Merkinch Community Centre hosts International Women's Day

7th March 2009 

A large group of women from various cultural backgrounds displayed their skills and talents at this memorable event.  

Throughout the day there were ongoing performances of music and dance, demonstrations of spinning, willow craft, cheese making, massage, hair braiding, quilting, various crafts, wholefoods, traidcraft, life coaching and much more.  

Women had prepared various foods and attenders had the opportunity to taste food from different parts of the world, while contributions were given to Oxfam in return for food tasting.  A laughter workshop produced great amusement and enjoyment while the Oxfam workshop provided some valuable insight into their international work.

It was estimated that about 300 people attended the event and folks lingered at the end which had the strong feeling of connectedness.......  

Frances Powell from the Women at  Work (WEA) Project said "It was the best venue they had held this event in and would certainly be back!"