A Sisterhood Circle is a place where women feel supported, seen and heard, where your stories and experiences matter. We welcome women of all ages, from all walks of life, to share your truths and be heard. If you’d like to know more before booking, check out our Facebook or booking sites, or email the […]
When: Friday 8th March: Workshop 12.00-14.00; Exhibition (drop in) 15:00-18:00 Celebrating the women of York: their creativity, their community, and their joy. Join us for a creative workshop inspired by Wise Children's production, Blue Beard (www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/blue-beard/). We'll explore the roles of women and mothers in history which twist fairy-tales and we’ll explore the importance of […]
Dr Finn Mackay is founder of the London Feminist Network, reviver of the Reclaim the Night March and veteran of the Women’s Peace Movement. Finn’s latest book ‘Female Masculinities and the Gender Wars’ explores the political backlash aimed at the trans rights movement, with the aim of providing a radical feminist perspective that is inclusive […]
Booking: www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk, or www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on or York Theatre Royal 01904 623568 or box office Celebrate International Women's Day with a special performance from a selection of acclaimed poets, including Olivia Mulligan, Anne Caldwell, Simone Jackson and Allie Esiri. As well as reading from their work, the poets will be in conversation with Chloe Hanks, co-host of […]
Booking: People can turn up on the day. Come and meet Rebecca from Mindful Photography UK. See and hear about the therapeutic photography project in collaboration with ‘In Her Shoes’ group (part of the Our City Hub project) which promoted social connection and wellbeing across the women of York last summer. The group used mindful photography […]
This is event is for black and global majority self-identified women only. Booking: https://bit.ly/YIWW-YARC During this event, we invite you to take a pause and participate in a creative workshop, exploring what it means to be a woman, both collectively and from our own experiences. Using active rest and creative practice, we will explore using […]
Booking: Email hermione@maltonsculpturetrail.org, drop in on the day, or email for home-sewing guidelines. Ever feel like your voice isn’t heard? Women for centuries have recorded their stories through the power of textiles. Grab one of our hankies, or bring your own and make a square for a community quilt. Learn to print, embellish and embroider at […]
Booking: Email breakingbarriers@yusu.org to book, or turn up on the day. This event explores the beauty of silence by replicating Marina Abramovic’s performance art “The Artist is Present”. Participants take part by either mirroring each other while walking inside the platform or sitting against another individual and maintaining eye contact in complete silence for as […]
Booking: No prior booking. Just turn up! Back by popular demand! Refresh your wardrobe! Bring 3+ items of good quality women’s clothes (sized and on coathangers if possible), shoes or accessories. Pay £1 for each ‘new’ item you take away. Jewellery stall; raffle; craft stall. Updates about Khwendo Kor’s amazing work to help women and girls […]
This event is for self-identified women only. Booking: www.yahalarestaurant.co.uk, deadline 1st March. Bookings open to individuals and groups; guests seated at long tables. Yahala Mataam is a pop-up restaurant run by refugees who share their food, culture, and stories with guests. This event is a feast cooked and served by women refugees. Guests will experience […]