After swimming 39 laps the team consisting of Simon Bartlett, Pauline Monk, Penny Bartlett, Jane Molyneux, Pat Parker and Jo Maidment raised £688 towards Purple Teardrop Campaign and Lions Charities. Our non swimming captain, Sheila Wilson, did a stirling job … Continued
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Soroptimists Raise nearly £400
Poole Soroptimists were delighted to work with Poole Rotarians whose Christmas Train delighted children and adults alike throughout the town in the weeks running up to Christmas. Soroptimist International Poole give their sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to their … Continued
Poole Soroptimists Raise over £100 for International President’s Appeal
Poole Soroptimists celebrated Christmas together with a delicious supper at the home of one of their members. This was followed by some serious bidding for ‘secret Santa’ gifts and a fun ‘Dr Who?’ quiz, raising over £100 for this year’s … Continued
Broadstone Players Evening Raises £490
On Thursday 17 November 2011, in conjunction with the Broadstone Players, we enjoyed a fund raising Night at the Theatre. Broadstone Players performed ‘Biting the Bullet’, a poignant, very funny and uplifting play by Frank Vickery. Guests enjoyed a pre-drinks reception … Continued
Remembrance Sunday
President Carol Thomas laid a wreath on behalf of Poole Soroptimists at the Remembrance Sunday service at the War Memorial in Poole Park on Sunday 13 November.
Coffee Morning Raises £225
Poole Soroptimists Mary and Judy held a successful coffee morning on 13 August much enjoyed by friends and Soroptimists alike. Coffees, stalls and a raffle raised a very welcome £225 for the club’s charity fund.
Poole Soroptimists Race and Raise £600
Four members of Soroptimist International Poole took part in the Race for Life in Poole Park on Sunday 27 June. All enjoyed the great atmosphere of the event where thousands of women walked, jogged and ran to raise funds for … Continued
Presentations Evening
Poole Soroptimists were delighted to welcome representatives from 3 local charities to their June meeting at the Salterns Hotel. Representatives from Chesthelp, Poole Christmas Parcels and the Infectious Academy, Turlin Moor, were presented with donations by Anne Ansell, Southern Region President. … Continued
Afternoon Teas Raise over £600
Poole Soroptimists and friends ran a highly successful afternoon teas event at Wimborne St Giles Village Hall on 15 May. Visitors were met with a wonderful array of home-made cakes, scones, sandwiches and traybakes in the delightful setting of this … Continued
Poole Soroptimists Welcome Out of Afrika
Poole Soroptimists were delighted to welcome Julie Martin and Desmond Nganga from the Broadstone based charity Out of Afrika. Julie and Des took members through the development of the International Centre of Technology in Thika, Kenya which provides an inspirational … Continued