Gunnedah Shire Council's Eliza Gallen said the shire has "a history of strong and innovative women" and no shortage of talented, hard-working women.

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Ms Gallen said statistics from the last census (2016) revealed that there was an even split of women and men in the shire and that almost 50 per cent of the workforce is female - "a clear indication of what an important contribution women make to our economy".

"There are many women who run their own small businesses, or contribute to critical industries such as education, health and community services," she said.

"It's also heartening to have three female councillors on our own council, and it is a pleasure to work alongside exceptional women both within council and in our wider community.

"Women across Gunnedah shire are making the world a better place every day."

Art classes with Jen Hutchison

Bring along your own materials and join in from 9.30am-12.30pm at the Work of Art Community Gallery.

Card-making and napkin art demonstrations workshops

Make your own cards using different widths, techniques and patterns at 4 Eva Keepsakes from 11am, or learn creative napkin folding at 1pm.

Movie

Bombshell will screen at The Civic Theatre at 2.30pm. Come along from 1.30pm for lunch ahead of the film. Tickets are $10.

Knit and Natter, Colour and Chatter

Bring along your embroidery, knitting, crochet or any fabric work to the Gunnedah Shire Library from 9.30am-12.30pm. The library will provide colouring materials and colouring-in books and templates.

Scrapbooking workshop

Learn about page layout and design at 4 Eva Keepsakes from 10am.

Wear Purple Day

Gunnedah shire women are invited to wear purple, put your arms out in front to create an equal sign, take a photo and post it on social media with the hashtags #EachforEqual and #IWD2020