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More than 100 women from all corners of Cumbria took part in a virtual International Women’s Day event last week. Joining members of Multicultural Cumbria, Furness Multicultural Forum’s Women’s Group, Carlisle One World Centre and Carlisle International Women’s Group, women across the county signed up to as many Zoom events as they liked. Activities to get involved with covered everything from a relaxing coffee morning and storytelling for children, to interactive African and Bollywood dance carousels, yoga classes, and a Thai cookery demonstration. Adrienne Gill, from Carlisle One World Centre, said: “I felt inspired and energised by organising this milestone event on Zoom and loved being able to spotlight women as they took turns to speak or perform.
Cumbrian groups to celebrate International Womenâs Day
Saj Ghafoor, of Multicultural Cumbria
International womenâs groups from north and south Cumbria are joining forces to put together an online programme of activities for International Womenâs Day.
All local women are encouraged to join the celebrations by signing up to one or more zoom events on March 8.
Events include:
Thai cookery demonstration;
Open mic style âLadies night inâ featuring local poets and artists;
The first screening of a new short film to celebrate the contribution of women from around the world living in the county.
The partners hosting the event include Multicultural Cumbria, Furness Multicultural Community Forum and Carlisle One World Centre.