THIS time last year, Yessers had just answered the rallying call to gather outside of the Scottish Parliament following the verdict of the Supreme Court.
Following the event, we continued the work we’ve done for almost a decade – supporting the Yes movement.
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We continued to visit Yes Groups across the country, partnered with Time For Scotland on the EU anniversary, assisted in delivering the rally and march with Believe in Scotland, attended numerous All Under One Banner marches and the national Break Up of Britain? conference.
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'For the sake of your sanity'
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“Speaking to Yessers after a screening of my Denmark film in Dunoon recently, there was a lot of gloomy comment that few big Yes events are being organised these days," she said.
“What - like the amazing Breakup of Britain conference attended by 700 people and so challenging it brought the Union press out in a rash?!
“I gave a short summary of the speakers and folk fairly perked up.
“But if you don’t buy The National at this utterly rock-bottom price and rely on social media or main stream media, you'll stay gloomy and believe nothing's happening. So, for the sake of your sanity - spend that £12 right now and stay connected.”
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