Hackney Women's Football Club (HWFC) was founded in 1986 & was the first totally women run team & the first out lesbian team in The UK. [email protected]
We need to also consider the lack of pay equality for sportswomen around the world. Too long have we had to prove our worth!!@GayGames @HackneyWFC @GayGamesHK2022 @FIFAWWC
LIVE STREAM of the @britlgbtawards is tonight, where our very own HWFC vet and co-founder @EvansJoanie is nominated for her outstanding contribution to LGBT+ Life. 👏 Good Luck Joanie!
The entire ceremony will available to watch here: https://t.co/p3mtxX02UK
Football is the #GameOfOurLives, where all communities ought to be recognised.
@HackneyWFC epitomise this as one of the first female-run, openly lesbian teams in the UK.
Inclusivity is the name of their game, as shown by the logo on their pennant. 🌈
#RainbowMW#WomenInCulture
We've only gone and done it again ...Hackney Jurassics win the @bbcsport FA peoples cup again. Well done girls well deserved ⚽️🏃♀️#winning @ London, United Kingdom https://t.co/P8UVSU2xfM
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Yesterday HWFC supported an International women's day event at the @FootballMuseum in Manchester. The museum will be playing our video as part of a celebration and discussion around women's football.
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We are collaborating with the @FootballMuseum to preserve the club's archive with them. If you like to be involved please contact [email protected] 🙌⚽️
Founded in 1986, @HackneyWFC were the first openly lesbian team in London, and were in attendance at six of these tournaments.
Their old logo encapsulates their fair play ethos and inclusive approach to the game. 🤝
#LGBTHM19
@Ltowersoflondon@Channel4News Hi @Ltowersoflondon thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately, we train Wednesday nights, however if you can do tomorrow (Wednesday) we're be happy for you to come down for a chat.
Belonging in Britain: a celebration of distinctly British institutions and the diverse communities that created and sustain them https://t.co/N4NqXyuwuS