Hello lovely Cows!
Hope you’re all ok despite the dip in weather - silver lining is that the allotment needs less watering! Got a couple of things to share, mostly about money, soz...
Casual League next year: the time has come to have the yearly discussion around how we will pick teams for next years’ Casual League, how many teams we’ll have, what is happening with the Casual League etc etc etc Let’s meet (have an EGM): 13/07/2021, 7.30pm. Most likely on Zoom, sadly. I’ll send out a link and reminder just before. If you want to have moaning rights about unfair teams / the picking mechanism / the plan you better be there!!!
Training subs: just a wee gentle reminder that subs for training should still be paid over the summer, even though we’re in the park - the funds cover the coaching and give us a bit of a ‘cushion’ for training at City Academy in case we don’t have enough folk turn up to cover the costs (they’re not cheap!), and also get saved up towards our Ethical Fund - more on that below. Subs are £4 or £3 unwaged - pay at training (usually lovely Lizzie Winter collects cash) or pay online (Easton Cowgirls, Sort Code 08 92 99, Account number: 65168055). You can pay per session, pay per fortnight, 4-weekly or in whichever way you like. IMPORTANT: money should never be a barrier to football! If you haven’t got enough money to pay, talk to one of the folk in the committee (me, Zoe, Lizzie, Liz, Fran, Ev, Sensi, Wendy) and we will figure something out.
Membership payment: we have a yearly membership fee of £20 (£10 un or low waged). This pays for things like equipment if we need any, the Ethical Fund, and any other random costs we incur that are not pitch hire. We were a bit slack last year collecting this, but it would be good to start again properly. If you want to play in the Casual League next year you will HAVE TO pay (unless money is so tight that you can’’t - again, talk to someone in the committee). Same account details as above, please put your name as a reference.
Ethical Fund: we have an Ethical Fund that you can apply to if you’re in need yourself or there’s a specific project that needs funds. Smaller amounts can be agreed by the committee directly, larger requests will be put to the whole club. I’ve attached the agreed parameters of it for info.
End of season awards: We would usually have a fairly substantial end of season party with the whole club, but alas, that seems unlikely this year. BUT: that should not stop us from awarding our usual End of Season Awards: The categories are: Player of the Season, Most Improved Player, Best Newcomer, Cowgirls Cowgirl, Cowgirls Wonky Donkey. Ev, Wendy and Sensi are our Social Secretaries, so if anyone would like to help them organise a survey and awards ceremony please give them a shout!
That’s the business-stuff out of the way. Two more things:
Big Ride for Palestine: a bunch of Cowgirls are cycling from Bristol to London to raise funds and awareness for Palestine. There are still a handful of spots left I think - you can sign up here: https://www.thebigride4palestine.com/big-ride-summer-2021 <https://www.thebigride4palestine.com/big-ride-summer-2021>. If you don’t fancy sore legs but want to support, we have set up a donation page for all of us - so give us all your money: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/easton-cowgirls?utm_source=Twitter&u… <https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/easton-cowgirls?utm_source=Twitter&u…>
It’s my birthday on Thursday so if it’s not pissing it down will have a drink or three after training - repeat of last week, really! :)
Right, I recon that’s enough info for one email! See you on Thursday hopefully!
Moocho cow-love,
Becs
Chair of the Easton Cowgirls
Hey guys
The teams are as follows below, let me know if I've missed anyone. Also the
monies to pay are £70 for each team = £7.78 each per Cow. Please forward
your pennies to the Cow bank:
Easton Cowgirls
65168055
08-92-99
Team 1
Peta Goalie
Vic
Sooz
Haz
Zoe
Tall Izzy
Ange
Bridie
Ev
Team 2
Sensi Goalie
Isabel
Holly
Nat Smith
Eyebrows
Mari
Flo
Hannah P
Franny Fran Fran
Bring the usual... snacks, hats, suncream and chats. There will be some
food and beers, (usually chimichangas) however also bring your own if you
have special requirements. May the force be with you young jedi's. See you
there on the 25th July!
Yours, sin freely
Wendle xx
Hi all,
Just a reminder the full club AGM is happening tonight at 7pm and it will be held in the garden of Baggator on All Hallows’ Road, Easton.
There are some benches but you may want to bring your own chair to guarantee a seat!
For anyone new to the cowgirls, this is a great way to find out what’s happening in the wider club and vote on any decisions. It’s informal and you can just sit and listen or participate in discussion :)
Thanks, Soooooz
(Chair of ECCSSC)
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COWFOLK!! Along with Sisters Uncut, the Kill The Bill Coalition and
Clapton CFC, I am organising a 16 team 6-a-side football tournament on the
31st July and I have made sure there is a team put aside for the Cowfolk to
enter.
The tournament is between 10am-4pm at MABLEY GREEN, HACKNEY
There will be 16 teams and we are going to mix everyone up and ensure it's
all mixed ability and mixed genders.
The teams attending will include 4 refugee teams, Clapton will have 2
teams, the Sisters Uncut Kill the Bill Coalition will have 4 teams and
hopefully we will have the Zapatistas in the UK in time to enter 2 teams
themselves!!
On the day we will have a soundsystem, various stalls, talks, food, music
and drinks. After we finish at 4pm there will be celebrations on the green!
I would love to see as many people there as can make it, to build
solidarity, organise and have a great time!!
Love to all,
Jake xxxxx
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Hello!
Hope you’re all keeping well. As we were unable to do our normal May Day
tournament this year, Republica are planning to hold a 5 a side tournament
on Saturday August 7th.
The plan is to kick off the tournament at midday at the Caribbean Cricket
Club and continue the party on there. We will be getting in lots of
delicious local ales and will be putting on food for after the tournament.
We will be raising money for Andy’s Man’s Club and Leeds Survivor Led
Crisis as we usually do at the May Day tournament. Entry will be £5 per
person. This will be a mixed tournament with the requirement of at least 3
female players in 7 a side team with all genders on the pitch at all times.
For teams who can’t field that many men/women then we will be able to help
out with swapping players to make the ratios work.
For teams coming from further afield, a few of us at Republica are happy to
host and this can be for the Friday too if needs be so let us know in
advance if this is what you want!
This will all be Covid restrictions permitting but wanted to put it out now
so you can save the date. Please let us know as soon as possible if you’re
up for attending and rough numbers.
We’re really looking forward to finally meeting up again. Any questions
then contact Alice or Molly from Republica via email or Facebook messenger:
alicehoole(a)hotmail.co.uk (Pam La Brinth on Facebook)
We hope to hear from you soon!
Republica
See below.
A few of us did the last one and the food was BANGING!!
I highly recommend :)
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From: Helen Watts <helen1962(a)hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021 10:40:46 AM
To: Helen Watts <helen1962(a)hotmail.com>
Subject: Pop Up Palestine fundraiser cafe
Dear Supporters,
Hope you are all keeping well and safe.
Good news the Pop Up Palestine Fundraiser Cafe is back in Bristol on Saturday 3rd July for full details please see the poster attached.
New menu and new poem. Central Bristol collection point.
Looking forward to receiving any orders. Last day for ordering Sunday 27th June.
Your support is much appreciated,
Helen / Pop Up admin
Hi all,
Please see below information about a crowdfunder for the Zapatistas tour of the UK.
They need try and hit 10% in the first 24 hours so please donate / share etc
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From: jake lake <jakelake20(a)hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 12:29:24 PM
To: Sally Wood <salwood82(a)gmail.com>; scruffylittlevera(a)hotmail.co.uk <scruffylittlevera(a)hotmail.co.uk>; peashooter(a)eastoncowfolk.org.uk <peashooter(a)eastoncowfolk.org.uk>
Subject: ZAPATISTA CROWDFUNDER
Sisters, brothers, hermanoas:
Compañeras, compañeros and compañeroas:
It is with great joy, excitement and hope that we share with you the
news of the journey of the Zapatistas to Europe.
On October 2020, the Zapatistas announced their ‘planetary journey’ to
the five continents. In May 2021, seven Mayan indigenous people (4
women, 2 men and 1 non-binary person) who are part of the Zapatista
communities set off on a sailing boat across the Atlantic on an
“invasion” to Europe to mark 500 years since colonisation. The first
group, the Squad 421, arrived in The Azores, Portugal, on June 13th, and
is now on route to Spain. Plans of their journey across Europe and the
arrival of a larger delegation will be announced soon. Among other
countries, the Zapatista delegation plans to arrive in the wrongly
called United Kingdom. Collectives and compas from different cities,
towns and regions are coming together to receive them in the islands and
we call everyone to join us in this historic time to listen, share and
learn about diverse resistances and struggles for another world where
there is room for everyone [todas, todos, todoas].
This “Journey for Life” represents a historical moment, one filled with
significance and importance for decolonial movements, indigenous rights,
and the potential for European movements and grassroots organisations to
learn from the Zapatista experience in autonomy and dignity, persevered
against overwhelming odds for over a quarter century. The Zapatistas
have spoken about their planetary journey as one that will bring
together struggles, people and worldviews. We have been invited to meet
and exchange experiences about our struggles against colonialism, the
fight against patriarchal capitalism, gender violence, racism, and for
the protection of land and natural resources.
We have set up a crowdfunder to support the Zapatistas on their journey
to and travels within the "UK", so as many people as possible have the
opportunity to meet the Zapatistas, learn about indigenous resistance,
and discuss what we in Europe can do to create a fairer, better and more
ecological world. The collected money will be used for: paying travel
expenses (including accommodation and food), covering COVID-related cost
to keep the delegation safe and supporting the compas on their trip to
other geographies. Any money which is left unused will be donated to the
Zapatista communities (Caracoles) in Chiapas, Mexico.
Please take a moment to visit the crowdfunder page with the full
information. Any donation counts and the first hours of the campaign are
critical to reach a broader audience and gather support for the
delegation!: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/zapatista-solidarity-network
You will notice that you can choose to make your donation in exchange
for a reward if you wish. We have amazing products from books, posters,
postcards, embroidered blouses. Your support is invaluable for us and we
are deeply grateful for it! Please share it with your contacts and
spread the word!
Please note that our first event in preparation for the Zapatista visit
is the Webinar 'The Zapatistas in Europe', TODAY Thursday 17th at 5pm
(BST). Please register here for the event:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-zapatistas-in-europe-why-their-visit-to-…
¡Gracias!
Zapatista Solidarity Network
Hahaha! Good to know that the rest of the club is as much of a shambles as
we are!
AGM now on Wed 30/06, as England may play on the 29th. Still at Baggator.
BYOC (bring your own chair). See you there!!!
Becs
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From: Easton Cowboys Peashooter <peashooter-list(a)eastoncowfolk.org.uk>
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 at 15:59
Subject: [Peashooter-list] Change of info for AGM
To: <stuart(a)baggator.com>, <peashooter-list(a)eastoncowboys.org.uk>, Netball
Email <easton-cowgirls-netball(a)googlegroups.com>
Well, aren't we silly cows??
England might be playing on 29th June so we've moved the AGM to Wednesday
30th. Time and place now confirmed as Baggator garden at 7pm. Bring your
own chair if you so wish.
Mooooooooooooo!
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Hello!
Please see below email re. full club AGM on 29/06/2021
If you are around, please do attend - it a great way to figure out what is
happening in the wider club, meet some of the other sections and maybe,
just maybe, get to hang out face to face!
Any questions, concerns, comments, please drop me an email or give me a
call: 07944216036
Moooch cow-love,
Becs
Chair of Easton Cowgirls Football
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From: Easton Cowboys Peashooter <peashooter-list(a)eastoncowfolk.org.uk>
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 at 15:00
Subject: [Peashooter-list] AGM agenda
To: <peashooter-list(a)eastoncowboys.org.uk>, Netball Email <
easton-cowgirls-netball(a)googlegroups.com>, <stuart(a)baggator.com>
Hi all,
The full club AGM will be on Tuesday 29th June 2021. Time and location are
still to be confirmed. We are trying to find a suitable outdoor location so
we can meet in person - we are hoping for the outdoor space at Baggator -
failing that it will be on Zoom.
The proposed agenda is as follows:
1. Nominate and confirm committee for following year.
2. Update on actions from previous meetings
3. Can we add “anti transphobic” to our constitution - SFW
4. Cowboys Kit - Ivan
5. Kill the bill tournament - 31st July - Jake Lake
6. 30th anniversary tournament ?!
7. Monthly / Bi Monthly Cowfolk knees up - Luke Baines
8. Finance review - Vic (What's going on with internet banking?)
9. Zapatistas UK Tour (Can we do a fundraiser? Can we add some club
funds? Are any women coming?) - Kev
10. CACKK goes camping update - CACKK
11. New Saturday men’s football secretary needed- Tom M
12. Danilo/Brazil fundraising - where are we with this? What else can we
do?
13. Sisters2sisters (myanmar)
14. Canaan fc - register interest or just keep an eye on it?
15. Keep Fit club for women who want to exercise in private (at
Baggator). Can the Cowgirls help (netters and footie)? - Linner
I hope we can meet in person as we’re all gonna need a pint/can/shot after
all that!
See you soon, Soooooz
(Chair of ECCSSC)
Any questions /comments/feedback please email me at
scruffylittlevera(a)hotmail.co.uk
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Hi Cows,
at this weeks QGM we had a discussion about trans and non-binary
inclusivity. In fitting with our inclusive and anti-homophobic/transphobic
ethos we have always been open to trans women and non-binary players.
However, we realised that this has been more of an un-written rule and
we've never really advertised the fact or explicitly stated it anywhere, so
these players may not know they would be welcome. Secondly, we wanted to
make sure that everyone on the team is aware of this, so that we have any
potential discussions now rather than making anyone feel that they were
being singled out in the future.
So, we would like to open up the discussion here. When other teams in our
network have had trans women playing for them, any complaints have tended
to be that these players might be unfairly or unsafely strong/physical (due
to both build and having been used to the men's game). The counter to this
has been that any cis woman could also be physically larger, stronger, of a
higher standard and/or more agressive than we are used to as a team.
The issue instead then becomes a separate one of how do we maintain a safe
and welcoming environment for *all *our players, including those who have
just started playing the game, are recovering from injuries or are
vulnerable due to past injuries etc. Because our core ethos as a team has
always been that we are open to players of all abilities and fitness
levels, we have a rule of no hard tackles (especially slide tackles) or
aggressive play*. This ethos has been fostered by all of us, and it is up
to us as players to have a word with someone who is playing a bit too
rough. This would apply to any trans or non-binary players just the same.
Apart from discussing it openly, we also decided that we should clarify all
this on the welcome leaflet and issue statements on all our social medias.
Our welcome leaflet currently states:
"*Training is for all abilities and is safe, inclusive, supportive,
friendly and FUN - please no hard tackles or aggro!*"
"*The ECCSSC is anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-fascist and anti-homophobic.
We respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat
everyone equally regardless of age, ability, gender, race,
ethnicity, religious belief, sexuality or social/economic status*" (this
is from the full club constitution).
I propose adding '*anti-transphobic*' to that list, and also adding a line
saying that "*Easton Cowgirls are open to all trans women and non-binary
players who share our core ethos and values*". I've attached an updated
version of the welcome leaflet for anyone who cares to check over and make
sure you're ok with it.
Then on our various social medias we can issue a statement saying the above
followed by a bullet list of our ethos and values.
We also talked at the meeting about optionally starting to say our pronouns
at training when we do our round of names, for anyone who feels comfortable
doing so.
Any comments? Additions? Suggestions? Worries? If you don't feel
comfortable replying to everyone here, talk to a committee member or
someone else you feel comfortable talking to.
Big Cow Love,
Sal xx
*Of course football is a physical game and some players in our team like to
play a bit more competitively or physically, and as we all get to know each
other you tend to know who you can play a bit harder against and who to
look after cos they're injured. It also only applies to our training, we
can't control how other teams in the casual league or at tournaments play.
Hi all,
Team Brave FREE football training session are starting tonight and open to everyone. Please see attached.
Just to clarify, this is not part of the cowgirls, but an initiative set up by someone in our league. If you want to get some more football training in a fun, inclusive environment then this is for you!
From: teambrave uk <teambrave.uk(a)gmail.com>
Sent: 07 June 2021 09:08
To: Susannah Mallaghan <scruffylittlevera(a)hotmail.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Team Brave
Thanks so much!
It's 6-7pm at Windmill Hill City Farm Astroturf BS3
I've attached the poster for you
Everyone is welcome!
Cheers
Becca
Team Brave UK
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On Sat, 5 Jun 2021 at 13:25, Susannah Mallaghan <scruffylittlevera(a)hotmail.co.uk<mailto:scruffylittlevera@hotmail.co.uk>> wrote:
Amazing! I’ll set you up as a payee for today and then should be able to transfer tomorrow.
Remind me the time and location of Wednesday?
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Sent: Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:59:06 AM
To: Susannah Mallaghan <scruffylittlevera(a)hotmail.co.uk<mailto:scruffylittlevera@hotmail.co.uk>>
Subject: Re: Team Brave
