Women's Studies

A Fayre for Women
Would you like to be more assertive and feel more confident? Then come along and learn how in this new group for women. There will be opportunities to put new skills and confidence into practice through a mixed programme of social and educational events and visits.
*** Tuesday 1.00-2.30pm at Tollcross Community Centre. Contact Rose on 0131 221 5800.

Damned Rebel Bitches (History of Women in Scotland)
This women's history research uncovers stories of women who have contributed to Edinburgh's past. Share your knowledge and learn in a supportive and co-operative atmosphere more details
*** Thursday 12.30-2.30pm. Venue: Tollcross Community Centre.

WIFIE (Women In Focus In Edinburgh)
This is a social documentary photography project for women living in and around Edinburgh. We will be looking at images of women in the last century before going on to produce our own images for a new century. It is an opportunity to get involved in workshops including camera skills, portraiture, film processing and printing as well as in researching and developing the project.
*** Open sessions – weekday evenings. Venue: Tollcross Community Centre.
For further information contact Margaret Drysdale on 0131 228 6767.

ENACT for Women – Education, Networking, Action, Culture and Training for Women
We aim to explore, develop and support initiatives which use these areas as mechanisms whereby women in the community can become more active and visible as makers and sharers of culture more information
*** Contact Joan Bree on 0131 346 7990

Women's Planning Group
Women in ALP are supported by, and encouraged to join, ALP's Women's Planning Group. This group organises events and training for ALP women, including an annual women's gathering for International Women's Day in March, residential training weekends - and days out at the seaside! More details from ALP.