 Emerald, 17 Purple, X4Lion buses) - the journey takes 6 to 9 minutes and the bus stops about 50 yards short of the centre in London Street.

STATEMENT OF PEACE

This MUST be signed by all volunteers at the vigil - this can be done by registering your account on this website. Please print a copy to have with you when you are doing the witness.

I testify to the following:

While standing on the public right of way in front of the abortion clinic:

1. I will only pursue peaceful solutions to the violence of abortion when volunteering with the 40 Days for Life campaign
2. I will show compassion and reflect Christ’s love to all abortion clinic employees, volunteers and customers
3. I understand that acting in a violent or harmful manner, immediately and completely dissociates me from the 40 Days for Life campaign
4. I am in no way associated with the abortion clinic or its affiliates either by way of employment, informant, volunteer, client, or otherwise
5. I will not obstruct the driveways or footpath
6. I will stand  either next to the Tesco facing the clinic from across the road or on the same side of the road as the clinic on either side of the entrance but not blocking it
7. I will not drop litter on the public right of way
8. I will closely attend to any children I bring to the prayer vigil
9. I will not threaten, physically contact, or verbally abuse the abortion clinic employees, volunteers, or customers
10. I will not vandalise private property
11. I will cooperate with the local authorities and the police
12. I will only use posters or banners authorised by 40 Days For Life /the Capaign leader during abortion centre opening hours. Outside these hours these are also permitted  and we encourage volunteers to use them if they wish to make obvious to the general public why we are there.

PEACEFUL VIGILS CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE

1. THE CONDUCT at the vigils will not be aggressive in any way.
2. PRAYING: Praying or singing will be at a gentle volume.
3. INFORMATION ABOUT ABORTION to clients will only be given by trained pavement counsellors.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION about abortion and 40 days for life activities may be given to passers-by who wish to know more about the vigil.
5. ACCESSORIES. Only essential items needed by the volunteers during their stint may be brought to the vigils.
6. FOOD AND DRINK must not be consumed at the vigil location, but only at a neutral location.
7. NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: If possible, we recommend a minimum of two people at any one time when the abortion centre is open.

Signed by...............................................................

PRINT NAME........................................................

DATE Signed..........................................................

Please print and keep a copy with you in case you are asked by the police the reason for your presence.

If you should experience or encounter any disturbance or bad behaviour during your period of witness, please inform the campaign leader or vigil coordinators and, if necessary, contact the police. If there is any threat to your safety, it is recommended you leave the vigil location and perhaps return at another time.

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