Sowerby Methodist Church

www.sowerbymethodist.org.uk

On July 2, a coach load of people from Sowerby Methodist and the surrounding churches went Edinburgh to take part in the Make Poverty History rally. It was a long journey by bus but it was worth the wait.

We gathered on the greens, a big mass of white clothes, in front of one of the stages that was set up and we were provided by music, entertainment and stirring speeches from supporters like Jonathan Dimbleby which were met with deafening applause, cheers and plenty of high pitched shrieking from the free whistles that were being given out.

Then after lunch was the main event. Some were lucky and got straight on the march by being in the right place at the time, but others among us had to wait for an hour or two. The sight must have been awesome from the air, though: a ring of 200,000 people in white, snaking around the Scottish capital. Everywhere you looked were people in white, thousands of banners, and always the deafening mix of noise involving drums, whistles, shouts, rattles and the occasional chant. The atmosphere was fantastic; everyone was getting involved and it had to be sending out a massive message to the G8 leaders.

The march itself was about 2 miles long and was very slow at points due to the sheer volume of people; so slow at some points that a few of our members were concerned about returning to the bus on time! But we made it, and we all sank into our seats, exhasuted, sweaty, but exhilirated - knowing we had got our message out. A great day was had by all and a worthy cause too.

There are some great photos of this day on the BBC News website