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International Women's Day 2020


INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8 March 2020
FEARLESS FLOWERS MARKET


This International Women’s Day, the Wednesday Group will be co- hosting the 2020 Fearless Flower Market and auction. All proceeds from this market/auction will support the Pink Meets Teal initiative, raising money to support Ovarian Cancer research.



Join us at Timeless Textiles Gallery (90 Hunter St Newcastle) for a free morning tea, live music, fun and, of course, fundraising!



for the last 12 months, the Wednesday group at Timeless Textiles has been creating beautiful handmade flowers for the fundraising and we have been supported by many textile atists and groups all around the country and overseas.


“Every cent from the market goes to a charity – this one is the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) for Nikola Bowden’s research, which is very cutting-edge about ovarian cancer treatment options.”

“There will be music, food, and a celebration of being women; everyone is welcome!” – Anne Kempton, Timeless Textiles


10.30am – 12pm Sunday 8th March
Timeless Textiles Gallery
90 Hunter St, Newcastle 2300

FREE delicious morning tea
FREE live music
FREE celebration of women
FUNDRAISING for Ovarian Cancer Research

ALL WELCOME

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