Hundreds of Hastings women attend day-long festival

The festival took place at the Stade Hall and was organised by Hastings Women’s Voice. It includes performances, talks and workshops.

Workshops included self defence and a Morris Dance workshop by new local side Rheeda’s Dream.

Ann Kramer explained: We had a variety of information stalls, some inspirational women speakers. We had songs, poetry, and other entertainment and there. There was a screeing of a film made during lockdown about domestic violence toward women.”

Earlier in the week on Women’s Day itself (Wednesday March 8) there was a free event with art workshops at the Art In The Park pavilion in Alexandra Park. Women’s Voice is a charity for everyone in the community who identifies as female.

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