The Big Lesbian Picnic Party — Women Only • Real Vibes

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Just wanted to share something that our group is running this Saturday in London, in case anyone here might be interested in joining us. It’s women-only (lesbian and bi), no tickets, no agenda, just a very real gathering for anyone who’s felt pushed out, erased, or like the spaces that used to be ours are gone.

We lost our venue. The council blocked us. They spent millions on a supposedly “inclusive” LGBTQ+ centre. When we asked to rent a disused railway arch and were told no – even though it was legal, female-only, and community-led (under schedule 3).
So we built something ourselves. It’s not a protest. It’s not a club night. It’s a pavement bar. Folding chairs. Cold drinks. A small bluetooth speaker. And women who understand.

It’s happening this Saturday, 14th of June, from 4.00pm to 10.00pm at Potters Fields Park (right by Tower Bridge). Forecast says 24 degrees. We’ll have beer, cider, and lemonade. Four tables, twelve chairs, and whoever turns up.
Come alone or with friends. Bring a picnic blanket or just show up. There are no cliques, no speeches, no pressure. Just space.

If you want to chat beforehand or see who’s going, here’s the open WhatsApp group: chat.whatsapp.com/FCsLSOzgV4C2yUGplyQr5m

(This one’s public – our private ones are for verified members only via thelcommunity.com.)

If you want to understand why this even needs to exist, this explains it better than I can here: thelcommunity.com/the-lie

They wouldn’t give us a roof. So we licensed the street.

Grateful for you. We’ll hold that calm, bright energy close.

You made us smile. “Wims” forever. Thank you.

Straight, kind, and standing with us – that matters. Thank you from all of us.

Would’ve loved to have you there! Maybe another time. Thank you so much.

Appreciate that a lot. Tell them they’re welcome. Lesbian joy, zero compromise.

You’re right – the world has gone mad. But we’re building something sane and beautiful anyway. Thank you.

You’re right – the world has gone mad. But we’re building something sane and beautiful anyway. Thank you.

Appreciate that a lot. All women are welcome. Feel free to drop by.

Sounds excellent. I wish I lived closer. Hope you have a wonderful time.

The Crowdfund has long vanished (I'll get screens today). But here's some other things from the time - £125,000 was, I think, the initial ask and it closed when it reached £10-15,000. I'm of the view that Jenny Watson has stolen the money for herself but others might be more charitable.

Absolutely legendary. You nailed the vibe perfectly. We’re blocking out the noise, raising a glass, and standing tall. Chin chin right back.

That means a lot. Thank you. We’re bringing all our fire, calm, and joy with us.

That’s the exact spirit we’re holding. Peaceful. Joyous. Unapologetically lesbian. Thank you for seeing it.

You’re with us. Even oceans away. Thank you for the blessing — we feel it. Mighty women, indeed.

This hit deep. You got it exactly — that quiet electricity, that sense of something bigger. We’ll raise a toast in your honour. Thank you.
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Thank you so much. We’re holding safety and sisterhood close today.

Love and solidarity received — and sent right back. Thank you for standing with us.

Cairo to London — what a beautiful link. We’ll raise a toast your way. Thank you.

Exactly that. We need them back. Thank you for backing us — it means a lot.

You’ll absolutely be there in spirit. Thank you for the love — we’ll carry it with us.

That’s categorically false. Every penny raised is documented and ringfenced for lesbian space work, including venue bids, legal costs, and safeguarding. If you’ve got genuine concerns, email [email protected] with your receipt. But slandering women running a lawful grassroots project? That’s not activism. That’s sabotage.

Another straighty here, cheering you on.

I know that this event is not for the likes of me, and I’m bloody furious that TiMs don’t. Actually no, scrap that - they absolutely do know, but their egos/penises/it’s all about meeeeeee attitude will probably mean they’ll try some infiltration.

Really hope it goes well. Wish I was around there, as I may be short in stature but I’m big in feistiness and would rock a security uniform.

No — and worth fact-checking before jumping to conclusions. The project is fully transparent, legally compliant, and run by volunteers. You’re welcome to ask for receipts directly. We’ve got nothing to hide.

Post the documents proving it then.

You would obviously be able to provide proof of that wouldn’t you?