sunday 8 march DEMENTIA: women in mind Dementia is devastating for individuals, families and society, but it has a particular impact on women: 61% of people with dementia are women and the care burden also falls more heavily on women. Come and hear from author Valerie Blumenthal, who has a rare ‘visual variant’ of Alzheimer’s, Valerie Bingham, whose husband Jack died last year after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Shaheen Larrieux, whose mother is living with frontotemporal dementia, Dr Selina Wray, Senior Research Associate at UCL Institute of Neurology, and Dr Bess Barrett, GP and National Dementia Ambassador, for a 360 view on dementia, to coincide with the launch of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s forthcoming report on the topic. Chaired by Hilary Evans from Alzheimer’s Research UK. WOW pass
Level 4 Blue Bar at Royal Festival Hall 12 noon – 1pm
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WHO OWNS YOUR BODY? Hannah Pool
Despite many victories for gender equality, women’s bodies are still a battle ground. Whether it’s FGM, the threat to abortion rights or the increase in plastic surgery, who really decides what you do with your body? Speakers include USA blogger and activist Feminista Jones, live artist and body-builder Francesca Steele, co-founder of anti-FGM campaign Daughters of Eve Leyla Hussein, photographer and current Hayward Gallery exhibition artist Hannah Starkey and vice-chair of Abortion Rights UK Kate Smurthwaite. Chaired by journalist and curator Hannah Pool. This panel is accompanied by a follow-on session led by Honey Williams in the Level 4 Green Bar at Royal Festival Hall.
Deborah Coughlin on the amazing speeches by women that everyone should know.
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Kathrin Böhm on the female hop-pickers of the past and why we’re going hopping again.
The Front Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall 12 noon – 1pm
Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm tells a shocking true story and shows how society can normalise abuse. Writer Isabelle O’Carroll takes a humorous look at romantic crushes which dissects obsession, self-worth and love. With poetry from Jasmine Cooray. WOW pass
St Paul’s Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 12 noon – 1pm
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BRITISH WOMEN’S WEIGHTLIFTING See page 18 Free
Riverside Terrace Café 12 noon – 2pm