JOIN US FOR THE ‘WHAT WOMEN WANT’ END OF YEAR REVIEW
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Women in Media Belfast (WIMB) is back with our latest headline grabbing event - our inaugural end of year review.
Join us at the ‘Orpheus Ballroom of Romance’ above the Harp Bar in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter on December 2nd for our ‘What Women Want’ discussion event.
Enjoy a Jawbox Gin and/or Schweppes ginger ale refreshments at our ‘Perfect Swerve’ welcome drinks reception from 6.30pm. The discussion starts at 7pm sharp, and ends at 9pm. Though the party is likely to continue afterwards….
GET YOUR TICKET/S: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-media-end-of-year-review-2021-what-women-want-tickets-207506827507
MEET YOUR HOSTS: The regular WIMB hosting team (Patricia MacBride, Allison Morris and Amanda Ferguson) will be joined by rising media star Niamh Campbell, who is ably assisted this year by student and cub reporters Ashleigh Clayton and Justina Drumstaité. Read about them in their own words here: https://www.wimbelfast.com/voices/what-women-want-your-wimb-hosting-teamnbsp
We are lucky to be joined by a range of fantastic guests for a look back at the challenges for, and achievements of women in 2021, and a look ahead to what women want for 2022 regarding business, health, politics, society, and beyond.
From 7pm we’ll have: Opening proceedings from Patricia MacBride. A word from our sponsors. A keynote speech from Clare Bailey. A panel discussion hosted by Allison Morris featuring Sipho Sibanda; Judith Gillespie; Seanin Graham; and Monica McWilliams, who will also read from her new book (signed copies of ‘Stand Up, Speak Out’ available on the night). Stand up from comedian Sara Jade Davidson. Niamh Campbell will be hosting a chat with East Belfast GAA women, and also you, the audience, about what you want from 2022). A panel discussion hosted by Amanda Ferguson featuring Suzanne Magee; Louise Coyle; Leanne Abernethy; and Coumilah Manjoo. And closing reflections from Kate Nicholl.
MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Read about our fabulous women and absorb their own words here: https://www.wimbelfast.com/voices/what-women-want-meet-our-contributors
We are so thrilled that our inaugural festive event is being supported by a range of valued partners.
Big thanks goes to: Lagan Investments and Ulster Bank; and also Further Education NI; Brown O’Connor Communications; Carlin Creative; Wordmagic Ltd; Gerry White and Jawbox Gin; Schweppes; and Willie Jack.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS: You’ll hear from some of them on the night but in the meantime you can read about our event partners in their own words here: https://www.wimbelfast.com/voices/what-women-want-meet-our-partners
We cannot wait for December 2nd. See you there!
OTHER INFO
Tickets open to those 18 and over.
Dress code: You do you.
Student ID required on the night if you have purchased a student ticket.
Face coverings in line with government/venue guidelines.
For entry to WIMB’s End of Year Review What Women Want event we require you to demonstrate one of the following:
Proof of having been fully vaccinated for more than two weeks;
Proof of a negative PCR test or rapid lateral flow test taken within 48 hours of entry to the event; or
Evidence of a positive PCR test result for COVID-19 within the previous 180 days.
FOR MEDIA, TICKET OR ANY OTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT ALLISON AMANDA AND PATRICIA by emailing contact@wimbelfast.com
Thank you.
