INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Words Jo Denbury Photography Katharine Davies
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he 8th of March is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day – first formally observed in 1911 – to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while raising awareness about equality. To mark this important event we are saluting the many talented and inspiring women of our town. Here, we meet just a few and learn who, in turn, inspired them. Nicki Edwards
‘It’s been a bonkers year; an absolute roller-coaster,’ says Nicki Edwards, headteacher of The Gryphon School. ‘Luckily, we have an amazing team.’ In ‘normal’ times she is responsible for approximately 2,000 people on and off site. ‘The Gryphon School is ingrained in me,’ she adds, ‘I joined in 2002 and my children came here; it’s in my blood.’ >
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