• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

News and entertainment worth sharing – York and North Yorkshire

  • News
  • Things to do
  • Radio
  • Vouchers
  • Categories
    • Business
  • More
    • Comments
    • Advertise
    • Contact us
City Cruises York

York library hosts ‘Loose Women’ style forum

Thursday 7 March, 2013 @ 9.55 pm News YorkMix
Share via...
Left to right: Lesley Booth MBE, head of the University of York’s Centre for Lifelong Learning, Cllr Sonja Crisp, Gillian Holmes, Cllr Julie Gunnell, Reverend Sharon Whittington-Chaplain at York’s St. Leonard’s Hospice. Photograph: City of York Council

Issued by City of York Council

York’s International Women’s Week was marked with a ‘Loose Women’ style discussion forum at York Explore Library Learning Centre.

Councillor Sonja Crisp, City of York Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism said: “A ‘loose women’ forum held at Explore York Library Learning Centre yesterday discussed current events in a Q&A session, hosted by Gillian Holmes, City of York Council’s Explore Leader: Archives and Local History.

“Guests included Lesley Booth MBE, head of the University of York’s Centre for Lifelong Learning, Reverend Sharon Whittington who is Chaplain at York’s St. Leonard’s Hospice, Councillor Julie Gunnell, Labour Councillor for Micklegate Ward since 2007 who will be the new Lord Mayor in May and myself as Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism and also Holgate Ward Councillor.”

Topics discussed included how the media represents women, sports coverage generally and during the 2012 London Olympic Games and female representation on political discussion programmes. Gender differences in the workplace was discussed – especially in primary schools and care environments and how that can impact on service users.

Information on women’s health issues will also be available during the week at both libraries and Tang Hall Library too.


This content has not been created by YorkMix but by one of our trusted news sources. YorkMix is not responsible for the accuracy of the text.

Footer

YorkMix
News 01904 848 766
Email YorkMix news »
5-6 King's Court, Shambles, York  YO1 7LD
YorkMix Radio
General enquiries 01904 375 029
Studio/competitions 01904 375 030
Email YorkMix Radio »
Selby Superbowl, Bawtry Road, Selby  YO8 8NA
YorkMix is a trading name of YorkMix Media Ltd
Registered in England
Company number: 07814727
VAT number: 154 0364 34
© York Sound Ltd

Copyright © 2022 YorkMix Media Ltd

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT