A church is hosting a four-day festival, called She Inspires Me, in the run-up to Mothering Sunday.

Christ Church, Epsom Common, is hosting a children’s concert, storytelling evening, a craft workshop and church services.

The vicar, Rev Rosemary Donovan, has always admired successful women and welcomed the recent consecration of the first CoE female bishop.

Mrs Donovan says: ""I do believe we have come a long way since the Suffragette movement of the last century.

"I think it is good for young people to have really positive role models who are both male and female, but nevertheless also feel it is good to highlight the many uplifting and encouraging stories of women who have shaped our society."

She Inspires Me; Christ Church, Epsom Common

Thursday, March 12; 2pm children’s community concert

Friday, March 13; storytelling evening

Saturday, March 14; 10am; family workshop and film; £1 each

Mothering Sunday, March 15; 10am all age worship, 6.30pm choral evensong