Hull Women’s Week: Celebrating local leading lights
SPEAKERS: Emma Hardy and Dame Diana Johnson
Local “leading lights in their fields” are to be celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week.
The programme of events organised by Hull Libraries commences on Monday, March 8, to coincide with International Women’s Day.
It will shine a light on the contribution of women living and working in the city and feature role models from politics, arts and culture, and businesses.
Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than to celebrate local women who are leading lights in their fields and fantastic ambassadors for our city and our area.
“This week-long programme from Hull Libraries will invite discussion and conversation with a range of inspirational local women and I encourage anyone interested to take part.”
Hull Women’s Week 2021 will run from Monday, March 8 until Saturday, March 13 and will be opened by Lord Mayor Councillor Lyn Petrini.
The programme features interviews with a host of inspiring local women including Hull MPs Emma Hardy and Dame Diana Johnson, community activist Karen Okra, author Louise Beech and Managing Director of Hull Trains, Louise Cheeseman.
The interviews will be released daily on the Hull Libraries YouTube channel.
There will also be a number of live online events throughout the week.
INSPIRING: Louise Cheeseman
On International Women’s Day, journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown will discuss her book, Ladies Who Punch: Fifty Trailblazing Women Whose Stories You Should Know, with award-winning editor, writer and columnist Eleanor Mills.
On Tuesday, March 9, Revolutionary Makers will be hosting a drop-in event where people can knit and join in conversation.
The Hull Women’s Week: Panel Discussion takes place on Friday, March 12 at 6.30pm. Women from across the city will discuss issues around womanhood.
At 7pm on Saturday, March 13 the Hull Women’s Week Celebration will feature feminist comedian Margaret Pinder and singer-songwriter Carrie Martin.
Tickets for all these events are free and can be booked on the Hull Libraries Eventbrite page.
Tea Break Talks is a series of short interviews with inspirational Hull women that will also be released on the Hull Libraries YouTube channel across the week. The programme includes interviews with women working with refugees, for the emergency services and in sport.
For more information visit the Hull Libraries website.