International Women’s Day 2025 Celebrations
SOW YOUR SEEDS AND PLANT YOUR STORIES
CALLING ALL WOMEN GROWERS, FARMERS, GARDENERS, NATURE LOVERS, SEED SOWERS AND STORY TELLERS
At a Glorious Gathering at the SEED Hub to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 on Saturday, March 8th
Hosted by Lynne Franks together with The Balsam Centre and special guest Sarah Dyke MP Join us for an inspiring day of Practical Workshops, Conversations, Seed Swap and Storytelling and discuss how going back to the land will replenish your body and restore your spirit. We will be asking the question how regenerative farming, soil restoration, women growers, educators and leaders are an essential part of the solution to the current economy and focusing on how women can take leadership roles in renewable farming, as rural entrepreneurs, forest school educators, gardeners and herbalists. There will be children’s activities, talks from experts and a Live Podcast between Sarah Dyke, MP; Sue Place, CEO of the Balsam Centre and Lynne Franks at midday
Hourly Schedule
International Women's Day 2025
- 10 am
- Doors Open
- 10:30 am
- Opening Circle
- Lynne Welcome and Overview
- 10:40
- The Healing Power of Flowers
- Conversation between Flower Essence Entrepreneur Saskia Marjoram and Flower Farmer Gerogie Newbery with demonstration on the healing power of flowers
- 11:30
- The Future of Organic Growing
- Chelsea Flower Show Winner and Re-wilding Landscape Designer Lulu Urquhart with Lynne on the future of organic growing and seeds, followed by Q & A
- 12:00
- The Power of Natural Herbs
- Inter-Active Discussion with Charlie Fowler, Founder of Magic Organic Apothecary on the Power of Natural Herbs in Health and Beauty
- 12:30
- Growing Up as Women in the Farming Industry: The Problems and Solutions
- Lynne introduces Sarah Dyke, MP and Sue Place, CEO of the Balsam Centre on Growing up as Women in the Farming Industry; the problems and the solutions with a reference to the current challenges for farmers including the inheritance tax issues and shortage of available land for young families in the UK, followed by Q & A
- 14:00
- Being a Women Farmer: The Positives and Drawbacks
- Sheep farmer and knitwear entrepreneur Rachel Hall and organic grower Sarah Bernsen, both participants in SEED entrepreneurs programme, on the drawbacks and positive aspects of being a woman farmer and organic grower
- 15:00
- Running a Family Farm Business
- Ruth Kimber of Kimber's Farmshop and Farm on running a family business and how to be flexible and versatile with market needs
- 15:30
- Gratitude Circle & Closing Ceremony
- All Day
- Drawing in Nature Workshop with Tamsyn Gregory
- All Day
- SEED Swap
- Supported by One Planet Wincanton
- All Day
- Children's Nature Activities
