Countdown to International Women's Week
 

It is now 4 weeks off the start of International Women's Week. We have a very varied programme which collectively goes under the heading of Something For Everyone.

Sat 4th March - Games Day, New Era, Accrington 11am - 3pm
Come along and take part in the Chess challenge, dabble in scrabble, enjoy the treasure hunt, swap jigsaws and much much more.

Mon 7th March - Take A Break, Hope Centre, Oswaldtwistle 10am - 12noon
Parents and toddlers enjoy aromatherapy, yoga and relaxing pampering activities - creche available
Booking is essential

Tues 7th March - Confidence and Assertiveness Course, The Women's Centre, Accrington 10am - 12noon
Booking is essential

Tues 7th March - Relaxation for Body and Mind, The Women's Centre, Accrington 1pm - 3pm
Booking is essential

Wed 8th March - The Vagina Monologues, Accrington FC, Livingstone Rd
Tickets priced £5, concessions £3 - available from The Women's Centre

Thurs 9th March - Thinking of Doing Something for Yourself, The Globe Centre, Accrington
Ever wanted to start your own business, drop in and find out about start up grants and support.
For more info contact Hyndburn Enterprise Trust

Fri 10th March - Watercolour and Acrylic painting workshops, Haworth Art Gallery 10am - 4pm
Booking essential - contact The Haworth Art Gallery

Fri 10th March - Jewellry making for beginners, Haworth Art Gallery 2pm - 4pm
No need to book, just turn up

Sat 11th March - the main event at Accrington Town Hall, 10am 3pm
Community groups, workshops, belly dancing, tai chi, line dancing, arts and crafts, aromatherapy - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE


All activities are FREE except The Vagina Monologues
Unless booking details are stated events are drop in activities.

Supported by Awards for All, Big Lottery Community Fund and Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chest

Gratefull thanks to Haworth Art Gallery, Prospects Foundation, The Women's Centre, Accrington Football Club, Accrington & Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning, Hyndburn Enterprise Trust and all of the local community groups who have contributed.


For more information please feel free to contact me. I've taken all the telephone numbers as it's possibly not appropriate to have telephone numbers on the site so please feel free to pm me for booking details.

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hope roy is getting some good money from all this free advertiseing from the people he is hosting/advertising on accy web?how about can we do anything for the council tax payers that would be benificial to those that need it? or accy web on the **** again? all funds greatly recieved.......:eek:

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come on lads whats this?All activities are FREE except The Vagina Monologues.we get wed we pay, we dont get wed and we still pay what is this title and whats its meaning.....lmao:D

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I put it in the Nightlife, Events, Days out section - so what else is supposed to go in that section if it's not for letting people know about community events that are going on in Accrington?

Or is it just for advertising Accy Web meets that are being held in your pub?

I have donated to Accy Web a number of times, so yes funds have been received.

Finally, if Roy tells me to stop posting this stuff I will do but from what I understand this is a community website and these are community events. People complain that there is not enough going on in Hyndburn to start off with and then when I tell you about some of the stuff people like you start complaining again. That's hardly community spirited is it?

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Why don't you come along and see for yourself?

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Yeah...go on, Staggers. But don't forget to take your mobile so that I can give you a call and you can tell me just how bad it is.

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i agree with you gayle it is in the correct section for the community events.... just as its the correct section for the accyweb meets ......they are events .... keep them coming just a pity i won't be able to attend all of them but may bob in on the friday after that i will be too busy .... as i said in my pm, to you good luck.

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so your telling me gary that the women of ossy are going to experiance 32 orgasms at this meeting?this is incredible..........:eek:

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The title of the Vagina Monologues is to shock and to get people talking - it's certainly done that, so thanks Staggers!

It's mostly about how women perceive themselves and their experiences. It's also very, very funny.

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One of the great fighters for mens lib Mr. Roald Dahl also brought out a title to shock and cause thought,

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just wondering is there an internatioonal mens week?? seems a bit sexist if there isnt?

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Nope there isn't as far as I know and whilst I agree in one sense, it's not actually the fault of the organisers of International Women's Week that no men have decided to organise their own.

International Women's Day (March 8th) is an event that is recognised in over 80 countries and recognised by the United Nations. In some countries it is actually a national holiday (which men get as well). It's been going for around 90 years and its aim is essentially to highlight the plight of many women around the world in countries that are not so enlightened as Western ones, and it is also a celebration of 'look how far we've got' in the last 90 years.

See this link

http://www.internationalwomensday.com/default.asp

It is not, most definitely NOT, and has never been anti men in any way and men are quite welcome at any events, it is simply pro-women!

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Like Gayle said men are welcomed at the events, it's not exclusive.

I've seen the Vaginas Monologues, and it is very funny and worth seeing.

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Tell me about it! It is a national holiday here in Russia and all women are given presents and treated like royalty for the day. All men hate it of course, apart from the day off work :)

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The funny thing is that all this foolishness started in the US, by strangely enough, a bunch of commies there; the idea was then pinched by the Russkies and developed through the Soviet era. The irony, of course, is that when it comes to womens empowerment, marxist countries are no better than Islamic fundamentalist ones. Still, If women believe in this womens week twaddle & it keep's 'em happy, then so be it.

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Think you'll find that it started in Germany and Austria and across some countries in Europe.

You're only jealous that no man has ever got of his jacksy to organise one for you - or is every week International Men's week?

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We are not that bad Gayle. Only 51 weeks a year are ours, you have pinched one from us ;)

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Very generous of you Neil.

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I think you need 1 week a year to rest. Us men arn't that bad. We will save the washing and ironing etc till the week after[joke]

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Ah, but if only it were a week to rest - it's my busiest week of the year with 9 events to run!

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Have a read of this; a nice, concise, history:-

http://www.nwhp.org/events/iwd/iwd.html

As usual, I'm right.

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Sorry, but I'm still disagreeing with you, but only in a pedantic and argumentative way, of course!

The US decided that they should hold a National Women's Day. The date was never agreed and was not International.

In 1911, following an International conference, a date - March 8th was set as International Women's Day and it was first upheld by Germany, Austria and some other European countries. Therefore, International Women's Day did not start in America - splitting hairs I know but very important with regards to the timeline.

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easy for a woman! being multitask gurus.

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Maybe Staggers could get a bash organised down the pub for this theme week. What about Topless Womens Darts, like what they used to have on t'telly? I'm sure that would be in keeping with the prevailing ethos of the celebration and would attract a lot more punters than a lesbian chappati-making workshop in t'town hall.

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Oh, and if only you'd told me before and I'd have added it on to the leaflets. :rolleyes:

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gayle just send them down! tea-leaf what a brainstormer you are! have you ever thought of becomming a local goffer or an organiser even a councillor with your skills and thoughts mate, YOU GOT MY VOTE!we may even end up in great britain? where it all once started!:engsmil:

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So we're two events down, seven to go. I spent this morning with a parent and toddler group giving the parents a much needed pampering whilst their children were looked after by creche workers. Then went on to Radio Lancs in the afternoon.

Tomorrow we have Confidence and Assertivenes courses at the Women's Centre.

Then Wednesday, well, I think we all know what's happening on Wednesday - we're having an Accy web meeting at Accrington Stanley Football Club, aren't we? Actually, Less, Staggers, you won't be on your own because some other members have asked me for tickets.

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Well, I've certainly not asked for tickets. However, I do believe that Less & Staggers will be taking up the challenge and braving this loonacy. For their sake, I just hope the bar is open throughout the performance.

I shall not be there; I shall keep the faith.

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You big wuss, come on you know you want to really! lol

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how long does this go on for gayle (virgina monologues) as my daughter is playing in a darts final.

:)

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Be over by about 9.15, 9.30 ish

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Well I've got dragged into night at Pop. Club on Friday with gals at work >> just now they have told me Meatloaf copy group, Ladies Night and they are male strippers :eek: Will this count in International Woman's Week ?? SOLD OUT by the way. I'm scared.

You not behind this promotion Gayle ??

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It might be that Australian duo the Puppetry of the Penis, and could give the Vagina Monologues the willies, or at least a run for their money.


Have a good time.;)

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Will slip in a good word Garinda if you wish. Suspect the 'Droopy Danglers' at the end of the day, but will reserve judgement.

Gayle'll kill me for going off thread here, but is sorta' connected, n'est pa ?

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are cameras allowed gayle:) ?

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Well, the week is over - I'm absolutely shattered - but from what I can see it all went well. Over 500 people turned up at the Town Hall today for the main event.

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Have just realised by reading other threads that some of you were down in Accrington town centre yesterday - you could have called in to see me at the Town Hall! You missed out on another really good event.