Perth and Kinross Women’s Festival 2015 Launch at Perth College UHI

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Perth’s International Women’s Day celebrations have taken place since 1997 and been organised by the women of the ‘Be Yourself Group’. Their role has been to promote the position and the importance of women in the multicultural society of Perth and Kinross without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.

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Sophie McCollam, Live Active Leisure; Margaret Folan, SWRI; Rhona Croft, Be Yourself; Francis Allan, Be Yourself; Brenda Mortimer – Vice Chair – Be Yourself; Helen Duncan – Equality and Diversity Adviser - Perth College UHI; Wilma McCullough – Be Yourself

The launch of the Perth & Kinross Women’s Festival 2015 is due to take place on Friday 6th March from 18:30 – 20:00 within Perth College UHI, with further events taking place from 6th – 14th March throughout the Perth and Kinross area. Speakers for the launch include; Rhona Crofts – Be Yourself Group; Provost Liz Grant – Perth and Kinross Council; Margaret Munckton - Principle Perth College UHI. Entertainment includes Lisa Lulis with Ian Duguid.

A week of celebrations for the Perth & Kinross Women’s Festival 2015 has been organised throughout the area, several of which will be taking place at Perth College UHI. With over twenty events included in the programme, such as practical workshops, physical activities, talks and a film screening, all of which are designed to inspire and celebrate the achievements of women.

Representatives involved in the planning of the Perth and Kinross Women’s Festival 2015 came to Perth College UHI on Wednesday 11th February to launch the brochure of events.

For a copy of the brochure, please visit www.perthiwf.co.uk.