Phenomenal Women: Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England. | The Gainsborough Bath Spa
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Inspired by Maya Angelou's celebrated poem ‘Phenomenal Woman’ Join us for an intimate and inspiring evening hosted at the Gaisborough Hotel
Inspired by Maya Angelou's celebrated poem ‘Phenomenal Woman’ Join us for an intimate and inspiring evening hosted at the Gaisborough Hotel
Since 2018, series founder
Theresa McDermott
has invited women who have achieved recognition and made a significant impact in their fields, to share their experiences, the challenges they've faced, and the lessons learned on their route to success.
These evenings are deliberately kept intimate, fostering the kind of open and honest conversation rarely found in larger settings. Guests leave not only inspired but genuinely connected to the speaker, to one another, and to the enduring spirit of
phenomenal women
everywhere.
On the pulse: a series of dialogues with some of the country’s most inspiring women. The next event in the series takes place on
Thursday, 9th July
, and we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker:
Helen Godwin
Mayor of the West of England: Elected in May 2025, she has started a new chapter for the region. Helen was born in the West, grew up and is raising her family there, and has worked as a local councillor and in business. Helen's priorities are reliable transport, affordable homes, and green jobs. Since May, the West has seen free summer bus travel for children, a £5m Youth Guarantee launched, and £752m for transport secured. A new regional Growth Strategy aims to create 72,000 jobs over ten years, alongside a new Child Poverty Action Plan.
Past Speakers Have Included:
Thangam Debbonaire, Member of the House of Lords
Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Environmental Psychologist
Anita Bhagwandas, Award-Winning Journalist & Broadcaster
Margaret Heffernan, Internationally Renowned Business Thinker
Viv Groskop, Bestselling Author (who returned by popular demand!)
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Date:
Thursday 9th July 2026
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Time:
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Location:
The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Beau Street, Bath, BA1 1QY
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Tickets:
£15
(includes prosecco and canapés)
Information Source: The Gainsborough Bath Spa | eventbrite
