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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

TRAs planning a protest against A Woman's Place meeting on July 10th

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NotTerfNorCis · 07/07/2019 10:41

The theme of the WPUK meeting is Why female sport matters, and why we must protect it. Effectively the TRAs are protesting against fairness in women's sports.

Details of their protest are below. Protesters are advised not to be violent, to carry offensive banners, or to try and physically stop the meeting from going ahead. 'This is a response, not an attack.'

www.facebook.com/events/2255386031382613/

Women's place UK are a transphobic hate group that work towards the rolling back of trans rights. Their meetings are recruitment drives where they peddle transphobia and their endless justifications for transphobia.

This is happening in our town. Where we live. We need to show them that we won't let hatred towards our trans brothers, sisters and everyone else stand without a response. A fun, musical, party response.

The protest itself will not be taking place at the National Gallery. That is only the meeting place due to it being a large area next to several decent transport routes. Women's Place UK don't release the venue until several hours before the event, so we will move there as soon as we know the location.

Cis allies are encouraged to attend. Allies are needed. Trans people cannot do this alone.

Some ground rules.

1. DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ANY ATTENDEES OR WOMEN'S PLACE UK MEMBERS/SPEAKERS DIRECTLY.

Stay away if you cannot keep it together. Do not directly engage, even if you are baited. If anyone does bait you and you cannot ignore them, walk away.

2. WE ARE NOT ATTEMPTING TO STOP OR INVADE THE MEETING.

This is not the goal. This is a response, not an attack.

2. THIS IS A NON VIOLENT PROTEST.

If anyone is suspected of having any violent intentions, you will be asked to leave.

3. BRING BANNERS THAT WOULDN'T UPSET YOUR MOTHER

We want this to be a family friendly protest. Please avoid swears on your banners.

4. BRING A GUITAR

Singing is fun.

5. DO YOU DO CIRCUS THINGS? BRING CIRCUS THINGS

Every protest needs a juggler.

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OvaHere · 10/07/2019 19:21

There's a senior LBC reporter there. I wouldn't be surprised if there are a few journalists in the crowd.

twitter.com/mattuthompson/status/1149020113477259264

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 19:24

I'm shocked reading all the stuff about girls and women's cycling. I had no idea it was so bad.

FormerMediocreMale · 10/07/2019 19:24

Wow 700 that's fantastic.

I love living in the back of beyond but times like this it can be a bit annoying as I can't get to meetings and would so love to.

Enjoy all Wine

FormerMediocreMale · 10/07/2019 19:28

ova that's great that the press are there. TRA make out that these are meetings full of extremism and hate rather than women's groups supporting women. Be intetesting to see/hear about in the press tomorrow.

GoGoJo · 10/07/2019 19:35

I'd say more than 700. Will try and count some seats...

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 19:36

I saw 750 mentioned via twitter. I believe the venue holds 800.

Lumene · 10/07/2019 19:36

Also up for a drink after.

RhymesWithOrange · 10/07/2019 19:37

Zero protests. All speakers amazing so far. Victoria Hood was fucking awesome. Wonderful to see all the women here.

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 19:42

Daley Thompson is there.

NotTerfNorCis · 10/07/2019 19:45

It sounds amazing!

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GoGoJo · 10/07/2019 19:48

Omg where! I spent so much of the 90s playing Daley Thompson's decathlon on the Commodore 64.

If the venue holds 800 I'd say 750-775. Not a lot of spare seats.

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 19:51

I just saw it on twitter that he was there G0GoJo I've not seen actual proof but I assume a few of Sharron's mates will be there to support.

RhymesWithOrange · 10/07/2019 19:52

Am now searching for Daley Thomson!!!

ContessaLovesTheSunshine · 10/07/2019 20:02

I'm up for that drink too....

CadburysTastesVileNow · 10/07/2019 20:03

Damn Damn Damn! Work Crisis. Hope someone got my ticket - I e-mailed WPUK to offer it

GoGoJo · 10/07/2019 20:06

There's not many men. He should be easy to spot!

AbsintheFriends · 10/07/2019 20:08

Trending on my twitter feed. I was so excited to see the size of that venue and the number of people there. It looks amazing!

Lumene · 10/07/2019 20:16

Couldn’t see DT during standing ovation for SD.

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 20:18

I suppose he could be back stage. Apologies if it's fake news, I just saw a tweet saying he was there.

Lumene · 10/07/2019 20:20

Could definitely still be here!

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 20:25

I'm so incensed just following the hashtag. I don't know how everyone there is keeping a lid on it. The lack of respect for female athletes is despicable.

Lumene · 10/07/2019 20:26

You were right Ova

AbsintheFriends · 10/07/2019 20:27

Daley's presence confirmed on twitter

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 20:28

Yay DT! Smile

OvaHere · 10/07/2019 20:30

Apparently Tom Daley there to support Sharron too.

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