online
SOLIDARITY AT STAIRWELL BOOKS
ORGANISER: Rose Drew, Pauline Kirk
Email: rose@stairwellbooks.com
Tel: 07914 271871
When: Friday 10th March | 19:30-21:00 – suggest sign in by 19:15
Where: Zoom Online Event.
Cost: Free. Zoom code available via emailing rose@stairwellbooks.com
Access: Zoom automated captions.
DESCRIPTION: Stairwell Books have published nearly 40 women writers (hundreds, including anthologies and magazines). Commitments, distance and cost make gathering together impossible. Women can however support each other through the internet. In this lively Zoom session chaired by editor Rose Drew, some of Stairwell’s authors will share their work and ideas. Whether a new or veteran writer, you’re invited to join us and take part in the discussion afterwards.
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in-person
SEATED MASSAGE IN SUPPORT OF IDAS (women only)
ORGANISER: YourGoodHealthYork
Email: YourGoodHealthYork@proton.me
Tel: 07932 163602
When: Friday 10th March, 15:00-17:00
Where: Fulford Scout Hut, School Lane, Fulford, YO10 4LS.
Cost: Free / voluntary donations on the day towards IDAS (see below). No need to book, just turn up.
Access: Access ramp to venue, but toilets are not yet accessible.
DESCRIPTION: Experience the relaxing and uplifting effects of a short (15 minute) but effective mini massage through clothes and find out more about local organisations: IDAS (the largest specialist charity in the North supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence https://idas.org.uk) and Your Good Health York (an integrated health space in Fulford). All women welcome.
We want to encourage people to arrive in another way than by car, as there is no parking on School Lane for extra cars. There is a handy bus stop outside St Oswald’s Church on Fulford Road, or opposite – outside the doctor’s surgery. There is bike parking at the Social Hall next door. There is a ramp for access at the entrance to the Scout Hut.
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in-person
PLAYING YOUR PART: WOMEN IN THEATRE AT YORK THEATRE ROYAL
ORGANISER: York Theatre Royal
Email: Lydia.Crosland@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/yorktheatreroyal
Twitter: @YorkTheatre
Instagram: yorktheatreroyal
When: Friday 10th March | 16:00-17:30
Where: Upper Foyer, York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD.
Cost: Free. Book at https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/playing-your-part-women-in-theatre/ or phone 01904 715468 or 01904 623568
Access: Wheelchair accessible via a lift, accessible toilets, no hearing loop.
When: Friday 10th March | 16:00-17:30
Where: Upper Foyer, York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD.
Cost: Free. Book at www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or phone 01904 623568
Access: Wheelchair accessible via a lift, accessible toilets, no hearing loop.
DESCRIPTION: York Theatre Royal will be celebrating and championing women by hosting a series of conversations led by key speakers that represent ‘Women in Theatre’ with a connection to York today. We will be encouraging creativity and solidarity throughout the event and proudly sharing our York Theatre Royal 2023 exhibition, which focuses on what makes York women in theatre proud and empowered.
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in-person
#ENDPERIODPOVERTY: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
ORGANISER: Poppy Green, The Hygiene Bank York
Email: york@thehygienebank.com
Tel: 07527 621508
Web: http://www.thehygienebank.com
Facebook + Instagram: @thehygienebankyork
When: Friday 10th March | 18:30-20:30
Where: Main Hall, Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET – https://www.priorystreetcentre.org.uk
Cost: Free. However please consider donating to The Hygiene Bank York by bringing a period product on the evening. Tickets available through Eventbrite https://bit.ly/3vOcY9l; however people can just turn up.
Access: Both entrances to Priory Street Centre are wheelchair accessible, automatic entrance doors, gender neutral accessible toilets and baby changing facilities, gender neutral toilets and separate urinal toilet, hearing loop and individual handheld loop equipment provided if required. Two dedicated Blue Badge spaces next to Main Hall entrance but cannot be pre-booked. The online video will be available after the event and will include subtitles.
DESCRIPTION: Join The Hygiene Bank York for a conversation defining period poverty and exploring its effect on people in our local community. You’ll hear from panellists as we aim to raise awareness while finding solutions to the problem of period poverty and its impact on girls, women and menstruating persons. The event will allow for open discussion and the sharing of ideas and resources so we can help #EndHygienePoverty.
Confirmed panel: Justine Hughes, Chairperson (@justineupnorth); Anna Johnston, Activist & Period Queen; (@miss_trout); Rachael Maskell, York Central MP (@rachael_maskell); Tina Leslie, Freedom4Girls (@tina_leslie_1 or @freedome4girls); Janice Lawson, YorKits
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