WOMEN’S HEALTH
FESTIVAL
Celebrate : Support : Inspire : Educate
Organised by Support Staffordshire in partnership with The Brewhouse Arts Centre for the women of South East Staffordshire.
The Festival which is completely free to attend aims to educate and empower women by connecting them with local health services in a creative, inclusive space.
Join us for a wonderful day filled with health presentations, a Festival GP, a menopause hub, resource sharing, workshops, art, delicious food, and so much more...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
The Brewhouse Arts Centre
Union Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1AA
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The Festival is a whole day event
10am - 5pm
doors will open at 9.30am
You can book a morning/afternoon
and whole day tickets
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Festival Workshops & Stalls
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Consumed by Connection - Khadijah Carberry
Mapping the Hidden Journey of a Single-Use Sanitary Pad.
Unveiling the Stories and Impacts Behind Everyday Products.
MORNING SESSSION - 11AM - 12PM
AFTERNOON SESSION 3PM - 4PM
EXHIBITION SPACE
12 spaces available in each workshop
Khadijah will also bringing her beautiful prints for you to purchase
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From Clay to Home: with Joanna Dawidowska
Join ceramic artist Joanna to explore the ideas and meaning of home & belonging.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with ceramics, Joanna's workshop is designed to nurture your creativity and help you connect with the concept of home in a tangible way. By the end of the workshop, you'll not only have crafted personal keepsakes but also gained a deeper understanding of how art can reflect and shape our sense of belonging.
In Polish and English
DROP IN SESSSION AFTERNOON -FROM 1:30PM - LOFT GALLERY
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Burton Unity
Empowering Women’s Health Through Fitness & Connection
Promoting physical health, combatting social isolation & strengthening mental wellbeing for the women of the South Asian community.
In Urdu/Punjabi/English
MORNING SESSION ONLY - 10:00AM to 1PM - CAFE BAR
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Stitched paper Lightshades with Jennifer Collier
Join Paper Artist Jennifer to hand stitch lampshades using end of life papers, books and maps to create your own small paper lampshade that will be added to a fantastic light installation that will grow throughout the day
ALL DAY DROP IN SESSION - CAFE BAR
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Women's Health Clinic with Dr Mehreen Mehmood
Dr Mehmood is a local GP and will be joining us with her festival Women's Health clinic.
First come first served, come and have a private chat with Dr Mehmood around Women's Health.
In Urdu/Punjabi or English.
DROP IN MORNING - BALCONY CORNER SPACE
11:00AM – 12:30PM
DROP IN AFTERNOON -
3:00PM – 4:30PM
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'We are Stronger Together' with Ali Woolacott
This workshop offers a chance to relax and appreciate everyday fabrics and their impact on our lives. Participants will collaborate using found fabrics to create a strong rope by joining materials based on patterns and colours. In the afternoon, the rope will be shaped into a spiral, reflecting themes of community, growth, and life's natural progression.
ALL DAY DROP IN SESSION - CORNER STUDIO
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The Wonders of Honey, Honeybees and Beekeeping with Jo Berrimen
Join Jo, hobbyist beekeeper, to experience her enthusiasm and knowledge of these wonderful insects. Jo has been keeping bees for 8 years and has a number of colonies around her garden and village.
On the day, you'll also have the opportunity to purchase Jo's delicious honey.
ALL DAY DROP IN - CAFE BAR
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Healing Hearts
Welcome to Healing Hearts, a space dedicated to nurturing your body, mind, and soul. Our journey is about healing through wholesome food, creativity, and meaningful connections. At our stall, you'll find nourishing bone broth rich in health benefits, anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger shots, heart shaped Dubai chocolates that soothe the soul and mini affirmation pouches to inspire positivity and many more heart warming and healing treasures. Join us and experience how healing can be both delicious and uplifting!
ALL DAY DROP IN - CAFE BAR
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Botanical Monoprint Workshop with Rebecca Jarman
Explore colour and layering with Rebecca a local watercolour artist and printmaker. Using stencils and foraged botanicals you will create a unique gelliplate monoprint to display at home. This workshop promotes calm and relaxation and is perfect for beginners.
MORNING SESSION - 10AM - 1PM
LOFT GALLERY
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Community Yoga with Sam
Join Sam for a short and refreshing 30-minute yoga session! We’ll explore a few poses designed to improve balance, increase flexibility, and bring a sense of calm to the end of your day.
Perfect for beginners curious about yoga, those considering regular classes, and the experienced alike.
10.30AM and 2.30PM IN THE DANCE STUDIO
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Kate Jackson – Endometriosis Champion/Advocate
Kate has been diagnosed with Endometriosis for over 20 years and has had several treatments and procedures to manage her symptoms. Kate is willing to share her lived experience of the condition, it’s impact on her life, the diagnosis and treatment processes, as well as listen to others and offer support and advice to others.
MORNING SESSION - 10 AM - 12:30PM
DRAMA STUDIO
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Shahzana Hussain - Community Interpreter
Shahzana will be our interpreter at the Festival to support those whose first language is Urdu/Punjabi or Mirpuri.
Language line will also be available for other languages.
Pre Festival Events
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Community Conversations: Neurodivergent Women
Date: 27 February 2025
Location: Burton & South Derbyshire College
Time: 6pm - 9pm
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Community Conversations: Menopause
Date: 10 April 2025
Location: Burton & South Derbyshire College
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Women’s Health Hub
Morning & Afternoon - Auditorium
The Festival has invited various NHS clinical teams to participate and share their knowledge, providing women with the opportunity to explore their health in a relaxed, non-clinical environment. This unique opportunity enables attendees to engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable insights into a variety of health topics, covering everything from preventive care to the management of chronic conditions.
Cervical Screening
Bone health
Breast Screening
MSK - Musculoskeletal
Heart Health
Podiatry
Bowel Screening
Cervical Screening
It could save your life!
Health Presentation
11am and 3pm
Join Gaynor Lowe and Alison Cropper from the Cervical Screening Team at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) as they present to you the journey of a smear test in an interactive and immersive talk and workshop, with models and slides and the opportunity to look down a microscope to look at cells from a smear test sample.
Alison and Gaynor will also be available to chat before and after the presentation in the Cinema room.
The Menopause Cafe
The Drama Studio - All day drop in session
Join us in the menopause hub to talk all things menopause with three incredible women all passionate about raising awareness about the symptoms of menopause and helping women to find ways to manage them.
Dr Farri Starley (between 11 - 12.30pm and 3pm - 4.30pm) is a local NHS GP with a special interest in women’s health. She has recently completed the British Menopause Society Management of the Menopause accreditation training.
Claire Claxton is a menopause awareness advocate and career coach, she hosts the monthly Menopause Café at The Brewhouse.
Justina Rice is a Menopause Coach, Personal Trainer, and Sports Nutritionist who embraces a holistic approach to menopause wellbeing that includes exercise, hormonal and mental health.
The hub will provide valuable advice, resources, and access to expert insights or just somewhere to have a chat and feel less isolated on the menopause journey
Dr Farri
Claire
Justina
Coffee Connect
We are really pleased that Trent and Dove’s Coffee Connect Project will be at the Festival, generously serving FREE teas, coffee and other delicious refreshments to our festivalgoers!
Festival Food Partners
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