From Dundee Women’s Festival :
On Tuesday 3rd March at 6pm – Dundee Arts Cafe at McManus : Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum –
Mary Slessor was an Aiberdeen quine, who moved to Dundee in the 1850’s when the mills were at their height and worked tirelessly with the Church to improve lives for the working class. She then moved on as a Missionary to ‘The Calabar’ in modern day Nigeria. Here she fought for the lives of children, women, and slaves; for human rights. She was brave and feisty, warm and untiring in her struggle. She also outlived all her family in Dundee despite the risks in the Calabar, also known as “The White Man’s Grave.” In the Calabar she is known still as “The Mother of all Peoples”, yet here her story is relatively unknown, despite featuring on the Clydesdale Bank £5 note!
With biographical story, song and personal insight, Ruth Kirkpatrick weaves the threads of Mary’s remarkable life, into a rich tapestry, to commemorate the centenary of her death.
Born in the North East of Scotland, Ruth Kirkpatrick has performed at Storytelling festivals all over, including India, Singapore, Iceland and Dubai. Her strength is in forming a warm rapport with her audience, respecting the tradition but giving her performance a personal, feisty sparkle
Dundee Women’s Festival, celebrating women with events, film, arts, drama and workshops – takes place from 28th February until 17th March. As in past years, there will be a great programme of activities.
City councillors have been sent details of the planned activities for this year’s Dundee Women’s Festival, taking place between 28th February and 13th March.
There’s a huge range of events, film, drama and workshops and the Festival Programme 2011 is now available from Dundee Voluntary Action at their Number Ten Reception, 10 Constitution Road.
You will soon be able to download it from DVA website and there’s also information on Facebook.
