04.05.2023
We were delighted this week to offer our place for a conversation and recording of the Cricklewood Town Team’s Heritage Lottery funded Brent Women of Renown project The group of thirty local residents shared lots of comments, memories, and reflections on the history and cultural capital for equality for today and future generations. The Brent Women of Renown project is a heritage lottery funded project awarded to Cricklewood Town Team and being delivered throughout 2023, sharing the achievements and struggles of three pioneering women through school workshops and adult engagement forums . The three women of renown are Dame Stephanie Shirley, Amy Johnson and Violet Doudney Midge Gillies , author of a biography of Amy Johnson was the MC for the evening. It was wonderful watching a short clip about Dame Stephanie, hearing from Maggie Toy, granddaughter of Violet Doudney as well as hearing about Amy Johnson’s connection to Brent. The film will be shown at the Kiln Cinema in November, date to be confirmed.
