Grrrls on Film
Sarah Barnes meets with photographer Jade French to discuss her new book ‘Riot Grrrl and I’, which documents the Riot Grrrl movement today.
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Turn Off the Telly, Tune In to Your Body
Do you have an unhealthy appetite for weight loss life-style shows? Shaziya Niamh Uddin urges both Weight Watchers and Telly Watchers alike to pull the plug on this un-savoury junk.
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Getting ‘Between The Covers’ at The Women’s Library
The Women’s Library’s current exhibition is taking a look at those publications we both love and hate in equal measure; Women’s Magazines. Sarah Barnes went along to geek out over the old Cosmos.
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March is for Mothers: Feminism abroad this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day Maternity Worldwide is suggesting a different kind of Mother’s Day gift. Julia Kukiewicz, from Maternity Worldwide, tells us why we should support their campaign.
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Witness: Women War Artists at the Imperial War Museum North
Kate Cunnane went along to the Imperial War Museum North for a very effective history lesson. The exhibition of work by women war artists, from the First World War to the Kosovo conflict, runs until the 19th of April.
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Million Women Rise
Women continue to experience violence in their everyday lives; In our homes, on our streets, on our public transport, at our places of work. On the eve of International Women’s Day protesters came together for Million Women Rise to march in demand of a safer future for women.
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The Mod Goddess Guide to Age
In the last of her brilliant Mod Goddess Guides, Glenda May Richards explains why an apple a day used to keep the wrinkles at bay… for one ancient lady, at least!
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Frances Morgan of Plan B talks Women in Music Journalism
This talk, at Ladyfest Goldsmiths, was brilliantly eye opening. Morgan veered interestingly between harsh realism and Feminist idealism before reaching an optimistic and inspiring conclusion.
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Ladyfest Goldsmiths: Evening Review
Ladyfest Goldsmiths looked set to be very much about the music so, with an evening of gigs ahead, we headed to The New Cross Inn to get an earful.
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Ladyfest Goldsmiths: Day Review
Thursday the 5th of February was the day that Ladyfest took over Goldsmiths’ student union. Sarah Barnes couldn’t keep herself away!
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Make a Date with Feminists this Valentine’s Day!
Spread the love this Valentine’s day by indulging in some feminist fun!
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The Mod Goddess Guide to Marriage
As Valentine’s day looms large, romance is in air. But, as Glenda May Richards argues in this month’s guide, this is no reason for the partner-less to feel pressured into third rate relationships or even, gulp, marriage.
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Sex, Shoes, Cosmos and… Feminism?
Amid the Sex and the City Movie madness, many journalists posed the same question: ‘Can a feminist really love Sex and the City?’ The fact that this question was even being asked excited Holly Warren even more than the prospect of the now confirmed sequel…
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The Mod Goddess Guide to Sisterhood
‘Tis the season to be jolly! So, what better time of year to display goodwill to all woman-kind? Glenda May Richards tells us how in this month’s Mod Goddess Guide.
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Contraception at your convenience?
News that the contraceptive pill may be made available over the counter at pharmacies from next year was reported by some areas of the press with suspicion, but were they asking the right questions?
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Catherine Redfern (founder of the wonderful Fword website) and Dr Kristin Aune want to learn more about feminists today: who they are, what they think, what issues are important to them and what activities they’re involved in. Let them know by completing the survey and the results will go towards a book they are co-writing. Should be fascinating reading!
The next Laughing Cows Comedy Club will feature Sonya Kelly and Isma Almas. Not one to miss! Get down to The Bath House in Soho, on Thursday 2nd of April, for laughs and, of course, free chocolate!
Ctrl.Alt.Shift are raising awareness of the 50 Million Missing Women in India for International Women's Day in their current film
Heather Kennedy makes some really interesting points in her article The Devout and the Dirrty: Consumer Choices in Bewildered Times over on PopMatters
The FemAdLib Kolektiv are getting up to some exciting stuff right now! On March 19th there will be a Feminist cafe at RampART including feminist films, a zine stall by Cherry Bomb Comics and some lovely food. Then, on March 21st the FemAdLib K Party! (also at RampART) will include showings of feminist art, sound and video works interspersed with live music and DJ sets.
Looking for an early(ish) way to celebrate International Women's Day? Well look no further than One World Action's 5th of March debate at Kings Place, N1, London. 'Do women need a leg up in politics?', chaired by Anna Ford, promises to be lively, engaging and provocative. You can also sign the 'More Women, More Power' pledge here
Andrew Huang's beautiful short film 'Doll Face' wonderfully captures the futile struggle for unattainable beauty standards set by the media. Spooky, in more ways than one...
Following on from their sold-out December show which was headlined by Jo Caulfield, The Laughing Cows Comedy Club present award-winning Shazia Mirza for their first show of the new year. Get down to The Bath House in Soho, on Thursday 5th February, for laughs and free chocolate!
I'm incredibly wary about any advice on how to do 'credit crunch chic'. Shell out on choice designer pieces to treasure? Dig about for expensive retro clobber in the name of recycling? Or worse, spend what little you have in Primark? So, when Vivienne Westwood's dispensed her words of wisdom on how to wear tablecloths and shower-curtains I couldn't help but think she might be on to something...
Next Ladyfest Manchester Fundraiser; Sunday September the 21st sees Crafternoon at Fuel in Withington. An afternoon of craft, cake and music, it has acoustic performances by First Black Precedent, Like a Thief and Awesome Wells. Doors are at 2pm and things will finish around 5.30pm - entry is £2.
