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FiLiA conference 2019 anyone going?

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MySkirtHasPockets · 17/12/2018 11:19

filia.org.uk/about-the-conference/

(Apologies if the link isn't clicky, not done this before!)

Has anyone been before? I'd not heard of FiLiA before but what I'm reading looks pretty promising!

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placemats · 10/08/2019 18:18

Dependent on my new job status, I also hope to be there, and the weather will not hold me back this time.

Cascade220 · 10/08/2019 16:57

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hungryhippie · 10/08/2019 13:57

Just booked a weekend ticket!
I live about an hour away and there is a train that stops at Bradford Interchange which I'm really pleased about!
I've never been before and am a bit nervous of going on my own but I'm sure it will be fine.

TinselAngel · 10/08/2019 13:41

be good to meet you, and everyone else. How can we do this?

We can all arrange something by DM nearer the time.

Rumplestaleskin · 10/08/2019 13:32

I bit the bullet and bought a ticket. Like others, I’m debating whether to bring my six year old daughter. I’m somewhat bricking it as I won’t know anyone.

witchesaremysisters · 10/08/2019 10:34

I went by myself last year - was REALLY nervous!
But as soon as I got there the atmosphere was welcoming and women were so lovely.

Plus I got to meet some MNers! Grin

Companion42 · 10/08/2019 09:24

I'd love to go but I'd be going alone, with the possibility of meeting up with some women from a facebook group I'm part of. I just need to work up the confidence to do it.

nonsenceagain · 09/08/2019 22:55

Can’t wait!

chilling19 · 09/08/2019 22:30

Tinsel be good to meet you, and everyone else. How can we do this?

chilling19 · 09/08/2019 22:28

I'm going and really looking forward to it!

TinselAngel · 09/08/2019 18:44

I'm going.

vaginafetishist · 09/08/2019 18:07

I took my daughter, the children's activities were fantastic and she's been a hard core feminist ever since!

Socrates11 · 09/08/2019 16:46

Definitely would be a great conference to attend. Real-life feminism is the way forward. Just working out transport/accomodation to see how do-able it all is.

CharlieParley · 09/08/2019 15:39

I got my ticket. Not booked a hotel yet, but looking forward to it. Never been to anything like this before.

Rocaille · 09/08/2019 15:37

Oh, thanks Spartacus. I think I'll take a chance and bring her with me. Hopefully we'll be able to avoid a whinge-a-thon.

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Rocaille · 09/08/2019 15:33

This looks really interesting. I'm unsure as to whether I should go alone or bring 6 year-old DD with me. Does anyone have any knowledge of the children's programme? Couldn't find much on the website.

OvaHere · 09/08/2019 15:31

I’m thinking about it. I have a few too many wokesters in my life though so feel a bit anxious about it. It looks amazing though.

The agenda has very little on it relating to trans issues if that's what worries you. Anyone who objects to the content of the conference isn't worth bothering with.

AncientLights · 09/08/2019 15:22

I have a ticket too. Never been to one before so looking forward to it.

Cuntysnark · 09/08/2019 14:39

I’ve got my ticket :-)

Twolittlespeckledfrogs · 09/08/2019 14:38

I’m thinking about it. I have a few too many wokesters in my life though so feel a bit anxious about it. It looks amazing though.

vaginafetishist · 09/08/2019 14:36

I'm going, feel so excited seeing the programme!

GCAcademic · 09/08/2019 14:35

Sadly not able to go, but have bought a solidarity ticket so that someone else can.

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witchesaremysisters · 09/08/2019 13:54

I'm excited about this agenda!

Very interested in the panels on women's health, surrogacy, violence against lesbians, and "from born in your own body" to "invention of the transgender child."