South West Glasgow
Various Dates October - November
Tartan Frock Outreach Workshops
South Area Youths from Govan will get the opportunity to work with Confab Theatre to take part in 6 weeks of music workshops to create the Sound Track for My Fabulous Tartan Frock. The show which brings local women together from all over the City, explores issues of domestic violence will be running at the Arches in December 2009.
Venue: Various
Cost & Creche provision: Free
Organised by & Contact Details: Clare Robertson, Culture and Sport Glasgow, Tel: Mon-Wed 0141 276 8770, Email: clare.robertson@csglasgow.org
Every Wednesday from 4th Nov - 2nd Dec 1pm-2.30pm
Picture It
A five week photography project exploring simple photographic methods and experimenting with mixed media culminating in a final exhibition at the 16 days of action event at the Pearce Institute on 9th December. Work will be based on the themes of freedom and liberation, exploring how it feels to escape from the ties of abuse. No photographic or art experience necessary, just a willingness to explore your creativity and have fun!
Venue: Govan New Church Hall, just across from Govan subway and bus station, above Unity Charity shop
Cost & Creche provision: Free
Crèche available - please contact to book places.
Organised by & Contact Details: Organised by South West 16 Days Planning Group. For further details contact Clare Robertson , Culture and Sport Glasgow, Mon-Wed, on 0141 276 8770, email: clare.robertson@csglasgow.org
25th & 27th Nov
A Moments Peace
A full day workshop for students at Govan High School, looking at gender roles and aiming to challenge attitudes of apathy or acceptance of violence within relationships
Venue: Govan High School
Cost & Creche provision: N/A
Organised by & Contact Details: Organised by A Moments Peace in Partnership with Education Services and Culture & Sport Glasgow. For further information contact Culture & Sport Glasgow South West Area Team on 0141 276 8770
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays between 25th Nov - 10th Dec
Information Stalls
Staff from the organisations who can support women experiencing violence and abuse will be available at ante natal clinics during the 16 Days
Venue: Rowan Park Ante Natal Clinic, Pollok Health Centre Ante Natal Clinic, Thornliebank Health Centre Ante Natal
Cost & Creche provision: N/A
Organised by & Contact Details: Organised by the South West Violence Against Women Implementation Group. For further information contact Simone Khan from Glasgow Community Planning Partnership on 0141 276 9890 or Simone.Khan@glasgow.gov.uk
Wednesday 9th December 7-9pm Doors open 6.30
South West 16 Days Tartan Frock Showcase
A culmination of local project work topped by a theatre extract from Confab theatre's Tartan Frock which has been written, devised and performed by and in partnership with local women from all over the city including 3 from Govan. There will also be an exhibition of photographs taken by local women expressing their feelings about violence against women, a presentation of work with local youths, stalls and nibbles to suit all tastes.
Venue: Pearce Institute., Govan Road
Cost & Creche provision: Free
Organised by & Contact Details: Organised by South West 16 Days Planning Group. For further details contact Clare Robertson , Culture and Sport Glasgow, Mon-Wed, on 0141 276 8770, email: clare.robertson@csglasgow.org