Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP) has announced its programme of events to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) in the Bradley Stoke, Filton, Patchway and Stoke Gifford areas. Events will run from Monday 5th March to Friday 16th March and include coffee mornings, poetry readings and workshops on topics ranging from photography and painting to self defence and even
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Nominations open for 2012 Outstanding Women’s Awards
Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP) has announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2012 Outstanding Women’s Awards, which are to be presented as part of the local International Women’s Day celebrations. The aim of the awards is to celebrate the many contributions that women and girls make to their families and communities – improving the lives and wellbeing
Continue readingFashion show and awards evening to mark International Women’s Day
A fashion show to mark this year’s International Women’s Day takes place this Tuesday evening (8th March) at Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS). The event, organised by Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP), will see over 50 models from India, England, East Asia and Africa showcasing historical and regional fashions. The evening will also feature the Southern Brooks Outstanding Women’s Awards,
Continue readingFashion show in aid of cystic fibrosis charity
Soroptimist International (SI) of Bristol is staging a Fashion Show on Monday 7th March at the Hilton Hotel, Bradley Stoke, in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. With new season’s fashions from Phase Eight and supported by the House of Colour and Bespoke Finery, stalls selling fashion-related items and a raffle for the charity, the evening will celebrate the eve
Continue readingHonour an outstanding woman in your community
Entries have opened for the 2011 Outstanding Women’s Awards, organised by Southern Brooks Community Partnership. Awards will be made in the following categories: Community Award Personal Achievement Award Young Woman Award Winners will receive a certificate and a prize. Persons nominated must live in: Bradley Stoke, Patchway, Filton or Stoke Gifford For nomination forms and further information please visit your
Continue readingInternational Women’s Day Celebration 2010
Thursday night’s International Women’s Day celebratory event organised by Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP), once again attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd to Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS). The evening kicked off with performances from the BSCS salsa band and a musical performance from local girl group ‘Raise Your Voice”. This was followed by an international fashion show, choreographed by
Continue readingInternational Women’s Day Event 2010 – Photos
The Journal has published a set of photos taken at last night’s International Women’s Day Event held at Bradley Stoke Community School. A full report on the evening, including the winners of the Outstanding Women’s Awards (OWA) and the Poetry and Photographic Competition will follow soon. Photos of the International Women’s Day Event 2010 (on PicasaWeb): album slideshow
Continue readingDeadline approaches for International Women’s Day nominations and entries
Deadline for Nominations and Entries: Saturday 9th January Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP) would like to remind readers of an important deadline in connection with their International Women’s Day event, which takes place in March. Winsome Barrett-Muir of SBCP writes: “Every year International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to acknowledge and show appreciation for women and their role
Continue readingModels sought for popular fashion show
Southern Brooks Community Partnership is looking for women from across South Gloucestershire who are willing to become “fashion volunteers” at the annual International Women’s Day event in Bradley Stoke. Aspiring models will need to be available for two practice sessions at the end of February/early March and from 4pm on the day of the event (March 11th). Read more: Southern
Continue readingPoetry and photography competition to be new feature of International Women’s Day event
A poetry and photography competition is to be run in conjunction with an event that celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) in South Gloucestershire. Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP), which organises the annual IWD event at Bradley Stoke Community School, says: We want to hear from you about one woman who has influenced your life; your mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend,
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