Nottingham Women’s Conference Fringe Festival We are delighted to present you the fringe festival. During the month of November there will be a host of incredible events, performances and discussions taking place in and around Nottingham. You can find more information here and we hope that you are able to take advantage of the fantastic array of events celebrating women throughout the month. Please note that some events are open only to some people. If the event does not say anything, then it is open to all. But if in any doubt, please check on the relevant website or with the organiser of the event.

Saturday, 1st Nov - Reclaim the night 18:30 to 20:30 - Meet at Forest Rec at 18.30 for a 19:00 start

A march and rally to challenge male violence against women and girls. www.facebook.com/events/1492910610962477/ This event is open to women only, children welcome

ADDRESS Forest Recreation Ground, NG7 6HB

ORGANISED BY Nottingham Feminist Action Network

Tuesday, 4th Nov - 'Lad Culture': just a bit of harmless fun? 19:30 - International Community Centre

Discussion on lad culture, victim blaming and sexism in popular culture, looking at how it influences attitudes on sexual abuse and violence against women. www.rapeisnojoke.com

ADDRESS 61B Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FN

ORGANISED BY Rape is No Joke - Becci Heagney [email protected] th Tuesday, 4 Nov – East Midlands Radical Feminist Group 18:00 to 19:30 – Fade and the Hard to find Café (room in the back)

This month we will be discussing sex and radical feminism.

ADDRESS 171 Mansfield Rd Nottingham NG1 3FR ORGANISED BY Ruth Greenberg [email protected] 01159826952

Friday, 7th Nov – Equality bake sale

TBA – City centre location to be announced @2014NWC

Bake sale to highlight the pay gap between women and men. On average women earn nearly 20 per cent less than men. This baking stall with a difference will demonstrate the disparity with women paying 20 per cent less than men for a biscuit or a slice of cake.

ORGANISED BY Nottingham Women’s Conference organisers [email protected]

Saturday, 8th Nov – Page 3 anniversary demonstration 13:00 – Old Market Square in Nottingham

In Nov Page 3 will have been in existence for 44 years too long. Come and help promote the NMP3 campaign and demonstrate against media sexism and objectification. Theme yet to be decided - ideas inc. changes for women in the last 44 years - a timeline showing how things have changed and how ridiculous it is that page 3 still exists. Possibly something to illustrate the context issue - i.e. how out of context a soft porn image is amongst news stories. www.facebook.com/events/292777300921091/

Monday, 10th Nov – Inspirational Women (2) – Linda Farthing talks about her life and work in Latin America

17:00 to 19:00 – Nottingham Women’s Centre

Linda Farthing, American feminist and solidarity activist has 25 years experience of living and working in Latin America. She has worked in grassroots development initiatives in Bolivia and Nepal, edited five books on the Americas, field produced films in Colombia and Bolivia, and taught and administered university-level study abroad programs throughout the Americas. She is author of three books on Bolivia, the latest “Evo’s Bolivia: Continuity and Change".

This event is open to women only.

ORGANISED BY WOW – Women of the World Nottingham Monica Stoppleman [email protected]

Tuesday, 11th Nov – What is Radical Feminism 19:00 – Nottingham Women’s Centre

A talk and discussion about radical feminism, what it means, as well as exploding some of the myths. All women welcome. www.feministcurrent.com/3130/radical-feminism-just-making-it-up-as-we- go-along/ This event is open to women only.

ORGANISED BY Ruth Greenberg [email protected] 01159826952

th Thursday, 13 Nov - Rebel Women - Love Sex Hate Porn 18:00 – Broadway Cinema lounge

Special one off screening of the documentary film Pornland by Gail Dines. Limited numbers, so please book via the Rebel Women facebook page at www.facebook.com/rebelwomennraltd This documentary includes details about the abuse of women in the porn industry and is very hard hitting. Organised by New Rose Associates Ltd, Rebel Women is a new informal learning/support group for women of all ages.

This event is open to women only.

ADDRESS 186 North Sherwood Street

ORGANISED BY Sonia Long [email protected] 07771392174

Friday 14th Nov - Zeros and Ones: Empowering women to navigate the digital creative industries

14:00 to 16:30 - Broadway

Projector, Broadway’s business support programme presents an inspirational season for women working or looking to work in the creative digital industries in Nottingham. With opportunities to meet industry insiders, learn about how to communicate with clients and pitch your ideas, this *FREE season of events will enable you to gain more knowledge, make new contacts and strengthen your business practice. The season of events starts with a Panel Debate where you’ll hear from a range of passionate women about how to get started in business, discuss potential barriers and challenges for women in the creative and digital sector, and have an opportunity to meet and network after the event with other like minded creative people. Free but booking essential www.broadway.org.uk See www.shinewithprojector.org.uk for a full season timetable and more details.

* Eligibility criteria apply. Spaces are limited. You will need to be enrolled onto Projector for some activities.

Projector is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

ADDRESS 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AL

ORGANISED BY Cheryl Gill - Projector at Broadway [email protected] 0115 850 7831 www.shinewithprojector.org.uk

Friday 14th Nov - Swan Canaries 19:30 - Newstead Abbey

An award-winning show about the women who filled shells in the Chilwell munitions factory during WWI, whose heroism ensured that the factory became known as the VC Factory. Their story was forgotten, partly because women's stories were not given the same level of importance as men's at that time. In fact, the explosion at their factory was the biggest loss of civilian life the country has ever known, and their bravery was mentioned in Parliament and commended by Churchill and the King. www.arlettytheatre.co.uk

Tickets from the venues and on the door.

Saturday 15th Nov – Million Women Rise fundraiser 19:30 to 24:30 - The Polish Centre

Tickets £10/£7/£3 at the door. www.facebook.com/groups/272379992821944/

This event is open to women only.

ADDRESS Clumber Avenue, off Sherwood rise, Nottingham NG56JN

Saturday 15th Nov - Swan canaries 19:30 - Chilwell Rd Methodist Church

See Friday 14th November for details. www.arlettytheatre.co.uk

Monday 17th Nov - Reel Equality Film Club presents: Lemon Tree + talk on gender and the Middle East

19:30 - New Art Exchange

Film screening + expert talk. Reel Equality, a club for people who love films and hate sexism, presents a powerful, uplifting story of a Palestinian widow in the West Bank fighting to save her orchard from destruction. Introduced by Equation and Dr Amal Treacher Kabesh, challenging Western representations of women from the Middle East and exploring the complexity of female friendships. www.equation.org.uk/reelequality - www.facebook.com/reelequalitynotts

Limited tickets available on the door, advanced ticket recommended from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lemon-tree-reel-equality-film-club-tickets- 13737440053. £5 general admission, £3 concessions.

ADDRESS 39 - 41 Gregory Blvd, Nottingham NG7 6BE ORGANISED BY Chloe Cheeseman – Equation (Reel Equality Film Club) [email protected] [email protected]

Tuesday, 18th Nov - Hello I’m Here: readings from POW 19:00 to 20:30 - Five Leaves Bookshop

The voice of a much marginalized group within our society, a group who are subjected to abuse and intolerance everyday of their lives because of their lifestyle. These are the words of Nottingham’s prostitutes.

Tickets £3 on the door, refreshments available

ADDRESS 14a Long Row Nottingham NG1 2DH 0115 8373097

Wednesday, 19th Nov - SAFE group hair and massage session 10:30 to 12:30 – Nottingham Women’s Centre

Survivors and Friendship Empowerment group (SAFE) are holding their second pamper session for women – to empower and build self-confidence.

Thursday, 20th Nov - Sojourner Sisters - Relationships, marriage and the expectations on the Black woman

18:00 to 20:00 - Broadway cinema lounge

Organised by New Rose Associates Ltd, Sojourner's Sisters is a Nottingham based informal learning/support group for women of Black & Mixed Black Heritage. www.facebook.com/pages/Sojourners-Sisters/453927351405906

This event is open to women only.

ORGANISED BY Sonia Long [email protected] 07771392174

Thursday, 20th Nov – Visit to the Ruddington Framework Museum

19:00 – Further location details when you book

Nottingham Women’s History Group visit to framework knitters museum, with refreshments. The event might take 2 hrs. http://www.nottinghamwomenshistory.org.uk/programme.html

Tickets cost £5.50 and MUST be booked in advance by 15th November via Sian. You won’t be able to come in if you just turn up at the museum.

ORGANISED BY Sian Trafford – Nottingham Women’s History Group [email protected] 07891265380

Friday, 21st Nov - Being and Being Bought - Prostitution, Surrogacy and the Split Self.

19:00 to 20:30 - Nottingham Women’s Centre

This is a talk by Kajsa Ekis Ekman's about her book Being and Being Bought: Prostitution, Surrogacy and the Split Self. "Being and Being Bought is a riveting analysis of prostitution and surrogacy that shatters the great wall of lies about these two institutions. Brilliantly analyzing the parallels, Kajsa Ekis Ekman wages a multi-pronged attack on sexism and classism that leaves the reader with hope for change. If you’ve ever wondered how to respond to those who say there are no victims in prostitution or what to say when someone proposes surrogacy as a solution to childlessness - this book is a must-read."

This is a free event but a ticket is required. Tickets available from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-and-being-bought-tickets-13553754645

This event is open to women only.

ORGANISED BY Ruth Greenberg [email protected] 01159826952

Saturday, 22nd Nov - Nottingham Women’s Conference 09:30 to 17:30 – Nottingham Girls High School

Nottingham Women’s Conference returns for its second year with a range of speakers and workshops. Themes are feminist mothering, the patriarchy, women fight back, women’s health and male violence against women. More information and tickets - www.nottinghamwomensconference.wordpress.com

Saturday, 22nd Nov - Untangling the politics of black hair 12:00 to 14:00 - NAE

How do you wear your hair? Why? Does popular culture propagate an unrealistic, Eurocentric ideal of beauty? What impact is this having on young people today? NAE hosts a panel discussion chaired by Hannah Pool, Chair of UKFeminista, published author and journalist (The Guardian, The Times, Grazia.) Taking the political and cultural significance of black hair as our starting point, the panel – artists, cultural commentators, academics and activists – will discuss the relationship between hair and post-colonialist beauty ideals, and the impact this has had on perceptions of identity. Local young people will lead a discussion around how popular culture is influencing the next generation's sense of self-worth. The event will also explore how we can begin to eradicate negative reinforcement and promote positive experiences. Join us to share your views and play a key part in moving the debate forward. www.nae.org.uk/event/untangling-the-politics-of-black-hair/201

Monday, 24th Nov - Why all men should be feminists. 19:00pm to 21:00 - Rumbletums Café

A discussion of the meaning of feminism and why it’s important for men to recognise their significance and role in the struggle for equality.

Mainly aimed at men but open to all.

ADDRESS 2a Victoria Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2NH ORGANISED BY Jeff Buck [email protected] 07848 888897

Tuesday, 25th Nov - Nottinghamshire County Council Libraries present Nicola Monaghan: A Nottingham Writer

14:30 - West Bridgford Library

Is a Nottingham writer merely a writer who lives in Nottingham, or is there more to it than that? Award-winning author Nicola Monaghan talks about setting her books in the city, and finding inspiration in Nottingham’s literary heritage. www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/westbridgfordlibrary Booking essential. Tickets available at £3 from West Bridgford library The event is aimed at adults and both men and women

ADDRESS Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6AT

Tuesday, 25th Nov – Screening of Transamerica and discussion about the issues raised

18:00 to 20:30 – Nottingham Women’s Centre

Transamerica stars Felicity Huffman as trans woman named Bree. One week before undergoing surgery, Bree learns that she fathered a boy who is now 17 and is in trouble with the law. Bree would like to ignore this information, but is forced to meet the young man, Toby (played by Kevin Zegers), by her analyst Margaret (Elizabeth Peña), who will not allow the surgery to happen unless Bree meets him and confronts this aspect of her past. Although now nearly ten years old, Transamerica is regarded as a film far ahead of its time in the treatment of transgender characters. The film brings up several topics related to transition and there will be an opportunity afterwards to take part in a structured discussion of the issues raised, facilitated by Dr Claire Jenkins. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to women only.

Thursday, 27th Nov - Launch of Nottingham Women’s Centre Library and Radical Readers

17:30 to 19:00 – Nottingham Women’s Centre

Special edition of Radical Readers with Q&A session with Kat Banyard and the launch of the feminist library at Nottingham Women’s Centre. Kat Banyard is the author of The Equality Illusion and co-director of UK Feminista and will be joining us for the opening of our magical feminist library and to discuss her book. There will be nibbles, a chance to see the library and information on how to become a member! Book for the month: The Equality Illusion by Kat Banyard.

This event is open to women only.

ADDRESS 30 Chaucer Street, NG15LP

Thursday, 27th Nov – Not Just a Pretty Face 19:30 – The Maze

Feminist Friends Nottingham present a night of kickass music in aid of Nottingham Central Women's Aid. Come and see Bus Stop Madonnas, Rattle, and Leah Sinead and dance the night away. Tickets £5 on the door. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/1524363691144250

ADDRESS 257, Mansfield Road, NG1 3FT

Saturday, 29th Nov - 16 Days of Activism to End VAWG Rally

16:00 to 19:00 - Derby City Council Steps DE1

16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls Rally. Singing chanting, candle lighting ceremony, speeches. www.voxfeminarum.btck.co.uk

Saturday, 29th Nov – LaDIYfest Sheffield 2014 All day event – Multiple venues

Sheffield’s grassroots feminist festival, LaDIYfest, returns for its fourth - and BIGGEST - year this November, hosting a whole day and night of practical activities, discussion workshops and live music. This year’s festival will be on Saturday 29th November and money raised by the event will go to Women in Construction, Arts and Technology (WiCAT), a Sheffield organisation run by and for women to promote and support women in non-traditional trades. It would be really great if you could help us to spread the word further about this special event. www.ladiyfestsheffield.wordpress.com/ - www.facebook.com/events/355012897981458

Last week of Nov TBC - Women Leading Learning - Paths, Tales and Exploration

TBA

A fun and creative workshop exploring thoughts and feelings about women and learning. We’ll make storyboards, story trails and paths using text, graphics, cut out pics, fabrics and other media to build interactive narratives that weave, change and recreate. How did we learn about life? Tales from your gran or secret chats with schoolmates, that wild adventure that went badly wrong, those wonderful women who gave you hope - remembering and imagining how women learn, how women want to learn. For more information www.womenleadinglearning.wordpress.com

TBC – Launch of Trans Safe Space Guidelines TBC

The Trans Safe Feminism project aims to promote safer, more inclusive spaces within feminist action. The Trans Safe Space Guidelines have been developed in conjunction with a number of online facebook transfeminist groups and through consultation with local feminists. At the launch there will be a talk on the brief history of this project and an opportunity for feminist groups and organisations to sign up to the guidelines in order to create safer spaces for trans people. For more information www.transsafefeminism.wordpress.com