A York school is hosting an evening of musical performance, food and art activities, all in celebration of the female voice.
Bootham School will throw open its doors on Wednesday 22 May to host Celebrating the Cycle.
Raising money for women’s charity ActionAid UK, the event is the brainchild of sixth form student Ruby Salter and will feature amazing performances from renowned musical acts Union Jill and the Barbarellas.
Their performances will take place alongside screen printing activities, jewellery-making and other artwork on display.
“I really wanted to raise money to help vulnerable women and girls across the world,” said Ruby.
“Everyone is welcome and we can’t wait to see you into school for what promises to be a joyous celebration.”
As well as enjoying music, crafting and food, charities Yorkits, Strutsafe and the Hygiene Bank will be showcasing their work in helping women and girls throughout the evening.
Volunteers on hand to chat about what they do and how to get involved. Hygiene Bank will also be able to accept donations of sanitary and household products during the event which will be passed on to those in need around York.
ActionAid spokesperson Charley Lewis said: “Thank you to you and the students at Bootham School for choosing to fundraise for ActionAid!
“ActionAid is a global federation working with more than 41 million people living in more than 71 of the world’s poorest countries.
“We want to see a just, fair, and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression.
“We work to achieve social justice and gender equality and to eradicate poverty. Thank you so much for your support.”
The event starts in the Main Hall, Bootham School at 7pm and tickets are £7. You can buy on the door or online here.
All money raised from ticket sales will be donated straight to ActionAid to help in their vital work.
