Activities in Main Hall

10.15am-10.40am Mary Knight -Accordion
Mary is a talented lady who plays music from all around the world. Mary does entertaining for Weddings Residential Homes,Birthday and Charities and can be contacted on 01903 207535 / 07979430882

10.45am Introduction and opening speech by Annabell Alexander
Annabell is part of the organisation team for AIWD but also part of Circle of The Old Ways, a spiritual and community charitable group based in Littlehampton, where her passion is female empowerment. More details can be found at www.cotow.org/goddesscircle
The AIWD theme this year is 'Bread and Roses', with bread symbolising economic security and roses a better quality of life. 100 years on from the 15,000 strong march in New York, 'Bread and Roses' is still a powerful theme uniting women around the world.

11am Parachute Game with Mel
mainly for children, but also for fun loving adults!

11.30am Marielle Storytelling
Marielle is a lady of many talents, today she will be telling us a story and doing face painting for children. You can read more about Marielle on her website www.marielle.ws

12-1pm International Folk Dancing - Janet Douglas
Janet Douglas is well known for Dancing Workshops around Sussex. Her classes can help you lighten your body and spirit with the restorative powers of music and dance. Janet offers a wide variety of dance styles and music from around the world. www.interfolk.co.uk

1.15pm-1.45pm Chandra Chanters
Everyone is welcome to join in, there is no need to have any experience of Indian chanting nor to be musical in any way. Even listening to the chanting can invoke great relaxation and a connection with your Spiritual Self. For more info 01243 587510

2pm-2.30pm Akemi - Kimono Demonstration
Daughter of a samurai family and lecturer of Japanese culture, it is Akemi's aim to present authentic Japanese culture in a way that is accessible and enjoyable for people in the UK. Akemi's topics for talks and demonstrations are wide and varied, but today she will be offering a lecture and demonstration on wearing a Kimono. Further information about Akemi can be found on her website www.solloway.demon.co.uk or email akemi@solloway.demon.co.uk

3pm-3.30pm African Dance Workshop - African Young People's Group
Join in or enjoy watching this lively dancing. (Thank you to BME for helping to organise not only this African Dance workshop but some of the African and Asian food.)http://www.bme-cs.org.uk/

3.45pm Bread and Roses -following the workshop, this powerful song will be sung by women of the day led by Mel

4pm Please don't rush off, but stay and listen to the thank yous from Cleo Matthews and Akemi Solloway. Thank you so much to all for attending, hope to see you next year. Please check out the website, join the Yahoo Group and keep in touch about any other activities we may do during the year. If you would like to be part of the organising team and join us on our social evenings, please contact us. Always remember ...............
                       Some of us are Mothers, all of us are Daughters, together we are SISTERS!

Janet and Patti – Mask making (all day) Fun for both adults and children alike.

Hairbraiding by Abbi – for a donation to cover cost of 'hair' come along and have a hair braid

Unison – UNISON is Britain and Europe's biggest public sector union with more than 1.3 million members. Approximate figures show that around 70% of it's members are female. Www.unison.org.uk

Rose – An African charity Information Stand

Abbi – A display of African cloth etc

Nyodema - Bognor based charity, Nyodema (helping each other), brings world music and art to the local community. Money raised through various events, including a Summer Festival, is used to support health and educational needs of children in The Gambia, West Africa. For more information visit www.myspace.com/nyodema or call 07974 472137. Tickets for their event on 15th March available at the Welcome Desk today or by contacting Nyodema direct.

Salima and her sari's – Come and try on a sari and see how it feels, so elegant and beautiful!

Worthing Women's Aid – For information and advice. Are you being frightened, hurt or abused by a partner or family member Help and support is available. 01903 231939 or 24 hour freephone National Domestic Violence 0808 2000247

WSCC – Customer Focus

WSCC – Racist Incident Group

Circle of The Old Ways – A community and spiritual charitable group who encourage people to find their peace and their own spiritual truths. Welcoming open minded people from any culture or belief to promote peace and harmony together. Despite the closure of their premises in Church Street, Littlehampton last August, many of the groups still continue. Today promoting the Goddess Circle which is a female empowerment group. Www.cotow.org

Amnesty International – Information stand giving details of their Human Rights for China Campaign and a chance to find out about joining the local group. http://bognor.amnesty.org.uk/

Welcome table at entrance. Please book in and also book in your empowerment workshops here. Nyodema event ticket sales.

Tombola – Try your hand at the tombola and place your bid on the silent auctions.
Plant Stall
Fairtrade – Info on and products. Fairtrade fortnight is 28th Feb-9th March www.fairtrade.org.uk
Information Table – This year we have an opportunity for our contributors to display their leaflets for your information. We have also obtained leaflets from some organisations who, unfortunately, could not attend our event. These include:-
Fawcett Society - Fawcett campaigns for equality between women and men in the UK on pay, pensions, poverty, justice and politics. http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/
Peace Pledge Union -Action for Peace www.whitepoppy.org
Mary How Trust- Based in West Sussex, the Mary How Trust's objective is to provide health screening and health eduction to as many people as possible. Www.maryhowtrust.org
Rights of Women – Informing, educating and empowering women to access their legal rights. Www.row.org.uk
Worthing Eco Action - www.protectourwoodland.co.uk
Freecycle - Freecycle is an international movement aimed at reducing the amount of waste going into landfills and giving new life to good, used goods. Join your local group to share unwanted items, anything from a book to a car! Www.freecycle.org
Mooncup - Reusable menstrual cup. An innovative alternative to tampons. Eco-friendly, reusable and no tampon or pad to flush, add to landfill or incinerate.

Various other stalls and displays throughout the building.

Rachel – Jewellery making (morning only) Rachel will be demonstrating and encouraging the making of earrings. After taking a jewellery making course at Northbrook College, Rachel does this as a hobby and enjoys sharing her skills.

Nikki Austin from www.scrapaholics.co.uk will be doing scrapbooking – afternoon only.

Pauline – Head Garlands – 11.30am-1pm
With Spring coming up, Pauline will be helping you make Flower Head Garlands with paper flowers, ready for celebrating the new season!

Maureen Taylor – spinning and weaving ( in costume) – all day
Maureen is a lady of many talents and part of several groups. Known as Beth the Weaver within The Guild of Historical Interpreters (www.the-guild.org), Maureen will be sharing her skills of spinning and weaving both in demonstration and participation in the weaving. Maureen can be contacted on 023 8090 7953 or 07747 732694. Email maureen.taylor90@ntlworld.com

Arun U3A - Sylvia McGregor and friends will be offering various activities and demonstrations dependent on time:- making of school story bags, designing & making greeting cards, play reading, exhibits from U3A digital photography group and the art of Story telling.
Arun University of the Third Age is part of the great network of self-help groups which form the U3A and promote life-long learning and leisure activities for older people no longer in full-time employment.   Not a university in the conventional sense .... here everyone's skills and experience are valuable and we all learn from each other.   No qualifications needed.    And a great way to keep active mentally, socially and physically.  www.arunu3a.co.uk

11.15am – 12noon Gwyneth Wint – Empowerment Workshop Gwyneth is a BBC Broadcaster/Producer, author, Motivational Speaker, creative business consultant and life coach.Two of Gwyneth's greatest strengths are the ability to bring ideas to life, and getting people motivated to achieve their goals. You can read more about Gwyneth's work at www.successisyours.co.uk

12.15pm-1pm Nicky Hitchcock and friends 'As You Are'
Self Esteem and Assertiveness Workshop
'As You Are' is a new organisation based in Southwick. They believe that counselling provides a space for people to explore their difficulties, and offers the opportunity to work through painful experiences in a safe, private and confidential environment. You can get more information by phoning 07952 754859 or
01273 871575 (Mon & Tues 6pm-9pm)

2pm-2.45pm Gwyneth Wint – Empowerment Workshop
Another chance to experience Gwyneth's workshop, for those who missed the morning session.

3pm-3.45pm Mary Brookshaw - Relaxation
Mary Brookshaw is a qualified Hypnotherapist who enables people to make positive changes in their lives. Mary also runs classes for Relaxation and Meditation. Many people spend their lives rushing around, worrying about everybody else and seldom take time for themselves. Relaxation is an excellent way of unwinding and allowing ourselves to be still, enabling us to be more aware of what we need in our lives. You can contact Mary on 01903 753043

Quiet Room

10am-12noon - Audrie Howard's 'Writing your life story' workshop
Write your own life story. Creative writing with a self-development interest. Workshop for maximum of 10 people – booking can be made at welcome desk.
Audrey can be contacted about this and her many other skills on 01243 587570 or email seasidekennel@talktalk.net

12.00-12.30pm - Charades with the Evans Sisters – A game for up to 10 people, relax and have some fun – you know you want to!!!

1pm-1.30pm - Jenny Cole's Singing Workshop for children 3-10 and their carers
Bring your little ones along for a sing song. (Please note carers must remain with the children)

3.15pm Mel's Bread & Roses Singing Workshop followed by 3.45pm performance in Main Hall. This is the song written to commemorate the fight for decent wages and living conditions, still powerful and meaningful today. Come along to the workshop and join in the final performance of the day in the Main Hall.