This just posted by English Folk Dance and Song Society. (https://www.efdss.org/)
STATEMENT FROM ENGLISH FOLK DANCE AND SONG SOCIETY
Everyone is welcome at Cecil Sharp House and to participate in the activities of the English Folk Dance and Song Society.
In light of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex and gender, we want to express our support of and solidarity with our trans and non-binary communities. We believe that everyone is deserving of dignity and the power to identify as they wish to. We continue to welcome everyone to use the facilities that they are comfortable using, and we continue to offer a range of choices.
Inclusivity is an important part of the mission of the English Folk Dance and Song Society. With a culture of belonging, we value and celebrate diverse voices, promote equality in everything we do and actively welcome everyone to be involved in folk music and dance. We are proud to work with artists, practitioners and educators who represent and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
To all of our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming visitors, staff, artists, practitioners, audiences and participants: you are welcome here; you are safe, respected and represented.
Folk is for Everyone.
AlisonP
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They're just desperate for
They're just desperate for anyone to show up :D
Jokes aside, it's nice to see... same with the CEO of the Coop Group too... full support.
I like Turtles.
Up Yours
To the Supreme Court and those despicable TERF misery dispensers.
I think a lesbian in a women's toilet
Is more frightening to most women than a transwoman.
Angharad
Certainly should be
I've never had any issue in the Ladies. Never had abuse or trouble from a woman - such grief as I have had over the last 35 years has been 100% from men.
I know EFDSS isn't exactly influential or significant but it does show that there are kind and decent people out there, and after recent events that is worth a great deal. A little respect and kindness can go a long way. No, I'm not a member but I was in that world pre transition and still know a few folkies. Nice people generally, although male Morris dancers can be less so...
Alison