March is a time when women and women’s history comes into focus. 8 March marks International Women’s Day, and 30 March is Mothering Sunday. On International Women’s Day our thoughts turn towards influential and inspirational women across history, many of whose contributions have been erased or forgotten. And on 30 March we take a moment to appreciate our own Mothers, or those who have provided love, care and guidance in lieu of our own, through choice or circumstance. We also take particular care to reflect on those precious women who are no longer with us.
On these days it is a reminder to thank these resilient, powerful, successful, loving women of the past and present, and remember with affection and often awe, their contributions to our society as well as our own upbringing, wellbeing and lives.
At the Brightwell, we also turn our focus to a group who often go unrecognized—those balancing motherhood with additional caring responsibilities or their own chronic health conditions. For those living with neurological conditions or caring for loved ones who do, daily life can be an extraordinary challenge. Whether they are managing the complexities of multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, or Parkinson’s, or supporting a child, partner, or elderly parent with a neurological disorder, things can be additionally challenging. In a society that often takes the unpaid caregiving of both sexes and all ages for granted, March serves as a good reminder to check in with those women you know with caring responsibilities to ensure that they are not left feeling isolated or unheard.
The Brightwell provides therapies and treatments for those with neurological conditions, but also looks after those who care too. Please check the website for details of our next carer support session.
We also welcome anyone to our café and are hosting a Celebration of Mothers Tea on 27 March 3:00pm-5:00pm. Tickets are £10, available on our website and at Reception, but they are limited, so hurry!
In conjunction with Bradley Stoke Town Council we are celebrating International Women’s Day by co-hosting a showing of Copa 71. This incredible film tells the story of the unofficial women’s football world cup of 1971, that drew crowds of over 100,000 but was then erased from history. There will also be speakers and promises to be a fascinating evening. The event is on 7 March at 7:00 pm for a 7:30pm screening. Tickets are available from Bradley Stoke Town Council, see Bradley Stoke Town Council website for details.
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