The Ottery Palestine Support group held a silent vigil in Ottery St Mary on Saturday in the small
Devon town centre, where political demonstrations are very rare.

Local campaigner Trevor Leahong thanked “everyone at our 3rd Silent Vigil today. Fourteen people attended and there was lots of really positive feedback. Our next vigils will be on 9th and 23rd May, 10.30–11.30 on Hind St, Ottery. We hope you will join us to support Palestinians and Peace in the Middle East.”

Over the years the Ottery group has raised the Palestinian banner in this part of Devon.

Back in 2024 two locals even walked 25 miles around East Devon to raise funds and awareness for Palestine. Helen Collinson and Julian Elston walked the miles – from Ottery St Mary to Honiton and Sidmouth, and back – to match the length of the Gaza strip, with the support of members from the East Devon for a Fairer World campaign.