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Friday, 12 August 2011
Platform 51 centres remain open for women in riot-affected areas
Platform 51 is concerned that women may be feeling significantly more vulnerable and isolated following the recent riots and disturbances. We would like to reassure all women and girls, particularly those in the areas most affected by the riots - London, Wolverhampton, Bristol, Knowsley [our nearest centre to south Liverpool where riots broke out - that all our Platform 51 centres remain open and ready to welcome you.
Platform 51 provides a platform for all women and girls to have a voice. If you have an opinion you would like to share with us about the recent riots, please email us on communications@ platform51.org. Alternatively, tweet us at @platform51 or share your thoughts with us on our facebook page.
Please call the respective Platform 51 centres in the riot-affected areas to double check opening times:
London West 0208 574 5116
Bilston 01902 357070
Bristol 01179 638775
Knowsley 0151 5477800
Warstones 01902 341822
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