York International Women’s Week

 

 

Around the world on 8 March, International Women's Day (IWD) marks a celebration of the economic, social, cultural and political achievements of women.

 

Between 3 and 11 March York is hosting a week-long celebration offering a wide variety of events.  Many of the events are free of charge and all women are welcome.

 

Make this International Women’s Week part of your 2007.  Help ensure the future for women is bright, equal, safe and rewarding - think globally and act locally! 

 

The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Jane Hopton MBE

 

YIWW home page

 

Mad Forest: a play by Caryl Churchill
27 February - 3 March 2007, 7.45pm (Saturday 3 March matinee 2.30pm)
Theatre Royal, York
Tickets available from the box office: 01904 658 162
 
Caryl Churchill is one of the world’s leading female playwrights
and her play Mad Forest melds music, film and dance.  
Set in Romania during a time of dictatorship,
 the play explores the lives and loves of two families. 
Directed by Mary Luckhurst.

 

 

Williams Bar – Women only night – all women welcome!
Friday 2 March, 8.00pm onwards
Williams Bar, Goodramgate 
Cost: Free entry
 
For further information please telephone Williams Bar on 01904 671400 or Lesbian Line on 01904 646 812.                 
 
 
 
Pilates Relaxation
Saturday 3 and 10 March 2007, 9.30 – 10.15am
The Pilates Space, Franklin’s Yard, Fossgate
Cost: Free
 
Because Pilates needs precise movement discipline and the eye of an experienced teacher,
There are 8 places available at each class and attendees must pre-book by telephone.  
The group class is not suitable for chronic back pain sufferers.  
Please wear comfortable clothing such as stretch leggings and a t-shirt.  No footwear required.  
To pre-book please contact Patricia Issitt on 01904 623433.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gender on the move:
A history of public transport in Germany, 1881- 1990
by Barbara Schmucki, Institute of Railway Studies and Transport
History.

Friday 9 March 2007, 5.30 – 6.30pm

Room 111, Kings Manor, city centre

Cost: Free

 

Barbara is a lecturer in the History of Transport, Traffic and Mobility at the Institute of Railway Studies.   For further information contact Carolyn Dougherty on 01904 345 223 or at carolyn.webmail@ntlworld.com.  The venue has a hearing loop but unfortunately is not wheelchair accessible. 

 
 
 

LBQ Women's action group
Saturday 10 March 2007, 11.00am – 1.30pm
Central location – please telephone for details
Cost: Free

 

Lesbian, bisexual and questioning women are invited to share their thoughts on the state of York today.
 What can we do for LBQ women in York?
 Do we want a new group? Or a lesbian health service?  
Tell us what you think and let's get something started.  
For further information please contact Ellen Hill on 01904 620 400 or 07899 016 239.
 
 
 

The Real People Theatre presents A Question of Power (2)

Saturday 10 March 2007, 2.00pm

Drama Studio 2, York St Johns College, Lord Mayors' Walk (wheelchair access)

Focusing on empowerment and disempowerment through the eyes of women using theatre, dance, song, story and poetry. This is an IWW collaboration including voices from different cultures and different ages. From personal to global issues - what can we do to bring about positive change? The second in a series of three annual productions for IWW with audience discussion following the show.

 

Tickets: £5 (£4 concession) on the door or for advance purchase telephone Sue Lister on 01904 488870.
 
 
 

A fun event at Guppys to celebrate IWW 2007

Saturday 10 March 2007, 8.00 – 11.30pm

Guppys Bar, Nunnery Lane, next to the Ujala restaurant

Cost: £3.00 waged; £2.00 unwaged

 

Come and see African dances learnt earlier in the day, hear No Sleep ‘till Bedtime, a five-piece ensemble singing some old favourites, listen to some poetry and dance the night away. Bar downstairs, entertainment upstairs. Number limited to 50 tickets. Bring your own CD’s.  Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access.

 

To book contact Rose Drew on 07914 271 871 or at rose@stairwellbooks.com.  Please leave a message/text if there is no answer.
 
 
 
 
 
Baby, Toddler and Parents’ Yoga in York
Thursday 8 March 2007, 11.35am – 12.30pm 
Central Friends Meeting House
Cost: £5.50
 
For further information please contact Anna Semlyen on 01904 654355 or email anna@yogainyork.co.uk .  
Alternatively visit: www.yogainyork.co.uk
 

City Walks                                                               

Thursday 8 and Saturday 10 March 2007

Meeting point:  Museum Gardens’ gate, Museum Gardens, North of Lendal Bridge

Cost: Adults £5; concessions/YHA/York card holders £4.50; accompanied children aged 5 – 15 £2.50; accompanied children under 5 go free  

 

Thursday 8 March: Women in York History walk, 10.30am; Literary walk, 2.00pm.  1 ½ - 2 hour guided tour of the city. 

Saturday 10 March: Choccy and Sweetie tour 10.30am and 2.00pm.  
An historic tour of York taking in visits to York’s chocolate and sweet shops.  
No need to book – just turn up.  For more information please call 01904 622 303.
 
Oleanna by David Mamet
Thursday 8 March 2007, 7.30pm 
Drama Studio 2, York St John College, Lord Mayors’ Walk (wheelchair accessible)
Cost: £5 (£4 concessions) on the door
 
The play confronts issues of gender relations, miscommunication and harassment.
After the performance there will be a facilitated discussion. For further information please contact Cecily on 01904 655 686.

 

Biker babes
Friday 9 March 2007, 3.00 – 5.30pm

Transit Motorcycles, Toft Green, York

Cost: Free

 

Transit Motorcycles and York Rider Training Scheme are hosting a taster session for women interested in motorcycling but who know nothing about it. They’ll be bikes and helmets to try for size and mechanics / trainers to talk to about the variety of bikes available, different motorcycling activities and the process of getting a licence. There’ll also be a disassembled engine for those interested in how a bike actually runs.  For  information contact Carolyn Dougherty on 01904 345 223 or carolyn.webmail@ntlworld.com.

 

Strictly Come Dancing: Salsa and ballroom taster workshop

Saturday 10 March 2007, 1.00 – 3.00pm

Theatre Studio 5, York St John College (wheelchair accessible)

Cost: Free                               

 

A fun workshop introducing participants to the Latin American salsa and ballroom styles of dance. Please wear comfortable clothing.  For further information please contact Mira Bogicevic at mirabogicevic@fsmail.net or call 01904 424 834.

 

 

 

 

 

Next Generation taster sessions for women

Saturday 3 March 2007, 1.30 – 5.00pm

Next Generation Gym, St John's Playing Field (off Hull Road)

Cost: £3.00

 

For a £3.00 entry fee women can try a range of classes such as kickboxing, Pilates or yoga and use the club’s facilities. To register please telephone Lucy on 07917 891 139 between 9.30am and 5.00pm.

 

 

 

Priory Street Nursery: Time off crèche facility

Monday 5 – Friday 9 March 2007, 1.30 - 5.30pm

Cost: Discounted prices

 

A limited number of childcare places at discounted prices are available during International Women’s Week (IWW).  Mention IWW when booking. First come, first served!

 

Monday 5th (2 spaces); Tuesday 6th (1 space); Wednesday 7th (1 space); Thursday 8 (2 spaces); Friday 9th (2 spaces).  Please contact Erica or Judith on 01904 939 968 to book.

 

 

 

She Who Disputes: Comments about Muslim women in Britain

Monday 5 March 2007, 1.00 – 2.00pm

Marriott Room, York Central Library (wheelchair accessible)

Cost: Free

A talk by the University of York’s internationally recognised speaker, Professor Haleh Afshar, OBE. Everyone welcome.

 

For further information please contact Iain Barr, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of York.  Telephone: 01904 434629.

 

 

 

 

Maintain your own bike
Monday 5 and Thursday 8 March 2007 
4 x one-hour sessions starting at 1.00pm; 2.00pm; 3.00pm; 4.00pm each day
Please telephone Steve or James for venue details
Cost: Free  
 
Bring your bicycle along to a workshop on basic cycle maintenance courtesy of Halfords.
At the workshop you will learn how to deal with a variety of maintenance issues you may have with your bike.
 For further information please contact Steve or James on 01904 611 844.
 
 
Creative confidence workshop
Monday 5 March 2007, 7.00 – 9.00pm 
Huntington Community Centre, Strensall Road, Huntington, York
Cost: £15
A fun, creative workshop to help boost confidence and kick start motivation.  Limited places available.  
To book please contact Terry Anne Scholes on 01904 750 880.  Visit: www.terryanne.com      
 
 
 
 
Future Prospects taster sessions
Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Friday 9 March 2007 
Future Prospects, 20 – 24 Swinegate, York
Cost: Free
 
Computing: Game Design – Tuesday, 1.00 – 3.00pm
Polish language for women – Wednesday, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Finding a work/life balance – Friday, 1.00 – 3.00pm 
 
To enrol please contact Future Prospects on 01904 634 748. 
Visit: www.futureprospects.org.uk
 
 
The Spoken Word:Open Mic Poetry and Prose
Tuesday 6 March  2007, 7.30 - 9.00pm
The Conservatory, Exhibition Hotel, Bootham (corner of Bootham and Gillygate)
Cost: Free 
 
Please bring poems on topics such as women’s struggles, rights, freedoms, feminism, motherhood, sisterhood and GLBT.  
We welcome poets and other writers to share their work – or that of a favourite author – for up to 3 minutes.  
The theme for March 2007 is International Women's Week.  
 
Food and drink available; limited off-street parking; wheelchair accessible entrance at rear of hotel.  
Women of all ages and skills welcomed!
 
For further information contact Rose Drew on 07914 271 871 or at rose@stairwellbooks.com  
 
 
Creating space for you with life coaching taster session

Tuesday 6 March 2007, 5.30 – 9.30pm

Millers Yard, Gillygate, York

Cost: £5.00 donation to NSP Women’s Hostel, Orissa, India

 

Find out how you can explore yourself creatively through life coaching.  Individual ½ hour sessions to be arranged in advance. To book call Charlie Mitchell on 07870 498 886 or email creatingspace4u@yahoo.co.uk  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pregnancy Yoga in York
Tuesday 6 March 2007, 7.00 – 8.00pm 
Central Friends Meeting House
Cost: £5.50
 

For further information please contact Anna Semlyen on 01904 654355 or email anna@yogainyork.co.uk.   Alternatively visit: www.yogainyork.co.uk

 
 
 
 
 
Please note, the content of each session is the responsibility of the event organiser.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The query event

Tuesday 6 March 2007, 8.15pm

Room 123, Vanbrugh College, University of York (wheelchair accessible)

Cost: Free

 

Come along to discuss and debate current issues relating to gender and sexuality.  For more information contact Meghan Reid: mnr500@york.ac.uk

 
 
 
 
 

Free karate taster session

Wednesday 7 March 2007, 7.00 – 9.00pm

St Olaves School, Queen Anne’s Road (off Bootham)

 

The Karate Club meets every week.  During IWW women are invited to attend a taster session free of charge. Please arrive at 6.50pm as training starts at 7.00pm prompt. Ideal clothing is loose tracksuit trousers and a t-shirt.  Please note, the instructor is male. 

 

For more details about the class and to view a map visit www.yorkshotokankarateclub.co.uk.  
Alternatively contact James on 07733 225 882 or Johan on 07968 580 557.

 

 

 

Empowering you to volunteer
Wednesday 7 March 2007, 3.30 – 5.00pm
Micklegate Room, York CVS, 15 Priory Street, York
Cost: Free
 

What holds you back from getting involved? Find out more about volunteering opportunities and how helping others can help you.  For more contact Charlie Sanders on 01904 621 133 or volunteer@yorkcvs.org.uk

 

 

 

 

Express the voice you know – explore the voice you don’t
Wednesday 7 March 2007, 3.00 – 5.00pm

Main Hall, York CVS, 15 Priory Street, York

Cost: £5

 

Working together to explore our voice’s power through movement and sound at York CVS, where you can also discover how to release your potential through volunteering.  Contact Maggie Stratford on 01904 622 579.

 

 

 

 

The history and activities of the Women's Engineering Society
by Carolyn Dougherty, Senior Railway Consultant, Scott Wilson Railways

Thursday 8 March 2007, 5.30 – 6.30pm

Room 111, Kings Manor, city centre (hearing loop but not wheelchair accessible)

Cost: Free

 
Carolyn will talk about the history and activities of the Women's Engineering Society, founded in 1919
--the only multidisciplinary engineering society in the UK.
For further information contact Carolyn Dougherty on 01904 345 223 or at carolyn.webmail@ntlworld.com.

 

 

African dance and drumming workshop

Saturday 10 March 2007, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Theatre Studio 5, York St John College (wheelchair accessible)

Cost: Free

 

A workshop consisting of 1 hour drumming, 1 hour dance and 1 hour of both together! Please wear loose clothing.  No need to book, just turn up!

 

Voice! workshop

Saturday 10 March 2007, 2.00 – 4.00pm

4 Millers Yard, Gillygate, York

Cost: £5

A taster workshop where you can begin to explore and express your voice’s potential – working together through movement, sound and fun! No previous singing experience or expertise necessary. Come prepared to move in comfortable clothes. To book please call Maggie Stratford on 01904 622 579.  For a map visit www.millersyard.co.uk 

 
The Circle of Nine: Celebrate the triple aspects of female spirituality
Saturday 10 March 2007, 11.00am – 4.30pm 
Heworth Church Hall, Melrosegate, York
Cost: £13 - £23 on a sliding scale.   £5 deposit
 
A day of circle dance exploring the Virgin, mother and crone – the three aspects of female spirituality. Beginners welcome.
Women only.  Advanced booking essential with a £5.00 deposit.
Contact Karen Michaelsen on 01904 632228 or email info@circledanceinyork.co.uk
 

Seated acu-pressure and Indian head massage taster sessions

Sunday 11 March 2007, 11.00am – 2.00pm (sessions last for 15 minutes)

Central location – please telephone for details

Cost: Free

 

Seated acu-pressure is particularly effective for tense, tired and sore back, neck and shoulders. Performed through clothing, chair massage is relaxing yet rejuvenating.  A truly effective treatment!

Indian head massage is performed seated and through clothing. This treatment incorporates massage of the neck, shoulders, head, arms and face. It is beneficial for a number of conditions including headaches, tension, stress and sinusitis.

 

For further information please contact Sarah Smith on 01904 627 289.  Please leave a message if there is no answer.
 
Thanks to the Trustees of York Women’s Centre for supporting York International Women’s Week 2007
 
The Centre for Women’s Studies, University of York supports International Women’s Week: www.york.ac.uk/inst/cws
 
Front cover designed by Hilary Doran, Maryland, USA

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