Susanna will be profiling the accomplishments of black women sadly often overlooked in the media.

“As a mixed heritage woman brought up in a predominantly white community the lake of visible black and mixed heritage women has presented me with challenges, so I want to celebrate black women and start to redress the balance. As part of my programme I will be interviewing Floella Benjamin whose appearances on Playschool and Playaway where very significant to me.”

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Preston FM Community Reporter Heather Shultz looks at what’s available for the 21st Century Woman in Preston by investigating female only gym classes.

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Preston FM presenter Bugz talks about the women that inspire him – him mum and pop princess Kylie Minogue.

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Sylvia Hills presents a special broadcast of Older People Speak Out to celebrate older women on International Women’s Day.

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Last month British Cycling launched an online survey to identify what prevents more women from cycling. The survey comes after national figures showed that the number of cycling has dramatically increased in the last year but the gap between male and female participants is widening.

Kez Hedges spoke to Sarah-Jane Gray from British Cycling’s Recreation Team, who are behind the survey, to find out more about it, what British Cyling are currenlty doing to address the inbalance and how people can take part.

• British Cycling Survey :: Visit the website if you'd like to take part in the survey and offer your views. The survey closes on 31st March 2010

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Yvonne Ashcroft, Co-ordinator of Preston On Wheels, talks to Kez Hedges about her personal interest in cycling, why more women should cycle and how Preston on Wheels can help them get on their bicyles.

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Mac McCarthy and Margaret Walton take a reflective journey back to life in a northern town in Britain during the 1950’s.

The programme includes excerpts taken from literature, plus personal memories which all provide insight into the lives of women, and in particular those in Barrow-in Furness, in the post-war era.

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In a special live edition of Chat City for International Women’s Day, presenters Anthea Fenton and Margaret Walton talk pants with Becky John the Founder and Managing Director of Who Made Your Pants?

Who Made Your Pants? is a workers co-operative which was formed to empower marginalised women by providing flexible employment, education and a social and community space.

• Who Made Your Pants? :: Visit the website to find out more about Who Made Your Pants? and maybe even treat your self to a pair.

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