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Announcing a meet-up for feminist blog folk in the Sydney region. You don’t need to write a blog yourself or be a regular commenter or anything, it’s just an invitation to come and hang out with some like-minded folk for a couple of hours.
Here are the details:
When? Sunday, 29 August, at 11am.
Where? Victoria Park, in the grounds of the University of Sydney, on Parramatta Rd. It’s just opposite Broadway shopping center and the start of Glebe Point Rd. As to where precisely: there’s a big bridge across the lake; we’ll be meeting to the right of that. (That is, the right as you face Parramatta Rd, but don’t worry, we’ll be next to the bridge and pretty conspicuous.) As to how to get there, see below.
What are we doing? We’re going to hang out an have a chat and, for those who are inclined, a picnic! So bring some blankets/chairs and your own food to eat as these things will not be supplied!
Wet weather plan? Well, that really depends on how many people come, so I will let you know for sure when we have the numbers down. It doesn’t look like it will be raining on that day.
Accessibility: There are wide bitumen pathways and a few benches in the Park. Our wet weather plan will definitely be wheelchair accessible. If you are concerned about how to get there, find a route by calling 131500 or on http://www.131500.com.au and clicking the ‘easy access only’ button when the results of your search come up. If you have any accessibility concerns at all, please do not hesitate to email me at chally [dot] zeroatthebone [at] gmail [dot] com.
So, in order to secure that wet weather plan, I need you to RSVP very promptly so I can gauge numbers. Please respond by 14 August to say if you (and anyone you’re bringing with you) will be coming. (If you’re really not sure if you can make it, please leave a comment saying so and let me know as soon as you possibly can.) Sooner is better than later, and I’d like to get most responses within the week, please!
This meet-up was the idea of Chloe from Feministing, who’s coming back to Aus for a bit, so you have her to thank for the suggestion!
So, how to get there: You can take most buses from outside Town Hall Station and they leave frequently from Central Station. The bus will have “P’matta Rd” on its electronic display sign. It’s a big park so it’s hard to miss, but just ask someone if you’re worried!
Leave RSVPs in comments or email me: again, my email is chally [dot] zeroatthebone [at] gmail [dot] com. Don’t forget to specify if you’re bringing anyone else along; family and friends are definitely welcome!
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Hi Chally, thanks for organising this!
I will come, with a baby. As regards wet weather plans, the baby doesn’t need a place at a table or similar, so for most venues I believe we count as one person.
You’re welcome and thank you for coming. :)
I would love to come and I think I probably can, but I’m at uni now and I can’t check if I’m busy that day. I don’t think so but I’ll have to get back to you tonight or tomorrow.
Okay. :)
I shall be coming; and will probably bring my partner Stephen along as well, if that’s alright?
This is a doubleplusexcellent plan because August 29th is my birthday, plus mr tog has already checked with me about a booking to officiate at a wedding that day and was awfully apologetic about not being available for lunch – so YAY!
I’ll check with the sprogs about their willingness to join in, but so far put me down for 1 at least.
Nooooo, Jennifer, it is not all right, neverrrr – yes, of course you and Stephen can come, silly!! :)
tigtog, I did not realise it will be your birthday!! :D
I can come after all! Turns out my various uni obligations and such do not actually involve me being busy on the 29th, hooray!
Brilliant!
Barring alarming turns of events and thesis!splosions, I shall be tagging along with kayloulee :D
(Incidentally, O Hai Thar, I’m Highly and I’m a lurker!)
O hai thar! Glad to hear it. :)
RSVPing a day late, sorry, as flagged in my tweet. Yes, we will come, thank-you – myself, Ms 5, Ms 2 & hubby. Looking forward to it!
Thanks, Robyn! :)
Thanks for posting reminders for this recalcitrant bod. Yes, we will all come, but will probably bail if the weather is bad – don’t factor us in for wet weather alternatives. :)
I haven’t posted in a very long time, but I’d love to come if I’m not too late
You’re not too late at all – anyone else who is thinking they’re too late, you are not!! Will add y’all to my Special List.
Looking forward to seeing you all in an hour or so. mr tog managed to get the wedding officiating over and done with early, so I will be there with full family! (We’ll be heading off after an hour or so for lunch elsewhere, but I’ll be able to stay for a while)
Hi Chally,
You won’t see this until after, but apologies for not coming today. The baby and I have both been sick and a day out is beyond us. Hope everyone has a lovely day!
I hope you’re both feeling better now, Mary!