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  • Comfy in my bonnet Conference Suite, Floor 1 Tuesday 24-03-2026 - 19:00 until Tuesday 24-03-2026 - 21:30

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Comfy in my bonnet

✨A Soft, Celebratory Evening for International Women’s Day

💛 What You Need to Know

Step into a cosy, joy‑filled space designed to honour women, rest, and community care. Expect ACS custom satin bonnets on arrival, soft RnB, baked treats, light refreshments, a hands‑on skincare workshop, creative Glowgirl stations, and an evening that brings everyone together.
 

📅 Date

Tuesday 24th March, 2026

Time

7:00pm – 9:30pm

📍 Location

Manchester Metropolitan University Students’ Union

21 Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester

Conference Suite, M15 6AD

👥 Who Can Come?

Open to all women and femmealigned students who want a nurturing, celebratory space centred on rest, joy, and community.

This event is specially designed with melanated skin in mind — from the skincare workshop to the Glowgirl stations — but everyone who resonates with the space is welcome. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, you’ll be held with warmth.

🎟️ Do I Need a Ticket?

Yes — tickets help us manage group workshop rotations and ensure everyone receives their satin bonnet and goodie bag.

Your ticket includes:

  • 🎀 Custom ACS satin bonnet on arrival
  • 🧪 Clay Mask Reset Workshop -  you’ll cleanse and mask during this session, so please bring your favourite face moisturiser to finish with something your skin already loves
  • Glowgirl Station: decorate a skincare bag + choice of compact mirror or claw clip
  • 🍓 Light refreshments: including baked goods from @itsanniebakes
  • 🎶 Soft R&B/neo‑soul playlist
  • 🎁 Goodie bag with gifts from ACS, @moreskincareuk, and @lovefromdeda
  • 🤝🏾Glow & Connect Bingo

👗 What Should I Wear?

This is a cosy, comfortfirst evening. We invite you to come in comfortable wear — pyjamas, loungewear, soft knits, or anything that helps you relax into the space.

To honour International Women’s Day, you’re warmly encouraged to weave in touches of white, purple, or green, but above all, wear whatever makes you feel at ease.

Is the Event Accessible for All?

Yes. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with seating available throughout.
Workshops are low‑intensity and can be adapted for comfort.
Filtered‑water alternatives are available for skincare sensitivities.

Venue/Timing

Venue : Conference Suite, Floor 1

Type: Society

Start Date: Tuesday 24-03-2026 - 19:00

End date: Tuesday 24-03-2026 - 21:30

Location

Contact Details

Daijah

mmu.acs@outlook.com

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