Group seeks Hudson circus boycott
Friday, June 17, 2011
FROM: nashuatelegraph.com
HUDSON – A Facebook page has been created urging people to boycott the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars coming to town this weekend.
The page “Boycott Cole Bros Circus in Hudson NH” had 77 “likes” as of Friday evening.
Benson Park has partnered with Cole Bros. Circus to raise money for the renovated park in Hudson, formerly Benson’s Wild Animal Farm. The Facebook group contends that “less cruel fundraising efforts could have been arranged.”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA, has also spoken out against Cole Bros. Circus.
The Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will perform at the Hill House on Derry Road at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. today and Sunday. Tickets are available at Hudson True Value and Eastern Mountain Sports in Nashua.
An Eastern Mountain Sports employee who didn’t wish to be identified said the store hadn’t had any problems selling its tickets, and said he was disappointed to hear about the boycott because some of the circus’ proceeds will help Benson Park.
– CAMERON KITTLE
Friday, June 17, 2011
FROM: nashuatelegraph.com
HUDSON – A Facebook page has been created urging people to boycott the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars coming to town this weekend.
The page “Boycott Cole Bros Circus in Hudson NH” had 77 “likes” as of Friday evening.
Benson Park has partnered with Cole Bros. Circus to raise money for the renovated park in Hudson, formerly Benson’s Wild Animal Farm. The Facebook group contends that “less cruel fundraising efforts could have been arranged.”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA, has also spoken out against Cole Bros. Circus.
The Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will perform at the Hill House on Derry Road at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. today and Sunday. Tickets are available at Hudson True Value and Eastern Mountain Sports in Nashua.
An Eastern Mountain Sports employee who didn’t wish to be identified said the store hadn’t had any problems selling its tickets, and said he was disappointed to hear about the boycott because some of the circus’ proceeds will help Benson Park.
– CAMERON KITTLE
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