28th November! Where are you going to be?? Yes, The Hoe, Plymouth, 1:00pm unveiling to celebrate 100 years of Women in Parliament! You DID IT!!! The countdown has begun #plymouth. You #historymakers. Put it in your diary and see you there … 😉 And don’t forget we’re still open for donations … click here to join the crowd making this happen www.crowdfunder.co.uk/lady-astor-statue-100-campaign
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