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Women's Rally in Edinburgh, Thurs, 6th Oct

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PogueMahoneBoris · 02/10/2022 18:03

There is going to be a women's rally outside of Holyrood (Scottish Parliament) on Thursday 6th October. Gather for 11.15am for a 11.30 start. It's the one delayed from Sept 15th.

The focus of the rally (and the timing, during what is normally First Minister's Questions) is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill that is currently going through the Scottish Parliament and the impact on Scottish women's rights.

The following speakers will be there so do come along and listen, mingle, network and then come for a drink :

Cllr Alison Dowling
Elaine Miller ("fanny physio", Gusset Grips)
Lisa Mackenzie (Murray Blackburn Mackenzie)
Rhona Hotchkiss (LGB Alliance)
Helen Joyce (Sex Matters)
Maya Forstater (Sex Matters)
Johann Lamont (retired Labour MSP)
Caroline McAllister (Scottish Feminist Network)
Kate Coleman (Keep Prisons Single Sex)

The rally is organised by For Women Scotland and all are welcome to attend.
If you are coming from out of town, or even from within Edinburgh, and would appreciate some company walking into the rally (which might sound a bit intimidating if you haven't been to one before) then get in touch as there will be a couple of meeting places organised.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Women's Rally in Edinburgh, Thurs, 6th Oct
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Babdoc · 06/10/2022 10:04

DD is going. She’s krav maga trained, so not in the least intimidated by transactivists, if any turn up and get violent!
I’d like to see one try and punch her, rather than their previous tactic of attacking a 60 year old.

JanieAllen · 06/10/2022 09:34

archive copy here archive.ph/VyLeT

JanieAllen · 06/10/2022 09:33

mention of rally here www.thetimes.co.uk/article/self-id-plan-may-cause-cross-border-problems-87xnsm2vq

Auntpollyhadadolly · 06/10/2022 08:39

Is anyone thinking of live streaming the speakers at all?

R0BYN · 06/10/2022 00:47

The weather forecast is “ gusty winds and light rain showers “ so bring your jacket and hat.

Chrysanthemum5 · 05/10/2022 23:41

I'm going tomorrow with some work colleagues who are sick of having to hide their belief in biology

NonnyMouse1337 · 05/10/2022 22:46

See you tomorrow JanieAllen!

JanieAllen · 05/10/2022 21:28

see you tomorrow

JanieAllen · 05/10/2022 09:26

hope to see lots of mumsnetters I'm going early probably in my fake fur coat and a bag of evil ribbons ... will be sitting beside ponds

PogueMahoneBoris · 04/10/2022 23:05

Tallisker · 04/10/2022 22:54

Thank you @PogueMahoneBoris I am bringing DH for moral support and shopping purposes and in order to complete his (and my) education. I'm driving a fair way so will probably slip in round the back and pretend I'm a tourist wondering what's going on. I'm desperate to here Elaine Miller though, proper fangirling going on here.

I no longer live in Edinburgh but have done on and off since you could drive along Princes Street (and park your motorbike outside Jenners) so am very comfortable in the city. Thanks though

No problem! Elaine will be mc-ing so get there early to see her in action. She's also VERY friendly and approachable so go and say hi before or after. She'll love it.

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Tallisker · 04/10/2022 22:54

Thank you @PogueMahoneBoris I am bringing DH for moral support and shopping purposes and in order to complete his (and my) education. I'm driving a fair way so will probably slip in round the back and pretend I'm a tourist wondering what's going on. I'm desperate to here Elaine Miller though, proper fangirling going on here.

I no longer live in Edinburgh but have done on and off since you could drive along Princes Street (and park your motorbike outside Jenners) so am very comfortable in the city. Thanks though

Waitwhat23 · 04/10/2022 22:46

Some excellent posters of those speaking at the event -

twitter.com/ForWomenScot/status/1571906715448233986?s=20&t=n47g6QyBb3oRccfw5DQyDw

beastlyslumber · 04/10/2022 22:16

Oh I wish I could be there but I'm away this week! Hope there's a good turnout!

PogueMahoneBoris · 04/10/2022 22:12

LoopyGremlin · 04/10/2022 17:41

Any idea when it's to finish?

Officially we only get 1 hour (it all has to be booked and approved in advanced). So assume we finish speaking by 12.30 but it will take 10 or 15mins for people to disperse. And many will be off to the pub to mingle with fellow terven.

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PogueMahoneBoris · 04/10/2022 22:10

LoopyGremlin · 04/10/2022 03:49

Am going to try to come to this. On my own so hoping there'll be some friendly faces!

Let me know if you want to meet some friendly faces to walk into the rally with. It will be very friendly anyway but I understand it could feel quite intimidating.

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PogueMahoneBoris · 04/10/2022 22:08

TrashyPanda · 02/10/2022 18:26

daft question - but could I bring my dogs? (Small and would be on leads)
don’t want to leave them at home for too long.

Dogs always welcome!

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PogueMahoneBoris · 04/10/2022 22:07

Tallisker · 03/10/2022 22:55

Well I might just be able to make this one. My first outing in real life. I've gone from lurking to the occasional comment, and now to actually doing something, even if it's only swelling the ranks, being in the chorus, being an extra Grin

I can let you know where to meet some friendly women to walk into the rally with if you like?

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Waitwhat23 · 04/10/2022 21:36

There's some fabulous hashtags going on over on Twitter - special mentions to #SturgeonShitesOnWomensRights and #SayNoWayToGRA

I can't overstate how much I want to be there but I just can't make my childcare work. Solidarity and respect to everyone going

LoopyGremlin · 04/10/2022 18:52

Thanks @NonnyMouse1337
I haven't been on such a protest before but feel I need to support this one,

NonnyMouse1337 · 04/10/2022 18:18

RhannionKPSS · 04/10/2022 18:16

I think it was 2 hours last time, then off to the pub.

Oops ok ignore me. Clearly I can't keep track of time! 😅

NonnyMouse1337 · 04/10/2022 18:17

LoopyGremlin · 04/10/2022 17:41

Any idea when it's to finish?

@LoopyGremlin it usually lasts for an hour, so should wrap up by 12:30 ish. Then off to the pub for drinks. 😊

RhannionKPSS · 04/10/2022 18:16

I think it was 2 hours last time, then off to the pub.

LoopyGremlin · 04/10/2022 17:41

Any idea when it's to finish?

LoopyGremlin · 04/10/2022 14:19

I'll look out for you @TrashyPanda!

KittyKlaws · 04/10/2022 13:50

One solitary boo.

No it wasn't.

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