About this Event
Join Karen Arthur, founder of Menopause Whilst Black, for an evening that centres Black women’s lived menopausal experiences. Karen will deliver a keynote talk informed by her podcast and advocacy work, followed by facilitated whole-group sharing with the possibility of smaller group conversations where attendees can share their own stories.
Website - menopausewhilstblack.com
Instagram - @menopausewhilstblack
Instagram - @thekarenarthur
Instagram - @the.joyretreat
Paid ticket holders will receive a free gym pass at the event for a future workout session at our women‑only gym.
Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase before the show.
Event's agenda:
- 18:00-18:30 - Arrival
- 18:30-19:15 - Keynote talk
- 19:15-20:00 - Whole‑group Q&A
- 20:00-20.15 - Final closing remarks
About Karen Arthur
Karen Arthur is the founder of Menopause Whilst Black, a platform dedicated to sharing real and unfiltered stories of Black women around menopause, and an established speaker and advocate on menopause, creativity and mental wellbeing. Karen refuses to become invisible post-menopause and has folded her experience into her work as an advocate for diversity within the menopause conversation, as well as a commitment to raising awareness and education on women’s health, empowering Black women all over the UK to find their voice. Karen continues to research and champion menopause stories, placing Black British women front and centre and advocating for equity in this space.
Here We Glow: Navigating menopause through community and wellbeing
The Bridge is hosting Here We Glow, a six-month programme supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause with information, wellbeing and community.
Every woman experiences menopause differently, but no one should have to navigate it alone. Through a diverse programme of expert talks, comedy, workshops, movement and wellbeing sessions, Here We Glow creates space to learn, share experiences, connect with others and feel more confident through change.
Whether you're looking for trusted information, practical ways to support your wellbeing, a chance to move and laugh, or simply to meet women who get it, there's a place for you here.
About The Bridge
For 94 years The Bridge has been a welcoming space where women come together to prioritise health and wellbeing, support one another through life’s stages and challenge what holds them back. Based in the heart of Southwark, we run a rich programme of fitness, wellbeing and community activities designed for women.
Our women only gym and studio offer a wide range of equipment and classes, from pilates to strength training and targeted hormonal health sessions, all led by skilled, compassionate instructors who put strength, balance and confidence first. Our specialist progjects range from a diverse menopause programme, monthly supper clubs, creative health activities and our Friday mums programme to name just a few.
We offer versatile spaces for partnerships, projects and hire, including meeting rooms, our multi use studio, a warm cafe environment that can be configured for semiprivate or fully private meetings, birthday parties, dinners, gigs, Christmas parties and more, plus a garden and a kitchen. Everything you need to run workshops, launches, team days, clinics or supper events.
The Bridge continues to grow as a space where women can show up as you are, connect with others and discover what becomes possible when women have space to belong.
How to contribute
At The Bridge, we’re all about working together and building meaningful partnerships with the women in our community. We believe that everyone has something valuable to offer, and that means everyone has a role in shaping our work-because The Bridge belongs to all of us. We celebrate each person’s unique strengths and contributions, creating opportunities for everyone to get involved in a way that feels right for them.
Whether you give your time, skills, or financial support, every contribution means we’re working together to make The Bridge the space we want it to be.
If you’d like to share your time or skills, please visit our volunteer page for more information on how you can get involved. You can also reach out to us directly at [email protected]. Additionally, if you’re interested in supporting our charity, we invite you to make a much appreciated donation here.
Photography notice
Photography will be taken during this event. If you would prefer not to be included in any photographs, please let a member of our team on site know and we will respect your request.
Tickets and financial assistance
A limited number of free tickets are available. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact us at [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
The Bridge, 73-81 Southwark Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
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