Events update!

Just a quick update for anyone who may be interested in the following events (please note that dates and times are subject to change).


MONDAY 11TH MARCH - Feminism and then some Art Exhibition

@ The Crumblin' Cookie, Leicester, time TBC
The opening of an art exhibition curated by Katie Carroll, featuring a wide range of artists. The exhibition will run until 24th March. Stay tuned for more information!


WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH - Society Meeting

@ The Crumblin' Cookie, Leicester, 3pm
Feel free to come along for a cup of tea and discussions about the present and future of the society.


MONDAY 18TH MARCH - Fundraiser Bake Sale for Endometriosis UK

@ DMU Students Union, Leicester, time TBC
Help us out by making food or baking cakes for the event, stick around to help us shift them, or just stop by and buy a few! It's all for a good cause!

For more information about the foundation, please click here.




Anna xoxo

Barnardo’s petition launched to get better justice for victims of child sexual exploitation

This week sees the launch of Barnardo’s Remember they are children campaign, in which the children’s charity is calling for our legal system to remember that young victims of sexual exploitation are children. You can support them by taking action today.

Why this campaign?

All too often, children who are sexually exploited tell Barnardo’s services that people’s perceptions of them mean they are either not believed or they are made to think that the sexual exploitation is their fault.

Sometimes this is just because they look mature for their age. It can be because their behaviour is seen as difficult or because they had sex at a young age and so are seen as sexually mature.

If these things are taken into account in a courtroom it can result in the abuse of sexual exploitation being seen as a less serious crime. What’s worse, the victim can be left thinking they are to blame for the abuse they suffered.

But a child or young person should never feel that it was their fault that they were sexually exploited, no matter how they look or behave. That is why it is vital our legal system remembers that they are children and that no child can ever truly agree to be sexually exploited.

How can we get change?

Legal guidelines currently enable children to be treated in the way that children have described to Barnardo’s. But fortunately they are currently being reviewed – this means we have an opportunity to change them.

We need as many signatures as possible to ensure a change in the legal system, so that victims of child sexual exploitation are always treated as children.

This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference to the lives of children and young people who have had a very difficult start to their lives. Ensuring a change in the legal system will be invaluable to them as they attempt to put the abuse behind them and move forward with their lives.

What can you do?

Sign Barnardo's petition.

Feminist Exhibition Opening Night

Some of the exhibiting artists
(Left to right) Ruth Schechner, Anna Ridley, Sam Sharman-Dunn, Meera Mila Sakaria, Robert Barry, Alison Leggatt

As you all may know, the opening night for The DMU Feminist Society's Art Exhibition at The Crumblin' Cookie in Leicester took place on Monday 4th February from 6-9pm. There was an excellent, no, FANTASTIC turnout from both men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Some who attended were either current students or graduates of De Montfort University. Some had heard of the exhibition through posters placed around Leicester. Overall, a very diverse group came along and The DMU Feminist Society even made some links to other feminist organisations and film makers who are currently interested in joining forces. We have also received comments from these organisations explaining how delighted they are that a group of artists have declared themselves as feminists without shame; apparently the DMU Feminist Society and exhibitions such as this have been a rarity around Leicester in recent years.

Here are some photographs from the hanging of the exhibition on Sunday 3rd February...

Indie and Sam

Amanda and Anna

Indie, Anna and Red

Monday 4th February - Opening night...

A few of the lovely people who made it down to our opening night

Lots of discussion and plenty of wine

A preview of the artworks exhibited. For more information, get yourself down to see the exhibition! Or alternatively if you cannot make it, email AnnaRidley@aol.com

Sam Sharman-Dunn

Alison Leggatt

Amanda Lynch

Charlotte Walker

Indie Prasad

Meera Mila Sakaria

Karina Geddes

Red Imlah

Anna Ridley

Robert Barry

Ruth Schechner

Anna Ridley

Red Imlah

Sam Sharman-Dunn

To order an exhibition booklet or merchandise from below, please contact AnnaRidley@aol.com. A digital version of the booklet will be available soon, and an online shop will soon be up and running for each piece of merchandise. All proceeds go towards The DMU Feminist Society.

Exhibition guides (bookets), leaflets, pin badges, patches, necklaces, underwear

Pin badges, leaflets, bracelets, necklaces

Underwear, sizes 8-18 

Donation Box

Booklets

Pin Badges

The exhibition is open to view indefinitely until further notice (at least two weeks).

There is also a Comedy Festival in Leicester, and The Crumblin' Cookie is being used as a venue for several of these comedy performances throughout February, so there are two good reasons to visit!

Like The Crumblin' Cookie on Facebook. 

Visit The Crumblin' Cookie Website.

Directions to The Crumblin' Cookie.

Please note that the exhibition is upstairs. You must walk through the cafe/bar and up the stairs on your left to view the exhibition.

Stay tuned for more information regarding our online merchandise store!

Credits to Sam Sharman-Dunn, Red Imlah and Alison Leggatt for photographs.

Anna Ridley

xo

P.S.
Spotted this during the opening night...
'BREASTFEEDING WELCOME'