From melvegan at gmail.com  Fri Feb  4 17:35:54 2011
From: melvegan at gmail.com (Mel Vegan)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:35:54 +0000
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] Reminder : Talking About Collectives event on
	6th Feb]
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References: <6e5ff9b88a508fb8bd7e24051d98cfee.squirrel@webmail.no-log.org>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikq8M=AGXR01oQAYA722QaxM5bT4h36E7F7FToJ@mail.gmail.com>

A Collective for Better Collectives (ACBC) does what it says on the tin
(or wants to). We're interested in peoples' experiences working, living or
being in collectives, and we want to open spaces where groups of us can
share our learning as a kind of mutual aid.

Our events aim to create a forum for listening without judgement to each
other's experiences, to share stories of what has or hasn't worked well in
our collectives and why.

to subscribe to our mailing list if you haven't done it yet, you can go
there:
https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/acbc-announcements

Our Website: http://acbc.noflag.org.uk

To subscribe to our mailing list if you haven't done it yet, you can go
there:
https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/acbc-announcements


////Talking about Collective event, sunday 6th Feb 12.45pm to 5pm///


INTRODUCTION ABOUT ACBC AND THE AFTERNOON: 1pm


OPEN SPACES DISCUSSIONS: 1.30-2.45pm
Different topics of discussion happening at the same time in different
corners of the same room. Everyone is invited to move freely from one
discussion to the other

- Reading group on conflict resolution (check
http://acbc.noflag.org.uk/?page_id=8 for reading material)
- Experiences of implementation of safer spaces policies
- Participation and inclusiveness
- How and why things go well in collectives?


WORKSHOPS: 3-4.15pm
- Walking discussion: let's try and have a meeting/discussion while having
a walk in the local park :) We will discuss the roles that we usually find
ourselves taking in our collectives, with or without wanting to take them!
- Collective support group: come and share your collective experiences,
what's going well and less well, support and give advice to each other to
try and deal with issues in our collectives.
- Voice Workshop: the effect that voices have on us is something that each
of us experiences everyday but very rarely think about. when we are
working together in collective situations the voice can be imperative to
how we relate to one another, consciously and unconsciously. in this
workshop we will explore some of the effects that voices have on our
capacities and desires to listen and to respond, to become more aware of
the sonic qualities of our speech as much as the content.

And hopefully some breaks, teas, biscuits and nice times!

When - Sunday 6th Feb 12.45 to 5pm. start at 1pm
Where - 5 Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2LX
Email us - acbc[at]riseup.net for updates


This event is Part of the Really FreeSchool in 5 Bloomsbury Square WC1A 2LX.
http://reallyfreeschool.org/
Access seems a bit difficult, there are steps at the front, there are
stairs inside, toilets are in the basement and the place is generally
pretty busy!
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From butterflea at riseup.net  Mon Feb  7 20:55:37 2011
From: butterflea at riseup.net (butterflea at riseup.net)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:55:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] Feminist Library 35th Birthday Benefit - 19th
	February
Message-ID: <435a5643ecc229a6aa9e6f0c3d13b597.squirrel@auk.riseup.net>

Celebrating 35 years of archiving and activism

Saturday, February 19 ? 7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Round Chapel, Powerscroft Road, Hackney, London, E5 OPU

buy your tickets from www.feministlibrary.co.uk/tickets or pay at the door
on the night - ?5/?10/?15

It has been 35 years since the Feminist Library was founded as a humble
shelf of books seeking to preserve the (often ephemeral) literature of the
women?s liberation movement, and we?re going to celebrate this landmark
anniversary by having a massive party on 19th February. Look at our
line-up!
...
Viv Albertine http://www.vivalbertine.com/

The former Slits guitarist returns with new material. ?The post-Slits-y
lo-fi and lyrical honesty of Flesh should win her more than a few
followers.? The Quietus

Trash Kit http://www.upsettherhythm.co.uk/trashkit.shtml

?The sound of three women battle-crying in harmony and sketching out
urgent, concentrated scuttle-funk miniatures is a sound that needs to be
heard, periodically and necessarily.? The Quietus

An excerpt from A Fine Undertaking: A Lesbian Relationship Farce by Berta
Freistadt. A dramatised reading by some friends of Berta.

?A Fine Undertaking (1984), ironically set in a funeral parlour, caused
her lesbian audience to weep with laughter as she slyly parodied our
political meetings.? The Guardian

Julie McNamara http://www.juliemc.com/index.html

"Julie McNamara has been hailed as a punk folk singer, a wicked wit and a
serious comic. Whatever she pulls out of the bag she never fails to
entertain." Metro

Women Sing East http://spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/index.php?pid=219

The legendary east-London singing group for women, led by inspirational
jazz singer and workshop leader Laka D.

Lorraine Jordan www.lorrainejordan.net

?Her song Dreamers could have been penned by Sandy Denny, Sweet Mystery by
Nick Drake and Your Love by Joan Armatrading ? but they?re all her own.
Her songs rank among the finest of their genre, and deserve recognition.?
Living Tradition

Martha & Eve www.marthaandeve.co.uk

Formerly known as Donna & Kebab, the music/comedy duo are ready to
delight. ?Exhilarating rhythms, stunning songs.? The Guardian

Girl Germs DJs


Would you like a stall at the event? Get in touch:
admin at feministlibrary.co.uk

Would you like to volunteer before or at the event? A list of available
roles is here:
http://feministlibrary.co.uk/2010/12/29/hiring/
Email volunteer at feministlibrary.co.uk for more details.

The venue is fully accessible.
We will be running a licensed bar, with cakes too.
Friendly feminist people of all ages and genders are welcome.

Thanks to Charlotte Read http://www.charlotteread.com/ for designing our
beautiful flyer.

www.feministlibrary.co.uk
http://twitter.com/feministlibrary
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=145123035542582

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From gailchester at blueyonder.co.uk  Mon Feb 14 18:53:33 2011
From: gailchester at blueyonder.co.uk (Gail Chester)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:53:33 -0000
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] Feminist Library 35th Birthday Benefit - 19th
	February
Message-ID: <EEC5BB434FDE49D895C064461A96A44E@Gail>

 Celebrating 35 years of archiving and activism

Saturday, February 19 ? 7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Round Chapel, Powerscroft Road, Hackney, London, E5 OPU

Buy your tickets from www.feministlibrary.co.uk/tickets , reserve on 020 
7261 0879 or pay at the door on the night - ?5/?10/?15
Tickets are selling fast -- reserve yours now!

It has been 35 years since the Feminist Library was founded as a humble 
shelf of books seeking to preserve the (often ephemeral) literature of the 
Women?s Liberation Movement, and we?re going to celebrate this landmark 
anniversary by having a massive party on 19th February. Look at our line-up!

Viv Albertine http://www.vivalbertine.com/

The former Slits guitarist returns with new material. ?The post-Slits-y 
lo-fi and lyrical honesty of Flesh should win her more than a few 
 followers.? The Quietus

Trash Kit http://www.upsettherhythm.co.uk/trashkit.shtml

?The sound of three women battle-crying in harmony and sketching out urgent, 
concentrated scuttle-funk miniatures is a sound that needs to be heard, 
periodically and necessarily.? The Quietus

An excerpt from A Fine Undertaking: A Lesbian Relationship Farce by Berta 
Freistadt. A dramatised reading by some friends of Berta.

 ?A Fine Undertaking (1984), ironically set in a funeral parlour, caused her 
lesbian audience to weep with laughter as she slyly parodied our  political
meetings.? The Guardian

 Julie McNamara http://www.juliemc.com/index.html

 "Julie McNamara has been hailed as a punk folk singer, a wicked wit and a 
serious comic. Whatever she pulls out of the bag she never fails to 
entertain." Metro

 Women Sing East http://spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/index.php?pid=219

 The legendary east-London singing group for women, led by inspirational 
jazz singer and workshop leader Laka D.

 Lorraine Jordan www.lorrainejordan.net

 ?Her song Dreamers could have been penned by Sandy Denny, Sweet Mystery by 
Nick Drake and Your Love by Joan Armatrading ? but they?re all her own.  Her 
songs rank among the finest of their genre, and deserve recognition.? 
Living Tradition

 Martha & Eve www.marthaandeve.co.uk

 Formerly known as Donna & Kebab, the music/comedy duo are ready to delight. 
?Exhilarating rhythms, stunning songs.? The Guardian

 Girl Germs DJs

The venue is fully accessible.
 We will be running a licensed bar, with cakes too.
 Friendly feminist people of all ages and genders are welcome.

 www.feministlibrary.co.uk
 http://twitter.com/feministlibrary
 http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=145123035542582


 Would you like to volunteer before or at the event? A list of available 
roles is here:
 http://feministlibrary.co.uk/2010/12/29/hiring/
 Email volunteer at feministlibrary.co.uk for more details.


 Thanks to Charlotte Read http://www.charlotteread.com/ for designing our
beautiful flyer.

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From butterflea at riseup.net  Wed Feb 16 10:08:27 2011
From: butterflea at riseup.net (butterflea at riseup.net)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:08:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] Support the Feminist library - cakes wanted
Message-ID: <1a97019674da703365e3cddf595ce3d8.squirrel@auk.riseup.net>

Feminist Library fundraiser this Saturday - cakes wanted!

It's short notice, but to help raise money for the excellent Feminist
Library at this Saturday's benefit, we'd love to have a cake stall and
are looking for bakers to help us fill it. Many people brought yummy
cakes to the musical nights for FiL2010, and there must be oodles of
culinary talent still out there - it would be great if you could
contribute something!
Savoury or sweet, whatever baked goods you feel like making would be
gratefully received (veggie and vegan options are particularly welcome
;)
If you can make something, please contact me at: sakaehouse [at] yahoo.com
The original cake coordinator has had to step down, so if you had
already offered to bake and bring something, please contact me to
confirm.
Thank you,
Alice T, Cake coordinatrice

p.s. Tickets for this fab night are selling fast, so buy or reserve yours
now!
http://feministlibrary.co.uk/tickets/



The Feminist Library Birthday Benefit - Celebrating 35 years of archiving
and activism
Sat 19 February 2011? 19:00 - 23:00
The Round Chapel, Powerscroft Road, London, E5 OPU
Fabulous line up including Viv Albertine, Martha & Eve, Trash Kit and many
others; stalls, drinks, cakes!
Tickets from www.feministlibrary.co.uk or 020 7261 0879
http://twitter.com/#!/feministlibrary
http://twitter.com/#%21/feministlibrary>
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145123035542582




From annemarie.oreilly at googlemail.com  Wed Feb 16 16:38:00 2011
From: annemarie.oreilly at googlemail.com (Anne-Marie O'Reilly)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:38:00 +0000
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] Examples of Safer Spaces policies?
Message-ID: <AANLkTinW8NvgJViU8Yr9VqLhy5Q_=b6DuyPhdFWBNDGs@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

I work at CAAT and we're looking to put together a Safer Spaces policy,
particularly for our events and meetings.

If you know of good examples of these, I'd be really grateful if you could
email them to annemarie at caat.org.uk by 25th February. Or if you have
experience of what works well / what doesn't I'd be interested to hear about
that as well.

Many thanks,

Anne-Marie
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