![Sylvia cuts the International Women's Day cake](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/styles/large/public/2023-03/International%20womens%20day%20cake%208.3.23.jpg?itok=IwuG3Lbw)
It started with the planning. The buying of sandwiches (delicious, and great value), scones, a tart with fresh cream and a giant cake. Coloured ribbons on the railings; crisp white table covers in the canteen. A few flowers picked from the community garden, placed by windows.
![Georgina by the decorations](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/inline-images/Georgiana%20by%20the%20railings.jpg)
Each guest warmly welcomed. Then, lots of chat and cups of tea downed. The cake savaged! It ended with a 'sing song' by a bunch of women who are both workmates and friends. Many with over 10, 20 or even 30 years' service in North Wall CDP. Together, celebrating International Women's Day.
![Audrey and Imelda on IWD](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/inline-images/Audrey%20and%20Imelda%208.3.23.jpg)
![Lisa Tina Donna and Imelda](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/inline-images/Lisa%20Tina%20Donna%20and%20Imelda%208.3.23.jpg)
![Angela and Michelle](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/inline-images/Angela%20and%20Michelle%20two%20guests%208.3.23.jpg)
![Sylvia and friend Angela](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/inline-images/Slyvia%20and%20friend%20Angela.jpg)
![Tina amd Michelle](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/inline-images/Tina%20and%20Michelle.jpg)
![getting tickled](/sites/www.nwcdp.ie/files/inline-images/Getting%20tickled%20Rosie%20Sylvia%20and%20Sharon%20in%20background.jpg)
Upstairs bags and boxes are packed, ready to send for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria. That was part of the day also. Women don't forget the important things.