SCARF - Sheffield Communities Against Racism & Fascism

On Sunday 30th November SCARF travelled to support local antifascists and refugees in Unstone, near Chesterfield. Six weeks ago, the Right put hundreds on the street in protest at refugee accommodation . This time, the police were clearly braced for a re-run, with public order sections in force and the creation of a "sterile zone" between the fascists and antifascists. In the event though, energy since September has clearly flagged. Barely eighty bigots staggered to their pen where they we subjected to an hour of rambling from local charisma vortex James Holmes who had donned a burkha for the occasion. James Holmes (far right) in the Horse and Jockey after his lacklustre demo James's perpetual posts have become increasingly racist and paranoid, why any business or council would work with Homes By Holmes is something of a mystery Fed up livestreamers tried to navigate through the muddy woods to get at the hated Left and try to rack up a few quids' worth of views f...

In September around 500 far right activists descended on Unstone , near Chesterfield, to hurl abuse at and attempt to attack the Sandpiper Hotel. A couple of hundred antifascists held the line protecting the hotel and the migrants trapped inside by police arrogance and incompetence. This Sunday 30th November, they intend to try again. Once again, antifascist will be there to do the job the state is unable or unwilling to do. Join the WhatsApp announcement list for updates Join us from 2pm until the racists leave. Bring food, drink, and warm clothes. Fascist live streamers will be in attendance, so face coverings are advised if you don't want to be subjected to their attentions.      

Tense standoff in Unstone, near Chesterfield today (Sunday 28th September) at the Sandpiper Hotel. An unusually timed Sunday afternoon demo saw a large number of flag wavers turnout to harass and intimidate asylum seekers. All told there were around 500 far-right. Many had travelled long distances to be there. An outnumbered counter protest stood their ground for the duration, and despite fascist incursions into the hotel grounds, there was no significant damage done. A SCARF salute to the Chesterfield residents who stood firm in the face of racist intimidation. Longer report to follow.