We have been dying to tell you...

We are running our own FESTIVAL !!!

***FFS FEST***

With an ALL-FEMALE LINE-UP of local artists and Dj's

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY
Radio, art and community activities ran by women and girls from our programmes
Supporting local female artists & creatives

at @cultcafebar

On the 16th July
*SAVE THE DATE*

Our brilliant girls over at Girls, Where You At?! have made their own radio show ...

MORE THAN PINK: For a more colourful conversation 

Listen HERE

Or copy this link: 

https://www.mixcloud.com/FutureFemaleSociety/more-than-pink-for-a-more-colourful-conversation/

The girls interviewed the inspiring Ellisha Soanes and Annie Clements. Listen to the show to hear more about the brilliant work they do, covering important topics: black history and education, and neurodiversity.

The show also features songs chosen by the girls and their guests

The show aired on IO Radio on the 28th May
Check out: ioradio.co.uk to listen to more community radio shows in Ipswich

We have our FREE WORKSHOPS FOR MUMS coming up soon

Sign up using this link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-than-mum-workshops-tickets-320660422957

We have had to change the time of our first workshop to 10-12:30!!
Sorry for any inconvenience

Come along to meet new mums, access support, build self belief, develop skills and find out about local services... and have fun!
Held at The Hold, 131 Fore St, IP4 1LN

Please share to anyone who you think might benefit :)

#morethanmum #mtm #futurefemalesociety #ffs #freeworkshops #workshopsformums #mumsupport #ipswich #suffolk #ipswichmums

We've been having great sessions with #woman2womanradio this week, happening at The Hive Ipswich on Thursdays. So pleased to be continuing this group with the support from Cad Taylor.

Woman 2 woman Radio is a fantastic project using radio to build confidence and teach new skills to migrant, refugee and asylum seeking women. 

In the last few weeks we have had Rabab Mohsen Elshrife share her incredible art with us. We have also had lots of brainstorming for their future radio show on #nobordersradio at The Hive.

This week #w2wradio used the Dictaphones for the first time to interview some of the residents on #NorwichRoad, the most diverse street in Suffolk To talk about perceptions of the street and to find out about what is important to the people in this community

We are looking forward to what the future brings for W2Wradio!

If English is your second language and you are interested in learning a fun new skill then please get in touch!

#w2w #w2wradio #thehiveipswich #norwichroad #norwichroadipswich #womanradio #womensradio #ipswich #suffolk #diversity #ipswichcommunities #nobordersradio #futurefemaleosociety

The Survivors Voices Conference on Friday was eye-opening, inspiring and heartbreaking

We heard from inspirational speakers Bal Howard, Michelle Robinson, Emma Roscoe, James Stephens, Paige Barrs and Terri from the Domestic Abuse Champions Network
Who spoke about their stories and the brilliant work that they are doing to tackle domestic abuse and help people in need.
We were blown away by their dedication and bravery

We also had a wonderful mindfulness session from Katherine Cresswell

A big well done to Katherine Ahluwalia for hosting

And to the brilliant Stacey Runciman for organising and hosting the conference! We are SO proud and excited for what you and Vodas Training do next! 

You can check out all the photos from the event, taken by our Liz Breame, on our social media pages

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is loneliness

So decided to run a campaign focusing on the loneliness that can be experienced by mothers

The loneliness that was experienced by our CEO Kim when she was a single mum is what sparked her to create FFS and our More Than Mum programme! Inspirational!

You can read Kims quote, as well as our More Than Mum's experiences with loneliness on our instagram, facebook or twitter pages

GWYA also videod a reel talking about when they feel lonely, and how they reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Check it out on our socials!

Woman 2 Woman Radio recorded a new show which played on IO radio on the 9th April!

Catch this show on mixcloud by clicking this link:

https://www.mixcloud.com/ioradiouk/w2w-radio-on-io-radio-090422/

They interviewed special guest Stacey Runciman, who spoke about her experiences with domestic abuse and her training company: Vodas Training. She also talks about her volunteering experience with us.

They also interviewed Angelle Joseph; GWYA facilitator, broadcaster, youth worker and overall inspirational woman!

#woman2woman #woman2womanradio #w2wradio #ffs #futurefemalesociety #suffolk #ipswich #ipswichradio #womenofipswich #radiosuffolk #suffolkradio #womanradio #womenonradio #womeninmedia

*MAYDAY LINEUP ANNOUNCED*
We have some kick-ass women on our Future Female Society stage this year:
-Katoula
-Grace Wells
-Brooke Telling
-Grace Calver
-GWYA
-KELCI
-Kitty May Hayes
-Esme Emerson

We are so excited for Sunday!! 🙌

If you want to see what we're up to on the day, follow us on instagram

#maydayipswich #mayday #maydaysuffolk #ipswichmayday #ipswichmayday2022 #mayday2022 #mayday22 #globalvillage #globalvillagestage #ipswichfestival #suffolkfestival #ipswichevents #ipswich #suffolk

We have 3 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS for mums!

Are you a mum?
Are you feeling lost, lonely or are struggling to regain your confidence?

These workshops help build self belief, develop skills and introduce networks that can help you to work out your next steps, be that employment, education, enterprise, training, volunteering etc.

Come to our workshops designed to help you get back to yourself and think about what it means to be 'More Than Mum'!

Taking place this summer:
Wednesday 22nd June: Making ME priority!
Wednesday 29th June: Positive Mindset
Wednesday 6th July: Turning DREAMS to REALITY
12-2:30pm

@ The Hold, 131 Fore St, IP4 1LN

Come along to one or all three!

Sign up using this link: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-than-mum-workshops-tickets-320660422957

Our Woman 2 Woman radio star Jackie has now joined the BBC belongings team with Angelle Joseph and Cad Taylor!

Hear their first in person guest interview this year with Jackie here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0bwtlyf

They also talk all about the wonderful Norwich Road Celebration which happened over the weekend. Where so many people came together, watched a parade, saw many photographs pasted up the street of the people who run the businesses locally!

#bbcbelongings #bbc #bbcsuffolk #woman2woman #woman2womanradio #w2wradio #womeninradio #futurefemalesociety #norwichroadipswich #ipswich #suffolk #norwichroad #bbcradio #radiosuffolk