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SUMMARY:Free the Night - Empower Women & Girls in Trowbridge
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to support Free the Night\, an empowering community event happening in association with Still Sisters and the Fear Free charity on 7th March 2025\, the evening before International Women’s Day\, supported by the PCC Community Action Fund. \nThe event  will celebrate and support women and girls in Trowbridge and across the South West.  With 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men experiencing domestic abuse and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 7 men felt unsafe walking alone after dark in a quiet street near their home. This event aims to raise awareness and build community spirit in a fun and inclusive way. \nEvent Details: \n\nTime: 5:45 PM to 8:45 PM\nLocation: Trowbridge Town Centre\, starting and ending at the FearFree Charity Shop at the Gateway Shopping Centre.\nKey Highlights:\n\n\n\n\nBanner decorating and a warm-up session by dance troop Clubbersize to kick off the evening.\nA guided walk through Trowbridge Town Centre (30–40 minutes)\, featuring stops like a Glow Up Station hosted by Still Sisters Distillery.\nTalks by FearFree’s CEO and local police on safety and domestic abuse awareness.\nReflection boards\, a raffle\, refreshments\, and goody bags to close the night.\nA fun\, empowering\, and inclusive atmosphere open to all ages and genders atmosphere.\n\n\n\nRest assured\, there will be no disruption to your business operations during the event. We will have marshals in place to ensure smooth proceedings\, and our team will carry out a litter pick after the event to leave the streets clean and tidy. \nHow Your Business Can Support \n\nLight Up the Streets: Show solidarity by leaving your shop lights on from 6pm-8pm on or creating a light or glow display in your window to support the event’s theme.\nExtend Opening Hours: If possible\, stay open until 8 PM to engage with the increased foot traffic and demonstrate your commitment to the cause.\nCheer on the Walkers: Join the celebration by cheering participants along the route or hosting a stop to engage with the community.\nDonate a Raffle Prize: Contribute a product\, service\, or gift voucher to help us raise funds for FearFree so we can help more local people experiencing domestic abuse and showcase your business to the community.\n\nHave Questions? Join Our Q&A Meeting \nJoin a virtual Teams meeting on 22nd January\, at 2pm-3pm\, where you can learn more about the event and ask any questions. Click here to join: Join the meeting here \nFear Free would love for your business to be part of this meaningful and exciting evening. If you’d like to contribute or have any questions\, please contact Sam Murphy at sam.murphy@fearfree.org.uk. \nTogether\, let’s make Free the Night an unforgettable event for our local community.
URL:https://trowbridgechamber.com/event/11803/
LOCATION:Fear Free\, White Horse Business Park\, Epsom Square\, Trowbridge\, Wiltshire\, BA14 0XG
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