Good news. The ladies only classes have stopped at my leisure centre.

Fascinating Frank, puts it all into perspective. I think the point was made that we were talking about religious or cultural groups who would not be able to use a mixed facility, and I am assuming that does not include your daughters.
Incidentally , when our local Bannataynes used to be a Living Well, it was unversally known as Living Hell.

Excuse me. Can I just mention that at one point in this thread I have realised that I used totally the wrong word. I am hoping that no one has noticed, and doesn't, but if they have then I apologise unreservedly. #brainhavinganoffday

I did, jingl, but it didn't make a lot of difference!

oh shoot.

Oh, don't worry! Just let it go....

I am allergic to bananas

I'm allergic to gyms

Should have added particularly populated by sweaty men in lycra shorts !!

Hi gracesmum

As I have said before I can not be expected to subserdise minority groups.
If the council wants to provide classes for women only they should charge the ones who are using these classes an extra fee.
I am paying £23.50 per month as I am over 60 and I understand the normal rate is £31.00
If they provide 1 women only class then those attending it should pay the full running costs as I don't think it is fair to charge the women extra who are happy in mixed classes.
If for example 5 women want a female only class and it costs £50 a week to run the council could say we will run the class but we will need a years class fees up front so they would have to pay £520 upfront.
It should also make sure that it does not reduce the availability of classes for men so as the centre is now fully utilised Monday to Thursday between 5.30 and 9.30 in the evening and from 5.30 till 7.30 on a Friday the ladies only classes would have to take place outside these hours.

Frank

HUNTERF When did women become a minority group?

Frank I think you have said all there is to be said for your point of view, but please allow those of us who may have an opinion on the bigger picture of inclusivity and entitlement to express our own views.

Hi absent

I am not saying that women are a minority group. It is people who are not content with attending mixed classes who are a minority group.
All I am saying is if ladies only classes are to run do not use any of my council tax or membership fee towards their running costs.

Frank

Struuuf Frank - yes we know what you mean - many of us just do not agree and ask for more tolerance. Over and out.

And while we're at it can we not use any of my council taxes for any of the things I don't want to do?

There's none so deaf as them that don't want to hear....

Hi gracemum

I am happy to pay council tax for facilities which everybody can use, I do not use the library for example but I am happy to pay towards that and I do not use every park in Birmingham but I could if I want.
I am only saying I should only pay for facilities I am allowed to use.

Frank

Where is that 'groan' button on GN?

gracesmum, I was wondering that!

and that granjura!

Frank you sound like a relic, relichunter and HUNTERF could you be the same person using two profiles on 11th Nov. at 18:06:51 Or is it just a coincidence that you both sound so very similar?

Groan agreed.

I can't see the similarity myself

Was going to leve this thread alone but as it has been revived will post my recent thoughts on the matter. (#waitforit)

I have looked online at most gyms in my area, and several in other parts of the UK, and mixed sex classes seem to be acceptable, and in fact, the norm.

I think Frank has been right all along.

#pipeandsmokeit

Who cares.
If I could get gym membership at £23.50 or even £31.00 I'd exercise alongside
Eric Pickles!