Climate campaigners from across Wales arrived at Machynlleth as part of a nationwide bus tour called ‘Change is Now’.

One of three buses visiting a total of 60 towns across Britain between September 20 and October 13, Extinction Rebellion’s tour made its way to Machynlleth for a People’s Assembly.

On Saturday, October 1, the climate campaigners arrived in the Powys town to host a Climate and Community March in addition to the assembly.

The Climate and Community March, organised by the Machynlleth branch of Extinction rebellion, started at 12pm, with over 100 participants carrying banners to mourn the loss of species in Wales, calling for action from the UK Government and to act on the cost-of-living crisis.

The procession paused on Maengwyn Street for a moment of silence to mark the tenth anniversary of April Jones’ disappearance.

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The group held its People’s Assembly at 2pm at the Owain Glyndwr Institute, discussing challenges involving climate, ecological and energy issues, as well as how communities can deal with the cost-of-living crisis.

Extinction rebellion says the aim of its People’s Assemblies is to encourage people to share knowledge and experience of taking action together to create change, as well as consider community-based solutions to problems faced by residents.

The ‘Change is Now Tour’ aims to raise awareness of the climate and ecological crisis, and how it connects to the current cost of living crisis in Britain.

A spokesperson for the Change is Now Tour, said: “Our political systems are out of date, out of touch and can’t cope with the crises we face, focused on divisive debates rather than coming together to solve real problems. It is clear that the collective intelligence and common sense of ordinary people can help us to face the real world far better than our lobbied, biased, corrupt politicians.

“Extinction Rebellion has always been willing to stake our faith in the integrity of everyday people over politicians. That’s why we demand a Citizens’ Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice.”

The bus that arrived in Machynlleth started its tour in Belfast, and will go on to visit Swansea, Cardiff and Bristol before convening with the other two buses at the last stop in London.