5 Empowering Events in London This Week
With the sunlight finally sticking around past 5pm, and Easter Eggs lining the shopping aisles, it’s clear that Spring is well and truly on the horizon. From female-focused talks and panels in preparation for International Women’s Day, to an energising fitness rave, these five empowering events are sure to help you bloom.
1. LEADING LADIES: BALANCE Panel – Kick-ass Female Founders
Come along to this inspiring panel event TODAY with Fora and BALANCE, where Sophie Scott will be speaking to fellow kick-ass female entrepreneurs who are leading the charge in the wellness industry, and creating a better world tomorrow. Panellists include Katrina Larkin of Fora, Saasha Celestial-One of OLIO, and Samantha Moyo aka The Disruption Doctor.
When? 18:30 – 20:30 on Monday 2 March
Where? Fora Spitalfields, 35-41 Folgate Street, London, E1 6BX
2. SUSTAINABLE SWISHING: Clothes Swap @ Morley College
Get into the Spring cleaning spirit whilst doing your part for the planet with ‘Swishing’ – donating your unloved clothes in exchange for something new. Come along between 10:00 and 11:00 to donate, and you will receive a token for each item you bring, which can be swapped for anything else that you find on the rails.
When? 11:00 – 13:00 on Tuesday 3 March
Where? Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HT
3. STEP + SWEAT: Morning Gloryville x New Motion Fitness Frenzy
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At this Rave Fit experience, expect a fusion of fitness and fun, as you sweat through the packed timetable of classes. A dance party like no other, expect to find your groove in 80’s Aerobics, put those glutes to work in Twerk Like A Diva, and finally, get lost in the outer-space themed Morning Gloryville with DJ Floss.
When? 18:30 – 22:00 on Thursday 5 March
Where? Lightbox, 6 South Lambeth Place, London, SW8 1SP
4. FIERCE FEMALES: Women of the World Festival
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At this weekend of female empowerment and discussion, expect talks and panels from world-class speakers, and activists like Naomi Wolf, Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist), Scarlett Curtis, Sandi Toksvig, Emma Dabiri and Shazia Mirza. An informative opportunity to explore the state of gender equality across the globe today.
When? All day from 6-8 March
Where? Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1
5. NO KIDS ALLOWED: GALAXY® Enchanted Egg Hunt
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For one day only, GALAXY® is inviting adults to take part in an exclusive Enchanted Egg Hunt, in celebration of the launch of its delicious NEW Enchanted Eggs. In collaboration with the multi-sensory masterminds at Bompas and Parr, guests will have forty-five minutes to search through the ethereal rose garden, and use the myriad of clues to uncover their delicious gift.
When? Various time slots between 11:00 and 20:00, on Saturday 7 March
Where? Grays & Feather Wine Bar, 26 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7DD