FISHGUARD became a hub of creativity and inspiration last week with two days of film, music, art and performance to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD).

Despite competition from an important game of rugby, over 100 people came through the doors at Theatr Gwaun to participate in a programme that had something for everyone.

Screenings of short, independently made films on Friday night were followed by the widely acclaimed Colette, made even more enjoyable by a glass of bubbly and nibbles.

Saturday's highlights included two sessions by upcoming musicians and songwriters Jasmine Power and Suzi MacGregor, long term friends, whose musical and theatrical careers began at Theatr Gwaun over 15 years ago when they joined a youth drama group based at the theatre.

Jasmine has recently made international headlines for her hard-hitting music video and single Mr Weinstein Will See You Now made in collaboration with American cult artist, Amanda Palmer, which was also screened during the weekend.

"This is a wonderful place," she said. "Suzi and I feel that we grew up on this stage. Any artist would be delighted to perform here. This stage and auditorium deliver something very special."

Also on Saturday a live satellite link-up was made to Atyrau in the Republic of Kazakhstan, to talk to Goulnar Gabdalova, head of trade in the British Embassy.

She talked about how International Women's Day is an important part of the culture there; women are celebrated and honoured by family and colleagues alike.

The theatre hopes to connect with other inspirational women across the globe, to exchange experiences and learn from one another next IWD.

Meanwhile in the café area, singing and laughter accompanied by acoustic instruments was led by Elizabeth Chantler, and in the Green Room a fascinating collaborative Stitch Workshop hosted by Jollette Le Roux and Ruth Jones was very well attended.

Holly Ward and Jess Robinson completed the musical offering mentoring young musicians on the harp and fiddle in an exclusive masterclass.

One woman said ''Thank you for a fabulous afternoon. It was a truly inspiring day. I feel blessed to be part it. Having the childcare made this event inclusive for me, so a big thank you for that.'

In the evening Best Foot Forward presented a moving and powerful piece of theatre about women, young and old while Scary Little Girls combined chocolate, vodka and literature with an evocative mixture of poetry and prose.

The event was topped off by Holly Ward and Jess Robinson who performed a foot-tapping collection of traditional and original tunes.

"We wanted to use International Women's Day to demonstrate that the theatre can be a place for the community, to bring together people of all ages with different interests, offer hospitality and stimulate discussion," said Theatr Gwaun's audience development manager, Karel Mujica.

"The weekend's activities certainly did that."