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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
OP posts:
MathSage · 04/10/2022 13:05

I’m looking forward to being there

NonnyMouse1337 · 04/10/2022 12:16

rogdmum · 04/10/2022 09:48

Nonny I am going to find you again and say hi. You are my Mumsnet proof that I am indeed real. 😂

Love bumping into you at each rally ♥️

TrashyPanda · 04/10/2022 12:15

i only know about Queens Park, cos my late DM told me it was Kings Park when she was young.

Don’t know if any other places change names for monarch or if they stay the same.

Tallisker · 04/10/2022 11:58

Do Queens Park Rangers have to change their name?

Tallisker · 04/10/2022 11:57

Oh King's Park!

CharlieParley · 04/10/2022 11:51

I'll be there too. Other than the OP of course, you can also DM me if you're alone and worried. Or even just want to meet a fellow Mumsnetter.

JanieAllen · 04/10/2022 11:35

yes there is parking if you look up Holyrood park it gives info about the costs.

TrashyPanda · 04/10/2022 11:06

I think the carpark by Holyrood Palace is still there.

just realised it is “Kings Park” now. That will take some getting used to.

Tallisker · 04/10/2022 10:36

How do you admit to your Mumsnet user name? What if there are hostile people who would ask MNHQ for IP addresses etc to doxx and harass women on here? It has happened.

I really want to come, is there still parking round the corner in Queen's Park? There used to be an ice cream van there too.

rogdmum · 04/10/2022 09:48

Nonny I am going to find you again and say hi. You are my Mumsnet proof that I am indeed real. 😂

TrashyPanda · 04/10/2022 09:40

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!

i will be on my own too - but with two Westies, so give me a wave if you spot me and I’ll join you

NonnyMouse1337 · 04/10/2022 07:31

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!

There's always plenty of friendly faces. 😊
DM the OP if you'd like some company when heading to the rally.

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!

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 04/10/2022 03:07

stealtheatingtunnocks · 03/10/2022 23:48

Sturgeon was at Dunfermline becaise of King Charles and got boos?

did not expect that

it’s tipping, it is all tipping.

One solitary boo.

NonnyMouse1337 · 04/10/2022 01:31

I'll be there! So looking forward to it 😄

RhannionKPSS · 04/10/2022 00:41

Yes wee Nippy getting booed was brilliant. There may be more booing at her on Thursday...

stealtheatingtunnocks · 03/10/2022 23:48

Sturgeon was at Dunfermline becaise of King Charles and got boos?

did not expect that

it’s tipping, it is all tipping.

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

JanieAllen · 03/10/2022 20:31

I've just heard! delighted to hear it!

Hoardasurass · 03/10/2022 18:47

Nichola Stergeon was booed at and laughed at in Dunfermline today and its being reported on the BBC Scotland news🤣

JanieAllen · 03/10/2022 12:58

Also opp is Holyrood Palace and you can avail yourself of their loos and cafe without paying to go in.

ArabellaScott · 03/10/2022 12:44

Hoping to be there.

rogdmum · 03/10/2022 12:26

I’ll be slightly late but I’m going. The police were very good at the last one outside the Scottish Parliament and there was just a handful of protesters who just stood around and sometimes shouted a bit.

RhannionKPSS · 03/10/2022 12:22

Babies and dogs are welcome!

BlackForestCake · 03/10/2022 11:25

Demonstrations, even when they're loud and noisy, are usually pretty safe. You can usually recognise any trouble and steer clear of it.

I'd love to come but I'm too busy with work.

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