EVENTS

Inspirational Women Series:

Sat 8th March, 10am-12pm – Coffee Morning for International Women’s Day

Join us for a morning of coffee, tea and good company in celebration of International Women’s Day! 
Held at our Halifax Centre, there will be a teddy tombola and crafts to partake in. 
Cakes etc will be available but we ask for a small donation as this is a fundraising event for WomenCentre. Tea and coffee are free. 
This is a women only event, but children of all ages are very welcome to attend!
Saturday 8th March, 10am-12pm at WomenCentre, 23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN. 

Monday 31st March 2025 – 11am -12pm. Online Talk ‘A Glimpse Behind the Arches’.

Join us for a special talk Sarah McLean will talk about her career and success at McDonalds, not just burgers – an inspirational woman.

Sarah is a Franchisee for McDonalds, she owns and operates 21 restaurants in towns loosely around the Midlands. One of the largest franchisee groups in the UK. (The largest group run by a female franchisee.) This can however, change from month to month particularly in the current climate. Her aim is to reach around 25 to 30. The business this year will turnover £117M with staff numbers of 2,700.

Hear Sarah’s story, join us to hear about her growth and success. Part of our Inspirational Women Programme.

 
The event takes place online on Monday 31st March 11am-12pm. Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/3QVcdFX

40th Anniversary Events:

Tuesday 6th Feb 11am- 40th Anniversary event – 40 Umbrellas for 40 Years, Halifax.

On Thursday 6th Feb we are asking women to join us at the Piece Hall at 11am (arrive at 10:45am) to form a number 40 with your umbrellas!

This will be a photo opportunity to celebrate 40 years of WomenCentre!

Please note that there may be local press taking photos at this event and if you attend you may be in the photos and/or on social media.

Ask at Calderdale reception for more info.

Tuesday 6th Feb 2pm- 40th Anniversary event – 40 Voices for 40 Years, Huddersfield.

Do you love singing? If so, we need you!

On Thursday 6th Feb we are asking women to join us at 2pm (meet at 1:45pm) at St Georges Square in Huddersfield to sing – 40 voices for 40 years of WomenCentre.

If you would like to join in contact Kirklees WomenCentre to find out more about rehersals.

Please note that there may be local press taking photos at this event and if you attend you may be in the photos and/or on social media.