'Event doesn't represent cannabis community' Day was 'taken over'

THE Bristol Cannabis Club has spoken out about how Sunday's “4/20” event at Castle Park is no longer a reflection of the community it represents.

- Ellie KENDALL

In previous years, thousands of people have gathered for the pro-marijuana rally, with music played through a number of sound systems and this weekend’s gathering was no different.

Despite the council having rejected an application in February for a temporary licence for a sound system to be used, locals say music was being played at loud volumes for more than 12 hours on Easter Sunday and the park was left covered in litter.

Now the Bristol Cannabis Club has said the event has been “taken over”.

Alister Flowers, who co-founded and runs Bristol Cannabis Club, said: “We are shocked how the 4/20 event has been taken over by free party sound system crews.

“The event does not represent the cannabis community in any way.”