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WPUK Truro - 9th June

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Writersblock2 · 26/05/2018 07:31

Come on, you wonderful women, I’m making a last push here to invite you down to Truro, Cornwall. Come and hear Posie Parker, Miranda Yardley, Jean Hatchet and Judith Green speak. You know you want to....

Tickets still available at Eventbrite

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Ereshkigal · 31/05/2018 14:17

Or LAWSUK if LAWS will have too much other noise.

Ereshkigal · 31/05/2018 14:15

That's perfect Jean!

Jeanhatchet · 31/05/2018 14:12

My suggestion for hashtag is #LAWS

As in Let a woman speak about #LAWS

Ereshkigal · 31/05/2018 13:48

Oh yes to the live stream or a video. I don't think I can be there sadly, but would be great to see it.

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Writersblock2 · 31/05/2018 13:20

That hashtag works!

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ToeToToe · 31/05/2018 12:45

Yes please to the hashtag for livetweeting, and the FB live feed! For those of us that can't be there...

I watched the whole of Venice's Bristol meeting live - it was ace.

dadcando · 31/05/2018 12:34

Well done - bought my ticket. Anything I can do to help - I am 170 miles away but can get there early and help with setup or anything else. Did you want to Live Stream on Facebook? I could see if I could sort that out if you want? Or could film it in any event... Now crossing fingers that mystery speaker is Magdalen Berns. Does anyone know how she is after being attacked? Thanks again - superb work!

SwearyG · 31/05/2018 12:30

Do we have any hashtags?

#womanspeak ?

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Writersblock2 · 31/05/2018 12:16

Not associated with WPUK, no. Now it’s basically an Only Fools and Horses kinda set-up, and we are learning as we go along! Grin

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Italiangreyhound · 31/05/2018 12:05

Ha ha spectacular cross post!

Italiangreyhound · 31/05/2018 12:05

"Let A Woman Speak...in Truro" does it have its own web page/event briyr etc? Or is it still under auspices of WPUK?

What you have five/are doing writers is amazing. I was at Basingstoke and heard Hannah. All the speakers were great. The whole thing was slightly surreal (knowing what to expect) but it was good to be together.

I wish you all the best for your time in Truro. Flowers

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Writersblock2 · 31/05/2018 12:02

Right, here we go - tickets!!!!

Please purchase and/or share:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/let-a-woman-speakin-truro-tickets-46607431081

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Italiangreyhound · 31/05/2018 12:01

@Writersblock2 well done for your hard work. Smile Smile

Love the name

Melamin · 31/05/2018 11:52

Absolutely. They have done a lot and there is still so much to be done. So many want it to work. Much pressure.

They have got meetings set up in very difficult circumstances and are trying to communicate with politicians on the matter, all whilst countering the misinformation flying around about them.

HarryLovesDraco · 31/05/2018 11:35

Whether we agree or disagree with the way this has been handled, I think it’s important to note the great work they have done

Besides, they’re only human. We all are. Nobody is perfect

100%.

Ereshkigal · 31/05/2018 11:28

Whether we agree or disagree with the way this has been handled, I think it’s important to note the great work they have done.

Besides, they’re only human. We all are. Nobody is perfect.

This.

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Writersblock2 · 31/05/2018 11:27

@WhattheWaterShowedMe - yay glad the emails got through. I’ll put my tin hat on before I check the email box. :D

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Writersblock2 · 31/05/2018 11:27

@Melamin - I think that’s part of the problem. I know the WPUK women I’ve been directly involved with are burning out. They have worked very hard and have made a massive dent in bringing issues to public awareness. Whether we agree or disagree with the way this has been handled, I think it’s important to note the great work they have done.

Besides, they’re only human. We all are. Nobody is perfect.

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WhatTheWaterShowedMe · 31/05/2018 10:47

Hooray! @Writesblock2 I did get the email from WPUK re the cancellation and Evenbrite have refunded me and my friend

ToeToToe · 31/05/2018 10:34

I am also a very long way from Truro - but I really you all well with the organising. Sounds like you've a great bunch of women involved Thanks

Melamin · 31/05/2018 10:25

Another one whose heart sunk after reading the wpuk announcement, even though I am a long way from Truro. Well done everyone who is getting this going, and hopefully this can be the start of a very effective local group of gc feminists. I am willing this to work.

I did post upthread that it was exciting that the meetings were coming thick and fast - but maybe that is part of the problem?

MillyTheKid · 31/05/2018 10:20

Is Miranda attending? I saw someone speculating on whether he would pull out because of the Posie decision.

Jeanhatchet · 31/05/2018 10:17

I'll be there. And yes "Let A Woman Speak...in Truro" is the suggested title.

Picassospaintbrush · 31/05/2018 10:12

Yay, i'm coming.

Merchfach · 31/05/2018 10:11

“Let a Woman’s Speak.”

Really?