Response to London Bombings

There are two opportunities this Thursday to mark one week on from the bomb attacks on London.

At noon, there is to be a two minute silence.

Buses will stop and people are being asked, where possible, to leave their workplaces to show their respect on London’s streets.

At 6pm people will gather in Trafalgar Square for an event organised by the Mayor of London, the TUC and faith and community leaders.

It will give those who live and work in London the chance to:

* express their sympathy for the injured and bereaved * say thank you to emergency service and transport workers * unite as a city proud of its diversity * express their defiance to the terrorists and make clear that London will not be intimidated

More details as they become available at www.tuc.org.uk/londonunited

You can sign the Mayor of London’s book of condolence online at http://www.london.gov.uk/condolence/condolence_form.jsp or from 1pm in Trafalgar Square on Thursday or anytime at City Hall.

You can donate to help the victims to the London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund at www.redcross.org.uk/londonrelief, by telephone 08705 125125 or by post to LBRF c/o Mayor of London, FREEPOST LON18968, Sheffield S98 1ZA.