Friday 6 March
DISCOVER THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN INSIDE YOURSELF (plus Open Day)
Venue: Ruskin College, Walton Street, Oxford. 9.30 am – 2.30 pm & Open Day for courses 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Entrance: Free, lunch provided, booking essential. Wheelchair Access: Women Only, trans-friendly

An event for all women, to rediscover their inner inspiration and aspirations. Ever wanted to change the world but felt under-prepared or inadequate? Ever wanted to change your life but weren’t sure where to start? Then this day is for you – led by Ruskin tutors and students it will amuse challenge and invigorate in equal measure. The day event will be followed by an open day for Ruskin’s courses (from Short Courses to MAs) from 4-6 pm with information available, drop-in to chat with a tutor.

To book a place contact Louise on llivesey@ruskin.ac.uk or 01865 759627.

Friday 6 March
Viva Leon! Speakers, Films, Latin American music and food providing a ‘Taste of Nicaragua’ 7 – 9 pm
Admission Free
Oxford Brookes University, Harts Bar, Headington Hill Campus, Headington, Oxford. Wheelchair Access: All Welcome

Come and welcome Sofia Sanchez Sirias and Milagros Mairena Delgado, two women visitors from Leon, Nicaragua’s University town twinned with Oxford. Sofia is a member of Viva Leon – a women’s cooperative founded to keep the tradition of making Gigantonas alive (giant Carnival puppets). They will talk about their project aimed at raising funds to defend women from violence and provide a safe environment in their City of Leon. The Oxford Gigantona will be paraded at this Brookes Love and Justice Festival event

Organized and sponsored by Oxford Brookes Love and Justice Festival & Oxford International Women’s Festival:

Organizers: Michelle Montgomery 01865 485929/ Jane Mercer and Anne Mobbs 01865 553755

Friday 6 March
REEL WOMEN
Venue: Oxford Film & Video Makers (OVFM), 54 Catherine Street, Oxford. 7.30 pm
Entrance: Free. Wheelchair Access All Welcome

Come along to meet and view films from leading Oxfordshire women filmmakers. We will be screening animation, documentary, campaigning and community films and will discuss how women get started in filmmaking.

Organiser: Oxford Film & Video Makers (OVFM). Contact: 01865 792731 ali@ovfm.org