MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL 2018 Diary of events .gov.uk/IWD

Jaheda Choudhury-Potter WE ARE ALL Feminist,CELEBRATING Musician, Producer100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN#STRONGMCRWOMEN1 FOREWORD

International Women’s Day has been So for International Women’s Day this year, celebrated since 1910, when activist Clara we want to mark the diversity, strength Zetkin proposed the idea of recognising and resilience of women with a festival of the achievements of women and raising celebratory, educational and participatory awareness of women’s issues. Her idea events throughout March. The intention is was rapidly taken up by women’s groups, to create a legacy for the future, inspiring trade unions, socialist societies and working others to persevere, to keep striving for women’s clubs before spreading globally – equality and, ultimately, to take great pride the first International Women’s Day (IWD) in being a woman. was just one year later. This diary includes events funded through Here in Manchester we’ve celebrated IWD Manchester City Council’s small-grant fund for more than 25 years. Each year’s theme for local not-for-profit organisations, and is set by the IWD Steering Group, which is part of the criteria for this year’s grants was chaired by the lead member for women, to create events linked to this year’s theme. and comprises organisations, individuals There will also be events from partners and and partners from across the city. other organisations.

Strong Manchester Women – our overarching theme in this centenary year of the first women getting the vote – aims to reflect the tenacity, ambition and resilience of Manchester women in making our city the dynamic world-class city it is today.

The women of Manchester are the backbone of the city. Manchester women juggle a number of roles as leaders in our neighbourhoods, inspiring friendship, creating a sense of community, and instilling pride. They contribute to the economic success of the city in their roles across the professions and in all areas of work, as well as being the keystone of family life.

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2 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL SUFFRAGETTE CITY FEMINIST TAKEOVER AND FESTIVAL LAUNCH WHEN: 23 February to 10 March WHEN: Thursday 1 March, 6–8pm WHERE: The Refuge, Principal Hotel, Oxford Road, WHERE: Manchester M60 7HA Manchester City Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL ABOUT: This exhibition, curated by Manchester ABOUT: Digital Music Archive co-founder Alison Celebrate the launch of Wonder Women Surtees, features photographic portraits 2018 with a feminist takeover inspired by of 25 key women in the radical Manchester-born artist and music, chosen via a community vote feminist campaigner, Annie Swynnerton from 270 original nominations. It’s (1844–1933). part of a project aimed at recognising and celebrating Manchester women’s MORE INFORMATION: achievements in the music industry, Suitable for ages 15+ highlighting the roles women have played Accessible venue and bringing their voices to the fore. FREE MORE INFORMATION: Drop-in event Accessible venue

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 3 21 WOMEN WHO CHANGED DIY: HOW TO BUILD YOUR THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN STRENGTH AS AN HIV POSITIVE WOMAN WHEN: Thursdays in March WHEN: Friday 2 March, 9.30am–5pm WHERE: East , WHERE: 60 Grey Mare Lane, Manchester M11 3DS George House Trust, 75–77 Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FX ABOUT: Students from two neighbouring east ABOUT: Manchester schools will attend talks by An HIV diagnosis can make women influential women in the community. feel unable to progress with their lives, They’ll research and learn about the 21 but this event aims to redress that, with nominated women in cross-school groups a workshop delivered by Thandi Haruperi, and create presentations about their a speaker, facilitator and trainer, who subjects that they’ll deliver to external believes that all women have the ability visitors and fellow students, who will vote to learn and grow from experiences, no accordingly. Following the judging, the final matter how challenging. two will debate in front of a live audience, who will select the overall ‘most influential’ Event programme: woman in history via a democratic vote. 9.30am–1pm: DIY workshop – How to Build Your Strength as a HIV Positive Woman MORE INFORMATION: Closed event 1pm–2pm: Buffet lunch IWD 2pm–3pm: Skin care sessions – How to treat your skin well and look after yourself

3pm–5pm: Glam up for International Women’s Day – make-up tutorials and manicure

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Closed event – registration required: call Adela on 0161 274 4499 or visit www.ght.org.uk/events IWD

4 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL LYNX THEATRE: SYLVIA WALK FOR WOMEN

WHEN: WHEN: Saturday 3 March, 2–4pm Saturday 3 March, 2–4pm

WHERE: WHERE: Working Class Movement Library, Starting outside Central Library in St Peter’s 51 The Crescent, Salford M5 4WX Square, the walk will end at

ABOUT: ABOUT: A one-woman performance that captures Everyone is welcome to come and help us the lesser-known life of Sylvia Pankhurst celebrate International Women’s Day 2018 the artist, against a background of over in a procession that will mark 100 years of 250 slides. This event will be followed by the first women winning the right to vote. a discussion. There’ll be speakers, music, poetry and singing until 4pm. MORE INFORMATION: This event is now full. MORE INFORMATION: Find out more and register at www.manchester.gov.uk/iwd or just come along on the day!

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 5 THIRD WOMEN IN MEDIA LOST VOICES EXHIBITION CONFERENCE AND LAUNCH

WHEN: WHEN: Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March, 10am–5pm Saturday 3 March to Sunday 7 October, 11am–4pm WHERE: People’s History Museum, Left Bank, WHERE: Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER Quarry Bank, Stockport SK9 4LA

ABOUT: ABOUT: Returning for a second year at the A series of installations recaptures the People’s History Museum, this student-led lost voices of the many women who conference will celebrate influential women were still denied the vote following the who have succeeded in careers that include Representation of the People Act in 1918. journalism, television, filmmaking, radio, MORE INFORMATION: music, writing, blogging and photography. Suitable for all ages The conference will include keynote speeches, panel sessions and workshops Admission charges apply from prominent women in the media to Drop-in event inspire others to follow in their footsteps. It is organised by a team of student journalists from The University of Manchester’s student media collective Manchester Media Group, and supported by Amnesty International, Gorkana and the NUS. Suitable for students and non-student delegates.

MORE INFORMATION: Booking required via Eventbrite: https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-media- conference-2018-tickets-42168068829

Early bird £14 full weekend. £9 for day ticket (both plus booking fee)

£16 for full weekend. £11 for day ticket (both plus booking fee)

Profits will be donated to local charity MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health). WW

6 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL #PRESSFORPROGRESS – WONDER WOMEN ACCELERATING GENDER GUIDED TOUR PARITY WHEN: WHEN: Thursday 8 March, 1–2pm and 2.30–3.30pm Monday 5 March, 12 noon–3pm WHERE: WHERE: People’s History Museum, Left Bank, The University of Manchester, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER University Place, Manchester M13 9PL ABOUT: ABOUT: Take a guided tour of the People’s History Award-winning scientist and author Museum and see how women have Angela Saini discusses gender stereotypes, campaigned for equality. The tour will look conditioned perception and her latest book, at the lives of women reformists, chartists, Inferior – How Science Got Women Wrong. suffragists, suffragettes, MPs, radicals and revolutionaries, and includes a visit MORE INFORMATION: to Savage Ink: The Cartoon and The Suitable for ages 15 and over Caricature exhibition. Suitable for adults FREE and young people. Booking essential via www.creativetourist. MORE INFORMATION: com/event/wonder-women/ Booking essential via Eventbrite: 1pm tour: https://wonderwomentour. eventbrite.co.uk 2.30pm tour: https://wonderwomentour2. eventbrite.co.uk Pay what you feel at the event. WW

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 7 THE ONGOING NAKBA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY HULME WHEN: Thursday 8 March, 2–4pm WHEN: Thursday 8 March, 2–6pm WHERE: People’s History Museum, Left Bank, WHERE: Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER Ascension Church, 108 Royce Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 5LA ABOUT: Hear the stories of Palestine’s refugee ABOUT: women talking about the 1948 exodus An afternoon of debate, workshops and (the Nakba) to today, through poetry, information stalls for people who live, work, testimonies, film and photographs. Before study and play in Hulme, covering a range the talk, visit a stunning installation that of issues such as women’s sexual health and considers the plight of refugees from wellbeing, women’s age-friendly activities, Palestine and the rest of the world. information about cervical screening, fitness Suitable for adults and young people. for women over 50, as well as arts and crafts for young and old. The workshops MORE INFORMATION: will last about an hour, focusing on: No booking required to visit installation, on display 11am–5pm. i) Opportunities for young women Booking required for the talk via Eventbrite: https://theongoingnakba.eventbrite.co.uk ii) Cervical screening Pay what you feel at the event. iii) Educate, participate, celebrate: WW discussing the key challenges to women in society today, and what we could do in Hulme, individually and collectively, to start addressing them.

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If you’d like to get involved or set up a stall email [email protected] or call 07879 555 056.

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8 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL RADICAL LATES WOMEN: KNOW YOUR PLACE!

WHEN: WHEN: Thursday 8 March, 5–8pm Thursday 8 March, 6.30–8pm

WHERE: WHERE: People’s History Museum, Left Bank, People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER

ABOUT: ABOUT: Ideas worth fighting for have often been As part of BBC Radio Manchester’s debated under the cover of darkness, in Suffragette City season, the People’s secret and away from prying eyes. Every History Museum and BBC Radio second Thursday of the month our galleries Manchester present a poignant and are open all evening for you to explore, with powerful panel discussion broadcast live a regular programme of exciting and quirky from the museum on International Women’s happenings. Get in touch if you’d like to Day. Panel members will discuss and debate hold a (not-so) secret meeting, or arrange the impact of women winning the right to a tour or learning session for your group. vote one hundred years ago, how far we have come, and how far we still have to MORE INFORMATION: go. Suitable for adults and young people. Suitable for adults and young people MORE INFORMATION: No booking required but some events may Booking required via Eventbrite: https:// be ticketed. womenknowyourplace.eventbrite.co.uk The museum is free to enter. Pay what you feel at the event. Suggested donation: £5 WW WW

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 9 WYTH WOMEN UPFRONT AND ONSIDE: THE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL WHEN: CONFERENCE Friday 9 March, 1–4pm

WHERE: WHEN: Forum, Forum Square, Thursday 8 March, 9am–5pm; Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RX Friday 9 March, 9am–4pm

ABOUT: WHERE: An afternoon of networking and tea to , Cathedral celebrate women’s achievements locally Gardens, Todd Street, Manchester M4 3BG and to share ideas on how best to work ABOUT: together in meeting the challenges we Attend an international two-day conference face as women in Wythenshawe. Women that brings together leading academics from all ages, professions and backgrounds from across the field, as well as from the will discuss priorities for Wythenshawe museums and heritage sector. and agree some common actions. There will also be some lighter interventions and MORE INFORMATION: entertainment, but our aim is to encourage Suitable for ages 18+ debate on how we can use our strengths as Booking essential via www.creativetourist. women – and as a community – to tackle com/event/wonder-women/ some of the challenges we face. Two-day ticket £85 MORE INFORMATION: Book via Maggie Karwat: 0161 935 4417 or Suzanne Richards: 0161 499 7900 www.wythenshaweforum.co.uk IWD

10 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL CONTACT YOUNG COMPANY: HOOLIGAN SPARROW: SHE BANGS THE DRUMS DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

WHEN: WHEN: Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 March, 11.30am, Thursday 8 March, 6.30–8pm 2pm and 7pm WHERE: WHERE: Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art, Museum of Science and Industry, 13 Thomas Street, Manchester M4 1EU Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4FP ABOUT: ABOUT: A special one-off screening of a powerful A provocative piece of contemporary documentary about China’s most prominent theatre that looks back at one of the key women’s rights activist, Ye Haiyan (aka landmarks in British democracy. Directed by Hooligan Sparrow), who protested a case Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit of of sexual abuse at an elementary school. Sh!T Theatre. MORE INFORMATION: MORE INFORMATION: Certificate PG Suitable for ages 14+ Suitable for ages 13+

Booking essential via www.creativetourist. Booking essential via www.creativetourist. com/event/wonder-women/ com/event/wonder-women/ Tickets from £7 Tickets £4

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 11 SUFFRAGETTE: CHARITY RUTH BARKER AND SCREENING HANNAH LEIGHTON-BOYCE EXHIBITION AND PREVIEW WHEN: Thursday 8 March, 6–9pm WHEN: Friday 9 March to Sunday 29 April, WHERE: Wednesday to Sunday only, 1–6pm The Whitworth, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER WHERE: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, ABOUT: Manchester M15 4GB Don’t miss this very special charity screening of Suffragette in support of The Pankhurst ABOUT: Trust, held less than a mile from where Drawing together the work and the movement began, and a century after experiences of two exciting female women first won the partial right to vote. artists, this two-person exhibition responds to the individual, collective MORE INFORMATION: and historic struggles experienced Suitable for ages 12+ by women. Booking essential via www.creativetourist. MORE INFORMATION: com/event/wonder-women/ Suitable for ages 15+ Tickets £20 plus booking fee FREE

12 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL MAD4IT (YES CIC) THE DRAMA OF THE SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT WHEN: Saturday 10 March, 9am–3pm WHEN: Saturday 10 March, 10am–6pm WHERE: Yes CiC, The Hive, Plant Hill Road, Blackley, WHERE: Manchester M9 6NP People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER ABOUT: Our Motivate and Develop for Information ABOUT: and Technology (MAD4IT) day is a joint Discover the suffrage movement through celebration of both International Women’s papers, posters and performance. Join Day and International Science Week. renowned suffrage historians, including Empowering local women to aspire to Elizabeth Crawford and Katharine Cockin, careers that have been historically male as they delve into papers on the movement. dominated with a fun-packed, motivational Explore the museum galleries to find programme. Find out about training, suffrage posters and recordings, and enjoy employability and career options, or explore short performances from suffrage plays and alternative choices for entrepreneurial speeches. Performed by renowned suffrage pathways with People Plus, a local business actor and historian Dr Naomi Paxton and start-up advice company. For digital skills students from the University of Salford. the Google Bus will provide support and practical guidance on basic IT, and will also MORE INFORMATION: deliver a workshop that encourages women Booking via Eventbrite: https:// to vocalise their personal and professional thedramaofthesuffragemovement. achievements and improve their self- eventbrite.co.uk promotion skills. £10/£5 unwaged (both plus booking fee) WW MORE INFORMATION: Wheelchair access and accessible toilets

Book via Sammy Logan 0161 974 0932/0161 720 4090 [email protected]

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 13 SUGAR AND SPICE 12: LADY GREY IPA LAUNCH STANDING STRONGER PARTY (18+ ONLY) TOGETHER (LGBT FOUNDATION WOMEN’S WHEN: PROGRAMME) Saturday 10 March, 12 noon–8pm WHERE: WHEN: The Runaway Brewery, Unit 4 Millgate, Saturday 10 March, 10.30am–6pm and Dantzic Street, Manchester M4 4JW 7.30–10pm; Sunday 11 March, 10.30am–4pm ABOUT: WHERE: Manchester Women’s Institute and The LGBT Foundation, 5 Richmond Street, Runaway Brewery celebrate the 100th Manchester M1 3HF anniversary of the Representation of the People Act and International Women’s ABOUT: Day 2018 with a one-off Lady Grey IPA, Back for its twelfth year with socialising, which will be officially launched at The song-writing, discussions, dancing, crafts, Runaway Brewery. Come along and raise a photography, intersectional feminist celebratory pint to mark 100 years of the histories, films and more, including free first women being granted the vote in the food and holistic therapies. Sugar and UK. A percentage of sales on the day will Spice is Manchester’s annual festival for be donated to the Manchester WI bursary lesbian and bisexual women to celebrate fund, supporting the WI’s original purpose International Women’s Day. The theme of education for women. The soundtrack this year is Standing Stronger Together to The Lady Grey IPA Launch Party will be and events are for all women who identify an eclectic mix of female-led bands and as lesbian, bisexual or questioning, all or artists with recommendations picked by part of the time (including trans women, Manchester WI members. women of colour, older women, disabled/ neurodivergent women, women of all faiths MORE INFORMATION: and backgrounds and non-binary/gender Disabled access is limited to the yard and fluid people). ground-floor area. The bar is upstairs but table service can be arranged. The Runaway MORE INFORMATION: Brewery do not have disabled toilets, but Wheelchair access, changing spaces, free the toilet facilities available are on the childcare, BSL interpreting. Travel bursaries ground floor. available. Ask about a travel bursary, childcare or FREE but booking required (advance ticket BSL interpreting by email: includes free pint) via Shelly Harvey on [email protected] 07720 671226 www.manchesterwi.org.uk/events FREE but booking is essential via Claudia 0345 3303030 [email protected] http://lgbt.foundation/sugarandspice IWD

14 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL TRY TO BE A RAINBOW IN WOMEN RULE MANCHESTER 2 SOMEONE’S CLOUD (Angels of Hope for Women) WHEN: Sunday 11 March, 11am–4pm

WHEN: WHERE: Saturday 10 March, 3–5pm People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER WHERE: Brunswick Church, Brunswick Street, ABOUT: Ardwick, Manchester M13 9TQ Women Rule Manchester (#WomenRuleMcr) invite you to book an interview slot for ABOUT: this continually evolving interview and Encouraging women to brighten up the lives live performance project that captures of others, who may be in situations that are the diverse identity and opinions of causing them to feel isolated, we’re having Manchester’s women, their relationship a Tea Party. It will be open to all women to the city, and their hopes for the future. and will feature a motivational speaker Watch online: facebook.com/girlgangmcr. and discussion about the importance of Women Rule Manchester was created as celebrating women’s achievements and how part of Manchester International Festival’s we can best contribute to society. As well Creative50 programme. as sharing ideas on supporting the local community, initiating activities or starting MORE INFORMATION: businesses and charities, we’ll bring women Suitable for adults and young people. together, allow them to celebrate each other and make new relationships that will Book an interview slot via have a positive impact on the future success Girl Gang Manchester of the community. £5 refundable deposit required. WW MORE INFORMATION: Wheelchair access and accessible toilets

FREE Book via Leah Chikamba: 07940 411897 IWD

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 15 ADVENTURES IN FROM PETTICOATS TO MENSTRUATING/PERIODS MICROSCOPES ACTIVITY WORKSHOP WHEN: WHEN: Monday 12 March, 1.30–2pm Sunday 11 March, 3.30–6pm WHERE: WHERE: , The University of Google Digital Garage, 39–43 King Street, Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester Manchester M2 7AT M13 9PL

ABOUT: ABOUT: Menstrual activist and comedian Chella From archaeologists to academics, from Quint will perform her five-star sell-out the curious to the curators, there is a long comedy show Adventures in Menstruating, history of pioneering women who have followed by a hands-on workshop with shaped Manchester Museum and The data hacking, craft activities to make and University of Manchester. This talk takes take, training and discussion on the topic a closer look at these Wonder Women of of periods and menstruation. Menstruators Manchester. and non-menstruators welcome! MORE INFORMATION: MORE INFORMATION: Suitable for ages 15+ Wheelchair access FREE FREE but booking required via Drop-in event [email protected] IWD

16 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL STRONG WOMEN OF BME MIGRANT WOMEN HERITAGE; CELEBRATING DEMANDING JUSTICE THE CENTENARY OF THE (Safety4Sisters North West) WOMEN’S VOTE IN THE UK WHEN: WHEN: Friday 16 March, 2–5pm (registration from Wednesday 14 March, 10am–12 noon 1.30pm)

WHERE: WHERE: Levenshulme High School, Crossley Road, People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Manchester M19 1FS Manchester M3 3ER

ABOUT: ABOUT: Inviting women from the Manchester BME Building the campaign for migrant women’s Network and beyond to come together in justice, with speakers from groundbreaking celebration to remember and recognise the organisations such as Southall Black Sisters many strong and inspirational BME women and Latin American Women’s Rights who have contributed to our city and to the Service, this event will centre on the voices furtherance of issues important to and for of migrant women, who will share with women. Hosted by and in partnership with attendees what justice means for them. Levenshulme High School, our event will Connecting individual stories with a critical include inspiring speakers, delicious food look at the current political climate, we ask, and refreshments, and beautiful traditional what does justice look like and how do we dress celebrating our wonderful diversity. achieve it? Safety4Sisters promotes the rights of women who face both structural MORE INFORMATION: and intimate violence, and through our FREE but booking is required via campaigning and group work, we support Fiona McInroy, Manchester BME Network migrant women to obtain effective 07811 531160/0118 606842 protection and safety, and offer a space for [email protected] women to come together in solidarity. IWD MORE INFORMATION: FREE Book via [email protected] IWD

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF #STRONGMCRWOMEN 17 UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN GENERATIONS OF ACTIVISM HISTORY OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL WHEN: Friday 23 March, 11am–4pm

WHEN: WHERE: Monday 19 March, 2–3pm People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER WHERE: National Football Musuem, Cathedral ABOUT: Gardens, Todd Street, Manchester M4 3BG Join with women of all ages and backgrounds for a day of conversation, ABOUT: creativity and banner-making inspired Experts at the National Football Museum by ojects and themes within the Feminist explore how the beautiful game’s difficult Web archive. past has impacted on its current status. MORE INFORMATION: MORE INFORMATION: No booking required Suitable for all ages Pay what you feel at event FREE but booking essential via www. WW creativetourist.com/event/wonder-women/

18 MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FESTIVAL FEMINISM AND MUSEUMS LIVE!

WHEN: Saturday 24 March, 2–4pm

WHERE: People’s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER

ABOUT: Join the People’s History Museum to hear researcher, writer, curator and artist Dr Jenna C Ashton discuss the content and motivations behind her edited collection Feminism and Museums: Intervention, Disruption and Change (MuseumsEtc, 2017 and 2018). Over two volumes, Feminism and Museums explores how museums are responding to challenges faced by women and girls globally. Suitable for adults and young people.

MORE INFORMATION: Booking via Eventbrite: https:// feminismandmuseums.eventbrite.co.uk Pay what you feel at event WW

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