A VARIETY of events will be taking place this March in Frome to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Even though the day is on Wednesday 8th, there will be lots taking place over the course of the week from lightening talks, guided walks, even a training session with Frome Town Football Club’s Women’s First Team. A snapshot of some of the events are explored below:
IWD Lightning Talks
Dawn Denton is back with her Lightning Talks this year, hosted at the Cheese and Grain bar on Wednesday 8th March from 7pm – 9pm. Dawn has curated a panel who will each have five minutes to talk about a topic that will touch, move and inspire the audience within the International Women’s Day theme for 2023: Embrace Equity. The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Plastic Free. Period
Join the Plastic Free. Period team at the Archangel from 7-9pm on Wednesday 8th for a free informal evening of drinks and a chat about sustainable (and plastic free) menstrual products that will help save money as well as reducing waste and protecting the environment. Bring a friend, take a look at some of the samples available, ask any questions and be in with a chance of winning two sets of Wuka period pants.
Kindness in social media
As part of the Kindness Festival Charlotte Calkin leads a conversation around Kindness in social media on 8th March at Frome Town Hall from 7-9pm. Attendees will hear real life stories (from women as it is International Women’s Day) and co-create a Kindness in social media charter for Frome. All are welcome to attend; tickets cost £5 and will include a light vegetarian supper. The bar will be open, get your tickets here: bit.ly/socialmediakindness
Alternatively, you can head online to find further highlights championing women during International Women’s Day. On the day, the Climate Film Festival will be releasing their short film showcasing female director Chintan Gohil who lives in Frome. She will also provide advice and tips to help the next generation of filmmakers. The film will be available at 11:00 a.m. on the 8th March on The Climates YouTube channel or head over to their website for details: www.climatefilmfestival.co.uk.
Frome’s resident shopping stalwart Fromie Gift’s Nicky Bragg, will be highlighting women in retail in Frome via her Instagram channel (@fromiegifts), why not pop along to their shops and show them some love. While you are in town, why not seek out the Caravan of Arts which will be by the library. Inside, there will be a micro exhibition by local photographer Amy Kolarides, whose pictures showcase Frome women who lift other women up.
If you’re feeling more active, why not “Train with the team” with the players from Frome Town Women’s Football Team. The recent success in female football has seen membership of Frome’s girls and women’s teams grow by 100%. If you’ve always fancied giving it a go, the team will welcome you to a free, friendly, easy training session which will allow you to ask any questions while having a kickabout. The session is open to all females aged six and over and will take place on Monday 6th March at Selwood School’s 3G pitch from 6 – 7pm. It’s free to attend, book your space here: bit.ly/IWDfootball
If walking is more your thing, the Celebrated Women of Frome walk will be visiting locations and delving into the history of some of Frome’s most famous female residents. The walk will start from The Cheese and Grain at 11am on Wednesday 8th March, tickets are £7.30 (including fees) and can be bought at here: bit.ly/WomenofFrome
