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York International Women's Week

celebrating
and
empowering
women

 

YIWW 2009 was a resounding success
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the 2009 programme
 
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EXTRA EVENTS WHICH DIDN'T MAKE THE PROGRAMME


Goddess Labyrinth

DATE: 8-14 March (weather permitting)

PLACE: University of York, Heslington Campus on the grass between Derwent and Langwith Colleges.


Labyrinths have existed for thousands of years and appear in many different cultures.

They can be used as a walking meditation space, or just for fun. To celebrate International Women's Day 2009, a goddess labyrinth will be laid out on the open ground on the University of York's Heslington Campus. All welcome.

Links to University maps and travel information


Clothes Swap
Organised by the University of York Women's Committee

DATE & TIME: Thursday 5th March, 10.00am - 3.00pm

PLACE: University of York, Old Goodricke Dining Room


Bring along your old clothes, jewellery, accessories (shoes, bags!!) etc and swap them with other people to create a new wardrobe for free!!-Remember one persons junk is another persons treasure!

DJs brought to you by IndieSoc all day.

Changing room available. £1 Entry Fee. All proceeds/extra clothes will go to Oxfam.
So start digging out your old clobber for York's fashion event of the year!!

E: womens@yusu.org
Facebook Group: 'Clothes Swap' http://tinyurl.com/yorkswap


Gender and Christian Salvation in an Early Victorian Goal
A talk by Dr Helen Rogers, Liverpool John Moores University

DATE & TIME: Wednesday 11th March, 1.30.

PLACE: University of York, Grimston House V/X/331
V/X/331 is on the 3rd floor of Grimston House, just by the well-signposted University Information Centre and Market Place. Take No 4 Bus to 'Library Stop' on University Road, and follow the signposts, or contact us if you would like further information, or to be met beforehand.

E: Harriet Badger on hb14@york.ac.uk
T: 01904 433671/4

Part of the Centre for Women's Studies 25-year Anniversary Celebrations.


Charity Fashion Show

18th March at TRU night club, 7-9.30pm   PDF flyer / details