International Women's Day

International Women's Day is on March 8 and although Rochdale and Tameside both have events planned, in Oldham there seems to be nothing going on. I think this is a shame. We are missing the opportunity to shout about all the fabulous women in enterprise there are in this town.

I have made enquiries with the library about putting on a coffee morning where local women in business could showcase themselves to the public. Unfortunately the library are of the view that it is too short notice to organise anything.

That leaves me with a choice. I can either agree that yes, it is just over two weeks away and that is not enough time. Or, stubborn that I am, I can plough on. I just think it would be a shame to do nothing.

Jo Taylor from the Big Event Company has offered to help me set something up, so I'd like to know what other people (men and women) think? Does anyone have any suggestions or want to get involved in any way?

Or should I just shut up and go away? ;-)

Thanks,

Lisa

Tags: Oldham, business, event, promotion, women

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Wroe on February 19, 2011 at 16:08

What is going in Oldham and Tameside? Have you tried the Council? I am sure Oldham Council would not want to be shown up next to Tameside and Rochdale, and aside from the library there must be a council venue that would be happy to host FOC and assist. All good PR for the town. I am sure the Chron would support it too. And if you manage to get something set up we can promote via Owl Business News and Owl Marketing social media channels.

Deborah

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Gee (Moderator) on February 19, 2011 at 17:12

Rochdale are doing some sort of youth arts celebration and Tameside are doing something in Ashton Town Hall. I can't believe Oldham Council are not doing anything. I only got a no from the library late on Friday, so on Monday I will try someone at the civic centre. If anyone has any contacts please let me know, mine are all well out of date.

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Wroe on February 19, 2011 at 17:48

I can give you the Head of Comms Twitter?

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Permalink Reply by Julie Crowley on February 20, 2011 at 21:43

We can possibly get the Link Centre - on Tuesday? I could perhaps help too if we do it in the mornning.

I can make enquiries and see about it. We can perhaps get this for free too, depends on what you need.

If we do the library what do you have in mind if we arrange it all?

What are you thinking of doing to shout about it? Chronicle and other papers?

Oldham Council contacts re the business link organisations?

I will think about it and email something if you like.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Gee (Moderator) on February 20, 2011 at 22:16

I was thinking of a coffee morning type event, where local businesswomen could have a table/stand to showcase their products and services, maybe hand out a few freebies. I think it needs to be somewhere that is easily accessible to the public, so that we get plenty of visitors. I'm sure the Chron would cover it and probably the Advertiser and Revolution.

It only occurred to me the other day that we ought to do something. I haven't got a fully formed plan, that is why I opened the discussion. All ideas welcome. The Link Centre wouldn't be my ideal choice, just because it is so quiet down that end of town.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Crowley on February 20, 2011 at 22:22

I know its out of the way but they do want to promote it more, so its an option. The hardest will be advertising and

getting people to come and see the event, from my experience. I will try a couple of people too and see what comes up.

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Permalink Reply by Janet Smith on February 24, 2011 at 10:21

I understand that Soroptimists International of Oldham and District are organising an exhibition to celebrate 100 years of International Women's Day. It is in the performance area of Gallery Oldham on Saturday 5th March from 10am to 4pm. More details from Carol Shackleton on 0161 624 4476.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Gee (Moderator) on February 24, 2011 at 12:40

Yes, I heard about this last night. For that reason and due to the timescale involved I have decided that trying to organise something is a non-starter. I have been contacted re putting an event together for next year, so watch this space.