CheltFems

Cheltenham based feminist group dedicated to challenging and exploring sexism through campaigning and discussion. Open to all.

[GRASAC @glosrasac]

1 in 10 girls cannot afford to buy menstrual products in the UK - In #Cheltenham Unstoppable is providing free tampons, pads and menstrual cups in easy to reach locations. Go to https://t.co/yz3r0Buc2K to find out more! #periodpoverty #gloucestershire

[GRASAC @glosrasac]

GRASAC are looking for feedback or instances of sexual violence and inappropriate sexualised behaviour and harassment experienced at Cheltenham Race Week 2019. If you can help please visit: https://t.co/QQXIbb8hEs #Cheltenham #BelieveSurvivors @CheltenhamBC @CheltGuardians

[Men Who Kill @menwhokill]

Joe Atkinson murdered Chloe Devey Waterhouse by stabbing her in the head & neck. Headline glorifies him as maths graduate & relegates her to the 'sweetheart' of a violent man who didn't love her. Chloe held a 1st class maths degree & Masters in statistics https://t.co/6o2DfrZa7s

[Julie Bindel @bindelj]

There is an exemption under the current Equalities Act to preserve single-sex services for vulnerable women, so there is no need to accommodate transgender women. Therefore, services that DO house males who ID as women are choosing to put women at risk:
https://t.co/NGWXzrJvei

[Gloucestershire Live @GlosLiveOnline]

"So much of my time was taken by my stalker. Its precious time that I feel was robbed from me." One woman speaks out about stalking. @Glos_Police@HollieGazzardT
https://t.co/klzWo24l4f

[Dr. Jessica Taylor @DrJessTaylor]

NEW ANON STUDY

Are you a woman over 18?
Live in UK?
Ever been subjected to sexual violence or abuse?
Ever sought mental health support or advice from professionals?

Please consider taking part and sharing your experiences of MH responses to women.

https://t.co/UUgvt3wFGx

[GRASAC @glosrasac]

We currently have 2 vacancies Please use the link below to find out more
https://t.co/NeFenStAJ4

[GRASAC @glosrasac]

Our confidential helpline is covered by trained volunteers and staff who are there to #listen to you. Need more info? https://t.co/vXr42uD8BQ #selfcare #today #Gloucestershire

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

@tam3213 @GMB Almost everyone takes a smartphone with a camera with them into the changing room. Many people use the camera to take and share photos of their outfit to consult with friends, but a significant minority of people (usually men) use their phone for voyeurism.

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

We have heard anecdotal evidence of this happening in Gloucestershire.
Hopefully @TheNelsonTrust will be contributing to the Inquiry
https://t.co/cAoWlvRmQu

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

Inquiry launched into Universal Credit claimants turning to prostitution https://t.co/GTmCtEuRrH

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

Inquiry launched into Universal Credit claimants turning to prostitution https://t.co/GTmCtEuRrH

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

Increasingly it seems like twitter is not a platform for women with opinions.
As a woman you find yourself subjected to all sorts of abuse, to the extent that you give up reporting it because nothing is done.
But retaliate by calling someone a dude, and you’re off.

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

Sadly @CriticalSisters , founder of @Chelt_Fems has been permanently suspended from Twitter. Don’t know the full details: something to do with calling out a bellend who compared feminists to Nazis.
She is appealing the ban.

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

@Ellythemoo It’s shit, isn’t it. That we have to change our plans to avoid being in situations which make us feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

[CheltFems @Chelt_Fems]

@glosrasac example of women having to change their behaviour due to the pop up lapdancing clubs and the culture that accompanies them

[Ali Meadows @theslowartivist]

International women’s month. Pleased to see one of my banners being used at Cheltenham Labour event @cheltlabour @chelt_fems @GResisters @fawcettsociety

[Nikki @_hurricanenikki]

Hey @Barclaycard - it’s 2019! How come I can’t be both female and a doctor?! #everydaysexism #everydaymisogyny

[White Ribbon UK @WhiteRibbon_UK]

We are appalled at this victim blaming campaign and contacted @WestYorksOPCC yesterday to ask that it be removed.

[Not Buying It @not_buyingit]

This refers to the fact that it is totally legal to have completely unregulated 'pop up strip clubs' - thanks to Cheltenham Races that's exactly what happens here:

[GRASAC @glosrasac]

Thank you to @YatesChelt and all the pubs, bars and cafes who have been pro-active in displaying these new campaign posters raising awareness of #sexualharassment @BBCGlos @Glos_OPCC @CheltenhamBC @GlosPolDistrict @CheltenhamRaces @CheltGuardians