Perth & Kinross

4th - 12th March 2016

Celebrating the achievements of women and creating opportunities to achieve even more

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‘Be Yourself Group’ The women of the ‘Be Yourself Group’ have organised Perth’s International Women’s Day celebrations since 1997. Their role has been to promote the position and importance of women in the multicultural society of Perth and Kinross without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. In 2015 the group introduced Perth’s Women’s Festival a programme of over 20 events including practical workshops, physical activities, talks and a film screening, all designed to inspire and celebrate the achievements of women! Hopefully even more participants will enjoy the celebrations for 2016!

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FRIDAY 4TH MARCH 2016

FESTIVAL LAUNCH

6.30PM - 8PM at the A.K. Bell Library Theatre An introduction to the Festival along with entertainment and stalls by participating organisations. Come along and support the launch of this year’s International Women’s Festival. Light refreshments will be provided. Introduction:

Rhona Croft, Be Yourself Group

Speaker:

Ajay Close

Entertainment: Rock Choir led by Rachel Leitch

Events

Event: Beauty Therapy Treatments at Perth College UHI Venue: Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX Tel: 01738 877634 (Accessible to Disabled) Time: Please contact Perth College UHI for more details and to arrange an appointment Cost: £3 per treatment (Pre-booking essential. Places limited) Details Beauty therapy students offering back, neck and shoulder massage, mini facials, manicures and pedicures Event: Hairdressing Services at Perth College UHI Venue: Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX. Tel: 01738 877634 (Accessible to Disabled) Time: Please contact Perth College UHI for more details and to arrange an appointment Cost: Various (Pre-booking essential. Tel: 01738 877634 Limited number of free appointments available) Details Hairdressing students offering free wash, blow dry and conditioning treatments. Hair up and other services available at discounted prices.

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Event: ‘Get into Golf’ Beginners’ Golf Lesson Friday 4th March Venue: North Inch Golf Course, Hay Street, Perth (Accessible to Disabled) Time: 10.00 (Registration 9.55) or 11.30 (Registration 11.25) Cost: None (Pre-booking essential. Tel Golf Course on 01738 636481 or email: [email protected]) Details Come along and learn the basics of the game with tuition from PGA Professional Niall McGill. There is no need to have your own clubs as all equipment will be provided. WOMEN ONLY EVENT

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Curves Ladies only Gym Taster Sessions From Monday 7th March to Friday 11th March Unit B7, Highland House, St Catherine’s Rd, Perth PH1 5YA (Accessible to Disabled – Lift at rear of Highland House) 09.00 - 13.30 or 15.30 – 19.30 FREE (Pre-booking essential Telephone 01738 632152) A fun, fast and safe workout of 30 minutes on a circuit of strength training machines proven to burn up to 500 calories in half an hour. Curves Circuit coaches will be on hand to ensure machines are used correctly and that an effective strength training workout is achieved. Ideal for all ages and abilities. WOMEN ONLY EVENT

Event: Curves Ladies only Gym Taster Sessions Tuesday 8th March Details: See Monday 7th March. WOMEN ONLY EVENT

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Event: Craft Demonstrations by SWI Tuesday 8th March Venue: Perth Museum & Art Gallery, George Street, PH1 5LB, Perth (Accessible to Disabled) Time: 19.00 - 21.00 Cost: £1 Details: The SWI have brought together three of their talented crafters who will provide demonstrations on fabric boxes, hardanger and papercraft. Come along to meet others and learn something new. WOMEN ONLY EVENT Event: Details:

Curves Ladies only Gym Taster Sessions Wednesday 9th March See Monday 7th March WOMEN ONLY EVENT

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Event: Did the Great War improve Women’s Lives? Wednesday 9th March Venue: Perth Museum & Art Gallery, George Street, Perth PH1 5LB (Accessible to Disabled) Time: 12.30 - 13.30 Cost: £2 (Pre-booking advisable by visiting Perth Museum reception, to pay with credit card call 01738 632488 or visitwww.pkc.gov.uk/museums) Details: Talk by Dr Norman Watson, one of Scotland’s foremost experts on women’s history, who will describe how the First World War changed women’s lives and focusing on what happened in Perth. He will examine whether the World War One actually improved women’s lives. Event: Caring for your Textiles at Home Wednesday 9th March Venue: Perth Museum & Art Gallery, George Street, Perth PH1 5LB (Accessible to Disabled) Time: 17.00 – 18.30 Cost: £5 (Pre-booking essential by visiting Perth Museum reception. To pay by credit card call: 01738 632488 or online by checking: www.pkc.gov.uk/museums) Details: Bring along your treasured garments, cloths and heirloom hats to this hands-on workshop with professional textile conservator Sophie Younger who will give you tips and tricks you can use at home to care for them. (Suitable for adults 16+) Event: Venue: Time: Cost:

Horsecross Voices Does Gospel with Joanne Greer Wednesday 9th March Norie Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth (Accessible to Disabled) 19.30 – 21.30 £4.50, Concessions £3.50 (Pre-booking essential through Concert Hall Box Office on 01738 621031) Details A fun and informal singing session for adults aged 18+. No previous singing experience or music reading required. This session will explore a variety of popular and traditional Gospel songs by female singers such as Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin.

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Event: Curves Ladies only Gym Taster Sessions Thursday 10th March Details: See Monday 7th March WOMEN ONLY EVENT Event: Venue: Time: Cost: Details:

Ladies who Lunch at Perth College UHI Thursday 10th March The Gallery Restaurant, Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX (Accessible to Disabled) 12.00 – 13.00 £6.50 (Pre-booking essential. Tel Katy MacKay on 01738 877605) Enjoy a meal in the training restaurant where the students plan, prepare, cook and serve food.

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Discover Yourself and Others Thursday 10th March Goodlyburn Theatre, Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth PH1 2NX Tel: 01738 877000 (Accessible to Disabled) 18.15 – 21.00 FREE (Pre-booking essential through Perthshire Businesswomen’s website: www.perthshirebusinesswomens.co.uk or www.perthshirebusinesswomen.co.uk/category/events Details: The main speaker Karran Bonner, Managing Director of Brightside will run an interactive session using the backdrop of Insights Discovery to demonstrate how a little self awareness can significantly enhance your business and personal relationships. Margaret Munckton, Principal of Perth College UHI will open the evening with a presentation about the college as an educator, celebrating the success of inspirational women. Musical entertainment will be provided by members of the College community and a finger buffet will be served.

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Event: Curves Ladies only Gym Taster Sessions Friday 11th March Details: See Monday 7th March WOMEN ONLY EVENT Event: Ladies who Lunch at Perth College UHI Friday 11th March Venue: The Gallery Restaurant, Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX (Accessible to Disabled) Time: 12.00 – 13.00 Cost: £6.50 (Pre-booking essential. Tel Katy MacKay on 01738 877605) Details: Enjoy a meal in the training restaurant where the students plan, prepare, cook and serve food. Event: Venue: Times: Cost:

Curator’s Talk: Fergusson and the Female Form Friday 11th March Ferguson Gallery, Marshall Place, Perth, (Accessible to Disabled) 12.30 – 13.30 FREE (Spaces are limited. Pre-booking essential by visiting Perth Museum reception, calling 01738 632488 or online by checking www.pkc.gov.uk/ museums) Details: Art officer Amy Waugh will talk on the process behind curating the exhibition “Fergusson and the Female Form”. She will also explore how the choices of paintings were influenced by J D Fergusson’s fascination with the female form, which he linked to vitality, nature and colour. Fergusson’s own relationships with the women in his life will also be discussed.

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“Belle” Period film drama PG Rating (Perth Film Club in association with Perth Museum & Art Gallery) Friday 11th March Perth Museum & Art Gallery, George Street, Perth PH1 5LB (Accessible to Disabled) 19.45 - 21.30 £3 including pre-film tea/coffee and biscuits in the Library from 19.15. Tickets available from Perth Museum or through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk Booking is advised.

Details: Acclaimed period drama about a mixed race girl in 18th century Britain, daughter of a slave but whose relationship and upbringing in the trust of Lord Mansfield’s family allowed her to fight for change in racial injustices. A heart warming eye opener with an intriguing connection to Scone Palace.

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Event: Multicultural Celebration of Women organized by PKAVS’ Minorities Communities Hub in conjunction with JOJ (Jar of Jewels) Saturday 12th March Venue: North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth PH1 5BF (Accessible to Disabled) Time: 11.00 – 13.30 (Registration 10.30) Cost: Free (Donations for Henna and Threading) Pre-booking essential for treatments – Tel: 01738 567076 or email: [email protected] Details: Celebrate the Women’s Festival with the wider community. Information stalls plus Henna, Threading, Reiki, Bollywood performances etc.

Exercise is easier with a friend! At Live Active Leisure Fitness and Wellbeing Classes Friday 4th March to Saturday 12th March All Live Active Leisure venues throughout Perth & Kinross (Accessible to Disabled) Various - Visit www.liveactive.co.uk for full Fitness and Wellbeing class details/venue programmes and to book a class, phone your chosen venue. Cost:

Various - Price on request and half price for friend brought along (Pre booking essential. Contact individual facility or check the website.)

Details: Live Active Leisure will be offering half price admission for all Fitness/ Wellbeing/Casual Swim sessions during this time, when you bring a friend along. Classes include Les Mills, (Metafit, Body Balance, Circuits, Spinning, Jog Scotland, RPM) and Social Circuits, Aqua Natal, Mum and Baby Circuit and Post Natal Body Balance and Social Circuits at North Muirton and Tulloch community halls. N.B. Excludes GRIT and pre-natal conditioning. PARTICIPATING VENUES PERTH LEISURE POOL LIVE ACTIVE RODNEY BELLS SPORT CENTRE LIVE ACTIVE LETHAM NORTH INCH CAMPUS LIVE ACTIVE LOCH LEVEN LOCH LEVEN COMMUNITY CAMPUS STRATHEARN COMMUNITY CAMPUS LIVE ACTIVE ATHOLL BREADALBANE COMMUNITY CAMPUS LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE COMMUNITY CLASSES/SOCIAL CIRCUITS WOMEN ONLY WALK

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4th - 12th March 2016

Festival logo design by Perth College UHI student Olga Kostrzewska

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