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International Women's Day 2019 01 Mar

THE LINCOLNSHIRE Showground is supporting International Women's Day this year with a series of talks from inspiring Lincolnshire women, hosted by celebrity chef Rachel Green.

A two-course lunch, followed by an afternoon of networking and inspirational stories will celebrate women working in agriculture or who have achieved something fantastic from their Lincolnshire roots. 

Speakers include:

  • Alison Ballard, general manager for BAE Systems at RAF Coningsby
  • Syreeta Challinger, founder of Moments of Sense & Style
  • Sarah Louise Fairburn, brand and sales director for LJ Fairburn & Son
  • Kelly Hewson Fisher, catchment advisor for Anglian Water
  • Paula Short, co-found of Beauty Boulevard

The event will take place at Lincolnshire Showground’s Epic Centre from 12.30pm on Friday 8 March. Tickets are priced at £22 per person, including a two-course lunch.

For tickets please contact Sarah Duxbury on 01522 585501, or email sduxbury@lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

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