Join us for an International Women’s Day networking breakfast event to reconnect and re-energise ready for success in 2022.

After the seismic changes of the last few years, how are women from across Kent drawing on their creativity, energy and passion to self-start and succeed in our Covid-responsive world?

Canterbury’s 5th International Women’s Day event, presented by Westgate Hall in collaboration with Canterbury BID, welcomes Ruth Simpson, Founder of  Simpsons Wine Estate, Walpole Power list influencer and Wine GB board member, to share her journey from working for humanitarian causes to setting up two international wine businesses. The discussion will be facilitated by Westgate Hall Chief Executive and BID Chair Clare Millett, followed by networking, and chance to see and buy from a selection of young female entrepreneurs, who will be showcasing their crafts, makes and bakes.

This event is open to everyone.

Tickets £12.50
Includes a light buffet breakfast by Lily’s Social Kitchen with drinks, including a glass of Simpsons sparkling wine
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Westgate Hall’s annual International Women’s Day event began in 2018, launching the first of its kind in Canterbury. 12 women gathered around one table. Now, the event attracts over 90 people who come together to provoke inspiring conversation, debate and meaningful action. Why ‘Reconnect & Re-energise’? Westgate Hall is a female-led organisation that champions creating a community of support. As a KickStart Programme employer, the charity believes in creating opportunities and a sustainable future for emerging leaders now, and in the future. This is the start of a series of networking events and conversations in 2022

Westgate Hall is managed and run by Westgate Community Trust (Canterbury) Ltd a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.

Ruth Simpson

About Ruth Simpson

Ruth Simpson and her husband Charles have been making wine in France, since 2002. In 2012 they brought their expertise and savoir-faire back to the UK, establishing Simpsons’ Wine Estate in the North Downs of Kent, where they now produce an exclusive range of award-winning English wines. Originally from Scotland, Ruth comes from a well-known Scottish whisky family and started her career in the Humanitarian Sector, focusing on international aid and development.