International Women's Month 2008 Listings

2nd March - 8th March

Sun 2 Mar
African Women Directors shorts
This exceptional and unique forum introduces 3 films from African women directors. Did you know why African women have such beautiful smile? Have you ever heard of the film genre: the African Western? Have you ever wondered how Muslim & Non-Muslim people have shared the same country in peace for centuries? Be prepared to be taken you by surprise. Followed by Q & A with directors Rahmatou Keïta from Niger and Angèle Diabang Brener from Senegal.
Tricycle Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR, 5.30 – 8pm, £8/£7 Concessions, www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Sun 2 Mar
Women And Work
The event will celebrate the diversity of professional women and their non traditional occupations. There will be exhibition demonstrating different jobs and focussing on small businesses and the opportunity to join in discussions with a variety of women workers including actresses, journalists, dancers, singers, newscasters, nurses, councillors, teachers, policewoman and volunteer workers.
Kollun, 55 Ben Johnson Road, London, E1 4SA, 11am – 4pm, free, tel: 020 7790 0010

Sun 2 Mar
Jobs For The Girls: A Tale of Women's Work in the East End
The event will include two performances and a display entitled 'Women and Work in Tower Hamlets' which will consist of a series of interviews with women who live or work in Tower Hamlets of all ages and ethnicity.
Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road , London, E3 4RR, 2 – 5pm, free, tel: 020 8980 6405

Sun 2 Mar
Motherland Play
The heartbreaking and heroic journeys of women and children who have sought refuge in the United Kingdom brought to life in a play through personal testimony by refugees and performances by leading actors, including Juliet Stevenson.
The Young Vic Theatre, 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ, 6pm, £10 or free if asylum seeker, tel: 020 7922 2922, www.youngvic.org

Sun 2 Mar
Merchant City Historic Walking Tour
Join a walking tour with facilitator Anita Shelton and learn hidden history about the presence and contributions of local women and/or families in the abolition movement, find out history behind some of the buildings. Followed by refreshments and discussion back at Glasgow Women’s Library
Glasgow Women's Library, 2nd Floor, 81 Parnie Street, Glasgow, G1 5RH, 10am – 1.30pm, free, tel: 0141 552 8345, www.womenslibrary.org.uk

Sun 2 Mar
Live Box: Zena Edwards
Poet and performer Zena Edwards uses stunning verse and vocals to present a spellbinding ‘live-lick’ experience at tonight’s Live Box.
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU, 7.45pm, £5/£3 Concessions, tel: 0121 333 2444, www.the-drum.org.uk

Sun 2 Mar
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
Directed by Lisa Gay Hamilton, this movie chornicles the remarkable life of the African-American actress, poet, teacher, dancer, and political activist Beah Richards. From Vicksburg Mississippi to Broadway to Hollywood, Beah remained committed to two cultures she loved deeply, the arts and the African American community. This is a story of a revolutionary’s tireless struggle for freedom through her artistry.
Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH, 4 - 6pm, £8/£7 Concessions, Box Office: 020 7930 3647, www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Sun 2 Mar
Cousins
Jessica is a young Haitian woman whose quiet life in Port-au-Prince is turned upside down when her father suddenly dies. Without him around to pay the bills she soon finds herself out on the street. But she is taken in by her friend Johanne, a woman who lives out of the "generosity" of her many lovers. When Johanne is hospitalised, Jessica is left with some difficult decisions. Will Jessica be able to resist the temptation? Will she resist the sincere love of the young Bobb, the sex appeal of the dangerous Ralph or the sexual appetite of the millionaire Félix?
Tricycle Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR, 8.30 – 10.50pm, £8/£7 Concessions, www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Sun 2 Mar
Lynne Franks at One Life
One Life is the one-stop venue for life transformation and Lynne will be presenting an inter-active experience from the main stage on Saturday and Sunday on how you can create a life of creative fulfillment and abundance. The SEED team will be on our stand to discuss how we can support you in starting your own business.
380 Kensington High Street, London, United Kingdom W14 8NL, Fri 1 – 7pm, Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10 – 5pm, £25/£10 Concesstions, www.onelifelive.co.uk

Mon 3 Mar
Women’s Support Group
The open day aims to promote self-development, self-esteem and create a place for women and their children to socialise and relax. There will be massage therapy, ear acupuncture for stress release, manicure & pedicure therapy, a laughter workshop, life coaching by inspirational speakers, and stalls promoting healthy eating.
Bow Methodist Church, 1 Merchant Street, London, E3 4LY, 12 – 6pm, free, tel: 020 8983 5823

Mon 3 Mar
Wise Words with Marion Molteno
Marion Molteno, South African author, discusses her novel A Shield of Coolest Air, set among Somali refugees in London.
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA, 6.30pm, free, tel: 020 7247 2584

Mon 3 Mar
Get active for International Women's Day
Women and girls from across Northampton are being invited to take part in a fun packed activity day available to all ladies aged 12 and over. Admission costs £2.50 and includes unlimited activities through the day.
Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road, Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0RX, 9.30am – 5pm, £2.50, tel: 01604 837704, www.northampton.gov.uk

New friends made along the way: Ake Safar’s experiences in India are on display from 3 March

Mon 3 Mar – Fri 28 Mar
Ake Safar… A journey
This enchanting exhibition depicts the Journey of Prabhjot Virdi-Singh on her travels through India. Full of people and places of mystery and surprise, the photographs paint the road that she took through the hills and valleys of the land.
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU, 10am – 6pm, free, tel: 0121 333 2444, www.the-drum.org.uk

Tue 4 Mar
Returning to SET
Are you a woman wishing to return to SET (Science, Engineering, Technology) after a break? If so, come along and hear Louise McInnes from the UKRC talk about the support they offer to returners.
Want to get back into research? Olga Gandelman will talk about how a Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship can help you return to research after a break.
Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge Science Park, 12:15pm, £4 members/£8 non-members.

Tues 4 Mar
Conference: Pressures, Risks & Consequences of 'Honour'
Guest speakers at the conference include Nazir Afzal, OBE, director of the Crown Prosecution Service, London West; Shahien Taj, director of the Henna Foundation; Jagdeesh Singh, brother of honour victim Surjit Athwal and Wayne Ives, head of the Forced Marriage Unit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, among others.
County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff. CF10 4UW, 9am – 4.30pm, free, tel: 029 2087 2418, www.cardiff.gov.uk

Tues 4 Mar
Women and Work in the Isle of Dogs
Women will present their work in education, health and crafts and show how through a wide range of activities and training opportunities they can develop their networking, skills and self confidence and open up new chances of employment.
Club 55, Stewart Street, London, E14 3JH, 11am – 1.30pm, free, tel: 020 7987 7930

Tues 4 Mar
Women’s Film Screening
A Screening of a series of short films on the lives of women around the world focussing on the theme of empowerment, made by the Television Trust for the Environment, followed by discussion and refreshments.
The Brady Arts Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HU, 6 – 9pm, free, tel: 020 7377 8725

Tue 4 Mar
The Spoken Word Poetry & Prose Open Mic hosted by Rose Drew
This event is held on the first Tuesday of every month. Never an entry fee, listeners and performers equally welcomed! The event on Tuesday 4th March is the precursor to International Women’s Week 2008 - come along and enjoy!
The Exhibition Hotel, Bootham Bar, York, YO30 7BW, 7.30 - 9pm, free, tel: 07914 271 871, yorkspokenword@yahoo.co.uk

Tue 4 Mar
Come and celebrate International Women's Day with us here at Family Action Benchill.
Focussing on the changing roles of women in society since the First World War. Free exhibition, displays, refreshments and pampering.
Family Action Benchill, 59 Gladeside Road, Benchill, M22 9QZ, 12 – 3pm, tel: 0161 945 4274

Cupcake Brown will be discussing her memoir A Piece of Cake 5 March.

Wed 5 Mar
Wise Words with Cupcake Brown
African American writer Cupcake Brown arrives from the USA to discuss her memoir A Piece of Cake. Tea and cupcakes will be served.
Rich Mix 35-47, Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA, 6.30pm, free, tel: 020 7247 2584

Wed 5 Mar
Celebratory bike ride
Starting just after midday, Bath Council is inviting everyone to join a bike ride to mark the upcoming International Women’s Day.
Tea and Trade, Church Street, Radstock, BA3 3QG, 1.30pm, free but registration required, tel: 0797 201 4448, www.bathnes.gov.uk

Thurs 6 Mar – Fri 14 Mar
Birds Eye View 2008 Film Festival
This film festival includes features, shorts, documantaries, training events with comedy retrospective. It will highlight how innovation explores traditional filmmaking with fitting with internet and other technologies. Guests include Maureen Lipman and Imogen Heap.
For full programme, venue and prices see www.birds-eye-view.co.uk, tel: 020 7704 9435

Thurs 6 Mar
Film Mujeres Libres - “Free Women”
Thurs 6 March, 7pm
The events of 1936–1939 brought massive upheavals to the daily lives of Spanish people. Working class women, in particular, participated in and witnessed great progressive changes as the old order of church and domestic culture were swept away by social revolution and war.
Haringey Independent Cinema, West Green Learning Centre, West Green Road, London, N15 3RB, 7pm, £3/£2 Concessions, www.haringey.org.uk/hic

Thurs 6 Mar
Pandora Project Film – “Sleeping With the Enemy”
“Sleeping with the enemy”: A Hollywood film that depicts realities of domestic violence. A domestic violence phone help line in both Greek and English will then be available until the 15th March. Followed by discussion with speakers in Greek and English.
Greek Cypriot Women’s Centre, Denmark Rd, Haringey, N8 ODZ, 10.30am – 1.30pm, free, tel: 020 8348 9001, www.haringeywomen.org.uk

Thurs 6 Mar
Cupcake Brown Talk
Cupcake Brown will be telling the amazing story of her life's journey through rape, teenage prostitution, street crime and drug addiction to graduation from law school and becoming a successful prosecuting attorney in the California Supreme Court.
Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL, to obtain tickets, contact Kate Ward, tel: 029 2087 3059

Joolz Denby, writer of Billie Morgan, who is in London 6 March.

Thurs 6 Mar
Joolz Denby Plus
Apples & Snakes present an evening of pithy & thought provoking performance poetry led by Joolz Denby, whose novel Billie Morgan was shortlisted for the Orange Prize in 2005 & her latest collection of poetry & short stories is Pray For Us Sinners. The evening also features Mab Jones and Realitie with MC Steph Hernandez.
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA, 8.30pm, £7/£5 Concessions, tel: 020 7247 2584

Thurs 6 Mar
Out of the Archives talk Helena Normanton: first woman barrister at The Women's Library
Talk by Judith Bourne Legal pioneer Helena Normanton (1882-1957) was the first woman barrister to practise in England (1922), first woman to lead the prosecution in a murder trial, and (alongside Rose Heilbron) first woman appointed King’s Counsel. A tireless campaigner on marriage law reform, she became the first British woman to be issued with a passport in her maiden name. She was also a prolific journalist, who wrote regularly for Good Housekeeping on subjects ranging from thrift and snobbery to dogs and old ladies. Judith Bourne is a senior lecturer in law at London Metropolitan University, a barrister and author of Women & Law.
The Women's Library, London Metropolitan University, 25 Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NT, 7pm, £6/£4 Concessions, tel: 020 7320 2222

Thurs 6 Mar
International Women’s Week Celebration
The event will include talks and workshops to celebrate the achievements of women and encourage more women to get involved in working in the local community. The talks will be given by our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Coral Rumble author & published poet, & Naseem Khan OBE well known writer & researcher and chair of Friends of Arnold Circus. A workshop for women who would like to set up their own business will be run by a local caterer and professional childminder. Plus information stalls on health, education, training, childcare and employment as well as a free celebratory lunch.
St Hilda’s East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, London, E2 7EY, 11am – 2pm, free, tel: 020 7739 8066

Thurs 6 Mar
Vale of Glamorgan Woman of the Year
Awards ceremony celebrating the diverse achievements of women in the Vale of Glamorgan. Funded through Active Citizenship Fund, Wales Assembly Government grant and sponsorship.
Memorial Hall and Theatre, 7 Gladstone Road, Barry, CF62 8NA, 7 – 10.30pm, free, www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Thurs 6 Mar
The Vagina Monologues
A performance of Eve Ensler’s play in celebration of International Women’s Month, supported by V-Day UK.
Brooks Club, Infant Street, Accrington, BB5 1DZ, 7.30pm, £5, tel: 01254 387851.

Fri 7 Mar – Fri 14 Mar
200 Years Of Bristol Women Artists
Come along to the main foyer of Bristol Central Library and see an exhibition of work by women artists from the Bristol area from 1800 to the present day.
Bristol Central Library, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TL, open during library opening hours, free, tel: 0117 9037200

Fri 7 Mar
Shaping Progress
This conference provides an opportunity to discuss the impact of domestic violence, female genital mutilation, prostitution and sexual assault in relation to the health and wellbeing of women. The aim is to raise awareness and open the debate on the need to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
Royal College of Nurses, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN, 10am – 4pm, free but registration required, tel: 020 7647 3468, www.rcn.org.uk

Fri 7 Mar
Celebrating the Contribution of Women within the Square Mile
Bringing together women from across the City, this special breakfast event will offer excellent networking opportunities. In addition, delegates will hear perspectives from some of the leading lights across business, public and not for profit sector on the significant contribution women can make to the success of the Square Mile. Chaired by Fiona Bruce.
Great Hall, Guildhall, WC2, 8.30am for 9 – 10.45, £25 and registration required, Belinda.harding@city-of-london.police.uk, www.cityoflondon.police.uk

Funnywoman Shazia Mirza is appearing 7 March in London and 21 March in Birmingham

Fri 7 Mar
Wise Words Comedy Night
A fantastic line-up of some of the best female comics in the country, including Ninia Benjamin, Shappi Khorsandi and Shazia Mirza.
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA, 8.30pm, £10/£8 Concessions, tel: 020 7247 2584

Fri 7 Mar
Women and Wellbeing
Women and Wellbeing is the theme for what is becoming an annual celebration for women in Bradley Stoke. We have an extra treat this year, with a fashion show planned. Entry will be free but donations for our Domestic Abuse Support group would be welcome. For full listings of the event, please check the website.
Jubilee Centre Youth Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS34 8HL, 10am – 3pm, free, www.bradleystoke.gov.uk

Fri 7 Mar
City University to Mark International Women’s Day
City University will celebrate International Women’s Day 2008 with two free lunchtime events. There will be complementary health taster sessions on offer, including Indian head massage, hot stone massage, acupuncture, reflexology and reiki. There will also be a well woman drop-in clinic on the same day to help answer any work-related or personal health queries.
City University, Northampton Square, Northampton Suite C, EC1V 0HB, 12 - 2.30pm, free, osdu@city.ac.uk

Fri 7 Mar
Virginia Woolf Gets a Makeover
Two intimate preview performances in honour of International Women's Day 2008 in the Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Virginia Woolf Gets a Makeover, a new play by Paola Trimarco, starring Nicola Hollingshead and Lynne O'Sullivan. Turning Point Productions. The Philosopher’s Life reflections on the life of Dorine Gorz., written by Jean Rees, Clare Crossman , music by Natalie Catren.
Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely, CB7 4AU, 7:30pm, £3, tel: 01353 616991

Fri 7 Mar
Women Who Make a Difference Award Bristol
This award is in recognition of the invaluable contributions women are making to improving and sustaining the communities in which they live and work. So if there is a woman in your community (she could be your partner, mother, sister, daughter, friend, neighbour or colleague) who has inspired you or been a role model - who has made a difference in your life - please put her name forward.
Bristol City Council, The Council House, College Green, BS1 5TR, 12 – 2pm, free,

Sat 8 Mar/Sun 9 Mar
York Festival of Fair Trade
Parliament Street will be filled with colourful stalls selling products from across the globe. Many fair trade products are produced by groups of women working co-operatively in their own communities. On Saturday 8 March there will also be entertainment in St Sampson’s Square. The headline act will be the vibrant, exciting York Samba band. Come along for free tastings, quality shopping and information on where to buy Fairtrade products in York.
Parliament Street, York, open all day, free, http://www.communigate.co.uk/york/fairtradeyork/

Sat 8 Mar
Vivienne Morpeth – Seamless Felt
Come along and make an individual pattern, and using fleece, batto and a plastic resist, handroll a felt sleeveless top or waistcoat. Book in advance - spaces limited.
York Steiner School, Danesmead, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 3AA, 10am - 4pm, £30 (includes materials and equipment), tel: 01904 654983, Email: info@yorksteinerschool.fsworld.co.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Global York – Women’s Conference
Global Women presents Just Women 2008, its second annual coaching day. Keynote speakers will look at how transforming mindsets can help you achieve your dreams and get the best out of life! Two deserving delegates will have the opportunity to take part in an image-changing makeover in association with Fenwicks of York.
Askham Bryan Conference Centre, Askham Bryan, York, YO23 3FR, 10am - 4pm, £20, tel: 0800 019 3922, admin@globalyork.com

Sat 8 Mar
Helen MackFall – Exploration of Colour Moods Using Oil Paint and Cloth
Traditional story will be used as the inspiration for an exploration of colour moods using an oil and cloth painting technique. No previous experience needed, all materials supplied.
York Steiner School, Danesmead, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 3AA, 10am - 4pm, £20 (includes materials and equipment), tel: 01904 654983, info@yorksteinerschool.fsworld.co.uk

Sat 8 Mar
YorkWalks – Women In York History
A walk examining the history of York by tracing influential Yorkshire women and their whereabouts in the city. The walk lasts for 1½ to 2 hours. No booking required.
Museum Gardens’ Gate, Museum Gardens, YO1 7FR, 10.30 am, £5.50/Concessions £5/ Children 5-15 £2.50, under 5’s free, tel: 01904 622303, www.yorkwalk.co.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Lie Down & Relax – British Wheel of Yoga
British Wheel of Yoga teachers will be conducting 30 minute taster sessions on guided relaxations. No need to book! Beginners welcome! Mats and blankets will be provided as well as further information on yoga classes. Classes take place every hour on the hour.
Bootham School, Main Hall, Bootham, York, YO30 7BU, 1 - 5pm, £5 suggested optional donation, tel: 01423 864343, laura@yorkshireyoga.co.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Women only Social Events
York Lesbian Line is holding a women only social event and disco at Guppys. A chance to mingle and meet others in a relaxed environment.
Guppy’s, 17 Nunnery Lane, York YO23 1AB, 8pm onwards, £2.00 but must be booked, tel: 01904 646812

Sat 8 Mar
The Real People Theatre – Combustion!
What ignites your fire? Combustion! is an IWW collaboration of women’s voices from different cultures and different ages. From personal to global issues - what can we do to bring about positive change?
Drama Studio 2, York St John’s University, YO31 7EX, 2pm matinee, 7pm evening performance, £5/Concession £4, to book contact Sue Lister on 01904 488870

Sat 8 Mar
Maggi Stratford – Voice! Workshops
An hour’s taster of VOICE! To express the voice we know and explore the voice we don’t! We’ll move to help our voices out, so please come in comfy clothes and prepared to work in bare feet. No previous experience or skill is necessary.
Briar House, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DN, 4.30pm - 5.30pm, £5, tel: 01904 622579

Sat 8 Mar
Activities at the Baileys Court Community Centre
There will be an afternoon of free activities and information from at the newly updated Baileys Court community centre. Bristol Playbus will be providing a free crèche suitable for children up to age 10 but you need to let us know quickly if you would like a place as you must book it before the day. There will be lots to do including free pamper time, workshops on Healthy Eating, Indian Head Massage, Taking Control of your Life and a gym class for mums and kids. There will be information from lots of organisations, particularly focusing on how women can survive in this busy world. Earlier in the day why not join in the guided walk around Baileys Court Activity Centre lead by the SGC Walking to health team, you will be back in time for a coffee and a cake before the main events begin.
Baileys Court Community Centre, The Pavilion, Baileys Court Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8BH, 1-5pm, free, tel: 01454 868570

Sat 8 Mar
A Cup Of Creativity
Enjoy a cuppa and experience the creativity of local women in a celebration of the work of female artists and craftspeople from the Ards to mark International Women's Day.
Queens Hall, West Sreet, Newtownards, BT23 4EN, 10.30am – 2.30pm, free, tel: 028 9182 4004, E:Amanda.martin@ards-council.gov.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Special Event at St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings
International Women's Day will be marked by a special event at St Mary-in-the-Castle.
Hastings. Mayor, Cllr Maureen Charlesworth, will open the event on Saturday, March 8 alongside chairman of the Hastings Intercultural Organisation Owen Thompson.
Presentations taking place throughout the day include a look at the changing role of women's legal positions over the last 100 years. There will also be a children's fashion show and a range of community performances from Gizmo, Respond, the Hastings Bengali Forum, Russian playgroup, Siddartha Nepalese Society and the Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS).
There will be a number of information stalls from a range of agencies which support women.
St Mary in the Castle, 7 Pelham Crescent, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AF, 11am - 5pm, free, tel: 01424 446999

Sat 8 Mar
Stewartry Community Health Action Partnership (CHAP)
Celebrating International Women's Day 2008. There will be workshops throughout the day on Dance, Tai Chi and Creative Writing. There will be alternative therapies on show as well as information on nutrition, exercise and domestic abuse. CATSRAND will be attending with information on the latest happenings in the Glenkens. There will be something for all ages and all are welcome. The event will allow local women to showcase their expertise and talents to our local community.
Castle Douglas Town Hall, St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries And Galloway, DG7 1DE, 10am - 3pm, free

Sat 8 Mar
Women of Castle Bromwich
Castle Bromwich Parish Council is hosting a day of events in celebration of the lives and achievements of the women of Castle Bromwich. There will be a display showing how the lives of the women of Castle Bromwich have changed over the centuries as well as many activities designed for enjoyment.
The International Women's Day events at Arden Hall have been designed to appeal to women of all ages. There will be craft workshops and demonstrations including the opportunity to participate in make and take projects and scrapbook projects; (there may be a small additional charge to cover the cost of materials;) guidance and advice will be available to help you trace your family tree; the opportunity to experience Indian Head Massage and Reflexology, Belly Dancing; Public Speaking Seminars; displays by the WI; Mini-Make-Up Makeovers and much more.
Help us to make the day a success and book the day in your diary now. Better still, purchase your ticket in advance and benefit from a reduced ticket price.
Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Birmingham, B36 9PB, 10am – 4pm, tel: 0121 747 7150 for further details.

Sat 8 Mar
The Scottish Women's Convention
Celebrate International women's Day activities and join us in the Scottish parliament to celebrate, with an evening reception in Edinburgh Castle. The Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture, and Louise Plaatjies, vice-President, UNI women's Africa committee have been confirmed as speakers.
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP, 12.30 – 4pm, to register tel: 0131 550 3754, or email: info@scottishwomensconvention.org

Sat 8 Mar
Women Together Against Drugs
Challenges and achievements. DAAP’s fifth annual International Women's Day celebration 'Women Together' incorporating the Women against Drugs event will be celebrated on Saturday 8th March. DAAP
DAAP was set up to empower communities against addiction and has a number of objectives in order to achieve this. We primarily work with Black and minority ethnic communities on education, community cohesion and service provision.
Monsoon Banqueting Suite, Dominion Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4BJ, £15/£10 Concessions, tel: 0208 843 0945, info@daap.org.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Chester International Women’s Day
Chester will once again be celebrating International Women's Day and all women (and children) are warmly invited to join us! Christine Russell MP will open the celebrations at 11am. As well as a wide range of stalls and displays, we will be running different workshops.
Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AU, 11am - 4pm, free, tel: 01244 402330, d.atkinson@chester.gov.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Aberdeen Celebration of International Women's Day: Tackling Women's Poverty
Aberdeen Women's Alliance invites you to celebrate the 2008 IWD event. The programme includes keynote speeches, information display by local and national groups, cultural performances and international food. You will have your unique opportunity to enjoy a celebration of international flavour with 12 women delegates from three twin cities. Please register by 3 March.
Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, AB2 1NR, 11:30am-5pm, free, tel: 01224 641122, www.aberdeencity.gov.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Exploring the Eternal, Traditional, Modern and Shakti face of Woman.
Equality in our societies doesn't have to mean that women and men are the same; we each have differing roles that draw out both our feminine and masculine qualities regardless of gender.
The aim of the day will be to allow us to explore and develop understanding of the many powerful aspects of womanhood. To help us do this, we shall use four 'faces' of what it means to be a woman - the faces of Modern, Traditional, Eternal and Shakti.
Pre-registration is essential: http://www.bkwsu.org/uk/national-events. Facilitated by Rose Kelly, who took part in the original Four Faces dialogue in 1996 and subsequently took the programme to Australia, Hong Kong and Thailand.
All events, courses & seminars are free of charge as a service to the global community and are organised by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (UK)
Global Co-operation House, 65 Pound Lane, Willesden Green, London, NW10 2HH, 9:30am-5pm, free but registration required http://www.bkwsu.org/uk/national-events, tel: 020 8727 3418

Sat 8 Mar
Launch of WWEB Women into Work, Education And Business - Celebrating International Women's Day.
Workshops include ones organised Sherry Dixon, Editor of 'She' magazine, with Juliet Sharpe hosting. Business Fayre, Entertainment:
The Auction House, Crescent Road, Luton, Beds, LU2 0AH, 10am-6pm, £15 advance purchase only, Contact: 07946 333297, dee.patrick@ntlworld.com, www.wweb.homestead.com

Sat 8 Mar
Pandora Project Film – “Sleeping With the Enemy”
“Sleeping with the enemy”: A Hollywood film that depicts realities of domestic violence. A domestic violence phone help line in both Greek and English will then be available until the 15th March. Followed by discussion with speakers in Greek and English.
Greek Cypriot Women’s Centre, Denmark Rd, Haringey, N8 ODZ, 5 – 8pm, free, tel: 020 8348 9001, www.cityoflondon.police.uk

Sat 8 Mar
International Women’s Day Cardiff
To celebrate the day, Cardiff council is inviting everyone to join several events spread throughout the day, including a talk by Prof Deirdre Beddoe on Strong Welsh Women and a speech by Deputy Council leader Judith Woodman. The evening concludes with a free screening of Julia Robert’s movie Erin Brockovich.
Cineworld Cardiff, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ, 1pm – 6pm, free but registration required on the day, tel: (029) 2087 2965, www.cardiff.gov.uk

One of the pictures from Mothers and Daughters, on display from 8 March

Sat 8th Mar
Mothers and Daughters
Opening of exhibition of local Welsh women artists, with information about the global situation of women. Also includes a preview of the Mothers and Daughters life history & photographic project. Films on the partition of India will also be shown all week.
Butetown History & Arts Centre, 5 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AG, 10am, free, tel: (029) 2025 6757, www.bhac.org

Sat 8 Mar
Keep the banner flying high
The banner is a familiar part of women's struggles from suffrage to peace camps. They frequently took the skills of "women's work" that embodied their oppression and used them to fight for progress. This full day workshop is a chance for women to work together to make contemporary banners, with some short talks on historical and political perspectives.
The Herbert, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QA, 10.30am – 4.30pm, free, tel: 024 7683 2386

Sat 8 Mar
Crime Writing workshop
Many female writers have made their name writing crime fiction. As part of International Women’s Day, you can participate in a creative crime writing workshop where you will learn a variety of techniques and tools, such as constructing plot, characters and creating tension and suspense. Advice will be on hand for those who wish to take their writing further from award winning writer Dreda Say Mitchell.
Hackney Museum, Technology and Learning Centre, 1 Reading Lane, Hackney, London, E8 1GQ, 2 – 4pm, free but registration required, tel: 020 8356 3500, www.hackney.gov.uk/cm-museum

Sat 8 Mar
Phenomenal Women of Tottenham
A museum tour and talk about Tottenham women through the ages with Curator, Deborah Hedgecock.
Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, London, N17 8NU, 2.30pm, free, tel: 020 8808 8772, www.haringey.gov.uk/leisure/brucecastlemuseum.htm

Sat 8 Mar
Image and Identity: Women's Art Morning Workshop
Artist Lucy Griffiths will explore how images of women have changed through time. Be inspired to create your own mixed-media artwork.
Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, London, N17 8NU, 10am – 12.30pm, free but registration required, tel: 020 8808 8772, www.haringey.gov.uk/leisure/brucecastlemuseum.htm

Sat 8 Mar
Million Women Rise 2008
Women will rise up in solidarity to demonstrate against all forms of violence against women, to celebrate and to honour the achievements of women in what is expected to be the largest women’s march in UK history. March will go from Speakers Corner to Trafalgar Square, where rally will start at 3.30pm.
North Carriage, Cumberland Gates, near Hyde Park Speakers Corner, London, 12pm, free, http://millionwomenrise.com

Jo Caulfield will be performing at this years NIVEA Funny Women Stand-up event 8 March.

Sat 8 Mar
NIVEA Funny Women Stand-up
Now in its fifth consecutive year with another brilliant all female comedy line up featuring Jo Brand, one of Britain's funniest women, Jo Caulfield, star of BBC Radio 4, ventriloquist Nina Conti and her very naughty monkey, Bridget Christie, winner of the first ever Funny Women Fringe Award, Joanne Lau, runner up in the NIVEA Funny Women Awards 2007, the musically articulate, Isy Suttie and the vertically challenged Tanyalee Davis. Proceeds go to ActionAid and V-Day UK.
The Mermaid Conference & Events Centre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London, EC4V 3DB, £25/£37.50 including wine/£100 for VIP ticket, www.funnywomen.com

Sat 8 Mar
Capital Women
Every year, capitalwoman brings London women of all ages and backgrounds together to discuss the issues affecting them. Guest speakers include Diane Abbott MP as well as writers, activists, engineers and women from a myriad of other backgrounds.
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, 9am – 5.30pm, free, http://www.london.gov.uk/capitalwoman

Sat 8 Mar
Be a Bradford Bag Lady
Come and join the fun at the free event. There will be plenty of activities, information and performances. Be A Bradford Bag Lady and join the plastic bag amnesty! Simply turn up with your old plastic bags and enter our free prize draw to win a weekend for two at Briscoe Lodge in Windermere. If that's not enough, there's chance to win a six-week membership to Fitness First, family ticket to watch Bradford Bulls and hundreds of free gym days.
Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford, W Yorkshire, BD1 4EH, 12 – 4pm, free, tel: 07900676325, www.bradford.gov.uk

Sat 8 Mar
Songs for Women’s Rights
Women dancers, singers and writers present a musical performance with songs, poetry & drama to celebrate International Women’s Day. An exciting show case of highly talented women and girls.
Brady Arts Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HU, 5 – 8pm, free, tel: 020 7375 3689

Sat 8 Mar
Women’s Enterprise Day
Event with speakers and stalls with information in training & support, International Cuisine, Arts and Craft, Fashion & Jewellery, Health, Beauty, Alternative Therapies & Healthy Living. Performance by the Whipper Snappers – all women drum band.
Limehouse Project, LIFRA Hall, Halley Street, London, E14 7SS, 11am – 4pm, free, tel: 020 7538 0075

Sat 8 Mar
Wise Words Music Night
A very special celebration concert given by the sensual singer-songwriter Sarah Jane Morris who straddles rock, blues, jazz and soul with a goose-bump raising four octave range that rumbles from the toes of her size nine shoes to the tips of her flame-red mane.
Plus special short set from La Rouge. A very young all-girl rock group from East London with an exciting future.
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA, 8.30pm, £10/£8 Concession, tel: 020 7247 2584

The whole team lined up in documentary Zanzibar Soccer Queens.

Sat 8 Mar
International Women’s Day at University Glamorgan
Events include talks on the history and politics of feminism as well as a screening of the documentary Zanzibar Soccer Queens followed by a Q&A with the director.
University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, 9am – 5pm, free, tel: 01443 482815

Sat 8 Mar – Sat 15 Mar
York International Women’s Week
Events include everything from walks detailing the history of women in York over plays to workshops teaching how to laugh.
For full programme, venue and prices see www.yorkwomen.org.uk