Womens Voice presents Karen Arthur A conversation on menopause, creativity and joy

The Stade

Womens Voice presents Karen Arthur A conversation on menopause, creativity and joy Friday 25 September 6.30 - 8.30pm Stade Hall Refreshments available Join us for an evening with artist, writer and activist Karen Arthur, creator of the ground-breaking podcast Menopause Whilst Black, as she shares her story and leads a discussion on the transformative potential of menopause. Karen's own journey took her from 28 years as a dance teacher and pastoral head in London schools, through a menopause that upended her health and sense of self, to a new life centred on creativity: dressing with intention, dance, art, and building community. She'll talk about how she found her way back to joy, and how menopause, far from being an ending, can be a doorway. This event is for women and everyone who experiences menopause, including trans and non-binary people. All are welcome. Creative activity:Head Wrap Workshop Following the talk, Karen will lead a hands-on head wrap workshop, sharing the techniques and history behind this rich tradition, and opening up an honest conversation about cultural appropriation, respect, and who gets to wear what. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and try some styles for yourself. Bring a large t-shirt or scarf to play with. Bio Karen Arthur is an artist, writer, broadcaster and menopause activist. After 28 years as a dance teacher and pastoral head in London schools, menopause brought her health and sense of self to crisis point a turning point that led her to leave teaching and rebuild her life around creativity. She champions the positive links between fashion and mental wellbeing founding the movement Wear Your Happy in 2016. In 2020 she founded Menopause Whilst Black, the UK's first podcast centring the menopause experiences of Black women.. Karen has since featured in Channel 4s documentary Sex, Myths and the Menopause' hosted by Davina McCall, become a leading voice on menopause equity, speaking in the UK Parliament and continues to contribute to national menopause curriculum work,. She began The Joy Retreat Barbados, the world's first menopause retreat for Black women in any stage of Menopause, and The Joy Circle, a monthly online storytelling space. She continues to work as a keynote speaker, broadcaster and artist using her creativity to help women reclaim joy through midlife and beyond. Price: In order to make this event accessible to all we use a sliding pricing scale. Please choose a ticket price based on your circumstances. All funds will go back to both charities, supporting further campaigning and events. Should I Pay 15? I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs. I may have some debt but it doesnt prohibit attainment of basic needs. I own my home or property or I rent a higher-end property. I can afford public and private transport. If I have a car/access to a car I can afford petrol. I have access to financial savings. I have an expendable** income. I can always buy new items. I can afford an annual holiday or take time off. Should I Pay 7.50? I may stress about meeting my basic* needs but still regularly achieve them. I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs. I can afford public transport and often private transport. If I have a car/access to a car I can afford petrol. I am employed. I might have access to financial savings. I have some expendable** income. I am able to buy some new items and I buy others second-hand. I can take a holiday annually or every few years without financial burden. Should I Pay 5? I frequently stress about meeting basic* needs and dont always achieve them. I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs. I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing. I sometimes cant afford public or private transport. If I own a car/have access to a car, I am not always able to afford petrol. I am unemployed or underemployed. I qualify for government and/or voluntary assistance, for example, food banks and benefits. I have no access to savings. I have no or very limited expendable** income. I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them. I cant afford a holiday or dont have the ability to take time off without financial burden. *BASIC NEEDS include food, housing, clothing, and transportation.**EXPENDABLE INCOME might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the cinema or a concert, buy new clothes, books and similar items each month, etc. If you need support to access the event please email us on hastingswomensvoice@yahoo.com