Updates from the meeting 17/12

So, I knowe we initially said we would post up our minutes from the meetings, and then totally forgot to do that, so really sorry about that. Here are some updates from our last meeting, feel free to add comments, suggestions, and anything you think you could do to help make this happen.

1. For the march itself, we’re talking about a route of lothian road, grassmarket, candlemakers row, chambers street, South Bridge, ending at Hunter’s Square. It was thought that Hunter’s square would be a good place to stop, as there are more people around there than are in the meadows, and this will give us a chance to have one speech done outside to allow members of the public to listen and be inspired!

After the march we want to book a hall to have speeches, music and stalls. This will (hopefully) allow some networking to happen, and provide a chance to get involved with the amazing things already happening in Edinburgh, and hopefully try to start up some new dreams. We’re considering trying to book Southside Community Centre for this, but if you have any suggestions of your own then please just say.

2. We’re putting together some workshops to raise money for the march, so far on the table for topics are:
- arabic
- knittting
- singing
- BSL
- crafty things
- Feminism
This should be really great, and it would be amazing to see lots of people there to learn new skills and donate some money. If you want to organise a workshop of your own to fundraise then please do!

3. We’re also planning some workshops for youth groups, looking at violence against women as an issue, and then doing some banner making. We really, really, really need the input of youthworkers and people with an understanding of violence against women, especially as it effects young women, so please get in touch if you want to help with planning, or doing these workshops.