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JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER

“We’re all water from different rivers, that’s why it’s so easy to meet; we’re all water in this vast, vast ocean, someday we’ll evaporate together.”
— Yoko Ono

 

Congratulations to
Rachael Jones -
Artist-Filmmaker & Researcher

Which women inspire you and why?

Most women inspire me, but the ones that stand out are the ones who are brave with their creativity, like Audre Lorde, Mary Oliver, Margaret Tait and Robin Wall Kimmerer (those are the first that come to mind). I’m not sure if it’s because of my own expanding interests but I’ve come across more and more women who are tuning into the natural world in their work. I find it admirable, inspiring and political, but also probably necessary for ourselves and the planet.

Read our full interview with Rachael on our website.

 Full interview 
 

Our first ever Women in Word festival celebrating female creatives in Cornwall is fast approaching!

The idea part sprang from our Women in Word bookshop, a venture we began in spring 2022. There are many bookshops but there are not many women-focused bookshops; approximately six in the UK with none close to Cornwall. Therefore, women writers are unrepresented within the sector and within the region.

So, we’re excited to host several events across two days, providing a platform for women in word. We’re so grateful to all the creatives who are part of the festival, including Sarah Tremlett of Liberated Words who is introducing an evening of poetry film screenings on Friday 9th June. We want to thank Sarah for her dedication and the kudos it brings to our first ever Women in Word festival poetry film event.

Sarah is an award-winning poetry filmmaker www.sarahtremlett.com a director of Liberated Words poetry film events www.liberatedwords.com and author of 'the groundbreaking industry bible' The Poetics of Poetry Film www.intellectbooks.com/the-poetics-of-poetry-film which will be available at the event and after that in our bookshop.

 Click here for all festival events 
 

We are very pleased to announce a new initiative to help bring more access and inclusion to the arts and culture in our community. Like many small charities we rely on ticket sales to pay for running costs but we know that for many people entry costs can be prohibitive; stopping wider participation and enjoyment.

Therefore we have created a Pay It Forward function so that more people can experience our events. The amount donators pay will be put towards giving free tickets to those who might not otherwise be able to attend.

Donators can pay into the Pay It Forward function at any time, there is no need to specify a particular event that you are supporting. The aim is to be able to have enough in the fund to be able to release a number of free tickets per event.

Thank you so much for supporting access to the arts and community!

 Click here to Pay It Forward 
 

New! Monthly reading group begins in July

A friendly and informal reading group focusing on short stories and shorter fiction by women writers.

For more information please email readinggroup@hypatia-trust.org.uk or just turn up at the evening. Meeting the first Wednesday of each month at The Hypatia Trust, 54 Chapel Street, Penzance. Beginning 5th July 2023 at 7pm.

All welcome!

 

What’s on @ Hypatia
in June and July

In addition to our Women In Word festival, check out other events coming up

Celebrating the start of Independent Bookshop Week (17-24 June 2023) we will be joined by Nina Fenner. In this three hour workshop, Nina will expertly guide you through folding, stitching and binding a blank hardback book for you to fill with your thoughts, stories, poems, recipes. 

Only £25, and only 6 spaces so grab your place!
No previous experience necessary, all materials provided.

Book here: www.hypatia-trust.org.uk/events/bookbinding-workshop

2023 sees Dreadnought South West celebrate its 10 year anniversary since their first project; Oxygen, that told the story of the Great 1913 Women’s Suffrage Pilgrimage from Land’s End to London. With support and collaboration from The Hypatia Trust this story took flight, reached and lit the imaginations of hundreds of people.

Oxygen; a Dreadnought singing workshop with Claire Ingleheart
Wednesday 21st June, midday to 2.30pm

Led by Choir Leader and Composer Claire Ingleheart (Ingleheart Singers, Suitcase Singers & Femmes De La Mer), at this free singing workshop you will learn the song Oxygen. The title song from Dreadnought South West’s play produced in 2013, marking the centenary of the Great 1913 Women’s Suffrage Pilgrimage. Then take to the streets to share this song and celebrate the history of these remarkable women.

Refreshments will be provided for workshop and pop-up choir participants.

Free event. Booking required:
https://hypatia-trust.org.uk/events/oxygen-a-dreadnought-singing-workshop-with-claire-inglehart

Conversations and connections
Wednesday 21st June, 3.00 to 5.00pm

Join us for conversations about Dreadnought South West and Hypatia’s work in the archive, whilst also learning more about the connections between these two organisations through the Great 1913 Women’s Pilgrimage.

There may even be some extracts read from the play Oxygen for you to enjoy!

Come along to also share your stories of activism with us. There will be tea and cake. 🫖 🍰

Free event, drop in

Supported by Heritage Fund and made possible by Players of the National Lottery.

Dreadnought South West connects individuals, groups and communities through discovering and sharing previously unknown stories about the rich intersectional heritage of women, girls and non-binary people in the South West through their activism. 

 

The story of a girl who lost her father at 11, picked plants by the wayside, collected seaweeds, corresponded with the great botanists of her time, and became an entrepot for plants pouring to England from around the world.

Join us for a talk by Guy English where he will share the fascinating story of how he helped his late wife Catharine research and prepare a book that rediscovered the extraordinary E A Warren and her botanical work.

Their book, and other books used in their research, will live in The Gardener's House collection. Additionally Guy has kindly given us some of Catharine's original art works.

Free event. Booking required:
https://hypatia-trust.org.uk/events/a-talk-on-elizabeth-warren

 

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