International Women's Day 2026

Bradley Stoke Town Council held a series of inspiring and unifying events for the local communities as we came together across multiple days and venues to celebrate International Women's Day 2026.

Schedule of events

Youth Skating and Art Workshops

The event took place on Saturday 28th February 2026 at Campus Skatepark, Winterbourne. After a very successful event last year, the girls' and young women's BSTC Youth Work and Campus Skateparks collaboration returned with the event including an inclusive skatepark session featuring vinyl workshops, followed by skate coaching and jam sessions.

'Women and Mythology' Talk

On Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at Little Stoke Baptist Church, Little Stoke and District Ladies Club hosted an engaging talk about ‘Women and Mythology’ which was delivered by Councillor Jenny James.

'What is Feminism?' Talk

On Wednesday 4th March 2026 at Stoke Gifford Trust Ground, Stoke Gifford Women's Institute hosted a talk about different stages of feminism and what it means today. The talk was delivered by Councillor Jenny James.

Film Evening

On Friday 6th March 2026, The Brightwell hosted another film night with a special showing of the independent short film Lia Ditton, 87 Days: Alone Rowing the Pacific, alongside a personal message from Lia herself, offering insight into her experience and behind-the-scenes details of her record-breaking trip across the Pacific.

International Women's Day Celebration

The main event took place on Saturday 7th March 2026 in the new Spitfire Hangar at Brabazon. This inclusive International Women's Day celebration aimed to empower women and girls, particularly those under-represented in creative and male-dominated industries, building confidence, sparking inspiration, and offering practical skill-sharing to support personal development, wellbeing, and career progression. The event brought together local organisations, charities, professionals, and businesses that actively support women, creating opportunities to connect, learn, and share experiences. Attendees enjoyed dance performances, a fashion show celebrating famous women in culture, panel discussions, interactive activities, martial arts and exercise displays and much more. Bradley Stoke Town Council is proud to be involved with this truly collaborative event, which was funded by Bradley Stoke Town Council, Almondsbury Parish Council, Charlton Hayes Parish Council and Patchway Town Council.

The programme for the main day was:

Creative Journalling Workshop

On Monday 9th March 2026, Bradley Stoke Library organised a creative journalling for wellbeing and empowerment workshop, exploring creativity in a supportive workshop for women. The workshop was ran by Akulah Agbami of Sheba Soul Ensemble, with funding from the South Gloucestershire Stronger Together community fund.

'Women who inspire us' Discussion

On Thursday 12th March 2026, at St Peter’s Church, Filton the Filton branch of Mother’s Union hosted a discussion on women who inspire. The discussion was facilitated by Councillor Jenny James.