From gailchester at blueyonder.co.uk  Fri Dec  5 23:23:56 2014
From: gailchester at blueyonder.co.uk (Gail Chester)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2014 23:23:56 -0000
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] ACTIVISM AND THE UNDER-FIVES Wed 10th December
	7.30 p.m
Message-ID: <F09EC8EEEC014ED0986D618CF667AA0E@Gail>

Wednesday 10th December 7.30 p.m, Wood Green Social Club, 3 Stuart Crescent, N22 5NJ.
ACTIVISM AND THE UNDER-FIVES organised by Radical History Network 
(http://radicalhistorynetwork.blogspot.co.uk/)
As soon as the women's movement started, so did campaigns for more and better childcare. This meeting will focus on how pressure was put on institutions and local authorities to provide cheap, affordable provision. There is also an important story to be told about how alternative provision was set up outside the mainstream, while sometimes the two approaches overlapped. Come along and share your experiences, and discuss how this connects with campaigns today. Speakers will include:
Gail Chester -- The struggle for council and community nurseries in Hackney from the 1970s onwards
Ivor Kallin -- When Islington nursery workers shared a platform with the miners
Andrea Francke - History of nursery campaigns at the Royal College of Art and London College of Communication
and other contributors from campaigns in higher education and community settings.

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From jamie.heckert at gmail.com  Wed Dec 10 23:34:01 2014
From: jamie.heckert at gmail.com (Jamie Vishwam Heckert)
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:34:01 +0000
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] Starting Fresh: A Radical Retreat (London,
	3rd January 2015)
Message-ID: <CAC_2G3E4DkFOVZKZq1s0EeyB5mc38tfP5t5CTemNR+GYUOZ14Q@mail.gmail.com>

*Dear anarchafeminists,*

*You're warmly invited to this urban day retreat combining yoga, anarchism,
feminism and other sources for radical personal and social well-being. Feel
free to pass this on to others who may benefit from coming along.*

*There's a little radio interview about the event
at https://ia801407.us.archive.org/11/items/DissidentIslandRadio-5thDecember2014-Episode150_535/DissidentIslandRadio-05dec2014-episode150.mp3
<https://ia801407.us.archive.org/11/items/DissidentIslandRadio-5thDecember2014-Episode150_535/DissidentIslandRadio-05dec2014-episode150.mp3>
starting at 43:30 into the show.*

*Love & anarchy,*
*Jamie*


*Starting Fresh: A Radical Retreat*

*FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/821797331185518/
<https://www.facebook.com/events/821797331185518/>*





















*Third in a series of Radical Retreats at the Common House, this day is
designed to offer both restoration from the potential intensity of the
holiday season and easy tools to engage the New Year with freshness and
vitality.Each of us individually and collectively as a planet are facing
many challenges both great and small. Taking a day to connect with
ourselves and each other, to learn new skills and to simply breathe, relax
and let go can make all the difference. Only 10 spaces are available for
this day of sweet retreat. Book early to avoid disappointment!You don't
need to have attended any of the previous retreats to attend. The day will
include a fairly gentle Integral Yoga class, meditation and space to share
life's challenges and finding fresh ways to face them. All welcome!To
register, please email vishwamyoga at gmail.com <vishwamyoga at gmail.com> and
transfer funds to Jamie Heckert, Bank of Scotland, Sort Code 809129 Account
00403825Cost: Sliding scale from ?15-?60 (please give what feels right and
comfortable for you).What to bring:Lose, comfortable clothes for yoga with
warm layers for after.A yoga mat if you have your own, blanket and cushion
to sit on.A vegetarian dish for shared lunch.Any questions, please email or
phone 01629 584 920._______________Jamie Vishwam Heckert is co-editor of
Anarchism & Sexuality: Ethics, Relationships and Power, an Integral Yoga
teacher and internationally known speaker and writer. He has been hosting
workshops for many years and takes particular joy in opening spaces for
freedom. *

*~~~~~~~~~~~~~*
*Heart of Freedom*
*Yoga, workshops, writing & spiritual counselling*
*http://heartoffreedom.org/* <http://heartoffreedom.org/>
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From gailchester at blueyonder.co.uk  Fri Dec 12 01:08:28 2014
From: gailchester at blueyonder.co.uk (Gail Chester)
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:08:28 -0000
Subject: [Anarchafeminists] Two lovely events this weekend at the Feminist
	Library
Message-ID: <E40589407A4348EC84A0EBE62D80AB06@Gail>

Two lovely events this weekend at the Feminist Library

 

December 12th 7pm-9pm. A Woman's Poor Imagination: Composition, Canon and Gendered Reception.

http://feministlibrary.co.uk/2014/12/a-womans-poor-imagination-composition-canon-and-gendered-reception/

A lecture/workshop exploring the history, performance and public awareness of women composers in the Western classical music canon. How do our ideas of gender influence what we hear, and what we want to hear? How are women composers taught, if they are taught at all? How can we best move forward?

Ursula's Arrow - Sarah Dacey, CN Lester, Toby Carr and Aileen Henry - was formed with the aim of bringing a modern sensibility to early music. Performing works by female composers and investigating the gendered nature of the classical music canon, UA also composes and commissions new works for period instruments.
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Saturday 13th December 2014 11am - 5pm, Feminist Library Winter Fair.
http://feministlibrary.co.uk/2014/12/winter-fair/ and Facebook event page for more info

Fun, feminist seasonal gifts for the feminists in your life.
Other than a very good excuse for some of us to consume mulled alcohol, we have a number of wonderful people selling their amazing feminist wares and we will have our own fabulous merchandise and a good selection of second and first hand feminist literature.

So far we have stalls from:
Zines from Lindsey Draws andsomeplyers.blogspot.co.uk
Children's books from Lucy Fisher www.stickonbeard.net
Cards (printed and handmade), small art prints and original artworks from Milda Bandzaite
Cards and Prints from Elizabeth Gordon www.artprintsnst.net
Cycling Clothing from Monika Zamojska  houseofastbury.co.uk
Posters and pieces from Soofiya Chaudry www.soofiya.com
T-shirts and things from What Julia Made whatjuliamade.tumblr.com
Feminist and Women's Libraries and Archives Network (FLA) 
https://feministlibrariesandarchives.wordpress.com/
And more to be confirmed.

***Stalls cost ?10. If you would like to sell your awesome wares please 
email stalls at feministlibrary.co.uk for more info***

Free events at
The Feminist Library,
5a Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XW
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