2018 will mark a centenary since women got the vote, an amazing historical landmark to be celebrated. For International Women’s Day this year, I wanted to find an event locally in Bradford to attend. Here are my top picks for International Women’s Day in the Bradford region. I might see you there at one of them!
- Women’s Enterprise Network at Carlisle Business Centre, Bradford BD8 8BD – 11am-1pm Thursday 8 March £Free (booking required). Informal networking, light buffet lunch and a chance to hear from 2 inspirational speakers, Minal (Prashad Vegetarian Cuisine) and Aliya (Bradford Doulas) Click here
- International Women’s Day at Brick Box Rooms, Bradford BD1 – 5pm-9pm Thursday 8 March £Free (no booking required) An evening of celebration for International Women’s Day at this vibrant arts café bar. Click here
- Here Comes Trouble @ Kala Sangam with Soroptomist International Yorkshire, BD1 4TY Thursday 8 March from £5 (booking required) A personal investigation into womanhood and identity by Keira Martin. Part of a full day of of discussion, music and dance. Click here
- Feed Your Mind: International Women’s Day @ Impressions Gallery, BD1 1SD 3.30pm to 4.30pm Thursday 8 March £Free (no booking required) Join curators Anne McNeill and Pippa Oldfield on International Women’s Day for afternoon tea and an informal discussion on women in photography. Click here
Not actually on International Women’s Day but intriguing nonetheless are:
- Women’s Health Network at CNET Enterprise Hub, BD8 9.30am-1pm Wednesday 7 March £Free (booking required) – A lunch and networking event bringing together women who have either professional or lived experience of the impact of poverty on health and wellbeing. Click here
- Women in Circus at Cartwright Hall, BD9 4NS on Saturday 10 March £Free (booking essential) Join Professor Vanessa for an illustrated talk on the charismatic and trail blazer women who have defined circus over the past 250 years. Click here
- Creative Mothers Project Film Screening: Who Does She Think She, New Moorside Club, Leeds LS6 2.30pm Saturday 10 March £5 per adult, children free (booking required) A film screening exploring the lives of five women who are mothers and artists. Creative table available for children. Click here
- In Keighley, Highfield Community Association are looking for nominations for their ‘Good Egg Awards’ taking place on 10 March. Any girl or woman who ‘goes the extra mile’ for their community could receive an award. The closing date for nominations is this Friday 2 March. Click here
What are you doing for International Women’s Day this year?