Women's Day marked with coffee morning

Wednesday, 12 March 2025 14:42

By Gareth Joy X @lookoutwales2

Barry Town Council

Barry Town Council marked International Women's Day by hosting a coffee morning at the Cemetery Approach Community Centre.

Mayor of Barry, Cllr Catherine Iannucci-Williams was among those who spoke at the event last Friday about the achivements of local women and calls for accelerating women's equity, in keeping with the 2025 theme of #AccelerateAction

Also speaking at the event were Gemma from Crafted Arts, Nina Lazarou Wireworks and Gemma from Social Sisters, along with a performance from the Barry Ladies Choir.

Cakes were also provided by Zoe at the Workshop Kitchen.

The event was rounded off with a quiz on women in history and a fundraising raffle in aid of the Mayor's two chosen charities, Vale Foodbank and Shua Trust Home & Sanctuary.

A spokesperson for Barry Town Council said: "When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world, and when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment."

Elsewhere in the Vale, a gala held to mark International Women's Day in Cowbridge raised over £10,000 towards Vale Domestic Abuse Services.

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