A panel of successful Bath women are to share their stories at an International Women’s Day networking event at the city’s iconic Pump Room.
They will be shed light on the challenges they faced achieving success in their professions as well as how they have managed to combine work with fulfilling personal lives.
Guests will then be able to quiz them in a Question Time-type session. 
On the panel will be TV newscaster Imogen Sellers, ‘entrepreneur’s godmother’ Alison Edgar, former mayor of Bath and business owner Loraine Morgan-Brinkhurst MBE, Olympic Silver medallist Heather Fell and Bath Chronicle editor Rachael Sugden,
The evening event takes place on International Women’s Day itself, which this year is on Wednesday, March 8.
Loraine Morgan-Brinkhurst, pictured, said: “I was delighted to be asked to take part in this very special event. As a mum of six children, a politician for 20 years, running my own events business, being one of Bath’s youngest mayors and supporting many charities, I have jumped many hurdles.
“I have seen women juggle family lives and work – but still manage to find time to put something back into the community they are part of.”
Kayleigh Tindalid, marketing executive at Searcys – the hospitality company that runs the Pump Room – said: “With its grand columns, magnificent interior and ornate decoration, the Pump Room is an inspirational setting – what better environment for talented women to meet, share their own experiences and inspire the next generation.”
Ticket are £25 and include a champagne and bowl food reception around the Great Bath followed by dessert platters and Question Time-style discussion in the Pump Room.
A charity raffle will take place on the night in aid of the Bath charity Southside, which supports families dealing with issues like physical disability, domestic abuse, sexual violence, substance abuse or long-term mental health problems. The team focuses on delivering positive change.
For more information and to book tickets contact Searcys on 01225 444477 or email events.bath@searcys.co.uk
