Capitalwoman 2008 just over 4 weeks away

CAPITALWOMAN 2008 - now in its eighth year, will be held on International Women’s Day on Saturday, 8th March at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre and Central Hall Westminster, London, England. Hosted by the Mayor of London's Office, Ken Livingstone. Register by 29th February 2008 (http://www.london.gov.uk/capitalwoman/register.jsp), and don't miss your chance for an audience with American civil rights activist, academic, writer and icon - Angela Davis. Please note this all day event is free.


Speakers include:

Diane Abbott MP

Maria Adebowale Director, Capacity Global

Angela Back General Manager, Metropolitan Line, London Underground

Khalida Begum Stress Engineer, Airbus UK

Karen Buck MPHarriet Bulkeley Tyndall Centre

Wendy Cartwright Head of HR, Olympic Delivery Authority

Helen Davies, Manager Health Team, GLA

Angela Davis Activist, academic & writer

Terri Dial Group Executive Director, Lloyds TSB

Michelle Dix Transport for London

Eleanor Fawcett Design for LondonMaggie Fuller, Carpenter, Women and Manual Trades

Nicky Gavron Deputy Mayor of London

Alison Gowman Solicitor, DLA Piper and Alderman in the City of London

Angela Greatley Chief Executive of the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health

Samantha Heath Director, London Sustainability Exchange

Peter Hendy CBE Commissioner, Transport for London

Clare Kavanagh Director of Performance, London Buses, Surface Transport

Jean Kerrigan London Tenants' Federation & Chair, Community Engagement Sub Group of the Mayor's Housing Forum

Debra Levison Housing Policy Manager, GLA

Ken Livingstone Mayor of London

Jayati Pakrashi Site Assistant Engineer, Balfour Beatty

Jackie Peacock Executive Director, Brent Private Tenants' Rights Group

Daghni Rajasingam, Consultant Obstetrician, Guys & St Thomas'

Yarlini Rajesparan Mouchel, Team Leader, Smarter Travel Team

Susan Robinson Plumber

Shirley Rodrigues Head of Environment, GLA

Dame Ruth Silver Lewisham College

Dr Sophia Skyers Skyers-Poorman Research and Consulting

Dana SkelleyChartered civil engineer, Transport for London

Liz Smith OBEDirector, Unionlearn

Carole Spiers Empowerment expert

Sam Stevens Enabling Works, Olympic Delivery Authority Delivery Partner

Barbara Switzer President, National Assembly of Women

Sue TibballsWomen’s Sport and Fitness and Foundation (WSFF)

Capitalwoman film by director, Alexandra (Alex) Kalymnios

Alexandra (Alex) Kalymnios: I shall be making a 4 minute film to be screened at the opening of the Capitalwoman conference 2008, and it will later be featured on the Capitalwoman website. In a nutshell - this short film will show numerous London women dancing whilst at home or at work or in their recreationally area. Each woman will be dancing to their own individual beat although when edited together, the images collectively will convey a truly diverse, multi-cultural and united London rhythm, which will be accompanied with a score composed by Alies Sluiter.

I am looking for woman who would like to participate I would like to film woman of ALL ages, nationalities, abilities and occupations (doctors/police/taxi drivers/mothers/carers/athletes/teachers etc) - anyone who lives in the capital and would feel confident to dance on camera.Filming will take place during the week of 26th Jan – 1st Feb and we would ideally like to film at the participants place of work/play or a place convenient to them.

This film is intended to show the vibrancy of women's lives in London , therefore we are keen to approach all communities and have numerous dance styles to reflect the diversity and energy of our capital's woman!

If you are able to help or forward this email on to any organisations I would be extremely grateful,

Many thank in advance for your time,

Alexandra (Alex) Kalymnios

Contact Details: alexkalymnios@yahoo.co.uk or alexkalymnios@gmail.com

Tel: 07961 142 120 (UK number)


www.myspace.com/akalymnios

Capitalwoman2008

Capitalwoman sponsored by Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London’s office, is now in its eighth year, will kick off International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March 2008 at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre and Central Hall Westminster in London.

Offering your chance to have a say in the way the capital is run. There’ll be an exciting programme of workshops, exhibitions, non-traditional careers and business advice as well as fashion, film comedy and music. Also you have the unique opportunity to network with women from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Lastly don't miss this chance to see Angela Davis, one of the most iconic faces of black politics in 1970s America, talk about her life and take questions.

Register online by reserving your place at this inspiring, entertaining and informative free event celebrating London's women.

For more information go to:

http://www.london.gov.uk/capitalwoman/