International Women's Day Festival
Join in the festival at the Art Place, High Chelmer shopping centre, Chelmsford, to celebrate International Women's Day.
The Art Place (High Chelmer Shopping Centre), Chelmsford
Saturday 12 March: 10am to 3pm (followed by HIP book launch event at 4pm)
10am Welcome refreshments
10.30am Speakers across arts/heritage/culture/engagement/Snapping the Stiletto projects
12.30pm Break
1.30pm A choice of two bookable creative workshops
Event will also feature drop in placard making in the shopping centre.
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