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Another women-only space in London is under threat. The Corporation of London took over the management of Hampstead Heath 16 years ago on the abolition of the GLC. To correct a budget overspend, the Corporation Hampstead Heath Management Committee proposes that the famous Hampstead Heath 'Ladies' Pond', a women-only swimming pond, should be closed permanently as there is 'no place for single-sex ponds any more'. The loss of the women's pond is a blow to residents, women who don't want to share mixed swimming facilities, tourists and the London community. A campaign to save the pond is being coordinated by some Camden residents, who advise that anyone wishing to help do the following There is also a meeting of the Kenwood Ladies Pond Association to share strategies for a campaign on Monday 6th December, at 7.30pm, at St. Mary Brookfield Church, Dartmouth Park Hill, NW5, nearest tube, Tufnell Park. Current contact Mare Cane by email at: mcane@globalnet.co.uk |