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Politics in Love, Sex & Relationships (PILSAR) – The Future of PILSAR

30th October 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

This October marks two years since the session at AFem 2014 Anarcha-feminist Conference that started PILSAR. We’ve since had lots of great conversations, socials, discussions, meetings – and we hope to keep going!

For that to happen it would be important to discuss what the future of PILSAR is, including practical details (venue, admin tasks, fundraising), session topics and facilitation, as well as implementing the stuff we discussed at the August session about tackling oppression within PILSAR and beyond – see the notes here: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1MaEXsNaT7y7hI8291YumMhBPJx9y8KWfKPBLuMTDvHs/pub

Everyone is welcome to attend – not just folks who have capacity to help out! Your input is important ♥

PILSAR is a monthly discussion, peer support, and solidarity group (usually last Sunday of each month) concentrating on thinking and practicing relationships “differently” (that usually means we talk a lot about relationship anarchy, ethical non-monogamy, relationships that don’t conform to the “relationship escalator” idea or other ideas promoted by the capitalist heteropatriarchy.)

The purpose of the group is to discuss issues and learn from each other on a more general level (sometimes with the help of lighter reading material, such as short articles and blog pieces), and also peer support and solidarity – so not just theoretical abstract discussions! Our feeling was that for a lot of people doing relationships differently can be quite difficult, with little support and guidance in people around you and in the media, and so it would be great if we could provide this for each other. After each meeting, we will aim to also go to the pub together for a chance to get to know each other more.

Everyone is welcome to attend. We strive to make this group a safer space for people who are often excluded and marginalised in public spaces and groups. Please read our Safer Spaces Agreement before attending. Common House is accessible by wheelchair (ground level, no steps inside when using the second entrance – let us know if you need the details!), but unfortunately the toilet is not – bear with us while we try to find an accessible toilet in the nearby area. Do let us know if you have other needs either in advance or on the day and we will try to sort something out!

Do let us know if you want to suggest discussion topics, hold a workshop, do an exercise, do a performance or anything else on the subject of doing relationships “differently”.

The meetings are free, but if attendees and supporters wish to contribute donations they can do so at the meeting or online (if you choose the option “family and friends” no fees apply). All funds will be used towards our Common House rent, thank you!

For more information please join our Facebook group or email us at pilsargroup@gmail.com

 

Name of contact person:
Marta Owczarek

Contact phone number:
07506585722

Details

Date:
30th October 2016
Time:
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/pilsar

Organiser

Marta O
Phone:
07506585722

Venue

Common House
United Kingdom + Google Map
Website:
https://www.commonhouse.org.uk