Event schedule

Friday 9th June

11am to 2pm 
Women Talking: Networking Morning

Join us for an informal networking morning; a chance to meet other women working in the Heritage and Arts sectors in Cornwall and see our space on Chapel Street.

If you are working in the Heritage and Arts sectors in Cornwall and would like to attend please email: lally@hypatia-trust.org.uk to book your free place.

6.30pm to 8.30pm 
Screenings of short poetry films

Made by Cornwall connected female creatives with an introduction to the evening from co-curator Sarah Tremlett of Liberated Words.

Ticket £7. Interval/donations bar. 

Saturday 10th June

12noon to 2pm
Poetry & Conversation: Karen Smith & Penelope Shuttle

Our Women in Word Writer in Residence is Karen Smith, writer and librarian at National Poetry Library. Karen is joined by fellow poet Penelope Shuttle for an in-conversation plus Q&A along with the two poets readings from their work. Book now to be sure of a seat.

Ticket £10. Interval/donations bar

Books from both poets available in our Women in Word bookshop.

7pm to 9.30pm
Literary Costume Ball at The Union ballroom

Our Women in Word festival ends with a fun celebration! Dress up as your favourite fictional character, or even pay homage to an entire genre. Whether you are Flaubert's parrot or The Girl on the Train it's all good – and don't worry.. if your costume is going for real life realness you can still come party.

Music from Nina the Salsa Queen. Vintage vinyl from Brazil, Cuba and the strange mysterious land of the Past… hot steps, cool vibes and a special women's voices selection for the night!

You do not want to miss this party. Ticket £10.