From 10.30 am on Saturday 8 November Free the Quay protestors will be tying protest ribbons to the Mistley Quay fence

Since the fence went up over a month ago, people have spontaneously come from far and wide to attach numerous protest ribbons, flowers and signs to the fence.

Hundreds of small ribbons were attached by sailors at the Boat Rally on 28 September. But earlier this week Trent Wharfage workers spent over two hours laboriously removing them all.

Saturday's mass ribbon tying session follows Free the Quay's spectacular and award-winning protest float in the Harwich Guy parade, as another expression of popular feeling about the fence.

All are welcome to join in. Ribbons and rags will be available on the day, but people are also encouraged to bring their own.