International Women's Day 2008
| Published: 28th February 2008 21:49 |
International Women's Day has been an annual event since 1911 and is all about celebrating the achievements of women in years gone by and focussing on the positive results that have been achieved in various areas of equality.
In some countries, International Women's Day is an official holiday, and a day when men give gifts to their female relatives, friends and colleagues.
International Women's Day is supported by many organisations, including UNESCO and the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides and a series of events will be happening across the globe.
Events being held close to home to celebrate International Women's Day are detailed below:
Shop Til They Drop
06 March 2008
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Event: Girl Power Networking Lunch
About: Networking lunch with keynote speaker Karen Darby founder of SimplySwitch. Guests will be on table rotation and there will be a nominal cost of £10 per person for the event. Guests will be provided a 3 course meal with drinks reception and extensive networking opportunities. Bring your business card.
Venue: Arnhem Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
Org'n: Croydon Business: An ambitious ten year programme to regenerate Croydon's deprived areas and use entrepreneurship to narrow the gap between them and the rest of the borough.
Info: Click here
07 March 2008
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Event: Unconventional Women Entrepreneurs
About: A seminar to introduce female entrepreneurs to unconventional industries such as painting, plumbing, manufacturing and dj-ing. The seminar will explore the possibility of setting up business in these fields. Lunch is provided and women in the various fields will be on hand to share their experiences.
Venue: Tiger Tiger, 16 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT
Org'n: Croydon Enterprise Business Support: An ambitious ten year programme to regenerate Croydon's deprived areas and use entrepreneurship to narrow the gap between them and the rest of the borough.
Info: Click here
08 March 2008
Time: 9:30 - 5pm
Event: Enterprising Women - Shaping Progress
About: Women's all day conference with keynote speaker Lynne Franks, PR guru and businesswoman. A series of panel discussions and masterclasses aimed at providing female enterpreneurs and business women all the support they require to drive their business forward. Lunch is provided and creche facilities are available.
Venue: Jurys Inn, Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 9XY
Org'n: Croydon Business: Helping local people to regenerate our borough by supporting entrepreneurship and backing people who want to start and grow businesses.
Info: Click here
For further information, please click here to view the International Women's Day website.
