Tue 25 November 2025 11:00-12:30
Weston-super-Mare Train Station, North Somerset
WHEN:
There are three candlelit vigils taking place across the south west during the 16 days of activism to end gender based violence
Tuesday 25th, 11am-12:30 - Weston-super-Mare
Tuesday 25th, 4pm-5:30 - Kinswood, South Gloucestershire
Thursday 27th, 4pm-5:30 - Bristol City Centre
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence. At each vigil, we’ll hold a minute’s silence to pay respects and remember those affected. Two larger candles will be lit by survivors to symbolise the two women in the UK who die each week from gender based violence. This event is open to Students, Staff and the general public.
WHERE TO FIND US:
11am - Gather at Weston-super-Mare train station followed by a candlelit march to Grove Park where we’ll hear from survivors, speakers and light candles
12 noon - refreshments at Next Link office (3-6 Wadham St, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JY).
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Go along on the day and meet representatives from Soroptimist
INCLUSIVITY:
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and gender into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
For more information about this event, please contact: SUcommunity@uwe.ac.uk