Inspirational YOU, The Village, weareunEdited and Motherhood Reconstructed
Presents
International Women’s Month & Pre-Mothers Day
Pop Up Market, Debate and Live acoustic evening
Saturday 25th March 2017
2.00pm – 9.00pm
Join independent female makers and designers who are selling:
Clothing | Jewellery | Accessories | Arts | Natural skincare and beauty | Homeware | Books
Our pop up shop is an opportunity for you to experience handmade and high quality from independent brands.
Music on rotation by
Ace of Jacks
Pop Up Shop Traders:
- Mathemateacal – Tea (sample tasting)
- Okuna Leather Art – Hand stitched leather bags and accessories
- Coco & Ginger – Luxury handmade candles & diffusers
- D_Jewelsus – Leather handmade Jewellery
- Forever Living Products – Aloe Consumables
- Pleasant Presents – Personalised handmade gifts
- Soufriere Living – Inspirational art prints
- Bella – Books
- Nature’s Gift Products – Hand made skin care stuff; creams, soaps, hand creams and hand made bags
- HK HennaArt – Henna/art
- Love YaaYaa ltd – Leather belts, jewellery and African print hair scarves
- Neteru Journey Health Products – Herbal Capsules (Moringa, Soursop, Aloe Vera, Noni, Maca).
- Care for Someone – Maracas
- FunkyNChunky – Handmade African print bags, statement jewellery, Headwraps and purses
- Gitas Portal – Modern african print dresses and clothing
4.00pm – 5.30pm (Booking required)
Natural hair and wellbeing discussion hosted by Motherhood ReConstructed
Speakers:
Be Manzini – Poet, Writer, Film maker and Spoken word artist
Be Manzini, award winning writer and creative producer. Be has donned natural hair he whole life and as every hairstyle for natural hair known to the African continent! She is passionate about promoting a positive Black identities which is no surprise as her family were freedom fighters that assisted in the decolonisation of Rhodesia making way for Zimbabwe.
Imriel Morgan – Co-Founder & CEO of the ShoutOUT Network & co-host of the Melanin Mellennials podcast
Imriel Morgan, co-founder and CEO of The ShoutOut Network and co-host of the Melanin Millennials podcast. Melanin Millennials is one of the best podcasts full stop, if you have not listened.. where have you been. Imriel and her co-host Satia have topical debates centred on the Black British experience and have recently started live shows which are super lit! Imriel is known for her undiluted commentary and quick wit.
Lekia Lée – Former Journalist, natural hair mentor, beauty advocate & Founder of Project Embrace
Leika Lee, former journalist, natural hair mentor, positive image activist and founder of Project Embrace. Project embrace promotes a positive image of Afro textured hair which is often overlooked. Leila has recently made waves with an #Afro Visibility billboard campaign promoting tightly coiled Afro hair.
Simone Powderly – Model, Peer support worker & Influencer
Simone Powderly, model, peer support worker and natural hair influencer. Some know Simone as the young woman that was told to remove her braids to be offered a job in 2015 and some may know her as an advocate for natural hair care, wellbeing and empowering women.
6.00pm – 8.00pm (Booking required)
In the evening we have a live acoustic showcase featuring artists:
@Ramone
A talented 18 singer who is currently attending the world faamous Brit School for performing arts, where he is studying Musical Theatre. He is an RnB singer who also performs in indie or acoustic.
@ChrisIKE
An exceptionally talented Singer, Songwriter and Producer.
@Oddisnormal
Her music can be described as ‘fun’, ‘passionate’ and relatable. ‘Odd is normal’ known for her vibrantly colourful hair, with musical influences ranging from 90s Rhythm n Blues and current hip hop. She creates her own unique interpretation of RnB merged with Neo Soul.
@kianjamusic
Kianja is an upcoming artist who has been singing, songwriting and self producing since the age of 14. She’s nearly finished her journey at The Brit School and is ready to take on the world! Yay! Her music is feel-filled and fresh. ‘Kianja’ means sunshine in Swahili and she aims to spread love and light through music.
Come and hear about The Village CIC and their plans for this new community space.
More info:
Email: thevilageldn@gmail.com
Call: 07772 527 813 / 07545 156 111
