A host of speakers on a wide range of subjects will be taking part in day-long event to mark International Women’s Day on March 8.
The free-to-enter event takes place in the Colne Yacht Club. The lineup is below.
| International Women’s Day Programme Colne Yacht Club: Wednesday 8th March 2023 | ||
| Time: | Speaker: | Subject: |
| 08:45 | Open | Tea & Coffee |
| 09:15 | Chris & Oonie | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 09:20 | Emma Hodgkinson | LGBT + Community. Do you understand what Rainbow Flag represents and why? |
| 09:45 | Olivia Reilly | Before award-winning local business woman, Olivia celebrates her recognition as #I also 100, she will talk about what it takes to run a successful business. |
| 10:10 | Alix Sheppard | Women in health: Leading the way in cultural change, inspirational stories from the front line of social inequalities. |
| 10:35 | Coffee | |
| 11:00 | Hannah Stodel | A world beyond the Paralympics: 4 times Paralympian sailor, triple world champion, disability advocate & coach Hannah comes back to Brightlingsea to share her insights. |
| 11:30 | Juliette Heppell | Women in Coastal Communities: Local business woman Letty Heppell not only runs the Beach School but is also involved in a project to capture stories from women in coastal communities. |
| 12:00 | Women in Harmony Choir | Alison Benz leads the choir singing The Pankhurst Anthem & more. |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:15 | Irene Kettle | Rotary and me: From panto horse races to cooking with young carers the Jamie Oliver way. |
| 13:45 | Jane Long & WOW members | The benefits of Women on the Water: How to get involved in sailing and powerboating from scratch. |
| 14:00 | Jacque McAlpine | Red and Pink Flags do you understand the warning flags of domestic violence and how to deal with them? |
| 14:15 | Pam Willett | St Helena’s Hospice– Hear all about fund raising plan for this year and how to get involved. |
| 14:30 | Sue Last | Country Dancing to improve your physical & mental health. |
| 14:45 | Sharon Garcia- Vince | Dive into the World of Oysters. Hear all about this great local initiative and how to get involved. |
| 15:00 | Win Pomroy | Foodbank Update: Donations & Competition results. |
| 15:15 | Afternoon Tea & Close | Closing remarks |
| Additional Stalls include: | ||
| WOW / Keel Boats & Power Boat | Colne Yacht Club WOW Sailing & Powerboating | |
| Rowing Club | Members of Brightlingsea Rowing Club | |
| Glass making | Local female entrepreneurs | |
| New Hairdresser in town | Lauren Janeaway | |
| Brightlingsea Food Bank | Competition. Donations gladly received. | |
| Utility Warehouse | Pamela Hatswell | |
| Free entry to Colne Yacht Club All welcome | Raffle in aid of the Women’s refuge. Refreshments available |
