Stockport Celebrates International Women’s Day

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Stockport Council are encouraging residents to celebrate International Women's Day with events being held today, tomorrow, and in the coming days to celebrate women making a difference through social, political and cultural achievements in the borough.

Today: Friday 7th March

9:30am - 12pm

Hatworks, Hatting Walk of Stockport

Hat Works’ Sue will share her family hatting herstory, alongside other hatting heroes Sarah Ward, Elsie Plant. Celebrate inspiring hatting women past and present.

11am - 1pm Hardcastle Lounge, Edgeley Park

Celebrate the achievements of inspiring women in and around Stockport at the quarterly County Business Club. Hear from local female business owners and entrepreneurs, ask questions and celebrate success.

Tomorrow: Saturday 8th March

11am - 2pm

Hazel Grove Civic Hall

Women who have served in HM Armed Forces and their female family members are welcome to join this coffee morning for activities, conversation and cake to applaud Stockport Armed Forces - for more info contact|: Amanda.peers@pureinnovations.co.uk

Tuesday 11th March

10am - 2pm (come for the full day or drop in)

What if? Cafe, Hardman Street

Create to Accelerate - A Wave of Change Event

Showcasing Stockport’s creativity at this event, the team will be focusing on sharing skills, support and accelerating action through creativity. Attendees can take part in interactive workshops, discussions and networking.

Ongoing

Stockport Women and Girls Network are marking International Women’s Day with a social media campaign, celebrating their volunteers, activities and role models - you can follow the campaign on their social channels.

Find out more about events happening in Stockport for International Women's Day: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/events