THE FOREST Economic Partnership hosted a successful panel event at Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre on Tuesday morning, offering students a unique opportunity to learn from some of the region's most inspiring women in business.

The panel, which was the first of several scheduled talks across the Forest of Dean, featured Emily Crawley from Grazing Management Ltd, Khady Gueye from The Music Works in Gloucester, Molly Osborne from Two Rivers Housing, and Lauren Greening from the Forest Voluntary Action Forum (FVAF).

The women shared their career journeys and discussed the challenges and rewards of working in their industries as women.

The next panel session is scheduled for Thursday, with further events planned for the coming weeks.