International Women’s Day 2026 – Celebrating Women in Runcorn & Cheshire

🌸 International Women’s Day – Celebrating the Women in Our Community 🌸

Every year on International Women’s Day, people around the world take a moment to recognise the strength, achievements, and impact of women everywhere.

For me, as the person behind Asteria Florals here in Runcorn, it feels like a beautiful opportunity to pause and reflect on just how many incredible women are part of our everyday lives.

Women who show up for their families.

Women building businesses.

Women working tirelessly in their careers.

Women supporting friends through difficult times.

Women lifting each other up in quiet, meaningful ways.

Sometimes the most inspiring women are not the ones making headlines — they’re the ones quietly doing amazing things in our communities every single day.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Give to Gain.”

It’s a reminder that when we support, celebrate and uplift one another, everyone benefits.

That spirit of connection is something I see constantly through flowers. Bouquets are often given as a way of saying thank you, I appreciate you, or simply I see everything you do.

Whether she’s a mum, sister, colleague, friend, neighbour, or someone running a business in our town, every voice tells a story about the impact women have on our lives.

Our local community here in Runcorn, Widnes, Frodsham and the surrounding Cheshire area is full of inspiring women, and I’m excited to spend the next couple of days reading those stories.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply say:

You matter. I appreciate you. And you deserve to be celebrated.

Just like flowers, the women in our lives bring colour, strength and beauty to the world around us — and that is always worth celebrating.

Because when we take the time to recognise and appreciate them, we create a little more kindness, connection and beauty in the world.

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A Few Facts About International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over 100 years, with the first official gatherings taking place in 1911 across parts of Europe.

How International Women’s Day began

• International Women’s Day began in the early 1900s, during a time when women were campaigning for better working conditions, fair pay and the right to vote.

• In 1908, around 15,000 women marched in New York City demanding equality.

• In 1910, activist Clara Zetkin suggested creating an international day celebrating women’s rights.

• The first celebrations took place in 1911, and the day is now recognised globally each year on March 8th.

Here are a few interesting traditions and facts connected to the day:

💜 Purple is the colour of International Women’s Day

Purple represents justice and dignity, while green symbolises hope and white represents purity. These colours have been associated with women’s equality movements since the early 20th century.

🌼 In Italy, mimosa flowers are traditionally gifted

Since the 1940s, it has been customary in Italy to give bright yellow mimosa flowers to women on International Women’s Day as a symbol of strength, solidarity and appreciation.

🌍 It’s celebrated all over the world

International Women’s Day is recognised globally and is a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women while also continuing the conversation about equality and opportunity.

📅 It takes place every year on March 8th

The day is marked with events, campaigns, community celebrations and conversations that highlight the impact women have across society.

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Carlie

Asteria Florals

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