Period Dignity event attracts praise and positivity

Abergavenny’s Wellbeing Hub was the location for the first Period Dignity event organised by Monmouthshire County Council’s Communities team.

The drop-in session, which took place on Wednesday 15^th March, was supported by the Love Your Period campaign, Monmouthshire Housing Association, Women’s Aid Cyfannol, Dignity Bags, The Wool Croft, GAVO and Flying Start.

Approximately 200 people attended the event, which offered advice and support as well as complimentary plastic-free and reusable products. The session saw people of all ages coming along, including teenagers keen to find out more about sustainable products.

The Wool Croft in Abergavenny were at the event to show how easy it is to make your own reusable sanitary towels, while the Love Your Period campaign team helped capture visitors’ positive thoughts about periods and what they mean to them.

Cllr. Brocklesby said: “I was delighted to support this event, which we hope will be the first of many across the county. It is important to support those who have periods, especially young people, with information about sustainability and about choices. Period Dignity is an important aspect of equality and it’s something we advocate in all Monmouthshire schools. I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to organise this event, and of course everyone who took time out of their day to come along.”

Molly Fenton, founder of the Love Your Period campaign that is run by young people for young people, said: “We were thrilled to take part in the Abergavenny event. Period dignity and equity is a crucial part of most women’s lives, and something that still is a barrier for so many when it comes to gender equality, so it’s important that we recognise how the entire menstrual cycle works and changes our day-to-day lives.”