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Famous Five Performance May 29

by LondonwUpdated on March 16, 2024March 15, 2024Leave a Comment

The Famous Five Troupe will be performing on May 29, 2024 at Tait’s Corners Community Centre, 21365 Tait’s Road, Glencoe, ON.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m Arrive early. Seating for 50 only.

Suggested donation of $10. Tea and goodies to follow

Suffragettes begin at 7:00 p.m. to explain the Women’s Movement in our area. Then it turns into a dramatic presentation of the Famous Five.

Learn about a special moment in Canadian history:

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A 1980 LSWAG march through London The London Status of Women Action Group was formed in 1976. At a final open meeting of the International Women's Year Coordinating Committee chaired by Jean Hewitt, the motion to form a new politically-focused women's group in London came from the floor. It was put Barbara Houston and seconded by Arlene Timmins. The motion was well-received and passed unanimously. Gradually, the framework emerged for this new group, a constitution was written, and the name - London Status of Women Action Group - was chosen. Barbara Houston, a member of the University faculty, was elected as the first Chair.