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 a fashion show.

The celebrations will culminate with the Southern Brooks Outstanding Women’s Award presentation to be held at Bradley Stoke Community School on Friday 16th March from 6:30pm to 8pm. Winners of the three International Women’s Day awards will be announced and there will be traditional Indian dance and ballet for entertainment.

Speaking about International Women’s Day, SBCP’s Winsome Barrett-Muir said:

“We have an eclectic mix of activities happening at various venues. Local people and organisations have been working extremely hard to put this exciting programme together so there should be something for everyone.”

More: Details of the Bradley Stoke IWD events »

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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 of those around them.

Nominations are welcomed for women living in the Southern Brooks area, which includes Bradley Stoke, Filton, Patchway and Stoke Gifford.

Awards will be presented under the following three categories:

Community Award

For women who have taken on the role of community leaders either through their volunteering efforts, examples include running a toddler group, youth or ladies’ group etc, or by going beyond their work specification or leading a pressure campaign to make changes benefiting their community. For women who have demonstrated leadership activities that have benefited their communities.

Business Woman’s Award

For women who have either set up or managed a local business which has grown significantly; or have developed their employees, or women who have mentored others in business and are role models in their fields. For women making a positive impact on the communities that they work in.

More: Young Woman’s Award and how to nominate »

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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, now in their third year, to be chosen from 22 nominations in the three categories of personal achievement, young woman and community.

There will be a samba band, drama by a BSCS student presenting a monologue and, courtesy of the Ramada Grange Hotel, a sparkling wine and canapés welcome reception.

The event starts at 6:30pm with a viewing of the South Gloucestershire Visual Art Gallery and a number of information stalls.

Entry costs just £2 (pay on the door), donated to the Friends of Jubilee Green, who will be giving a talk about their work so far and plans for the future.

Once again, men are invited to come along with their partners, if they so wish, says SBCP’s Winsome Barrett-Muir.

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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 of the centenary of International Women’s Day.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is a cause close to the heart of SI Bristol President Sally Tullett.

Sally, a local business manager at Barclays Bank, said:

“Cystic Fibrosis is one of the UK’s most common life-threatening inherited diseases; it affects my family. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust funds research, it ensures appropriate clinical care and it provides information, advice and support to families affected by the disease. What better way for women to celebrate International Women’s Day than to combine beautiful clothes with raising funds for such a vital cause?”

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