WAND (Woman’s Action Network Dorset) is proud to bring you their fourth Dorset Women’s week following on from the success of the last three years.
This year it runs from 3-10 March. There are events and activities being held during the week either specifically for women or celebrating women as well as special offers, all with the aim of empowering women.
The week culminates in their thirteenth Dorset Women’s Day on (10 March 2018) which is being held from 10am-3.30pm at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester, DT1 1RR.
Dorset Women’s Week and Dorset Women’s Day celebrate International Woman’s Day (on 8 March).
Our theme again is Empowering Women – this year this is extra special as we celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage.
WAND has two amazing Patrons: Harriet Walter, actor and writer; and Tracey West, author, broadcaster and poet.
Tracey says: “’Suffrage’ is the right to vote in public affairs and political elections. It commonly marks the long and winding road that describes female emancipation and universal suffrage for women, which is being highlighted throughout February across the country.” WAND is hosting a week of inspiring events that chime with the passion roused within the suffrage movement. It happens to coincide with the centenary of The Representation of the People Act, 1918, the commencement of which finally allowed British women over the age of 30, who met certain property qualifications, to vote for the first time. They went on to exercise that right at the general election later that year.”
Activities taking place as part of Dorset Women’s Week include a range of performances, workshops, film and talks at the Bridport Arts Centre, a wonderful guided walk with the RSPB at the Arne Nature Reserve, a presentation of The Boadicea of Britannia Street to raise money for Domestic Abuse Intervention Training, a concert of original, inspiring music from singer-songwriter Magdalena Atkinson, opportunities to relax through mindfulness & yoga, a conference and awards evening celebrating Successful Women and a chance to learn and share life strategies in Lyme Regis.
Dorset Women’s Day, which is free to attend, offers a variety of treats including live music, freshly prepared lunches and 25 different workshops where you can try things as diverse as book binding, belly dancing, clay working, choir singing and ukulele playing. There is even the chance to learn how to sleep better! The workshops start at 10.45am – but to register you need to arrive from 10am. As well as the activities there will be nearly 30 stalls selling a range of delightful items and sharing information.
Find out more about WAND by visiting our stand at the event or visiting our webpage: www.wandwoman.org.uk where you can find the full programme of activities taking place during the week and on Dorset Women’s Day itself.
