It is a pleasure and an honour to have been elected as Presedent of Soroptomists International, Newport. Soroptomists Internation is committed to improving the lives of women and girls. We do this by undertaking service projects in our communitites. Our … Continued
Club news
Beach Clean July 2010
On Monday 5th July, Newport & District Soroptimist members undertook another beach clean at St Brides, Wentloog on behalf of the Marine Conservation Society. A very pleasant and satisfying couple of hours were spent collecting rubbish from the grassy areas … Continued
Soroptimists Support MS Wheel and Walk – June 2010
Soroptimists from Newport supported the second Wheel and Walk by Multiple Sclerosis Society Cymru. The event is held in Cardiff Bay and involves walking from the Penarth side of Cardiff Bay across the barrage and into the Bay itself where … Continued
Marys Meals – 7th June 2010
Soroptimists from Newport enjoyed a meal and a talk from about a charity called Mary’s Meals. We heard alot about the charity and its good works. We were particularly interested in their Backpack project and hope to make it a … Continued
Trip to Westonbirt – The National Arboretum – May 2010
A small group of club members – President Anne O’Donaghue, Anne Williams, Ann Hodgson and Angela Jenks visited Westonbirt on Saturday 22nd May 2010. Westonbirt has one of the most spectacular collections of trees in the world . A place to relax … Continued
SI Bristol 90th Celebrations
President Anne O’Donaghue was joined by Ann Hodgson and Pat Rodway at the 90th celebrations of Soroptimist International of Bristol. The celebration started with a service in the Lord Mayor’s Chapel (which is owned by the City of Bristol and thus … Continued
New President takes Office
Members of Soroptimist International of Newport attended their Annual General meeting on Monday 26th April 2010 at the Hilton Hotel, Newport. The meeting was followed by our Regalia Dinner, at which we welcomed into office our new President Anne O’Donaghue. … Continued
St Patricks Day Celebrations and a chance for us to raise £75 to mark our 75th year whilst support of Water Aid
Members of the Club met at a members house for a social get together to raise funds for Water Aid and to mark our 75th year as a Federation by raising £75. It just so happens that it was St … Continued
Newport & District Soroptimist Members participate in Sky Trek challenge for Licking Lassa Fever
Two members of Newport & District Soroptimist International club, Ann Hodgson and Nerys Lines, along with other members of the Wales South Region participated in a Zip wire challenge to raise money for Licking Lassa Fever. Funds are still coming in, but we … Continued