2023 IWD Schedule - Day 1

*We’re now fully booked for all of our Day 1 workshops! Too late? No problem! - Join us on the 7th March regardless to take part in the 2 main sessions and meet some new people at this years’ International Women’s Day 2023. Join us for our wellbeing day 2 at Kagyu Samye Dzong, Scarborough on the 8th March 2023.

Please find the text schedule below.

Join us in Scarborough 7th March 2023 at the Stephen Joseph Theatre:

Session 1: 9am till 10.30am

9am Jo Thompson – Managing Director – Spectrum Cleaning Solutions and Chair - Scarborough Business Ambassadors: Be yourself everyone Else is taken

9.30 Karen Ellis – Postnatal Rehabilitation Coach and Body Positive Advocate: How to stop letting your body get in the way of a dip in the sea in your pants, swimming with your children and doing that thing you are putting off until you are a dress size smaller.

10am Inspiring Women’s Group – Key Inspiring messages from our own stories.

• Achieving the Impossible! Kelly Dunn, Recruitment and Resourcing Strategist | Talent Acquisition | Managing Director at KD Recruitment Limited

• Breaking down Barriers! Karon Wallis, Founder and Owner of Lilly’s Treasures Gift Boutique

• Exploring Potential! Susan Weeks, Online Course Creation Made Faster & Easier '

• Dare to Dream! Margaret Inglesant, Leadership & Management Coach; Team Coaching;Personal & Professional Development Workshops; Villa Azul Coaching Retreats

Session 2: 11.30am-1pm

11.30 Lauren Smith – Stand up Comedian: Neurodiversity Advocate Perfection is not a prerequisite to progress – You can because you are

12.00 Sophie Hall Chief Executive, Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale Mind– Misogyny in modern Britain. Sophie talks about the ingrained prejudice women meet both in every day life but also within the workplace and as victims of crime.

12.30 Julia Hubbard – Compass Gym Owner and Female Body builder and mentor: Breaking through Barriers

Additional Workshops:

(Please book your free spot in advance)

SJT Foyer:

Bridlington Escape rooms 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm

Boden Room:

9.30 Louise Crammond - Director of independent living at Age Uk North Yorkshire Coast and Moors - Understanding Menopause

10.30 Futureworks – Make a keyring, coaster or pen holder with recycled wood

11.30 Isobelle Randall - Fashion Designer, Body shape and design

12.30 Monet Magic - Learn to replicate a Monet in this painting workshop.

Eat Me Restaurant (SJT 1st Floor):

10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30am

Business Advice for women over 50 with Denise

Well-Being Coach Ali from How to Be Happy

*Business stands in the first floor foyer from a variety of businesses all day*

Day 2 - 10am-1pm

8th March 2023

Join us for our Wellbeing Event on 8th March 2023 at the Kagyu Samye Dzong, Londesborough Lodge Scarborough. We have a variety of workshops/sessions available to join on the day free of charge, find your session below and BOOK NOW

The Lounge

10am Ali Cutler – How to be happy coach

‘Befriending your inner critic to stop imposter syndrome, perfectionism and procrastination.’ 

In this workshop you will learn how the mind works and why our inner voice is often so critical that we play safe or procrastinate.  Ali will share a range of mindset tools throughout the session to help you start to befriend your inner critic.

11am Kate Miller - Tibetan Singing Bowls

‘Enjoy the gentle sound of Himalayan Singing bowls’

This is a hands on workshop where you will hear about the history and mystery of these amazing vessels as well as learning to play, harmonise and enjoy the deep relaxation of beautiful sound. Bowls will be for sale at the event and profits donated to the Kagyu Samye Dzong Lodge.

“I have been travelling to Nepal for 24 years, first as a trekker, then a volunteer teacher. Many stories including landslides and leeches!

While in Kathmandu I found and fell in love with singing bowls and with the help of good teachers learned of the amazingly spiritual and therapeutic properties of these wonderful instruments. Now I just want to share.”

12pm Iwona Nawrocka Tea tasting - Herbal Leaf Tea Co

‘Where Wellness Meets Mindfulness’

Independent retailer of herbal tea, herbs and more! Join us for some tea tasting while you learn more about the wellness benefits of herbal tea and how this supports mindfulness.  

The Studio

10am Creating Waves by Lee Ure

‘Using a parachute to make fun & friendship’

Leave the demands of everyday life outside and simply have fun together. This taster session is designed to encourage using both sides of the brain concurrently, developing memory, movement, creativity, thinking on one's feet and improvisation and did I mention having fun?!! 

“My name is Lee Ure and I'm a retired teacher & Inclusion Consultant. When I retired, I went to York Uni as a full-time student and gained a Masters in 'Theatre: Directing, Writing & Performance' with Distinction, just because I have a love of theatre, and had found drama a very powerful tool in the classroom, especially for well-being and confidence.”

11am Yoga with the Frog Project

Reconnect Body and Mind and take yourself out for 45 minutes with our Yoga Taster session. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned practitioner, come along and step on that mat and allow your body and mind to be taken to a different place.

 “The Frog Project aims to make Yoga accessible to everybody. They strip away the complexity and fluff, leaving behind just Yoga. They believe Yoga is for everybody, wherever you are from and however far away you are from touching your toes, it’s all about the journey and they will meet you where you are.”

12pm Creating Waves: Using a parachute to make fun & friendship

The Prayer Room

10am Meditation

‘Calming the Mind’

12 midday Meditation

‘Joyful Mind’

Meditation is the art of finding peace and happiness within by using simple methods of calming and stabilising our minds. Modern life can be stressful and busy. Most of the time we are carried along by the force of emotions, habits and conditioning and end up feeling tired and stressed by everyday life. Practicing meditation can change this. Join Ani on our taster Mindfulness Meditation sessions in celebration of International Women’s day.

The Meeting Room

11am How to be happy coach –Ali Cutler

12 midday How to be happy coach –Ali Cutler

Wellbeing coach one to one sessions available at the above times.