Feminists of Hackney
Next Feminists of Hackney meeting on Wed, 15 Sept

Come and join us on Wednesday, 15th September: No venue yet, but it’s very likely to be in Hackney! For more details, keep an eye on this site and/or join the mailing list.

Email me - lili - to get on the mailing list - feministsofhackney@gmail.com.

Self-defined women with some connection to Hackney very warmly welcome!

Do feel free to bring vegan food to share.

Free screening of “The Price of Pleasure” and “Why Women?”, followed by discussion at Pogo Cafe, Hackney. Next Monday, 26 July 2010 at 7:30 pm

Featuring voices from this hugely profitable industry, candidly discussing the role pornography has played in shaping sexual imaginations and relationships. “The Price of Pleasure” provides a holistic understanding and debunks common myths.

76 Clarence Road, Hackney, London, E5 8HB

How can anyone dance for joy in these bitter, narrow shoes? Who first decided that women should wear high heels like these?

Excellent write-up by Kirsten Hearn

Red Shoes feminist art and picnic - come and join us next time! :)

Photos by Banu, thanks

Red Shoes sculpture

Red Shoes sculpture

Come and join us today for creative feminist fun and a picnic

A feminist celebration for everyone! Bring friends!

11.30 - 3pm ish painting shoes and making a sculpture with them…(If you have acrylic paint or brushes to lend, please bring them..)

1pm ish lunch picnic etc.

The story of the red dancing shoes, in its women friendly version, will be available! BRING any old or odd shoes to paint! picnic, rug etc. This activity will flow seamlessly into the newly-formed Feminists of Hackney picnic, which will continue until later in the afternoon.

We’re by the bandstand - follow the pink wool to find us!

There is a cafe in Springfield Park - it gets crowded, and another by the river at the bottom of Spring Hill.

Entrances to Springfield Park from Clapton Common or Upper Clapton Road, entrances in Spring Hill, Springfield, and Spring Lane along the banks of the Lee. Buses 253, 254, 393, Clapton Rail Station (750 m)

Paths are wheelchair smooth but there is a BIG hill. Toilets by the cafe.