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Let Women Speak Liverpool - Sunday 8th October, 1-3pm

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starfruittree · 28/09/2023 23:13

NC for this.
For a long time I have always said to myself if a LWS event came near to me, the least I could do was go along and show solidarity. Seeing what has happened elsewhere has made me so angry, it would be time to stand up and be counted.

Now there is an event next week, and I'm really surprised how nervous, even scared I am about going along just to listen, and really just wanted to reach out for advice, support, whatever.

I'm worried about the vitriol of protesters, the attitude of the police. I have worked in pretty 'captured' sectors and am concerned about being identified on social media, or by acquaintances - I'm fairly sure there'll be old contacts, people I like and who I have had time for - protesting or certainly vocally supporting the shutting down of KJK on the day. I guess I personally run the risk of being publicly 'outed' and losing friends and contacts that will have a real impact on things I do that mean a great deal to me.

Yet I feel if I don't go I will always regret not standing up and showing KJK support on my doorstep. I'm even worried about DM-ing the local Women's Rights Network as I tweet with my full name. Perhaps if anyone is on this board they can PM here, or give some info about plans for the day?

Sorry I haven't seen any threads about this LWS event so apologies if there is one already.

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ArabellaScott · 07/10/2023 21:34

Ah. Thangyou.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 07/10/2023 21:29

ArabellaScott · 07/10/2023 21:26

What's a bizzy?

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Scouse for the police

ArabellaScott · 07/10/2023 21:26

MavisMcMinty · 07/10/2023 16:30

“TOWN WILL BE CRAWLING WITH TERFS AND BIZZIES”

What's a bizzy?

WickedSerious · 07/10/2023 20:48

dapsnotplimsolls · 07/10/2023 16:22

I can't believe they've told people to be careful about the cobbles!

They can be slippery when wet.

WickedSerious · 07/10/2023 20:40

RebelliousCow · 07/10/2023 16:30

And this is 'Femboys against Fascism':

'First aiders'?

In case any of the lads aren't able to loosen their corsets.

MarchXX · 07/10/2023 20:33

I went to the #LetWomenSpeakGlasgow event and it was very well policed; the TRAs were kept well away to protest and us women spoke and were heard. I am travelling to Liverpool tomorrow (its my home city though I've lived in Scotland 30 years now) and am looking forward to a very special event, five years since THE billboard. I will be arriving at Lime Street in the morning, will there be any meeting points for visiting terfs? Hope so, I would love to meet up and walk down to Old Wall Arch together.

StripeySuperNova · 07/10/2023 19:43

Ha ha. I've just checked trains to see if it's feasible for me to go tomorrow. It's not but if I could then the train I'd want is sold out! Maybe is chock full of the local Terf Massive.

FarEast · 07/10/2023 17:16

Oh yes, because middle-aged women and other assorted feminists are sooooo dangerous and violent.

MavisMcMinty · 07/10/2023 16:30

“TOWN WILL BE CRAWLING WITH TERFS AND BIZZIES”

RebelliousCow · 07/10/2023 16:30

And this is 'Femboys against Fascism':

Let Women Speak Liverpool - Sunday 8th October, 1-3pm
ArabellaScott · 07/10/2023 16:23

They need juice and biccies or they get very hangry.

dapsnotplimsolls · 07/10/2023 16:22

I can't believe they've told people to be careful about the cobbles!

WearyLady · 07/10/2023 16:12

These marauding old women are clearly a dangerous bunch!!!

Nigelladamascena · 07/10/2023 15:54

Why do adults need to be told to bring snacks and water? Reminds me of school field trips.

Let Women Speak Liverpool - Sunday 8th October, 1-3pm
Scampuss · 07/10/2023 15:44

What a load of hyperbolic nonsense Hmm Grin

RebelliousCow · 07/10/2023 15:38

Just one of the groups intending to picket tomorrow's event.

Let Women Speak Liverpool - Sunday 8th October, 1-3pm
Let Women Speak Liverpool - Sunday 8th October, 1-3pm
Let Women Speak Liverpool - Sunday 8th October, 1-3pm
Let Women Speak Liverpool - Sunday 8th October, 1-3pm
IwantToRetire · 04/10/2023 20:18

The LWD Sunday meeting appears to be invitation only?

I'm not part of the group but think I saw somewhere that because it is in the conference centre they have to have an agreed list of attendees.

Probably invite only means they asked via their mailing list who wanted to come - or already had a pass.

LarkLane · 04/10/2023 18:55

The LWD Sunday meeting appears to be invitation only?

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starfruittree · 04/10/2023 13:03

FarEast · 01/10/2023 12:43

Are you a member of the Women's Rights Network @starfruittree ? I'm sure there'll be women from this network at the LWS event next week.

It's a grass roots organisation, that has local meeting groups - it's quite loose knit. It offers fabulous solidarity & support. And it's just ordinary women, doing extraordinary things.

You can join via Twitter, or their website.

https://www.womensrights.network/

Thanks FarEast, I've seen them putting the message out on Twitter and will get in touch.

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RebelliousCow · 04/10/2023 10:32

Weather forecast suggests quite a pleasant day....19 degrees and sunny spells.

RebelliousCow · 04/10/2023 10:29

I'm trying to imagine whereabout at the Albert Dock it will be. Maybe over by the carousel, outside the proposed new entrance to the International Slavery Museum?

The dock and its surrounds will be full of delegates, media and conference attendes, as well as the usual coach loads of Sunday day trippers and other tourists. Hopefully the rain keeps off!

RebelliousCow · 04/10/2023 10:25

duc748 · 03/10/2023 22:15

After getting outraged on a daily basis on MN 😀, I'd like to go to this. But, I am a bloke, and I don't have an appropriate tee-shirt! But I'm not far from Liverpool, Lime St is a short train journey away.

You can just come and hang around and listen. That's what I'll be doing too. Though my main intention is to photograph the event as much as possible.

FemaleAndLearning · 03/10/2023 23:08

Terfy blokes are welcome, though you do need to stand near the back out of the way of women! Terfy t-shirts are not mandatory, we're not a cult you know! Edited typos!

duc748 · 03/10/2023 22:15

After getting outraged on a daily basis on MN 😀, I'd like to go to this. But, I am a bloke, and I don't have an appropriate tee-shirt! But I'm not far from Liverpool, Lime St is a short train journey away.

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