Events
“Three Stones in the City of Ladies” Exhibition
Saturday 22nd January – Sunday 27th March, 10am-3.30pm @ Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
Three Stones (1968) is a surrealist landscape by Marion Adnams (1899-1995), who was born and lived most of her life in Derby. Although she achieved some success, mainly during the 1940s, her work is not widely known and so this exhibition, which will include additional work by Adnams from other local collections, will begin to build up a history of her work. Three Stones has inspired the exhibition’s secondary theme, of repetition in representations by women artists: replicating or doubling, mirroring and masking. Works by artists such as Annette Kelm and Lucy Skaer, sit at a point where the repetition of an image takes a turn towards abstraction or pattern-making.
Normal Castle Admission prices apply.
Tel: 0115 915 3700
“Stripped”- Young Curators Present a Show about Love an Exhibition
Saturday 22nd January- Sunday 27th March @ Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
A group of young people from Nottingham bring a whole new perspective to Marcus Stone’s painting In Love (1888) – one of the most popular works in the collection of Nottingham City Museums and Galleries.
Introducing contemporary art by Phil Collins, Rebecca Horn, Sarah Jones and Gary Webb (on loan from Tate and the Arts Council Collection), as well as jewellery and love tokens from the collection, the group invites visitors to explore ideas about love and intimacy, shining fresh light on to an old favourite.
Normal Castle Admission prices apply.
Tel: 0115 915 3700
Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence
Monday 28th February – Sunday 13th March
Several pharmacies in Nottingham will use pharmacy bags printed with information about domestic violence and gender equality.
Tel: Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum, 0115 962 3237 (Damian Carnell)
“Walking Home” Film
Available From March
Platform 51 and Initi8 volunteers from Nottingham Trent University have created a new film dramatizing women’s experience of street harassment. Featuring the voices and experiences of women.
Tel: Gill Court, 07500 553 800
Name the Ladies Competition
Tuesday 1st march – Thursday 31st March @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
A fundraiser for Midlands Women’s Aid. If you have admired Charlotte Thomson’s illustrations on the walls of Debbie Bryan’s shop, then simply purchase a £1competition card for a chance to win your own signed reproduction art print of Charlotte’s hand drawn ladies.
Price: £1
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Sports Activities for Women and Girls
Throughout March and April @ various locations
There are various different physical activities taking place around Nottingham for women and girls, including netball, swimming and gymnastics. Please see the timetable for more information: Sport activities 2011
Tel: Jade Gresham, 0115 915 2710
“Women Potters” Display
Tuesday 1st March – Sunday 8th May @ Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
A small display celebrating the work women potters from the Ballantyne Collection of 20th Century British studio ceramics. Includes pieces by Katherine Pleydell-Bouverie, Janet Leach, Lucie Rie, Denise Wren, Joanna Constantinidis, Elizabeth Fritsch, Mary Rogers and Jane Hamlyn.
Normal Castle Admission prices apply.
Tel: 0115 915 3700
International Womens Day concert
Friday 4th March, 7.30pm – 10.30pm @ St John’s Church and Community Centre, Carrington (corner of Mansfield Rd and Church Drive)
This concert, hosted by Rosas Lovely Daughters, with contributions from Duo Syzgy and Spokeswomen is is aid of the Ovarian Cancer Research Centre.
Tickets are £5 in advance.
Tel: Maggie on 0115 962 2115 or Rosaslovelydaughters@googlemail.com
Debbie Bryan Heritage at Nottingham Castle
Friday 4th – Monday 14th March @ Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
Enjoy this exquisite showcase of contemporary craft & design inspired by Nottingham lace & local heritage. Selected designers are ceramics by Katie Almond, accessories by Debbie Bryan & textiles heritage by J.C Middlebrook.
Normal Castle Admission prices apply.
Tel: 0115 915 3700
“Women Potters” Ceramics Study Day
Saturday 5th March, 11am- 4.30pm @ Studio 2, Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
A study day to celebrate the work of women studio potters, beginning with a talk by Moira Vincentelli, Professor in Art History and Curator of Ceramics, Aberystwth University and author of Women and Ceramics: Gendered Vessels (MUP, 2000) and Women Potters: Transforming Traditions (A&C Back, 2003). Moira is a leading figure in contemporary studies in ceramics and has curated several national touring exhibitions of ceramics. In the afternoon, Micki Schloessingk will be giving a demonstration and talking about her work. Micki is an internationally acclaimed potter and one of the few in the UK making wood-fired salt-glaze pots. There will also be the opportunity to view the Ballantyne Collection of studio ceramics during the day.
£20 per person or £26.50pp (includes lunch in the Castle Café comprising sandwiches, drinks and a cake platter)
Both prices include tea and coffee, and admission to the Castle for the day from 10.00-4.00pm.
Tel. 0115 9153700
Lorna Syson Paper Light Making Workshop
Saturday 5th March, 11am – 5pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Includes all materials, tea, light lunch & homemade cake.
Price: £42
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Sunday Tea Party with Nottingham Lace & Joy Buttress
Sunday 6th March, 2pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Arnold Women
W/C 7th March for 4 weeks @ Various Locations
Exhibition in Arnold Library of women working in Arnold through 100 years, Stephen Frears film about St Anns at Bonington Theatre and Arnold Women Talks weekly through March about Women in Arnold through the years
Website: www.iwdarnold.blogspot.com
Flawless
Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th March, 7.30pm @ Nottingham Playhouse
The stars of Britain’s Got Talent and Streetdance 3D present their first solo show. This inspirational dance act has become an international phenomenon with stunning street dance and jaw dropping moves. They’ve worked with some of the biggest names in music including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Jamelia and won countless awards including World Dance Champions and Best Street Dance Act. You’ve seen them on television, now it’s time to see them live in this breathtaking, dizzying debut show from one of the UK’s hottest dance acts.
Box Office: 0115 941 9419/ http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Tickets £20
100 Women of Substance
Tuesday 8th March @ The Council House
Recognising 100 women in Nottingham who have been an inspiration to others in the city e.g.; have overcome professional or personal barriers; fought for the rights of others; worked selflessly to improve the lives of others or made a lasting impact on Nottingham. Women’s stories will feature in the Post and their photos will be made into a commemorative poster by Platform 51. The 100 women will receive certificates at an event at the Council House on Tuesday 8th March and be invited to a celebration at Nottingham Castle on Friday 11th March.
Celebrating Women
Tuesday 8th March @ Nottingham Women’s Centre
Timeline display picturing women in history. A presentation by women from Nottingham University highlighting “Women in Science”. and guest speaker Chris Cutland: Executive Director Women’s Aid Integrated Services. Performance by Nottingham University Operatic Choir and workshops; pamper sessions; women’s issues information and lunch.
Tel: Anette Taylor, 0115 941 1475
International Women’s Day talk
Tuesday 8th March , 8.45am @ Bulwell Academy
Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum has organised a talk for 200 students at Bulwell Academy. Four inspirational women will speak to the students about their experiences as women working in interesting professions, in high ranking positions in male dominated fields. The speakers are:
- Lisa Dawkins: Nottingham Forest Women’s Team, Director of Football
- Sally Reynolds: VPoint TV, Director and Producer
- Lisa Newton : Boogles Ltd, Managing Director
- Sarah Greatbatch: Smanya Theatre Company, Director
Contact: Jude, 07967 201378, jude@ndvf.co.uk
Human Library
Tuesday 8th March, 11.00-2.30pm @ Nottingham Contemporary
Borrow a person instead of a book. This all female library will have living books available for loan to the public. Drop in, flick through the Human Library Catalogue and choose the story you’d most like to hear.
Tel: Jonathan Wright, 0115 993 4525
Afternoon Tea Party
Tuesday 8th March, 12-3pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Come along and celebrate Shove Tuesday & 100 years of International Women’s Day with Tea & Pancakes, our party is a fundraiser for Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group.
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Mainly for Ladies fundraising luncheon
Tuesday 8th March, 12noon @ Signature, 100 Melton Road, West Bridgford
Luncheon and informal clothes show to celebrate International Women’s Day and fundraise for SHE (Survivors Helping Each other)
Cost: £20
Contact: Vivienne Tregidga, viviennetregidga@yahoo.co.uk
Join me on the bridge
Tuesday 8th March, 2.30pm-4pm @ Trent Bridge
Members of Soroptimist Midland East Region will support the Women for Women organisation in a united stand for peace. It is hoped that women from Nottingham and across the Region will act in solidarity with thousands of other women around the world. Under a banner of Stronger Women Build Bridges of Peace, we’ll be calling for women to have security, economic opportunity and an equal voice at the decision-making table.
Contact: Barbara McDonald, bmcdonald351@btinternet.com
Blue Mountain Women’s Group Event
Tuesday 8th March, 4-8pm @ Hyson Green Youth Club, NG7 6ER.
Various activities including: food stall from local continental food stores, craft stall from local craft women, discussions around women’s health, local artists, entertainment, background music from Africa and the Caribbean, poems from local women, Africa female dancers, and female drummers.
Tel: Veronica Barnes, 07531 070 853
Schools’ Art Trail
Tuesday 8th – Friday 11th March, 9.30am-2.30pm @ Nottingham City Centre
Art trail for secondary schools, investigating and responding to visual art work in the city created by women artists across both the 20 and 21st Century. Facilitated by Nettie Scriven, schools will visit both the Castle Museum and Nottingham Contemporary, and will be involved in practical as well as discursive activities. They will have the opportunity within the day to meet and work with The Young Curators at the Castle Museum who have been involved in the Visual Dialogues project and also to work with theatre design students from Nottingham Trent University.
Email: Nettie Scriven, rumscriv@ntlworld.com
“A Paintbrush of One’s Own” Gallery Tour
Wednesday 9th March, 12.30-1.15pm @ Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
Sarah Skinner, Keeper of Fine Art, will take visitors on a tour of the Fine Art Collection in the Long Gallery focussing on paintings by women artists in the collection, including work by Artemesia Gentilleschi, Laura Knight, Evelyn Gibbs and Winifred Nicholson. Limited places available, open to the public. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment:
Normal Castle Admission prices apply.
Tel. 0115 9153700
“Three Stones in the City of Ladies” Exhibition Tour
Wednesday 9th March, 2.00 -3.00pm @ Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
Elisa Kay, curator of Three Stones in the City of Ladies and Contemporary Art Society Centenary Fellow at Nottingham Castle, will give visitors a tour of the exhibition, the artists and ideas behind the unusual exhibition title. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment:
Normal Castle Admission prices apply.
Tel: 0115 915 3700
Nina Power at Nottingham Contemporary
Wednesday 9th March, 7-9pm @ The Space, Nottingham Contemporary.
Nina Power comes to talk during the exhibition of the work of Anne Collier. Anne Collier’s artistic practice often cites images and objects from popular culture that objectify women. Nina Power will be discussing issues of contemporary feminism.
Tel: 0115 948 9750
Gina Yashere
Wednesday 9th March, 8pm @ Nottingham Playhouse
Listed as one of the Observer’s Top 10 Best Female Comedians miss at your peril, this chance to see award-winning Gina Yashere in Nottingham for an uncompromising hilarity from one of the country’s most recognisable stars.
Box Office: 0115 941 9419/ www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Tickets £15 (£12.50)
Enterprising Women Anniversary Luncheon
Thursday 10th March, 12.00noon – 2.00pm @ Adams Restaurant, New College Nottingham
We will be joined by a guest speaker who will inspire us with her story in business. This event is a great opportunity to extend delegates existing network of contacts and share advice and experiences with fellow women in business. We will address common issues that businesses in general face on a daily basis but from a women’s perspective, giving the opportunity to see how delegates can improve and challenge their business and their self.
Price: £25.00 + VAT for members and £45+VAT for non-members. This will include a two course luncheon and welcome drink.
Tel: Jade Whitemore, 01332 851 280
Hidden Herstories
Thursday 10th March, 6 – 8pm @ Nottingham Castle, NG1 6EL
This film reveals how the achievements of Claudia Jones, Amy Ashwood Garvey Jayaben Desai and Octavia Hill had significant international impact on the issues of race relations and social poverty. While their names are known to few, their legacies are anything but unsung.
Free event, no booking required.
Tel: 0115 915 3700
Science Museum – Live On Tour!
Friday 11th & Saturday 12th March (Friday 1.30pm, Saturday 11.30am & 4pm) @ Nottingham Playhouse
Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as London’s world-famous Science Museum takes to the stage for the first time with a spectacular live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain. Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live on Tour will propel you on an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire! Brought to the stage by the producers of Brainiac and Dr. Bunhead.
Box Office: 0115 941 9419/ http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Tickets Friday £10 (plus 1 teacher free in 10) Saturday £12.50, family of 4 £45
Women’s Sewing event – Morsbag Day
Saturday 12th March, 10.00am – 2.00pm @ Husqvarna Studio, NG1 1EH
Make your own cotton morsbag and distribute-each one has the potential to eliminate 100’s of plastic bags over its lifetime! www.morsbags.com. Come along- bring a friend, grandma, auntie, sister, daughter- spare half an hour to make a bag. No charge but donations of fabric welcome!
Website: www.husqvarnastudio.co.uk
Katie Almond Porcelain Brooch Making Workshop
Saturday 12th March, 11am -1pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Includes all materials, tea & homemade cake.
Price: £20
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Nottingham Women’s History Walk
Saturday 12th March, 1-3pm @ Nottingham Castle Gatehouse (meeting point), NG1 6EL
History walk around Nottingham to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Free event, no booking required.
Tel: Maureen Cooper 07950 472 022
Katie Almond Stoneware Tile Making Workshop
Includes all materials, tea & homemade cake.
Price: £25
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Suffragettes on Trial
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March @ Galleries of Justice Museum
Offer visitors/groups to partake in our ‘Suffragettes on trial’ as part of our Crime & Punishment tour.
Tel: 0115 952 0555
Sunday Tea Party with 100 years of Fashion & Emma Ojapah
Sunday 13th March, 2pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Come along and share your own 100 years of fashion stories, memories, drawings, fabrics & fashion
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Nottingham Women’s History Talk
Thursday 17th March, 10am @ Sherwood Library, NG5 4AB
Discussion on women’s history in Nottingham and the work of the history group.
Free event, no booking required.
Tel: Maureen Cooper 07950 472 022
Hannah Lobley 3D Paper Mosaic Frame Making Workshop
Includes all materials, tea & light lunch & homemade cake.
Price: £42
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Sunday Tea Party with…Creatively Confident & Sarah McNicol
Sunday 20th March, 1 -3pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Starting & running a creative business is a challenging thing to do. This workshop is open to anyone involved with creative business; please contact Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop to reserve your place.
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Charlotte Thomson Femme Fatale Life Drawing Party
Thursday 24th March, 6 – 9pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Includes all materials, tea & homemade cake.
Price: £25
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Jayne Childs Textile Frame Making Workshop
Saturday 26th March, 10am – 1pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Includes all materials, tea & homemade cake.
Price: £25
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Sunday Tea Party with…The WI
Sunday 27th March, 1-4pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Learn traditional craft skills from the talented WI ladies, our party is a fundraiser for The Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group. Tea & Cake table & Prize Draw.
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website:www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Name the Ladies evening
Thursday 31th March, 6-8pm @ Debbie Bryan Studio and Shop, Lace Market, NG1 1PF
Our evening is a fundraiser for Midlands Women’s Aid. Competition cards are available from Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop.
Tel: 0115 950 7776 Website: www.debbiebryan.co.uk
Feminism and Teaching Symposium
Friday 8th and Saturday 9th April @ University of Nottingham
A two day interdisciplinary event for feminist activists, artist, teachers and academics to discuss the relationships between feminism and teaching.
Website: www.feminismandteaching.org/
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