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Sugar & Spice 6 - I Am Woman Hear Me Roar!

Publish Date: 16/02/2012

Following last year’s celebrations that marked 100 years of International Women’s Day, the Lesbian & Gay Foundation's (The LGF) annual women’s event - Sugar & Spice – is back for 2012!

Now in its sixth year Sugar & Spice is an event for lesbian, bisexual, trans women and their friends, and will take place at the charity's Community Resource Centre on Saturday 10th March (12pm - 6pm) and it is totally free!

Jump to the itinerary!

Annie Emery, Acting Director of Business Development at The LGF said: "We see 2012 as the year to celebrate the skills women have, as well as acknowledging the real difference women make in all areas of life.

To mark the talents of womankind, this year’s Sugar & Spice will focus on the theme  I Am Woman – Hear Me Roar with a diverse range of workshops, encouraging women to share and acknowledge their many talents."  

Workshops will include: circus skills, laughology, relaxation techniques, radio skills with Gaydio, African drumming, self defence, sexual health, and a session on career goals and how women can get to where they want to be.

There will also be wellbeing pop-ins, complimentary therapies (such as massage and reiki), a cafe, people can have their say in the consultation corner, we'll be creating in the legendary LGF craft space and all attendees will receive a free goodie bag.

New to Sugar & Spice this year is the Power Panel - where attendees will have the chance to put their questions to lesbian and bisexual women who have excelled in their chosen fields.

Emery adds: "Sugar & Spice is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, try new skills, pick up info, air your views, get involved and have loads of fun. Not to mention it’s all free as well!"

Celebrate International Women’s Day at Sugar & Spice 6, at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation's Community Resource Centre, Number 5, Richmond St, Manchester, M1 3HF. Saturday 10th March 12pm til 6pm. For more information please visit www.lgf.org.uk, call 0845 3 30 30 30 or email women@lgf.org.uk. If you have any access requirements please let us know in advance.

* International Women's Day is celebrated around the world on March 8th

Workshop timetable

TIME                      WORKSHOP                                        WORKSHOP

12 noon                Welcome in cafe

1pm                       Circus Skills                                         Laughology

2pm                       Relaxation Skills                                  Getting in to Radio

3pm                       African Drumming                               Career Goals: How to get to where you want to be

4pm                       Self Defence                                         Good Sexual Health

5pm                       Women’s Power Panel:
                              A unique opportunity to speak to lesbian and bisexual women who have excelled in their chosen field

6pm                       Close

Throughout the event there will also be:

  • Free refreshments and food in the cafe
  • Craft workshops including Gemma Sculley Jewellery and Rubbish Revamped
  • Free holistic therapies including massage and reiki
  • Free confidential pop in service – advice and support on anything that’s worrying you, from your mental health to concerns about smoking or drinking
  • A consultation corner – share your views on the issues affecting lesbian and bisexual women today
  • Wishing tree – write your personal goals and hopes for the future on our unique wishing tree, if you put it out there it may come true!
  • FREE Goodie Bag