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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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sleepingdragons · 09/06/2018 19:55

Watching the live stream now :)

pombear · 09/06/2018 19:42

Thank you for livestreaming, and I'm torn between wishing the live stream blocked the trolls/men and actually thinking they're displaying the exact thing many of us are up against.

Jean - you are incredibly strong and that was a fantastic speech. Thank you for your seven hour drive to do so.

JoanSummers · 09/06/2018 19:01

I couldn't make it and wasn't able to get on here earlier to give away my tickets, sorry. I hope you all have a brilliant evening and that maybe I'll get another chance to meet you SW women another time.

BetsyM00 · 09/06/2018 19:00

Live streaming is here:

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Writersblock2 · 09/06/2018 18:09

They are inside!

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AwakeCantSleep · 09/06/2018 17:33

Is anyone already at the pre-meet meeting up place? I'm sitting outside with a glass of pepsi and a packet of crisps Smile (classy)

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Writersblock2 · 09/06/2018 14:57

If anyone is around early - I’m about. :)

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Writersblock2 · 09/06/2018 14:01

Will DM you!

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pickledparsnip · 09/06/2018 12:57

Writersblock2 I know exactly what you mean about having to hide it. I'm fucking fed up of it. Can't wait to hear women speak freely this evening!

Getting the train from Falmouth, and should be in at 6ish. Can I join the meet up beforehand?

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Writersblock2 · 09/06/2018 12:16

Travel safe, everyone!

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Cascade220 · 09/06/2018 12:02

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Kenworthington · 09/06/2018 11:15

Ffs dd is poorly I am going to have to drive after all 😬

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Writersblock2 · 09/06/2018 10:08

@PickledParsnip - so great that you’re bringing your mum. Everyone in my “real life” thinks it’s a whole lot of nothing too (read: they know nothing about it and don’t want to) apart from my DH. I did try to speak to a colleague about it but she just didn’t understand.

When I first met up with some of the women organising with me it took a while for me to realise that it was okay to speak about this stuff out loud. So used to having to hide it.

Tonight will be surreal - I can’t wait!

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pickledparsnip · 09/06/2018 09:49

I'm bringing my Mum. We've been chatting about the GRA recently, and she had no idea what was going on. Quite a lot of my friends are very nonplussed about it all, very much live and let live. I cannot wait to be in a room with women who share similar thoughts. I think my friends are getting fed up with me harking on about it all the time. Been feeling a bit like I'm banging my head against a brick wall.

RaininSummer · 09/06/2018 08:51

Just realised I hadn't seen the venue details. Rummaged through spambox and there it was. Didn't sleep well last night as too excited, and too much cheese. Safe travels everbody.

Ereshkigal · 09/06/2018 08:40

Have a great time and hope it goes well. I'm sure it will. I wish I could be there. Looking forward to watching.

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Writersblock2 · 09/06/2018 08:40

@Kenworthington - me either, but I’ll put up with it! Haha. Especially for biscuits.

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Kenworthington · 09/06/2018 08:38

@Writersblock2 I’m so not a hugger Grin. I can do biscuits though

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Writersblock2 · 09/06/2018 08:36

@Kenworthington - the plan is to mostly offer hugs and biscuits! Seriously though, we should be fine. We’ve got things in place.

@SwearyG - if you forget it then you’ll be winging it! Bear

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CorbynTrouserPress · 09/06/2018 08:32

Morning all! Really looking forward to this evening, safe travels to everyone.

Sweary, don't forget your speech!

FuriousFifties · 09/06/2018 08:30

Travel safely everyone, really looking forward to this evening

AwakeCantSleep · 09/06/2018 08:23

I'll be leaving around 11. Yes don't forget your speech Sweary Grin

Safe travels everyone.

Cascade220 · 09/06/2018 08:14

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NaturalBornWoman · 09/06/2018 08:08

Hoping it all goes well and really looking forward to hearing all about it. Very sorry and envious I can't be there.

Kenworthington · 09/06/2018 08:08

Morning all! Looking forward to meeting you all. Wondering whether we have a plan in case of any bother? Also wondering whether local news and police are aware of the event?