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We need to talk about the GRA - Glasgow

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 11/11/2017 16:12

www.eventbrite.com/e/we-need-to-talk-about-the-gra-glasgow-tickets-39786635899?utm-medium

I may actually try and go to this if I am feeling brave.

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PlectrumElectrum · 18/12/2017 19:43

Miranda Yardley is also now confirmed as a speaker 👍

I'm delighted she's coming too, I've long admired her contributions on this topic. Really looking forward to this.Smile

jeaux90 · 05/12/2017 20:11

I'm going to go too. I'm bloody raging about this.

Thelilywhite · 05/12/2017 19:07

Thanks betsymoo Looking forward to it.

BetsyM00 · 05/12/2017 18:06

Just bumping this as more speakers have been announced: Heather Brunskell-Evans, Kate Graham, Ruth Greenberg and Stuart Waiton.
twitter.com/DrRadfem/status/937858686839607296

Heather BE from the Moral Maze/WEP.
Stuart Waiton from Abertay Uni & had a piece in the Times recently.
Anyone know who the others are?

NAEfeartie · 15/11/2017 23:52

Some women are organising an event in Edinburgh in the New Year if there is anyone interested. Not under the "We Need To Talk" brand though. I hope women can make it to that one too or instead of if you can't go to Glasgow. More information soon.

Thelilywhite · 15/11/2017 20:11

Of course if any of you live there you will know more than me! Im sure we will figure it out.

Thelilywhite · 15/11/2017 20:05

I was going to suggest pming re meet up place. I shouldnt think the venue will be announced till last minute. I have friends and family in Glasgow so could get suggestions of centralish places from them.

PerfectlyDone · 15/11/2017 19:14

Can we not just arrange to meet somewhere near the venue once the venue is known??

PlectrumElectrum · 15/11/2017 17:30

Sounds like a plan Smile

Kr1st1na · 15/11/2017 14:45

I know, groups are much easier than a dozen PMs.

I’m guessing that the venue will be pretty central, so we could just arrange to meet up in a bar / cafe / book a table in a restaurant. Then if anyone turns out to be a hairy handed trucker, there will be plenty people around.

And people can go by the MN name or RL name, whatever they prefer.

I understand that it’s not like a normal meetup and people will understandably be nervous about trouble makers or being doxed.

Dunno , what does everyone think ?

AgentProvocateur · 15/11/2017 14:32

I also wouldn’t be mad keen on linking my MN name - what if one of you is my SIL? Grin Happy to do it through PM here. Just thought it might be easier to send and receive message as a group.

Kr1st1na · 15/11/2017 14:24

I’d be more worried about linking my MN profile to my real name TBH.

Can’t we just use the PM system here to arrange a meet up time and place ? I don’t think anyone would be daft enough to post that online.

53rdWay · 15/11/2017 14:01

(I don’t care that much if most people coming along know who I am, I mean, but worried about the kind of protestors who’d be keeping an eye out on this getting access to real names/numbers etc.)

53rdWay · 15/11/2017 13:59

Agree Agent but wouldn’t both FB & WhatsApp give away our real names?

AgentProvocateur · 15/11/2017 13:53

Maybe we should set up a private FB event or WhatsApp group to discuss meeting arrangements. I wouldn’t think the venue will be announced until the very last minute. I imagine any discussion on an open website like this will be being monitored by those who want to stifle discussion and disrupt any meeting.

Kr1st1na · 15/11/2017 12:16

Hey we are going to need a big table for our pre event meet up drinks / spag Bol*

*vegetarian/ vegan / gluten free options available

#excited
#dontgetoutmuch
#weegieswelcomemumnetters

53rdWay · 15/11/2017 10:41

Really hoping to go to this too. I might be too far away for travel in early Jan but if not then I’m determined to get there. Torn between being scared about the threats and violence and thinking “like buggery am I being scared off feminist events by bullies, how dare you!”, but it is worrying Sad

Original poster
ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 15/11/2017 09:12

Maybe it will be live streamed, or at least recorded?

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Igneococcus · 15/11/2017 08:28

I feel all left out. I wish getting to Glasgow wouldn't be such a trek from coastal Argyll.

Thelilywhite · 14/11/2017 21:01

Hi youcantbesirius
Im looking forward to meeting you all.

YouCantBeSirius · 14/11/2017 19:05

I'm a lurker on here but I've bought a ticket too.

AgentProvocateur · 14/11/2017 15:35

I’ve bought mine too - hoping to excuse myself from dull work event! Wink

BetsyM00 · 14/11/2017 13:59

Welcome to the cackling clan Madam. Seems like there's a few of us now.

MadamMinacious · 14/11/2017 10:24

That's me all booked in.

MadamMinacious · 14/11/2017 10:19

I could meet up too (if you'll have me). I'm about to buy my ticket.