Campaigners Demand End To Gambling Ads
Bus heading around the UK to spread the gambling ads message
Campaigners against gambling adverts are setting off on a UK tour – starting in Swansea this morning (September 6).
Members of the Coalition Against Gambling Ads are embarking on a tour around Britain raising awareness of the devastating impacts gambling advertising has on adults and young children everyday.
A double-decker tour bus wrapped in branding and provocative images will transport representatives from member organisations to governing bodies and places of interest in Wales, Scotland and England.
Nick Phillips, from Llanelli, is founder of the Gambling Guardian group and will also be driving the bus.
He said: "We'll make peaceful and meaningful engagements with authorities, as well as the public, to support our campaign to end all gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
"We’ll be joined by people harmed by gambling who will share their stories and explain the importance of a gambling ad-free country, including the positive mental health impact this will have on both adults and children.
"We hope to engage people in the weeks leading up to the widely anticipated government White Paper in response to its Gambling Act Review."
CAGA Park The Bus Tour itinerary
- Monday 6th September (Swansea City FC - Senedd, Cardiff - Manchester)
09:00 Depart for Cardiff
10:30 Arrive at the Senedd
11:00 Meet and greet, interviews, onboarding and media/press engagement
13:45 Depart for Manchester
- Tuesday 7th September (Media City, Salford Quays - Edinburgh)
08:45 Arrive at Media City
09:00 Meet and greet, interviews, onboarding and media/press engagement
15:00 Depart for Edinburgh
- Wednesday 8th September (Edinburgh City FC - Holyrood, Edinburgh - Birmingham)
08:00 Arrive at Ainslie Park Stadium - Meet with club representative
09:00 Arrive at Holyrood
09:15 Meet and greet, interviews, onboarding and media/press engagement
12:00 Depart for Birmingham
Arrive in Birmingham Wednesday afternoon to be joined by members of the Gambling Commission’s Lived Experience Advisory Panel
- Thursday 9th September (Gambling Commission, Birmingham - College Gardens, Westminster)
08:00 Potential photo opportunity/media engagement at the Gambling Commission
09:00 Depart for London
12:00 Arrive at The College Garden, Westminster
12:30 Meet and greet with MPs and Peers, interviews, onboarding and media/press engagement
15:00 Labour Party Head Office - SW1E 6QT
16:00 Conservative Campaign HQ - SW1H 9HQ
- Friday 10th September (London)
09:00 Arrive at ASA Head Office - Castle House, 37-45 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LS
10:00 Arrive at English Football League Head Office - W1U 7HW, Marylebone, London
11:00 Arrive at Premier League Head Office - W2 1HQ, Paddington, London
12:00 Arrive at England and Wales Cricket Board - Lords Cricket Ground
13:30 Arrive at Football Association - Wembley Stadium