Cleopatra To Kamala: Inspiring Journeys In Honor Of Trailblazing Women
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International Women s Day celebrates the achievements of women across the globe on 8 March. Not only does this inspiring occasion give the world a day to focus its efforts on ambitions such as driving gender balance across the world, but also creates opportunity to recognize and celebrateSHEroesthroughout history who took bold steps to break through barriers, make a unique mark and pave the way for future generations. Advertisements
While travel is still mainly on pause, our research reveals that 7 in 10 women globally (67%) are excited about the possibilities that traveling again presents whenever all travel restrictions are lifted. And 65% of women say they won t take travel for granted. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, we are marking International Women s Day with a list of women from all over the world who defied expectatio
The Northumberland Federation of Young Farmers held a thanksgiving and harvest festival service in Hexham Abbey, back in 1983. 10 years ago Poor taste: A right royal rumble erupted in Acomb, where a sign at the newly reopened Queen’s Arms pub included a sketch of the monarch with a tattoo, a chain around her neck and a Popeye-sized forearms. Those in opposition to the sign, including local councillors said it was in poor taste. River tragedy: Hartlepool man Andrew Weatherill died in a canoeing tragedy on the River Tyne near Riding Mill. Despite a major rescue operation, involving a helicopter from RAF Boulmer, the 33-year-old was pronounced dead at hospital.
DARLINGTON is one of the first of 100 places in the country to benefit from the Government’s £3.6bm Towns Fund, which aims to transform town centres. It is going to spend the first part of its money on two yards running off High Row – Clark’s and Buckton’s – which are fascinating places, jammed with history and bursting with potential to become quirky, curious and atmospheric. As part of the project, Darlington council is asking people to share their stories, videos, pictures and memories of the yards: did you meet your partner in one of the cafes or pubs; did your family ever own one of the properties; did one of your ancestors even sell ice creams in a yard?
A COMMUNITY has rallied together to provide meals for volunteers during the Covid vaccination programme. Pickering businesses, including The White Swan Inn, The Sun Inn, The Black Swan, Thomas the Baker, Co-operative, Hanns the Butcher, Scrumptious Deli, Willowgate Bistro and Taylors of Pickering, volunteered their time to support the Pickering Medical Practice in vaccinating more than 900 people on January 6 and 7. The effort was led by Cllr Carrie-Anne Brackstone, Pickering Mayor Helen McAnulty-Rickard and a team of more than 25 volunteers. Victor Buchanan, owner of The White Swan Inn, said: “It was a community effort all around and we’re happy to help anyway we can.