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Manchester meeting on GRA just announced

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Betti935 · 17/12/2017 21:23

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-womans-place-is-under-threat-tickets-40967687456

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irretating · 19/12/2017 17:28

Women's Place are going to look in to doing a Leeds one.

SporadicSpartacus · 19/12/2017 16:42

Taking @HairyHands’ point from upthread -

Would also appreciate it being made clear that being GC isn’t a left or right issue. It sometimes can feel a bit like Labour Party internal politics and not a movement that will resonate from all women.

(Signed, a gender critical pro-Brexit libertarian)

Doobigetta · 19/12/2017 13:45

Thanks for publicising this, OP. I've got a ticket.

Elendon · 19/12/2017 13:14

Thanks for the message.

If it's central then I will definitely go.

Haidees · 19/12/2017 12:10

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irretating · 19/12/2017 11:31

Does anyone know how these things get organised. I have the same problem as others, it's just a bit too far away for a work night.

MakeMisogynyAHateCrime · 19/12/2017 10:00

I am in Manchester and very tempted.
I am disabled and do worry about not knowing where the venue will be (I totally get why it is done that way) or it having to change like the event in London. I can’t stand about in the street waiting for details etc.

I’m going to have a think and maybe look to bring my DH (fully supportive of the cause) to help me access.

jeaux90 · 19/12/2017 09:05

I'm going! Im in Oxfordshire but I need to be there. Im raging inside about this.

Nobrain · 19/12/2017 07:53

Will hopefully be attending

SporadicSpartacus · 19/12/2017 07:50

Shall be there! I’m looking forward to it.

@Coroo, Leeds is closer to me too - if you’re interested in any sort of action group / collaborating in that general area, I would be up for that :)

DamsonGin · 18/12/2017 23:14

Trying to work out if I go over, can I get home for work the next day.

chaoticgood · 18/12/2017 22:44

Sorry for the delay, I'm visiting family at the moment. I have set up the pad and am just about to PM the link to Haidees and B0033. If anyone else wants it PM me or one of them.

B0033 I don't think we can vet people. I, for one, have no online gender critical presence and don't know anyone here. I think the answer is just not to mention any names or details that we wouldn't be comfy with anyone knowing.

ILikeyourHairyHands · 18/12/2017 22:07

Can I also say, I have seen Beatrix Campbell speak before and I see the other two speakers are aligned in some way with trade unions and socialist politics, I'm very keen that this is a single issue movement and not aligned in any way with left or right wing politics.

I do think that's important. It has to be a cross-party consensus and not a movement rooted in party politics. Because that way we lose.

thecraftyfox · 18/12/2017 21:34

I'm going. I work in the city centre and live a train ride away. The location is central but that is all I know.

Cooroo · 18/12/2017 20:01

I'm another who'd love to go but tricky to get over to Manc on a work night. Would def go to one in Leeds.

ILikeyourHairyHands · 18/12/2017 19:40

TBF I couldn't give a shit about people knowing my identity, It's not an issue I'm quiet about in RL but as the mother of a child with SN and no current career or standing to jeopardise I can see that I potentially don't have as much to lose as others.

TRAs and MRAs don't frighten me. I won't be cowed by those fucking bullies. I've been standing up to dickhead men for years.

Traffig · 18/12/2017 19:19

Ask the organisers @Ihavepatrick

Ihavepatrick · 18/12/2017 19:10

Not sure if this is a daft question, but could I take my almost 14 year old son with me?

Imherefornow · 18/12/2017 19:00

That sounded creepy!

I mean that I'll pluck up the courage to introduce myself to others if they look awkward!

Imherefornow · 18/12/2017 18:59

Crazy that some of us need to be all cloak and dagger about this. I'm not too bothered about being outed but I know some women are and with good reason.

I shall make the effort to look out for women who are alone and look like they could use some company at the venue then Smile

AdalindSchade · 18/12/2017 18:20

There was no trouble at all at the Brighton event.

ApocalypseNowt · 18/12/2017 18:16

I hope there's one near me soon. Usually I could travel to Manchester but it's my daughter's birthday that week so I can't go :(

Traffig · 18/12/2017 18:14

I'm going. Great speakers.
Smile
I've got a lot of time for Ruth Serwotka.

I strongly suggest that you do not share information with people you do not know, or post any identifying info about what you will be wearing. Don't be worried, just be sensible.

I am sure the venue will be accessible and safe as can be. Clued up people arranging this.

I'm looking forward to it.

Haidees · 18/12/2017 18:13

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Elendon · 18/12/2017 17:42

I agree. Please be careful in sharing information. I will not be replying to messages on this.

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