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Horton Women's Centre

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pigsknickers · 28/11/2017 20:54

I've been meaning to write a post for ages asking if any of you know the Horton Women's Centre and asking you to support it if you ever get chance.
hortonwhc.org.uk/

It's a brilliant place offering affordable holidays to women and children, it's often used by vulnerable women who would never get a break otherwise but is also just a lovely place to go with a group of friends or alone. They've been getting stick recently for refusing to change their policy on only admitting biological women, and I fear for its future if/when the changes to the GRA go ahead. But in the meantime, if anyone's in the mood for some great feminist company in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales I recommend it highly.

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PositivelyPERF · 07/03/2018 13:05

Would I be able to go with my adult daughter, who has SNs? Or is it only open to women with young children?

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 07/03/2018 13:00

It's a great place to stay and so important for women (especially those with children) who couldn't afford a holiday otherwise.
With a great library!

DNAnotGRA · 07/03/2018 12:51

We do not tolerate BS in our neck of the woods, we know that women are women and men and men Grin

LifelongVaginaOwner · 07/03/2018 12:37

I hadn't heard of this but their statement regarding their gender identity policy is excellent. Really excellent.

I love this

One of our fundamental aims is to provide a service that allows women to share and address the impact of growing up as girls and of being female, and that provides a sense of respite/refuge from their experiences of male power and misogyny.

BlackBetha · 07/03/2018 12:10

I'm planning to go this year. Haven't been before, but I know and love the area - it's great for walking, and the Settle to Carlisle railway means you can get there (and get about) without a car.

I'm hoping there will be some quiet mid-week school-term days when there aren't so many kids around or big groups (I do think it's great that mums and children are made so welcome, I'm just craving some tranquillity right now!)

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Lippysoutherner · 30/11/2017 18:22

It's a brilliant place. Cheap and cheerful [there's a sliding scale, so you can go even if you're skint] and friendly and informal. It's set up so if you come from far away, or by train, you can borrow boots and coats etc. We sometimes book it as a group which is really lovely. Much wine has been drunk by the fire or at the kitchen table! I think of it as my other home...

ArcheryAnnie · 30/11/2017 15:07

I've never been but I have had friends who have been, and they've loved it.

vaginafetishist · 30/11/2017 14:51

I grew up near there, beautiful area.

LauraMipsum · 30/11/2017 13:44

I've been, it's brilliant. Planning to go again next year.

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pigsknickers · 29/11/2017 13:47

unlimited that sounds brilliant Smile I've never actually stayed there - I live quite nearby so have just been to a couple of day events. I'd like to get more involved though. They were advertising a monthly women's group a while ago but it doesn't seem to be happening at the moment - making a mental note to myself to get in touch!

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unlimiteddilutingjuice · 28/11/2017 21:07

I second that recommendation!
I go every year with a group of friends and its excellent.
Theres a really well equipped playroom and a large garden full of outdoor play equiptment so its an absolute heaven for small children.
We just sit drinking wine and chatting while the kids do their thing. Its probably the most relaxed holiday its possible to have with kids in tow.
You should all get down there

AssassinatedBeauty · 28/11/2017 21:03

hortonwhc.org.uk/

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pigsknickers · 28/11/2017 20:55

Argh sorry link didn't go clicky, on phone and don't know how to do it

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