Visible Women Conference 2008
The Clandeboye Lodge was once again the venue for the Visible Women conference when some 250 women from all sections of the business world and community gathered to have a most informative and enjoyable event.
This was organised by my self in partnership with Cllr Peter Weir and Cllr Michelle McIlveen along with the support and hard work by the two teams of officers from North Down Borough Council and Ards Borough Council.
The event is now it's third year and our speakers this year were, Patricia Lewsley, the Children's Commissioner, Dot Kirby Health Correspondent from the BBC, Aideen McGinley Permanent Secretary from the Department of Employment and Learning and Heather Moorhead Chief Executive from the Northern Ireland Local government association. A first class team of speakers.
As well as the considerable amount of networking which took place there was a serious side to the event which was to deliver a positive message to women that in all spheres of life they have a positive contribution to make. It is long past the time when women and their role in life is truly recognised and given their rightful position at any level. The event helped give inspiration and how to have better control over their lives.
We also held a ballot, where the prizes were gratefully donated by local businesses and the amount raised was £1164.50. Recently Michelle, Peter and myself presented the cheque to Women's Aid. The money will be used to help local victims of domestic violence.
The event is oversubscribed and is now well and truly in the yearly calendar of successful events for both Councils.
This was organised by my self in partnership with Cllr Peter Weir and Cllr Michelle McIlveen along with the support and hard work by the two teams of officers from North Down Borough Council and Ards Borough Council.
The event is now it's third year and our speakers this year were, Patricia Lewsley, the Children's Commissioner, Dot Kirby Health Correspondent from the BBC, Aideen McGinley Permanent Secretary from the Department of Employment and Learning and Heather Moorhead Chief Executive from the Northern Ireland Local government association. A first class team of speakers.
As well as the considerable amount of networking which took place there was a serious side to the event which was to deliver a positive message to women that in all spheres of life they have a positive contribution to make. It is long past the time when women and their role in life is truly recognised and given their rightful position at any level. The event helped give inspiration and how to have better control over their lives.
We also held a ballot, where the prizes were gratefully donated by local businesses and the amount raised was £1164.50. Recently Michelle, Peter and myself presented the cheque to Women's Aid. The money will be used to help local victims of domestic violence.
The event is oversubscribed and is now well and truly in the yearly calendar of successful events for both Councils.
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