International Womens Day Events in Norwich

Norfolk Celebrates

For more information on International Women’s Day Centenary and events around the globe, please visit www.internationalwomensday.com Monday 18:00 for 18:30 Norwich’s Women from History walk 7th March Join us for a walk through Norwich with local genealogist/historian Gill Blanchard to learn more about the women who formed part of our history in Norwich. 1909: The first National Womans Day was observed in the United States on 28 February. The Hosted by Netwalking and GENN (Gender Equality Norfolk & Norwich). Socialist Party of America designated this day in honour of the 1908 garment workers’ strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions. Special thanks to: HerStoria Magazine Cost: £15 (including a meal after the walk). To book: Contact www.norfolk-netwalking.co.uk or kate@activemd.co.uk Tuesday 12:30 to 14:00 Talk by Jacqueline Mulhallen on Sylvia Pankhurst: artist and suffragette 18:00 for 18:30 Join us on the Bridge! 8th March Followed by networking and lunch. Be part of a global peaceful protest for women whose lives and communities have been affected by war around the world. Let’s build a bridge of peace. Hosted by ResNet at UEA Hosted by GENN (Gender Equality Norfolk & Norwich) Please book your place by contacting Sarah Payne s.payne@uea.ac.uk Compliments to Women for Women for the world-wide coordination of events: 01603 593269 http://www.womenforwomen.org/bridge/ For further info: Contact melmaritz@coachingeve.comWednesday 12:30-14:00 Norwich Business Women’s Network Lunch, talk by Claire Martinsen of Breckland Orchard, 9th March female entrepreneur and EDP New Business Award Winner 2010 International Womens Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate Including a hot lunch and a glass of wine or soft drink at The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral. acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the Cost £15 for guests. history of their countries and communities. Please book via MargaretGotts@hansells.co.uk Thursday 12:30 – 14:00 Talk by Dr Andrea Stockl: Is a feminist approach in medical education possible? 18:00 for 18:30 – 20:00 Words and Women10th March Free event, light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Join us at Aladdin’s Café, Magdalen Street, Norwich. Norfolk women writers read from their work to celebrate the 100 anniversary of International Women’s Day. th Hosted by WREF/ DECERe, UEA. To book please contact With: Lynne Bryan, Helen Ivory, Hannah Walker, Clare Jarrett, Deborah Arnander, Sarah Ridgard, Belona wref@uea.ac.uk by March 1st Greenwood, Kate Swindlehurst, Katie Miller, Jane Love, Julia Webb At: The Express Library, Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich. Special thanks to: Norfolk Library Service, Norwich Writer’s Centre Hosted by: DECERe/GENN (Gender Equality Norfolk & Norwich) No booking required. Friday 12:30 – 14:00 Talk by Dr Sara Connolly: Women and the Glass Ceiling 16:30 for 17:00 – 19:00 Women and the Economy11th March Free event, light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Join us at Aladdin’s Café, Magdalen Street, Norwich. A discussion about the current economic opportunities for women. Speakers include Chloe Smith. Hosted by WREF/DECRE, UEA. To book please contact wref@uea.ac.uk by March 1st Hosted by WEETU To book: Contact Jeanette@weetu.org or 01603 230625

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