Linda Parsons 🇬🇧

I've just posted this on the Facebook page: Join Us in the Million Women March – Wherever You Are! Hi everyone! As you know, I’ll be organising the Million Women March in London on 17th February 2025 at 12pm, and I couldn’t be more excited! However, we understand that not everyone can travel to London, so we’re encouraging YOU to organise your own march in your local area at the same date and time. This is your opportunity to join forces with women across the country, standing together in solidarity for real change. I want to make it clear that I won’t be organising the localised marches, but you absolutely can! To help, I’ve put together a list of 30 major towns and cities, including the contact details for local police forces and guidance on who to speak to when organising a march. I’ll also be sharing simple instructions to walk you through the process—it’s easier than you think, and you can do this! Here’s how you can get started: ➡️ Talk to your local friends—you’ll be amazed how many people already want to help and get involved! ➡️ Tag or contact your local media—invite them to cover your march and help spread the word. ➡️ Create a Facebook page—name it something like “Million Women March [Your Town/City]” and keep it updated. Feel free to cut and paste anything from the main Facebook page to help you. ➡️ Ask for help—you don’t have to do it all alone! You’ll need: *Volunteers to help coordinate the march People to wear high-visibility vests and act as stewards *Anyone with first aid experience who can be on standby *Someone to help with contacting your local police force for permission *Friends to help spread the word Most importantly, stay focused on what the march is about—our children and their future. This is not about egos or personal agendas. It’s about uniting as women from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all beliefs, to demand serious reform. We want to make sure every march is peaceful, powerful, and respectful. The goal is to send a strong, clear message to the government and create pressure through media coverage of a nationwide movement of women standing together for the welfare of children. Thank you so much for being part of this. Whether you’re joining us in London or organising a march in your hometown, you’re part of something truly significant. Together, we WILL make a difference! If you have any questions or need guidance, just reach out—I’m happy to help however I can. Let’s make history together! England 1. Birmingham Starting Point: Victoria Square Ending Point: Centenary Square Police Force: West Midlands Police Contact: Events Planning Team – Email: [email protected] 2. Manchester Starting Point: Albert Square Ending Point: Piccadilly Gardens Police Force: Greater Manchester Police Contact: Public Events Liaison – Email: [email protected] 3. Liverpool Starting Point: St George's Plateau Ending Point: Pier Head Police Force: Merseyside Police Contact: Public Order Unit – Email: [email protected] 4. Leeds Starting Point: Millennium Square Ending Point: Park Square Police Force: West Yorkshire Police Contact: Events Liaison Office – Email: [email protected] 5. Sheffield Starting Point: Peace Gardens Ending Point: Devonshire Green Police Force: South Yorkshire Police Contact: Public Events Coordinator – Email: [email protected] 6. Nottingham Starting Point: Old Market Square Ending Point: Nottingham Castle Grounds Police Force: Nottinghamshire Police Contact: Public Order Planning – Email: [email protected] 7. Bristol Starting Point: College Green Ending Point: Queen Square Police Force: Avon and Somerset Police Contact: Events Planning Team – Email: [email protected] 8. Newcastle upon Tyne Starting Point: Grey's Monument Ending Point: Exhibition Park Police Force: Northumbria Police Contact: Events Planning Department – Email: [email protected] 9. Leicester Starting Point: Clock Tower Ending Point: Victoria Park Police Force: Leicestershire Police Contact: Events Liaison Officer – Email: [email protected] 10. Coventry Starting Point: Broadgate Square Ending Point: War Memorial Park Police Force: West Midlands Police Contact: Events Planning Team – Email: [email protected] 11. Southampton Starting Point: Guildhall Square Ending Point: Hoglands Park Police Force: Hampshire Constabulary Contact: Events Planning Unit – Email: [email protected] 12. Portsmouth Starting Point: Guildhall Square Ending Point: Southsea Common Police Force: Hampshire Constabulary Contact: Events Planning Unit – Email: [email protected] 13. Brighton & Hove Starting Point: The Level Ending Point: Hove Lawns Police Force: Sussex Police Contact: Public Events Coordinator – Email: [email protected] 14. Reading Starting Point: Broad Street Ending Point: Forbury Gardens Police Force: Thames Valley Police Contact: Public Order Planning – Email: [email protected] 15. Oxford Starting Point: Radcliffe Square Ending Point: Christ Church Meadow Police Force: Thames Valley Police Contact: Public Order Planning – Email: [email protected] 16. Cambridge Starting Point: Parker’s Piece Ending Point: King’s Parade Police Force: Cambridgeshire Constabulary Contact: Public Events Officer – Email: [email protected] 17. Plymouth Starting Point: The Hoe Ending Point: Armada Way Police Force: Devon and Cornwall Police Contact: Events Planning Unit – Email: [email protected] 18. Norwich Starting Point: Norwich Cathedral Ending Point: Chapelfield Gardens Police Force: Norfolk Constabulary Contact: Public Events Coordinator – Email: [email protected] 19. Exeter Starting Point: Cathedral Green Ending Point: Northernhay Gardens Police Force: Devon and Cornwall Police Contact: Events Planning Unit – Email: [email protected] 20. York Starting Point: York Minster Ending Point: Clifford’s Tower Police Force: North Yorkshire Police Contact: Public Events Team – Email: [email protected] Scotland 21. Glasgow Starting Point: George Square Ending Point: Glasgow Green Police Force: Police Scotland Contact: Events Coordination Unit – Email: [email protected] 22. Edinburgh Starting Point: The Meadows Ending Point: Holyrood Park Police Force: Police Scotland Contact: Events Coordination Unit – Email: [email protected] 23. Aberdeen Starting Point: Union Terrace Gardens Ending Point: Castlegate Police Force: Police Scotland Contact: Events Coordination Unit – Email: [email protected] 24. Dundee Starting Point: City Square Ending Point: Slessor Gardens Police Force: Police Scotland Contact: Events Coordination Unit – Email: [email protected] Wales 25. Cardiff Starting Point: Cathays Park Ending Point: Roath Park Police Force: South Wales Police Contact: Public Order Planning Department – Email: [email protected] 26. Swansea Starting Point: Castle Square Ending Point: Victoria Park Police Force: South Wales Police Contact: Public Order Planning Department – Email: [email protected] 27. Newport Starting Point: Friars Walk Ending Point: Belle Vue Park Police Force: Gwent Police Contact: Events Liaison Officer – Email: [email protected] Northern Ireland 28. Belfast Starting Point: Donegall Square Ending Point: Stormont Estate Police Force: Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Contact: Public Events Planning Office – Email: [email protected] 29. Derry/Londonderry Starting Point: Guildhall Square Ending Point: Ebrington Square Police Force: Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Contact: Public Events Planning Office – Email: [email protected] YOUR LETTER: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, Postcode] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Police Force Name] [Public Events Liaison/Planning Team] [Police Force Address] Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to notify you of a peaceful demonstration we are planning, called the Million Women March, which will take place on 17th February 2025 at 12pm. The aim of this march is to raise awareness and call for urgent legal reform to improve the protection of children, including tougher sentencing for child abusers. We expect a large turnout for the event, although the exact number of attendees is difficult to predict. The march will start at [Starting location] and proceed along [Route], concluding at [End location]. I want to emphasise that this will be a peaceful and respectful gathering. Many women may bring their children, as the event coincides with half-term. We do not anticipate any issues such as alcohol consumption or unruly behaviour. We will also be advising all participants to conduct themselves in a calm and respectful manner, ensuring the event runs smoothly without disruption. Please could you advise on what steps I need to take regarding permits, road closures, or any other formalities required for the march to proceed legally and safely? Additionally, I would appreciate it if you could let me know who will be our point of contact within your team, should we need further assistance or clarification. Thank you for your time and support in helping us to organise this important event. I look forward to your response and working with you to ensure the march is conducted in a safe and lawful manner. Yours faithfully, [Your Full Name] [Your Position, if applicable] [Contact Details]