Explore “one of the strangest migrations in modern history” (BBC). Following World War Two, tens of thousands of war brides made one-way voyages to their husbands’ distant homelands. In a spellbinding presentation Beverley Tosh will tell the tales of seven lasses who came of age in wartime Scotland then found themselves transplanted from Newfoundland to New Zealand.
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After the Wave (CANCELLED!)
CANCELLED!This special Glasgow Women’s Library event is an opportunity to find out what is happening to women and their families after the recent tsunami, earthquake and nuclear crisis. As news coverage dwindles, two campaigners will bring the story of women’s efforts to survive the events following the sequence of recent disasters back into the spotlight, and pass on information on practical ways we can help.
Votes for Women
Glasgow Women’s Library is offering you the opportunity to question candidates and representatives of the main parties before the Scottish Holyrood Election on 5 May 2011.
Body Talk
Body Talk is an opportunity to think about, talk about and understand the Mental Health needs of women. We will show the film Gypo, followed by workshops, discussion and Meditation.
WMH Workshop 2: Gems from the GWL Archive
In the 1970s and 80s a group of artists from Slade School of Art came together to produce posters for different causes, including promoting women’s history. Come and hear the Collective’s story and be inspired by the posters from GWL’s archives.
Our Space: Mystery Outing
This project takes place in the natural environment at a mystery location, exploring and connecting with Scotland’s natural heritage. Through theme based conversations across generations of migrant families, we make links between nature, homelands and heritage.
Our Space: Play, Music and Dance
This project takes place in the natural environment at Chatelherault Country Park, exploring and connecting with Scotland’s natural heritage. Through theme based conversations across generations of migrant families, we make links between nature, homelands and heritage.
Cinema Feminista Saturday Matinee: I for India
As part of our Cinema Feminista Programme GWL are screening this fabulous documentary from director Sandhya Suri that chronicles her father’s emigration from India to England in the mid-1960s.
Big Women Quiz of the Century – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT! To help celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Days Glasgow Women’s Library are hosting a unique, inspiring and unmissable quiz night. Teams of 6 will compete for fabulous prizes. Whether a women’s history buff or beginner come and enjoy being entertained, educated and empowered by the sounds, images and achievements of the past 100 years of women’s history.
The Dalit Women of India
Beryl De Souza works in India on behalf of Dalit women who want action which makes a real difference. This event is an opportunity to hear from Beryl about the on-the-ground projects geared to preventing Dalit women being trafficked and how to help to bring about community transformation.