The amazing story of Louise Minchin’s journey from the BBC Breakfast sofa to representing Great Britain at the World Triathlon Championships. Followed by a Q&A and book signing.

This inspiring session will bring together women to explore their business ideas, find out what owning your own business entails, how it could work for you and what the next steps are.

A fascinating talk about the remarkable life of the Austrian-born Hedy Lamarr – considered the most beautiful woman in the world by her Hollywood peers in the 1940s and 50s. Presented by Here and Now Chester, a charity supporting social isolation amongst the over 50s.

Come and learn through an an informative quiz and lecture which may dispel common myths and provide support options.

This session will raise questions about why we feel the way we do about our bodies and put our current body trends into context. Rachel Walker from Body Positive will be presenting her fun and engaging session on healthy sex and STIs, and talking about the impact some porn has body image and expectations around healthy sex.

Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking affects millions of men, women and children in every town and city.

Are you petrified at the thought of your children becoming a YouTube sensation? Why do we feel so inadequate after scrolling for half an hour? Join blogger, social media expert and mother Angela Ferguson who will tell her story and guide you through a series of dos and don’ts as a parent.

Join four Polish girls living in Chester to hear their stories and funny anecdotes, along with advice and tips about how they learned to integrate themselves into Chester and British culture. Followed by a chance to carry on conversations in the bar with a Polish delicacy in hand.