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Welcome!FEISTY WOMEN MAKING WAVES

10am–1pm | Discovery Point 10 | £5

Dynamic new Scottish Charity, Feisty Women, is making waves throughout Scotland and beyond with its determination to accelerate equality, social and economic justice for women and girls. Hear how Feisty Women is challenging the injustice of accelerated pension changes, as well as developing innovative new thinking and inter-generational solutions to tackle enduring discrimination against women of all ages.

Scottish Government Minister for Older People and Equalities, Christina McKelvie MSP, will be the keynote speaker. The Leader of Dundee City Council, John Alexander, will welcome delegates to Dundee to what is going to be a lively and energising event.

Booking via Eventbrite

THERAPY DAY (WO)

2–5pm | Queen’s Hotel 26 | £15 for 30 minute treatment

It’s time to re-educate ourselves about self-care. It’s not selfi sh, it’s essential. Join 6 local therapists off ering a diverse range of therapies within the community – from reiki, Indian head massage and refl exology to mind-coaching sessions along with others.

Booking essential: Claire@TheIndependentSingleMum.comwww.theindependentsinglemum.com

Welcome to the 20th Dundee Women’s Festival. Over the years the Festival has enabled women to bring positive change to themselves and to their Communities. In the Scottish Year of Coasts and Waters let’s celebrate Women Making Waves. One of the opening events features Feisty Women who are lobbying to bring about economic gender equality for women in work and in retirement. Throughout the Festival you will have the opportunity to join our partners who will encourage you through education, music, art and drama and so much more to Make Waves. Why not cross the Tay, churn up the waters and have a go at rowing? Come and join us, give us a wave, wave to a friend, wave to a stranger – make our day and have fun! See you there!

Prue Watson, Chair, and all the volunteer Festival Committee

GET IN TOUCHEMAIL: [email protected]: www. dundeewomensfestival.org.ukFACEBOOK:@dundeewomensfestTWITTER: @dundeewomensfestINSTAGRAM:@dundeewomensfest

saturday 29th February

TALK: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELF-CARE (WO)

8–9pm | Queen’s Hotel 26 | £5

Leaving no stone unturned Samantha Jane Refl exology and NLP practitioner Clare Standon will bring you a powerful integrative approach to health and wellbeing.

Booking essential: Claire@TheIndependentSingleMum.comwww.theindependentsinglemum.com

PROGRAMME LISTINGS: (WO) = WOMEN ONLY EVENT

SEE p27 FOR FULL VENUE ADDRESSES

WORKSHOP: RISING STRONG AFTER DIVORCE (WO)

10am–12pm | Queen’s Hotel 26 | £15

Mind coach Claire Standen will lead you through ways to reconnect to yourself after divorce. We’ll explore what brings you joy, what makes you tick and how to do more of it without guilt. You’ll leave with renewed confi dence and your head held high.

Booking essential: [email protected] www.theindependentsinglemum.com

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SKIFF ROWING ON THE TAY (WO) 18+

11am–2pm | Wormit Boating Club 38 | FREE

Skiff Rowing on the Tay for Women.Taster sessions of approximately 30 minutes of rowing. Suitable for complete ‘Newbies’ to have a go at rowing a boat.

To book: [email protected]

FAMILY FUN WITH WOMEN IN STEM

11am–2pm | Charleston Community Centre 6 |FREE

University of Dundee

A hands-on science event for the whole family, where you can have a go at lots of fun and exciting experiments! Come along and also meet local inspiring female scientists from the University of Dundee who will share with you what they get up to every day and what discoveries they have made right here in Dundee! Refreshments available for purchase.

Drop in. Enquiries: [email protected]

TINY TRIUMPH TROPHIES

1pm–3:30pm | Dundee Ceramics Workshop 14 | £35

Join Dundee Ceramics Workshop in celebrating all of life’s tiny triumphs at this afternoon trophy making workshop. Artist Jill Skulina will be on hand to guide you through designing and making your very own ceramic trophy to salute all your small steps to glory. This workshop is open to all and suitable for all skill levels. Cost includes tuition, materials and fi rings. Finished work will be ready for collection 2-3 weeks after class. Young people aged 12-16 are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a paying adult


sunday 1st March

sat 29th February (continued)DUNDEE WOMEN’S FESTIVAL, LIVE @ RAD APPLES

7pm–11pm | Conroy’s Basement @ Rad Apples 8 £5–8

Make That A Take Records presents three nights of live music across the three weekends of Dundee Women’s Festival featuring a variety of artists, bands, speakers, and performers from the UK DIY underground.

No need to book. Enquiries: [email protected]

EXHIBITION 2nd–13th MARCHWOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

2nd–13th March | Duncan of Jordanstone 11 | FREE – no need to book

An exhibition of Women’s rights and advocacy posters promoting women’s empowerment and participation in society.

monday 2nd MarchACCESS TO SANITARY PRODUCTS DISPLAY

11am–2pm, drop-in Central Library 5 | FREE

Fareshare. Table at the Central Library to promote Access to free Sanitary Products. Display of disposable and reusable products, posters/fl yers,

For more information: [email protected]

LINE DANCING

1pm–3:30pm | Fleming Gardens Sheltered Housing Complex 18 £3 for both days each week

Friendly and fun class suitable for all ages and abilities.

For more information:[email protected]

REMEMBER?

7pm–8pm | Dundee Rep Theatre, Studio 3 16 | £10 (no concessions) | 12+

Remember? – a devised physical theatre piece, by Nunah Physical Theatre Company follows the story of one woman who is desperately trying to put the pieces of her memories, and essentially her life, back together. Has she been involved in something strange and frightening? Who are these people she is meeting, and what are they trying to tell her?

[email protected] [email protected]

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BEGINNERS PILATES SESSION (WO)

3:15pm–4pm | Menzieshill Community Hub 24 | FREE

Including one Pilates session per week can provide immediate and long term benefi ts for your health and wellbeing. Gentle but challenging, overall body work out, reduces stress and strengthens core, prevents injuries and improves fl exibility and mobility. Wear loose clothing and bare feet/socks. Ability to lie on a mat is essential.


WOMEN MAKING ART

1pm–3:30pm | The McManus; Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum 23 | £5

Join us for a curated tour around the galleries highlighting Scottish women artists past and present. Includes Dundee born Katherine Read, the fi rst woman to receive a professional art training, Joan Eardley who changed the face of Scottish landscape painting and Frances Walker, regarded as one of Scotland’s fi nest contemporary artists. Then try your hand at some fun painting techniques inspired by the museum’s temporary exhibition ‘Among the Polar Ice’ with The Creative Learning Team No experience needed. Tea, coff ee and biscuits will be provided!


BAGS OF STYLE (WO)

5:30pm–8pm | DIWC 12 | £10

Embrace your creative side in our fabric bag making workshop. Taught by a talented sewing expert, you will be supported to create a bespoke bag using beautiful patterned fabrics. Materials provided and, of course, you get to take your masterpiece home! Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.


tuesday 3rd March

LINE DANCING

1pm–3:30pm | Fleming Gardens Sheltered Housing Complex 18£3 for both days each week

See p5 for details.

REPRODUCTIVE LOSS – CONFRONTING THE TABOO THROUGH SCIENCE FICTION

10am–12pm | University of Dundee, Dalhousie Building 34 FREE | 18+

Dr Anna McFarlane presents a wide-ranging view of reproductive loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage, and infertility) and the inability of women to express and share their pain. She explores how women turn to science fi ction, fantasy, and horror, through literary and cinematic examples, asking whether approaching the topic in new ways might help women to break the silence. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

To book: [email protected] & Eventbrite

FIRES, BONES AND TRICKY DECISIONS

6.30–7.15pm | Dundee Central Library 5 | FREE

Join Professor Niamh Nic Daeid and the women of the Leverhulme research centre for forensic science to hear about their scientifi c journeys and their current work in raising the standards of science in our courts and being the inspiration for Traces, the new UKTV crime drama series from Val McDermid based in Dundee.


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wednesday 4th MarchHENNA WORKSHOP (WO)

10am–12pm | DIWC 12 | £12

Interested in learning some traditional henna techniques so you can decorate your body or objects? Taught by a skilled henna artist, in this fun taster session you’ll discover henna forms and practise the basic techniques of applying henna. All materials provided.

Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.


WHERE DUNDEE TOOK ME: CAREER TALES OF STAFF AND GRADUATES

2–4pm | University of Dundee, Dalhousie Building 34 | FREE

Come along to this free event to hear from a panel of women who have a connection to the University of Dundee and who have gone on to make waves in diff erent areas of life. Organised by Student Services and Alumni Relations, this event will highlight the amazing things women from the University of Dundee have gone on to achieve. Come along and be inspired.

To book: [email protected] & via Eventbrite

MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING (WO)

12:30–3pm | DIWC 12 | £15

Discover Middle Eastern cooking. Taught by local women from Middle Eastern heritage, the class is interactive and fun. You’ll learn tips and techniques and get the chance to taste what you cook. Cost includes all ingredients and recipe sheets to take home.


EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH COLOUR AND STYLE

7:30–8:30pm | Malmaison 22 | Clothing donation to Alicas (see details on Eventbrite)

Focusing on personal appearance may seem counter-intuitive to the fi ght for gender equality and equal pay. Image Consultant Adele Martin shares the unspoken rules of dress and how we can use colour and style to empower us in our careers and personal lives. Knowing the formula for ‘looking good’ also challenges fast fashion culture by giving us the tools to shop mindfully and create a more sustainable wardrobe.


LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY (WO)

2:30–4:30pm | Number Ten 25 FREE | 18+

A panel discussion event will bring together several women speakers with lived experience of mental health to share their stories leading to a Q&A session and open discussion about women’s mental health.

Join us on Facebook @MRRDundee for more information about our speakers.


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thursday 5th March

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES (WO)

10am–1pm | Wellgate Day Support Service 37 | FREE | 18+

During our drop-in session, we’ll be promoting womens’ health issues and the achievements of women with Learning Disabilities. Women supported by The Wellgate Day Support Service will be involved in a number of presentations and fully interactive activities which will off er a perspective of life as a women with a Learning Disability, showing that women with a Learning disability can make waves.

For info:[email protected]

CAIRD HALL BACKSTAGE TOUR

10:30–11:30am | Caird Hall 4 | FREE

Come and join us on the tour and see behind the scenes of Dundee’s Major concert and conference venue. Take a look backstage, and view the magnifi cent Harrison & Harrison Organ and the Marryat Hall, named after Emma Grace Marryat, sister to Sir James Caird who gave money to complete the Caird Hall, in the City Square. Without her support the building may never have been completed. She was made a burgess of the city in 1918; only the fourth woman to receive this honour. Her portrait was painted by David Simpson Foggie, and hangs in the Caird Hall foyer.


WOMEN OF GLAMIS

1–2pm | Glasite Hall, Dundee Archives 19 | FREE

Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, but women have also played a major role in its history. Ranging from to businesswomen, botanists, poets, servants and charity workers, the women of Glamis have remarkable stories to tell.


ABERTAY 25: WOMEN’S TOWN CHANGEMAKERS

5:30–7pm | Abertay University, Kydd Building 1 FREE

Join us for an evening of discovery as we celebrate the women of Abertay University, past and present, over a series of short talks.

For the past 130 years, Abertay and its predecessor institutions have created proud links with the women of Dundee and beyond.

We invite you to meet wildlife crime scene innovators and Antarctic voyagers and discover more about one of the fi rst women to enrol here, Annie Keir Lamont. Be inspired by the work and lives of the Dundee women who’ve shaped Abertay.

To book:[email protected] & via Eventbrite

BREAKING BARRIERS: WOMEN IN TRANSPORT SYMPOSIUM

9:30am–12:30pm | Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce 13 | FREE (event is being part-funded by Museums Galleries Scotland Festivals Fund)

Can we improve the gender balance in the transport sector? Dundee Museum of Transport will host speakers from the world of transport, including Claire Gilmore (Traffi c Commissioner for Scotland) and Christine McGlasson (Xplore Managing Director) to share their experiences and discuss the opportunities for women in transport as well as the barriers. Followed by an optional visit to Dundee Museum of Transport on a vintage bus (no disabled access onto bus).


CHEESE, WINE AND HILLTOWN WOMEN & CRIME

5:30–7:30pm | Hilltown Community Centre 21 | FREE

We’ll have a presentation about Hilltown Women and Crime from the past using stories from people who have a Hilltown connection. You can also have a go at writing a story or painting a picture while enjoying some cheeses and wines (Including vegan cheese and non-alcoholic wine) & pizza for the kids. Creche provided.


WISE WOMEN THINKING DRINKING (WO)

10am–12pm | Menzieshill Community Hub 24 | FREE

An informal workshop by Madge Thornton (Tayside Council on Alcohol) and Marjorie Gillan (Thursday Troupe, Menzieshill Group) where we will collaborate with the audience to explore how alcohol aff ects women physically and psychologically. We will also look at the recommended guidelines, where to get support, and what support consists of. Followed by a Q&A session.


Central LibraryThanks for use as a venue for Dundee Women’s Festival

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DUNDEE WOMEN’S TRAIL WALK

1–2:30pm | Meet outside McManus gallery 23 | FREE

A short guided walk around Dundee city centre looking at Trail plaques and hearing the stories of some notable women in Dundee’s past


STITCHING PALESTINEDOCUMENTARY FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION

6:30–9pm | University of Dundee, lecture theatre 1, Dalhousie Building 34 | FREE, donations welcome

Hosted by Dundee Nablus Twinning Association. Carol Mansour’s documentary takes us on a cinematic journey of Palestine through the eyes of women from disparate walks of life. As their stories unfold, the embroidery takes shape, revealing a unique insight into this ancient art form The story is of resistance, heritage, and sisterhood, beyond social class and status.


MAKE A RISO PRINT POSTER

11am–5pm | DCA Print Studio 9£15 | 18+

Based in our Print Studio, you’ll learn how to design and print a risograph poster. Bring along some writings and images you’d like to use to create your poster. You can choose to work on your own or collaborate with others.

To book: go to www.dca.org.uk

LADIES QUIZ NIGHT

6:30–8:30pm | University of Dundee 34 | £15 per team | 18+

Changemakers. The event will be aimed at ladies 18+ where they will be teamed up and battling for the general knowledge mastermind competition. These teams will then be the same team who will participate in a mothers/aunties vs daughters masterchief cooking competition the following week.


BREAKING THE ICE CEILING

7–8pm | Falcon Scott suite, RRS Discovery & Discovery Point 10 | £5

Until the 1950s few women were allowed to work in Antarctica Today, women are playing leading and infl uential roles in Arctic and Antarctic research. Join whale biologist, Claire Lacey, from the University of St Andrews to hear more about her work, her experience of undertaking research in the Arctic, Antarctic and elsewhere, and her time on-board the current RRS Discovery. BSL interpreter: Linda Duncan


ADHD IN WOMEN

6–8pm | Unit 15 Manhattan Works 33 | £2.50

Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group. ADHD is a neurological condition that has is often misdiagnosed in females as depression and anxiety. This event will allow you to hear from a number of females about life with ADHD and their lived experience of it. No disabled access.


WHAT WE DID IN THE DARK: COME AND CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF AJAY CLOSE’S NEW NOVEL

6:30–7:30pm | Waterstones 36 FREE

Scottish writer Ajay Close reads from her novel, a compelling portrait of a trail-blazing Scottish writer – a story that will resonate with women everywhere – and reveals the true events behind it.

For info: [email protected]@sandstonepress.com

HOW TO COOK AN INDIAN BANQUET (WO)

5:30–8:30pm | DIWC 12 | £25

Learn how to cook an Indian Banquet. Taught by local women from Indian/ Pakistani heritage the classes will be interactive and fun with the chance to sample all the delicious food at the end of each session! Cost includes all ingredients and recipe sheets to take home. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.


The Thursday Troupe Group for women over

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HENNA WORKSHOP

MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING

BEYOND THE GIFT SHOP–MAKING GLASGOW WOMENS LIBRARY

VERVE 2020

MAGNIFICANT MICROBES

WHAT DO WHALES EAT?

SEW SIMPLE

VR: CLIMATE CURATOR

IS THERE SPACE FOR ME?


THE WORK THEY SAY IS MINE – WOMEN IN SHETLAND THE CAMERA WIFE, THE SOOND LASS AND THE MAKKIN’

ICEBREAKER STAND-UP COMEDY – ALL FEMALE SPECIAL

DUNDEE WOMEN’S FESTIVAL, LIVE @ RAD APPLES

LINO PRINTING

ARABIC ARTS, CRAFT AND COOKERY FAIR

LINE DANCING

STOBSWELL SHOWCASE

FRIDA KAHLO – THE ARTIST AND THE WOMAN

WOMEN’S WELL-BEING EVENT

SEAMSTRESSES AND STRIKERS: WOMEN ON DISPLAY

LINE DANCING

BAGS OF STYLE

WOMEN MAKING WAVES IN STEM

NOW THIS...IS A MENTAL MUSICAL

STORY CAFÉ – WOMEN & WATER

CULTURE AND CULTURES: A PERSONAL TOUR

HOW TO COOK AN INDIAN BANQUET

DOMESTIC ABUSE: WHOSE ISSUE IS IT?

A MORNING OF MINDFULNESS

LADIES MASTERCHEF

STRONG WILLED WOMEN

SILENT DISCO ON BROUGHTY FERRY BEACH

CAHID OPEN DAY

WOMEN OF THE PAST: A BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF DUNDEE CITY ARCHIVES


MAKE A RISO PRINT POSTER


LADIES QUIZ NIGHT

STITCHING PALESTINE DOCUMENTARY FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION

BREAKING BARRIERS: WOMEN IN TRANSPORT SYMPOSIUM

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

WISE WOMEN THINKING DRINKING

CAIRD HALL BACKSTAGE TOUR

WOMEN OF GLAMIS

ABERTAY 25: WOMEN’S TOWN CHANGEMAKERS

CHEESE, WINE AND HILLTOWN WOMEN & CRIME

HOW TO COOK AN INDIAN BANQUET

ADHD IN WOMEN

WHAT WE DID IN THE DARK: COME AND CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF AJAY CLOSE’S NEW NOVEL

BREAKING THE ICE CEILING

HENNA WORKSHOP

MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING

WHERE DUNDEE TOOK ME: CAREER TALES OF STAFF AND GRADUATES

LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH COLOUR AND STYLE

REPRODUCTIVE LOSS – CONFRONTING THE TABOO THROUGH SCIENCE FICTION

LINE DANCING

WOMEN MAKING ART

BEGINNERS PILATES SESSION

BAGS OF STYLE

FIRES, BONES AND TRICKY DECISIONS

WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

ACCESS TO SANITARY PRODUCTS DISPLAY

LINE DANCING

REMEMBER?

SKIFF ROWING ON THE TAY

FAMILY FUN WITH WOMEN IN STEM

TINY TRIUMPH TROPHIES

FEISTY WOMEN MAKING WAVES

RISING STRONG AFTER DIVORCE

THERAPY DAY

TALK: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELF-CARE


TALK/TOUR

WORKSHOP

EXHIBITION/PERFORMANCE

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Please note some events have/will have Eventbrite pages set up for booking. Check at www.eventbrite.co.uk and on social media for details

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CalendarSATURDAY 29TH (p2–3)

SUNDAY 1ST (p4)

MONDAY 2ND (p5)

TUESDAY 3RD (p6–7)

WEDNESDAY 4TH (p8–9)

THURSDAY 5TH (p9–11)

FRIDAY 6TH (p13)

SATURDAY 7TH (p16–18)

SUNDAY 8TH (p19)

MONDAY 9TH (p20)

TUESDAY 10TH (p20–21)

WEDNESDAY 11TH (p22)

THURSDAY 12TH (p23)

FRIDAY 13TH (p24)

SATURDAY 14TH (p25)

EVERY DAY, 2ND–13TH MARCH (p5)

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SEW SIMPLE

11:30am–5:30pm | Red Box, Verdant Works 27 | £5 payable on the day | ages 8+

Participants will have the opportunity to make at least two small items for themselves eg a felted brooch or a pin cushion. The ticket price will be donated to women making a business for themselves in India or Africa. These women are making small waves in their communities and by supporting themselves they are improving their lot and helping others to start up in business too. £25 provides the capital for a granny in South Africa to make and sell beaded items or knitting wool and needles for women in India.



1–2:30pm | Meet outside McManus gallery 23 | FREE

A short guided walk around Dundee city centre looking at Trail plaques and hearing the stories of some notable women in Dundee’s past


IS THERE SPACE FOR ME? (WO)

1–3pm | Dundee Deaf Hub 30 FREE | Children welcome

In our workshop we’ll explore how women feel about their place in their families, community and the wider world. Women can use drawings, mood boards or writing to share these feelings with the other group members and look at the action they could take to build a future where they have space. Children are welcome and they can create their own artwork.


WHAT DO WHALES EAT?

11am–12:15pm (girls and women, ages 8+)

1–2:15pm (all welcome, ages 8+)

Polarama, RRS Discovery & Discovery Point 10 | FREE

Calling all future marine biologists! Think like a scientist in this hands-on workshop based on real scientifi c research, with whale biologist Claire Lacey. You’ll discover how whales and dolphins have adapted to their environment and fi nd out diff erent ways of counting whales. You’ll also get the chance to explore an ocean food web and to learn more about the human impact on animal habitats – and what you can do to help protect these endangered species!


MAGNIFICANT MICROBES

10am–3pm | Dundee Science Centre 17 | FREE

A day long family festival about all things microbial. Scientists from the University of Dundee will share their passion for bacteria, viruses and fungi using hands-on activities and creative crafts. Want to know more about what goes into a perfect poo? How about exploring outer space with some of the universe’s tiniest astronauts? You’ll learn all this and more at Magnifi cent Microbes, and maybe make a microbial handprint to hang on your wall!


saturday 7th March

VR: CLIMATE CURATOR

Event venue & time to be announced on www.northeastofnorth.com FREE

Led by artist Rhoda Ellis, Climate Curator is a Virtual Reality workshop exploring how creative technologies assist everyone to access the outdoors, create artwork and discuss climate change. Participants will curate digital sculptures in virtual landscapes, and the experience will be accessible for everyone, environmentally sustainable and fun! This event is supported by Creative Carbon Scotland and forms part of The Green Tease events series.

To book:[email protected]

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ICEBREAKER STAND-UP COMEDY – ALL FEMALE SPECIAL

8.15–10.30pm | Henry’s Coff ee House 20 | £7

A special edition of our comedy nights celebrating women in comedy, featuring some of the Scotland’s top comediennes.

No need to book. For info: [email protected]


9pm–11pm | Conroy’s Basement @ Rad Apples 8 | £5–8

See page 4 for details

No need to book. Enquiries:[email protected]

LINO CUTTING (INTRODUCTION)

11am–6pm | DCA 9 | £65 (£45 concessions)

Lino Printing is one of the most popular ways, for many people, to start to learn a printmaking technique. Our one-day class will introduce you to this wonderfully rich and diverse method of image making inspired by women printmakers such as Angie Lewin and Sybil Andrews. Learn how to cut intricate patterns or drawings on traditional lino blocks with specialist tools, and then print the blocks on one of the Print Studio’s rare Victorian presses.

To book: go to www.dca.org.uk

ARABIC ARTS, CRAFTS AND COOKERY FAIR

1–4pm | DIWC 12 | FREE/small fee for some activities | Children welcome

A fair displaying the craft of women from Syria, Iraq and Libya, including baked goods, henna, bead work, etc. to run within the combined event to celebrate International Women’s Day. Booking (and small fee) required for Arabic cooking class and Arabic crafts class


THE WORK THEY SAY IS MINE – WOMEN IN SHETLAND THE CAMERA WIFE, THE SOOND LASS AND THE MAKKIN’

2–4pm | University of Dundee, Dalhousie Building 34 | £5, £3 concession

An award-winning drama-documentary celebrating the lives of Shetland women, past and present. Made with an all women crew, it won the Television and Radio Industries Club of Scotland (TRICS) Award in 1987. Shetland women connect us back to a way of life that has been similar for generations, telling the story of the knitters, their skilled and creative work and how they tried to make a living for themselves and their families within an unfair bartering system on the island.

Rarely seen, the screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Rosie Gibson, and curator Liane Cumming,

An event by Graduate Women Scotland in collaboration with Lifelong Learning Dundee


Female graduates and friends promoting the

interests of women and girls worldwide

It’s International Women’s Day!

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monday 9th March

FRIDA KAHLO – THE ARTIST AND THE WOMAN

10am–12pm | University of Dundee, Dalhousie Building 34 | FREE

An exploration of the life and work of Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist who used a folk art style to raise questions of identity, gender, class and race in Mexican society.


WOMEN’S WELL-BEING EVENT

10am–3pm | WRASAC 39 | FREE

As part of the Dundee Women’s Festival WRASAC will be hosting their annual well-being event for women who are engaged with any of the violence against women partnership organisations in Dundee.


STOBSWELL SHOWCASE (WO)

1–4pm | Arthurstone Community Library 2 | FREE | Families welcome

The event will showcase suitable agencies, organisations and opportunities for women and children to fi nd out what groups and activities are going on for them in the Maryfi eld Ward. An opportunity for women, girls and children to join groups and/or volunteer in the community.

Drop in. For info: [email protected]

LINE DANCING


See page 5 for details.

tuesday 10th March

Encouraging, supporting and connecting women in business and the professions in Dundee and Angus.

SEAMSTRESSES AND STRIKERS: WOMEN ON DISPLAY

1–2:30pm | The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum 23 | £5

With a collection of over 150,000 items it is only possible to display a small amount at any one time and explore an even smaller number of histories. Come and join staff on a tour of the Making of Modern Dundee gallery as we look at some of the hidden women on display.

This event will include a visit to the Collections Unit (2 minute walk) to see collections in store and fi nish with tea, coff ee and biscuits.


WOMEN MAKING WAVES IN STEM

6–9pm (6:30pm start) | Gate Church International 28 | FREE | 14+, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Join us for an evening of storytelling hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. At this event where everyone is welcome, a variety of speakers will share tales in own words of ‘making waves’ through their journeys in science, technology, engineering and maths. Expect to be entertained, provoked, shocked and delighted by female scientists from a variety of disciplines from local universities.

Event organised by University of Dundee.


LINE DANCING



BAGS OF STYLE

5:30pm–8pm | DIWC 12 | £10


NOW THIS...IS A MENTAL MUSICAL

7pm | Steeple Church, Nethergate 29 | FREE

A brand new musical by Just Bee productions, written by women who together explore the highs and lows of Mental Health, what it means to them... what it means to others. Oh to be normal! This production brings you songs, laughter and real life!

To book:nowthisisamentalmusical.eventbee.com

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wednesday 11th MarchHENNA WORKSHOP (WO)

10am–12pm | DIWC 12 | £12


MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING (WO)

12:30–3pm | DIWC 12 | £15


VERVE 2020

7:30–9:30pm | Dundee Rep Theatre 16 £11, £9 concession | 12+

The international touring post graduate company of the Northern School of AYGUADÉ (Catalonia) and MARI CARRASCO (Sweden) to create for the company. Sought after makers in their home countries, both women are making waves in the world of contemporary dance. VERVE will be the fi rst company to present their work in the UK.

Completing the mixed bill are new works by Olivier award-winning BOTIS SEVA (UK) and Leeds-based DOUGLAS THORPE (UK).

To book: go to www.dundeerep.co.uk

thursday 12th MarchSTORY CAFÉ – WOMEN & WATER (WO)

10am–12pm | Menzieshill Community Hub 24 | FREE

Dive into the deep with Glasgow Women’s Library for a story café where we will be swimming through tales of women and water. We will be dipping into both fi ction and non-fi ction, including readings from “The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow”, the children’s book debut from GWL’s Emily llett, a tale of sisterhood, marine conservation and bravery.

Come gather round and listen to these tales with a warm cup of tea.


HOW TO COOK ANINDIAN BANQUET (WO)

5:30–8:30pm | DIWC 12 | £25


CULTURE AND CULTURES: A PERSONAL TOUR

11am–12pm | V&A Dundee 35FREE

Amina MWRC and V&A Dundee have been working in partnership to increase the opportunities for Muslim and Minority Ethnic women in Dundee.

The project’s aim is to develop and deliver BME community language tours of V&A Dundee for participants who will earn the living wage as freelance tour guides.

We would like to invite you to one of these unique tours, developed and led by these women. Hear their stories and enjoy a personal tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We can also off er the tour in local community languages, subject to availability. Please contact us for further details.


BEYOND THE GIFT SHOP – MAKING GLASGOW WOMENS LIBRARY

12–1pm | V&A Dundee 35 | FREE

Join Glasgow Women’s Library co-founder Dr Adele Patrick to discover how design has powered the development of one of Scotland’s most trailblazing cultural resources.

Booking is essential: vam.ac.uk/dundee

Raising funds to help provide clean water, proper toilets and hygiene

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friday 13th March

A MORNING OF MINDFULNESS

10:30am–12pm | Charleston Library 7 | FREE

A relaxing morning of mindful activities including meditation, mindful breathing and hints and tips for making a peaceful space in your home.


DOMESTIC ABUSE: WHOSE ISSUE IS IT?

10am–4pm | Training Hall, Dudhope Castle 32 | FREE

Domestic abuse aff ects women, children and young people of every race, religion and social status. Join us for this free interactive workshop lead by representatives of Dundee Women’s Aid and Shakti Women’s Aid. We will learn what domestic abuse is, including the issues faced by black and minority ethnic groups, why it happens and how it aff ects our society. We will try to answer the questions that everyone has and have a discussion on how to respond when someone discloses to us and what we can do in order to build a future where domestic abuse does not exist. Lunch and refreshments provided.

To book:[email protected]@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

LADIES MASTERCHEF (WO)

6:30–8:30pm | Hilltown Community Centre 21 | FREE | 18+

Engage

This event is aimed to challenge 18+ ladies to forward themselves for a master chef competition. We will organise a set menu in which they will need to prepare. All ingredients will be provided within the cost. The aim for the event is to learn traditional Indian cooking within a challenge.


STRONG WILLED WOMEN

7pm | The High Mill 31 | £5 | 16+

Female Dundonian jute workers famously gained a reputation for being ‘feisty and strong-willed’. It is little surprise, then, that between 1889 and 1914, over one hundred strikes involving women workers took place in Dundee.

Join us as we celebrate strong willed women and the theme of protest with an evening of spoken word, poetry and live music. Wrap up warm!


saturday 14th March

CAHID OPEN DAY

10am–12pm | CAHID, MSI Building, University of Dundee 34 | FREE

Ever wondered what goes on in the human body? Want to explore the exciting world of anatomy? Come and join us in the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identifi cation for a session of fun activities for all the family and the option to tour our facilities (over 18’s only for tour).


SILENT DISCO ON BROUGHTY FERRY BEACH

9–10am | Broughty Ferry Castle, The Esplanade 3 | £10

The fi rst of its kind in Tayside, join us for a silent disco on the beach – come and dance your cares away for this special DWF edition. Tickets are limited, so book early to secure your spot!


WOMEN OF THE PAST: A BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF DUNDEE CITY ARCHIVES

Tours at 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm | Dundee City Archives 15 | FREE

Dundee City Archives

A chance to see some unique and interesting records relating to the history of Dundee as a whole and the women who have lived here. All sorts ofwomen are recorded in the City’s Archives, including mill workers, suff ragettes, councillors, missionaries and even alleged witches. The tour will consist of a behind the scenes look at the Archives followed by a document display of records relating to women at work, education, politics and in their everyday lives. Children welcome with adult supervision. Please advise if disabled access is required.



9–11pm | Conroy’s Basement @ Rad Apples 8 | £8, £5 concession

See page 4 for details

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list of venues1. Abertay University, Kydd Building, Bell Street, DD1 1HG

2. Arthurstone Community Library, Arthurstone Terrace, DD4 6RT

3. Broughty Ferry Castle, The Esplanade, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2TF

4. Caird Hall, 6 City Square, DD1 3BB

5. Central Library, The Wellgate, DD1 1DB

6. Charleston Community Centre, Craigowan Road, DD2 4NL

7. Charleston Library, Craigowan Road, DD2 4NL

8. Conroy’s Basement @ Rad Apples, 51-53 Meadowside, DD1 1EQ

9. DCA, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY

10. Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, DD1 4XA9

11. Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee, Matthew

Building, 13 Perth Road, DD1 4HT

12. Dundee International Women’s Centre (DIWC), Unit 9, Manhattan Business Park,

Dundonald Street, DD3 7PY

13. Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce, 37 City Quay, Camperdown Street, DD1 3JA

14. Dundee Ceramics Workshop, Studio 216, Wasps Meadow Mill, West Hendersons

Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BY

15. Dundee City Archives, 14 City Square, DD1 3BY

16. Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, DD1 1PB

17. Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB

18. Fleming Gardens Sheltered Housing Complex, DD3 7LR

19. Glasite Hall, St Andrews Church King Street, DD1 2JB

20. Henry’s Coff ee House, 4 City Square, DD1 3BA

21. Hilltown Community Centre, 15 Alexander St, DD3 7DL

22. Malmaison, 44 Whitehall Crescent, DD1 4AY

23. McManus Gallery, Albert Square, DD1 1DA

24. Menzieshill Community Hub, 260 Dickson Avenue, DD2 4TQ

25. Number Ten, 10 Constitution Road, DD1 1LL

26. Queen’s Hotel Dundee, 160 Nethergate, DD1 4DU

27. Red Box, Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, DD1 5BT

28. Gate Church International, 158 Perth Road, DD1 4JS

29. Steeple Church, Nethergate, DD1 4DG

30. The Deaf Hub, The Old Mill, 23 Brown Street, DD1 5EF

31. The High Mill, Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, DD1 5BT

32. Training Hall, Dudhope Castle, 3 Infi rmary Brae, DD3 6TU

33. Unit 15, Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, DD3 7PY

34. University of Dundee, Nethergate, DD1 4HN

35. V&A Dundee, Riverside Esplanade, DD1 4EZ

36. Waterstones, 35 Commercial St, DD1 3DG

37. Wellgate Day Support Service, Ladywell Avenue, DD1 2LA

38. Wormit Boating Club, Woodhaven Pier, 2 Saint Fort Road, Wormit, DD6 8LA

39. WRASAC, 2 Dudhope Street, DD1 IJU

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF OUR “GIVE US A WAVE” SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING DUNDEE WOMEN’S FESTIVAL

• Hayley Wells – www.cargocollective.com/hayleywells • Toilet Twinning – www.toilettwinning.org• The Sorting Offi ce – www.thesortingoffi ce.biz• Dundee Central Library – The Wellgate, Dundee, DD1 1DB

[email protected]• The Thursday Troupe – Contact Annette on 01382 432944• Graduate Women Scotland – www.gwseast.org• Lifelong Learning Dundee – www.lifelonglearningdundee.org.uk• Pure Beauty – www.purebeauty.biz• Women Ahead – www.womenahead.co.uk

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Supported by the Wellcome Institutional Strategic Support Fund awarded to University of Dundee

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